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If you cannot find an answer to your question in the list below, please feel free to request information using the form provided at the bottom of this page.
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Department Related Questions
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Jail Related Questions
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Other
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Department Related Questions
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Q: What is your mailing address?
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A: Green County Sheriff's Department, 2827 6th Street, PO Box 473, Monroe, WI 53566 |
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Q: How do I get to the Sheriff's Department/Jail?
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A: The Sheriff's Department and Jail are located near the intersection of State Highway 11-81 and 59 on the east side of Monroe. If you are traveling on STH 11-81, take the STH 59 or 6th Street Exit. The Department is approximately 1/4 mile west of the intersection at 2827 6th Street. |
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Q: How do I change my Court date?
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A: You must contact the Green County Clerk of Courts Office directly at 608-328-9433. The Sheriff's Department CANNOT change Court dates under any circumstances. |
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Q: How do I get my car out of impound?
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A: Check with the Deputy or Detective involved in the incident or contact Lt. Rodney Hicks at 608-328-9616 who coordinates the impound lot. |
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Q: How do I contact the Courts or District Attorney's Office?
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A: You can call the Green County Clerk of Courts at 608-328-9433 or the District Attorney's Office at 608-328-9424. |
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Q: Why can't I have the supplemental reports along with the accident report?
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A: There may be a pending investigation or prosecution. Usually, the accident report can be released when it's completed and approved by a Supervisor (in about 10-14 days). |
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Q: How do I find out what is going on or who is assigned a case?
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A: Contact the Patrol Deputy who initially handled your complaint to find out who your case is assigned to and they will refer you to the correct Detective or Deputy assigned. If it is a criminal investigation, you may contact Chief Deputy Jeff Skatrud at 608-328-9577 who coordinates Detective investigations. If you know the Deputy or Detective assigned, you may email that person directly. (See "Personnel" for email address.) |
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Q: How do I make a compliment or file a complaint about a Sheriff's Department employee?
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A: You may call the Department and ask to speak to one of the Administrators (Lieutenants, Chief Deputy or Sheriff). If an Administrator is not in the office, you may send a message to any of them by email or phone. (See "Personnel" for email address.) |
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Jail Related Questions
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Q: How do I find out if someone is in Jail?
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A: You may call 608-328-9598 or the Communication Center at 608-328-9400. The Green County Jail is located at 2827 6th Street, Monroe, WI. The Jail houses maximum security prisoners who are awaiting trial or who do not have work release privileges, medium security prisoners, and minimum security prisoners sentenced with Huber Law/Work Release. In addition, the Jail is the booking facility for processing prisoners into Jail, and is the centralized location for releases from the Jail facilities. |
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Q: How can I leave a telephone message for a prisoner?
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A: We do not accept routine telephone messages for any of the prisoners. If you have an emergency message (death in the family, major illness) which can be verified, we will make every effort to pass the message on. All calls out of the Jail are billed "collect". |
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Q: What are the visiting hours?
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A: Prisoners have an opportunity to designate up to eight (8) visitors. Your name must be on the prisoner visiting list. You must have paper identification (valid driver's license with photo, state picture identification card or a passport). The Jail will not accept a birth certificate as a valid form of ID. Visiting hours for adult females are: Wednesday-6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday-8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., and Sunday-6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Visiting hours for adult males are: Wednesday-7 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday-8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., and Sunday-7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visitors are allowed one 20-minute visit per week. |
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Q: How do I post bail for someone in Jail?
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A: You can bail a prisoner out of Jail by appearing in person at the Green County Sheriff's Department, 2827 6th Street, Monroe, WI. Jail personnel accept cash payments. If the prisoner was charged with a crime or misdemeanor by the Monroe Police Department and brought to the Green County Jail to be held for bond, the bail for that prisoner may have to be posted at the Monroe Police Department located at 1811 12th Street, Monroe, WI, phone #608-329-2400. If the person is being held on other county police department charges, you may contact that municipality to post the bond. |
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Q: How can I pick up or drop off property for a prisoner?
