Dane County Department Of Corrections
DOC New Type 1 Facilities
Step 1. Funding Approved (normal) Passed in April 2021, 2021 Act 252 provided the necessary funding authorization to fully begin the process of finalizing the site selection, planning, and design of a new Type 1 facility in Milwaukee County. Step 2.
https://doc.wi.gov/Pages/AboutDOC/Act185NewType1Facilities.aspx
Gov. Evers, DOC: Celebrate completion of successful reforms at Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake schools - WisPolitics
Contact: [email protected] As a result of reaching full compliance with court-ordered requirements, the Department of Corrections is now asking the court to end the federal consent decree, marking another crucial step toward closing the two Wisconsin juvenile facilities MADISON — Gov.
https://www.wispolitics.com/2026/gov-evers-doc-celebrate-completion-of-successful-reforms-at-lincoln-hills-and-copper-lake-schools/
Dane County Sheriff raises concerns with proposed budget ...
Dane County Sheriff Kalvin Barrett expressed his concerns with a proposed 2026 budget amendment that would eliminate 28 full-time, though currently vacant, ...
https://www.hngnews.com/the_star/regional_news/dane-county-sheriff-raises-concerns-with-proposed-budget-amendment/article_1473e7d5-819b-4ed6-b211-5f27effeaac6.htmlDept. of Corrections employee fired, 2 others suspended after Morgan Geyser group home escape
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A Department of Corrections employee was fired and two others were on an unpaid suspension following the agency’s response to Morgan Geyser’s escape from a Madison group home, officials confirmed Tuesday. The agency explained in December that three employees were placed on administrative leave while the DOC conducted an internal investigation.
https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/01/27/dept-corrections-employee-fired-2-others-suspended-after-morgan-geyser-group-home-escape/
Home Page Dane County Sheriff's Office
Welcome to the Dane County Sheriff's Office 115 W. Doty Street, Madison, WI 53703 (608) 284- 6800 Business Hours: Monday through Friday 8am to 4pm ASSISTANCE REQUESTED July 19th, 2025 marks one year since Paul H. Ferrall of Madison was last seen.
https://danesheriff.com/
DOC Act 185
New Model for Juvenile Corrections DOC and Governor Evers will continue working to implement all components of Act 185, including building new Type 1 facilities and closing LHS/CLS. When Act 185 passed, it envisioned three Type 1 facilities and a number of smaller, county-run SRCCCYS.
https://doc.wi.gov/Pages/AboutDOC/Act185.aspx
Gov. Evers, Dept. of Corrections: Celebrate federal court decision ending consent decree at Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake schools after years of successful reforms - WisPolitics
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) Secretary Jared Hoy, today celebrated that after years of enacting successful reforms a federal judge has granted the Evers Administration’s request to end court-mandated oversight of Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake Schools, the state’s juvenile corrections facilities.
https://www.wispolitics.com/2026/gov-evers-dept-of-corrections-celebrate-federal-court-decision-ending-consent-decree-at-lincoln-hills-and-copper-lake-schools-after-years-of-successful-reforms/
New Dane County Jail to begin construction later this month - The Daily Cardinal
Dane County will begin construction on a new jail building later this month to replace the current City-County Building Jail. According to a March 13 press release from Dane County Public Information Officer Elise Schaffer, the new facility will “provide appropriate medical and mental health space” for inmates while “significantly reducing solitary confinement.” Individuals who suffer from mental illness are currently overrepresented in solita...
https://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2024/04/new-dane-county-jail-to-begin-construction-later-this-month
Gov. Evers, DOC: Celebrate completion of successful reforms at Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake schools - WisPolitics
Contact: [email protected] As a result of reaching full compliance with court-ordered requirements, the Department of Corrections is now asking the court to end the federal consent decree, marking another crucial step toward closing the two Wisconsin juvenile facilities MADISON — Gov.
https://www.wispolitics.com/2026/gov-evers-doc-celebrate-completion-of-successful-reforms-at-lincoln-hills-and-copper-lake-schools/
Dane County Jail and Sheriff’s Office Needs Assessment & Master Plan < Mead & Hunt
After completion of the Dane County Jail Huber/Treatment Facility Needs Analysis Study, the County determined that it needed a full study and master plan of the entire jail system. Mead & Hunt was chosen to complete this project. The project included analysis of all three buildings within the Dane County Sheriff’s Office Security Services system.
https://meadhunt.com/project/dane-county-jail-master-plan/
Jail Dane County Sheriff's Office
Dane County, Wisconsin is home to two county jail facilities, both located in the Madison area. Also, scroll down the page for additional resources, as well as information on the Dane County Circuit Court, how to report to jail, and Huber Release.
https://www.danesheriff.com/Jail
Dane County Juvenile Detention
The Juvenile Detention Center's mission is to provide a physically and emotionally safe and secure environment for juveniles placed temporarily by the court and to provide youth with the opportunity to learn new skills that will enable them to contribute to the community when they leave.
https://juvenilecourt.danecounty.gov/Programs/Juvenile-Detention-Center
Dane County Jail mail scanning proposal draws fire Government captimes.com
A Dane County Sheriff's Office proposal to end county jail inmates' access to physical copies of their mail has come under fire from community advocates and members of a County Board committee. Eight community members spoke at a recent meeting of the Public Protection and Judiciary Committee, opposing a proposed contract with Smart Communications, a company that provides communication services for residents in jail including SMS messages, emai...
https://captimes.com/news/government/push-to-ban-physical-mail-at-the-dane-county-jail-draws-fire/article_b80da8b8-4be5-4a08-8b86-f2e608555479.html
Home Page Team Dane: Sheriff's Office Recruiting
The following positions are currently available within the Dane County Sheriff's Office: With a proud history of over 175 years of service, the Dane County Sheriff's Office is looking for communication-oriented individuals of diverse backgrounds to join our team. We are a community-based Law Enforcement agency of over 450 sworn staff and over 120 professional staff.
https://teamdane.com/
Jail Diversion Program Dane County Sheriff's Office
As of February 2, 2026, Jail Diversion will be located in the City County Building, 210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Room 207, Madison, WI 53703. A resident on a jail diversion program is confined to their home or approved housing and monitored with an electronic device.
https://www.danesheriff.com/Jails/Jail-Diversion-Program