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Overview

Rock County Jail operates 24 hours a day. For general inquiries, call 608-757-8000. For inmate and jail records, the Sheriff's Office has a separate line at 608-757-7958—online records requests generate an electronic invoice you can pay online. Staying in touch with someone in custody? Wisconsin jails typically use third-party vendors for phone calls, tablet messaging, email, and video visits. You'll likely need to set up vendor accounts, add prepaid credits, or schedule sessions. Most non-legal calls and messages are monitored, recorded, or screened. Wisconsin is also rolling out a statewide video/tablet platform, so vendors and steps may change during the transition.

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Quick Facts

  • Rock County Jail is staffed 24 hours per day; the main phone number is 608‑757‑8000.
  • The Sheriff’s Office lists 608‑757‑7958 as the contact for inmate and jail records.
  • Online records requests produce an electronic invoice that can be paid online; Wisconsin law allows agencies to charge for redaction costs.
  • Phone, tablet, email, and video communications in Wisconsin jails typically run through third‑party vendors and are monitored or screened.

Common Questions

How do I contact Rock County Jail?

Call Rock County Jail at 608-757-8000 for general inquiries. The jail is staffed 24 hours a day.

Who do I call for inmate or jail records in Rock County?

For inmate or jail records, call the Sheriff’s Office records line at 608-757-7958. Online records requests can generate an electronic invoice that you can pay online.

How do phone, video, and tablet communications generally work at Wisconsin jails?

Wisconsin jails typically use third-party vendors for phone, tablet messaging, email, and video visits. You'll need vendor accounts and may need prepaid credits or scheduling. Most non-legal communications are monitored or recorded. Wisconsin is rolling out a statewide platform, so the vendor and process may change.

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How to Request Jail or Sheriff’s Office Records from Rock County (Step-by-step)

Rock County Sheriff's Office handles requests for a wide range of records, including jail records, incident reports, arrest reports, accident reports, citations, photos, and recorded media like body camera or dash camera footage. One exception: if you need 911 audio, that goes through the Rock County 911 Communications Center—not the Sheriff's Office. Wisconsin's Public Records Law gives you flexibility here. You can make your request verbally or in writing. The main requirement is that it's "reasonably specific" about what you want and the time period involved, so staff can actually find the records.

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