Oconto County Jail, WI

Physical Address
301 Washington StOconto, WI, 54153

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At a Glance

Communication

  • Cidnet charges $0.30 per megabyte for Voice, Video, and Mail services.
  • Which specific communication applications are available (voice, video, mail) can vary by facility.
  • Calls, messages, and video visits are monitored or recorded, and attorney communications use different verification procedures.

Inmate Lookup

  • The Wisconsin DOC Offender Locator does not include offenders sentenced to county jail.
  • County jail rosters and the statewide DOC locator cover different populations; county rosters list locally held inmates.
  • Online inmate lists are snapshots and can be outdated or incomplete.

Contact Info

  • Oconto County government offices are at 301 Washington Street, Oconto, WI 54153.
  • The Oconto County main phone number is 920-834-6800.
  • For questions about the jail call Jail Administrator Carol Kopp at 920-834-6917.

Facility Info

  • Oconto County Jail opened on August 7, 2017.
  • The jail's main center pod can house 145 prisoners across 17 housing units.
  • The department is staffed by 27 members, including 1 Jail Administrator, 1 Jail Lieutenant, 4 Sergeants, 4 Corporals, 1 Jail Receptionist and 17 Correctional Officers.

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Topic Overviews

Communication

Oconto County Jail uses Cidnet for inmate communications, charging a flat $0.30 per megabyte across Voice, Video, and Mail services. The specific apps available can differ by facility, and Wisconsin's transition toward statewide platforms means the vendor or services may change during the rollout. To get started, create an account with the facility's vendor, make sure you're registered exactly as required on the jail's approved list, then schedule or buy credits for calls, messages, or video visits through the vendor's site. All calls, messages, and video visits are screened or recorded. Attorney communications follow different verification steps—use the vendor and facility process for privileged contacts.

Inmate Lookup

Looking for someone at Oconto County Jail? Skip the Wisconsin DOC Offender Locator—it doesn't include people held in county jails. Instead, check Oconto County's public jail roster or booking list when available. Search using the person's full name, common name variations, and—if you have them—date of birth and booking or inmate ID to narrow results. Online rosters are snapshots that can be incomplete or outdated, so check the record timestamp and verify details if you need authoritative information. Seeking removal from a public roster? Counties generally require proof from the Crime Information Bureau first.

Contact

Oconto County government offices are at 301 Washington Street, Oconto, WI 54153, with the main phone line at 920-834-6800. For jail-specific questions, contact Jail Administrator Carol Kopp at 920-834-6917. Not sure where to start? Use the county or facility webpage to find the right office—different units (sheriff/jail administration, clerk of courts, victim services) handle different matters. For emergencies, call 911. County phone lines and offices may not be staffed 24/7. When calling or visiting, have the inmate's case number or a valid photo ID and any required forms ready.

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Facility Info

Oconto County Jail opened on August 7, 2017. The facility is built around a main center pod with 17 housing units and holds up to 145 prisoners. It operates under the Sheriff's authority and follows Wisconsin statutes and Department of Corrections administrative code. Jail Administrator Carol Kopp oversees day-to-day operations with a 27-member staff that includes a lieutenant, sergeants, corporals, a receptionist, and 17 correctional officers. Need to handle Huber paperwork? Submit work schedules, proof of vehicle insurance, and other Huber documents by email to ocontocounty.jail@co.oconto.wi.us. The facility provides standard protections including confidential reporting for sexual abuse or harassment, language and ADA accommodations, and typical public-records and intake procedures.

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Common Questions

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How much does it cost to use voice, video, or mail services at Oconto County Jail?

Cidnet’s published rate is $0.30 per megabyte for Voice, Video, and Mail services.

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Are the same phone, video, and messaging apps always available at Oconto County Jail?

No. The available voice, video, and messaging applications can vary by facility, and Wisconsin’s move toward statewide platforms means vendors or services may change. Confirm the vendor listed by the facility before you create an account.

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How do I set up phone, video, or messaging access with someone at Oconto County Jail?

Create an account with the facility’s communication vendor and follow its enrollment steps. You’ll typically need to be on the jail’s approved list, then schedule visits or purchase credits through the vendor. Calls and messages are screened or recorded, and attorney communications use separate verification procedures.

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Is Oconto County Jail included in the Wisconsin DOC Offender Locator?

No. The Wisconsin DOC Offender Locator does not include offenders sentenced to county jail, so people held at Oconto County Jail won’t appear there.

Inmate Lookup
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How can I find an inmate in Oconto County Jail?

Use Oconto County’s public jail roster or booking list when available, since it covers locally held inmates not shown in the DOC locator. Search with the inmate’s full name (including common variations) and, if possible, date of birth plus a booking/inmate ID, and check the record timestamp for the most current entry.

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Can a name be removed from Oconto County’s public jail roster?

Sometimes, but it’s handled case-by-case through the county. Counties generally require proof from the Crime Information Bureau before removing arrest records from public searches.

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Oconto County Jail is in Oconto County, Wisconsin. The county government address is 301 Washington Street, Oconto, WI 54153, and the county phone number is 920-834-6800.

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