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A: Prisoner property in the Green County Jail is kept there at the Jail located at 2827 6th Street. You need to appear in person at the Green County Jail. Be prepared to wait since all property releases must be authorized by the prisoner before we can release it. It is best if you can notify the prisoner ahead of time so that the prisoner can have the proper paperwork ready before you come. If needed, money and small amounts of clothing are accepted for the prisoners. A property receipt for money and clothing MUST be filled out by you. These property receipts are located in the Green County Sheriff's Department lobby. |
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Q: How can I write to my friend or relative in Jail?
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A: You can write to a prisoner as often as you like. Correspondence must contain your full name and complete address. If it does not contain your full name and address, mail will not be accepted and will be returned to you or the post office. Your correspondence must also contain the prisoner's full name, PO Box 473, Monroe, WI 53566. We do not accept packages for prisoners. Mail can be sent in envelopes no larger than 10" x 13". The following is allowed: letters, correspondence, money orders, and photos which are no larger than 3" x 5". No Polaroid photos, stamps, or pornography or nude photos are allowed. Any envelope exceeding a 10" x 13" size or any envelope appearing to contain nonacceptable items will be returned to the sender or post office at sender's expense. This includes Federal Express and U.S. Post Office overnight mail. Prisoner mail is opened and searched for contraband prior to distribution to the prisoner. The Jail does not accept hand-delivered mail. All mail must be processed through the U.S. Postal Service. |
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Q: What happens when a prisoner goes to Court?
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A: Prisoners who have recent arrests will be housed in the Green County Jail until they go to their Initial Court Appearance (Arraignment) hearing in Court. Their Court appearance is based on how quickly the District Attorney's Office is able to draft the complaint and schedule them for Court (usually within one to four days). Jail staff do not set the time for Court appearances. Prisoners booked into Jail on warrants will go to Court as the Court schedule time permits. We respond to telephone calls regarding dispositions of Court appearances on weeknights after 6:00 p.m. Call the Jail at (608)328-9598 or, if no answer, call the Communication Center at (608)328-9400. |
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Q: How is a prisoner's money handled?
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A: Prisoners have individual cash/commissary accounts. These accounts are used for the prisoner to order items from commissary service and for all money transactions. Only cash or money orders are accepted for prisoners. |
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Q: How do I post bond using Western Union?
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A: The sender must locate a Western Union Agent, complete a form and make the payment in cash, which includes the transaction fee. Western Union (1-800-634-3422) or www.westernunion.com. In addition, GovPAYNOW.com may be used for posting bond. |
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Q: How do I make a Commissary Deposit for an inmate in your Jail?
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A: To make a Commissary Deposit 24 hours a day, seven days a week, go to www.Gov/PAYNOW.com or call 1-888-277-2535. You will need: 1) Your credit or debit card; 2) Inmate's name, number and location; 3) Pay location Code 5500. A minimum deposit of $25.00 and a maximum deposit of $300.00 are allowed. There is a phone transaction fee of 5% and an internet transaction fee of 3.5% of the total. There is a minimum service fee of $3.50. In addition, Western Union may be used for posting bond. |
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Other
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Q: GREEN COUNTY DEER REGISTRATION STATIONS
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A: COUNTY E LOCKER--N6833 CTH E, Albany; 862-1320; Hours: 8A to 8P daily.
CARDINAL LANES--2107 1st Center Avenue, Brodhead; 897-2162; Hours: noon to 8P daily; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas.
KOUNTY KORNERS--108 Hotel Street, Brooklyn; 455-9221; Hours: 8A to 10P daily.
RACKOW FAMILY SAUSAGE--N1943 Schindler Road, Juda; 325-4547; Hours: 8A to 8P daily.
MARTIN'S SPORT SHOP--1016 17th Avenue, Monroe; 325-3370; Hours: 7A to 5P M-F; 7A to 4P SA.
DONNA'S PLACE--135 N. Main Street, Monticello; 938-4004; Hours: 8A to 8P daily, closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.
HOESLY'S MEATS--219 Industrial Drive, New Glarus; 527-2513; Hours: 8A to 5P M-F; 8A to 2P SA, closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas.
OTT HAUS PUB & GRILL--406 2nd Street, New Glarus; 527-2218; Hours: 10A to 8P M-SA; 11A to 6P SU, closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Only County E Locker and Hoesly's Meats will take CWD samples and pantry deer donations, free-of-charge to the hunter. Pantry deer should be field-dressed before bringing into the meat processor. |
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