The Outagamie County Jail Inmate Roster is a public resource that allows anyone to check who is currently in custody in Outagamie County, Wisconsin. OutagamieCourt.us provides access to publicly available information about current and recently released inmates. