How to Visit Dane County Jail, WI (WI)

Each resident gets two 45-minute non-contact visits per week. If you're juggling work or childcare, keep that weekly limit in mind so you don't waste a trip.

You can't just show up and hope to get in. Visits must be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance through the GTL VisitMe system (registration required). Walk-up visits aren't allowed. Make the appointment first, then plan your travel.

Unless it's an attorney visit, expect your visit to be recorded and electronically monitored. Keep your conversation appropriate for that setting.

Bring a valid, government-issued photo ID or passport for check-in. Without acceptable ID, you'll be turned away.

Remote video visitation is available for $0.25 per minute. The jail lists daily time windows (for example, 7:45am to 10:45am, 12:15pm to 2:00pm, and 5:45pm to 9:45pm). Confirm the exact windows and fees before you book, since schedules can change.

1. Register with GTL VisitMe - Create your account in the GTL VisitMe system so you can schedule and manage visits.
2. Book at least 48 hours ahead - Pick a date and time far enough in advance. Visits require at least 48 hours advance sign-up, and only scheduled visits are honored (no walk-ups).

• ✓ Arrive early enough to be checked in before your scheduled start time. If you arrive after the start time, you will be denied entry.
• ✓ Bring a valid government-issued photo ID or a passport to check in.

• ✓ Assume your non-attorney visit will be recorded and electronically monitored.
• ✓ Do not attempt to pass any items to the resident during the visit.

1. Choose remote video if that works better - Remote visitation is available and can be a good option if travel or timing is hard.
2. Plan for the per-minute charge - The listed rate is $0.25 per minute.
3. Book within the available windows - The jail lists set daily time windows for remote visits. Confirm the current windows before you schedule.

Before you lock in travel plans, double-check the scheduling rules in GTL VisitMe. Visits must be scheduled at least 48 hours ahead, and only scheduled visits are honored. Make sure you're looking at the current schedule when you book.

Confirm the visit slots available to you and your loved one. The jail allows two 45-minute non-contact visits per week and enforces a strict on-time policy (late arrivals are denied entry). If you're planning to use remote video, verify the exact daily time windows currently offered, as these can change.

Check the current remote visitation fee before adding funds or scheduling, since pricing can be updated. Assume non-attorney visits are recorded and monitored. Save anything sensitive for private conversations with an attorney.

If you're unsure about ID requirements, confirm you have a valid government-issued photo ID or passport that will be accepted at check-in. Don't bring items expecting to hand them to the resident. Passing any item is prohibited. For the most current rules, check the jail's official visitation information and your GTL VisitMe account before you go.