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What the Inmate Search Page at Kenosha County Can and Can't Tell You

The online inmate search is a useful starting point, but it's not a legal record and it's not always current. Here's how Kenosha County describes its limits, and what you can do if you believe a listing should come down.

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Kenosha County's Inmate Search page includes a clear disclaimer about what the roster is and isn't for. The county warns that the information should not be relied on for any type of legal action. Inmate data can change quickly, and what you see online may not reflect someone's current status or final charges. If you're making time-sensitive decisions, treat the roster as a snapshot, not confirmation.

If you believe a public listing on the Kenosha County Inmate Search should be removed, the Sheriff's Department requires specific documentation. They need proof from the Crime Information Bureau showing that the fingerprints for the arrest were removed from the Wisconsin Criminal History Repository. A personal request to take a name off the page won't be enough. The removal hinges on confirmation related to the arrest fingerprint record.

Note: Removal requires proof from the Crime Information Bureau that the arrest fingerprints were removed from the Wisconsin Criminal History Repository.

  1. Call the Kenosha County Jail: Contact 262-605-5111 and ask for instructions on how to provide the proof needed for removal from the public Inmate Search.
  2. Get the required proof from the Crime Information Bureau: You will need documentation confirming the fingerprints for the arrest were removed from the Wisconsin Criminal History Repository.
  3. Provide the confirmation as instructed: Follow the jail’s directions for submitting the proof so the Sheriff’s Department can review the request.

Tip: When you call, ask exactly what documentation they accept and how they want it delivered (original document or copy).

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