Visiting at Huber vs. Waukesha County Jail: Key Differences Families Should Know

The biggest day-to-day difference? How many visits you're allowed each week. The Huber Facility permits one visit per week. The Waukesha County Jail allows two visits per week, counted Sunday through Saturday. Go over that two-visit limit at the County Jail, and you risk losing visitation privileges entirely. Plan your week carefully - especially if multiple family members want to visit.

Who can come with you is another key difference. The Huber Facility doesn't allow anyone under 18 to visit - every visitor must be an adult. The County Jail does permit juveniles, but there's a strict rule in the public lobby: no unattended children under 12. If you're bringing kids, plan for constant supervision from the moment you walk in, or you'll be turned away.

At the Huber Facility, public visits are appointment-only with a narrow scheduling window. Call 262-896-8196 on Tuesdays between 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to book. Appointments aren't taken at any other time or from any other number - miss that Tuesday window, and you'll have to wait until the following week.

At the Waukesha County Jail, contact visitation also requires an appointment. Schedule by calling (262) 548-7171 Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The County Jail also offers public video visitation on a daily schedule - common time blocks include 7:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m. on Sundays and weekdays, though evening slots vary by day. For general inquiries, the main jail number is (262) 548-7170, and the address is 515 W. Moreland Blvd., Waukesha, WI 53188.

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• ✓ Huber Facility property and/or money drop-off is allowed on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• ✓ Drop-offs are not restricted to visitation times.
• ✓ You do not need a scheduled visitation appointment to drop off property or money.

The County Jail has a specific process for personal property. Within the first 72 hours of confinement, an inmate can release belongings to a family member or friend - but only through official channels. Property release happens Monday through Friday during two windows: 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The inmate must submit an Inmate Communication Form to the Property Clerk, and whoever picks up the items needs photo ID and must sign an acceptance receipt.

1. Confirm where the person is housed before you go - Waukesha County publishes a downloadable inmate list PDF that shows whether someone is in the County Jail or on Electronic Monitoring.
2. Use the rules for the facility they’re actually in - if they’re in the County Jail, use the County Jail scheduling numbers and visit limits, and if they’re at Huber, use Huber’s Tuesday-only appointment window and its stricter under-18 visitor rule. If you’re heading to the County Jail, double-check the address (515 W. Moreland Blvd., Waukesha, WI 53188) and keep the main phone number handy ((262) 548-7170) in case you need to confirm details before you leave home.