Waupaca County Jail

Visiting at Waupaca County Jail is appointment-only. The inmate must request the visit using a Visit Request Form—they can ask for one during scheduled med pass. Officers assign the specific visit time and return a copy to the inmate. Forms must be turned in no later than the morning med pass the day before the requested visit. The jail won't accept phone calls from visitors asking for specific times. Visits last 30 minutes and are limited to two per inmate per visiting week (Sunday through Thursday). Both visits can happen on the same day, but not with the same visitor(s) both times. Hours are gender-specific: males visit Wed/Thu 7:00pm–9:00pm and Sun 2:00pm–4:00pm; females visit Wed/Thu 6:00pm–7:00pm and Sun 1:00pm–2:00pm. You'll need to be on the approved list, bring valid photo ID, wear a Visitor Badge, and follow security screening rules.

Send mail through the U.S. Postal Service to Waupaca County Jail, 1402 E. Royalton Street, Waupaca, WI 54981, and include a complete return address. All incoming mail gets inspected. Items with drawings, stickers, heavy perfume, musical or homemade cards, internet postings, clippings, or retail packages may be refused, returned, or placed in the inmate's property bag. As of 08/01/23, softcover books are allowed only when mailed directly from publishers or approved websites like Amazon or Barnes & Noble. Hardcovers and magazines aren't accepted. Inmates may have up to six standard 4x6 photos—gang-related, nude, or otherwise inappropriate images will be rejected. The jail doesn't allow drop-offs of clothing, mail, or property. Property pickups happen at the public entrance (Door 19) during scheduled weekend morning windows with a property release form.

Everyone booked at Waupaca County Jail pays a $25 booking fee under County Ordinance 6.0. If your loved one is on Huber (work release), they must pay a $140 weekly fee before any work release begins. Commissary purchases are capped at $100 per week—that includes both inmate orders and orders placed from outside the jail. Weekly commissary orders cut off Wednesday at noon, with deliveries generally made Saturday mornings (holiday timing can shift this). Inmates can order the "Fresh Favorites" kitchen option once a week; funds must be on the account by Monday, and delivery is Thursday or Friday depending on housing. The jail considers someone indigent if they have $5 or less for five consecutive days.

Waupaca County Jail is at 1402 East Royalton Street in Waupaca, WI. The facility holds up to 320 inmates, with an average daily population around 200. A lobby kiosk at Door 19 is available 24/7, giving you continuous access to the jail lobby area. For alarm registration, Waupaca County Ordinance #23.06 requires alarm owners to register annually and complete registration within 30 days. Mail registration forms to Waupaca County Sheriff's Department, Attention: Alarm Registration, 1402 East Royalton Street, Waupaca, WI 54981, or call 715-256-4522 with questions. For other requests like records or court paperwork, use the county or facility page to reach the right office—have your ID or case details ready.