What to Do Before You Report to Marathon County Jail (where to go, what to bring, fees, transfers, and OWI rules)
Reporting to serve a jail sentence is stressful, especially the first time. You're juggling work, family, and court requirements all at once. Here's what you need to know about Marathon County Jail: where to go, what to bring, what fees to expect, and how OWI rules can affect your privileges.
You can't just show up at a random time. First, go to the Jail Intake Office (2nd floor at the 5th St/Washington St entrance) to select your start date and time.
You have 45 days after conviction to begin your Marathon County jail sentence, unless the court orders otherwise. If you need to coordinate work, childcare, transportation, or treatment, build your plan around that window. Make sure you complete the sign-up step with the Jail Intake Office before time runs out.
Warning: When you arrive to begin your sentence, there must be no trace of alcohol or illegal drugs in your system.
Taking prescription medications? Bring them when you report, but only in the original labeled container. The label must clearly show the medication name, prescribing information, and dosing instructions.
- ✓ Contact the jail nursing staff before you report if you are not sure whether a prescription medication is allowed at Marathon County Jail.
Expect to pay fees while serving your sentence. Marathon County Jail charges a $30 First Day Fee plus an $18 Daily Pay for Stay fee. Budget for these before you report.
If the court allows you to serve your Marathon County sentence in another county, you still need to sign up for a report date at Marathon County Jail first. You'll also need to complete a Transfer Request Form, which gets sent to your requested county along with your Judgment of Conviction.
Heads up: Marathon County Jail isn't required to accept transfer sentences. Due to overcrowding, they only consider transfers for individuals who qualify for the Electronic Monitoring Program (EMP).
Reporting on an OWI sentence? Ignition interlock rules follow you into the jail process. State law requires anyone convicted of an OWI to have an ignition interlock device (IID) installed on vehicles registered or titled in their name, or any vehicle they operate.
Bring your documentation. Marathon County requires proof that an IID is installed, a copy of title transfers, or a signed interlock exemption form.
Note: If you do not comply with the IID requirement, you will be ineligible to exercise Huber (work-release) privileges.
Some OWI sentences include an alcohol and other drug abuse (AODA) assessment requirement. If the court ordered one at sentencing, schedule or complete it before you report. Bring proof when you check in.
Final Checklist
- ✓ Report to the Jail Intake Office (2nd floor at the 5th St/Washington St entrance) to select your start date and time.
- ✓ Arrive with no trace of alcohol or illegal drugs in your system.
- ✓ Bring prescription medications only in the original labeled container.
- ✓ If your case is OWI-related, bring proof of IID installation, a copy of title transfers, or a signed interlock exemption form.
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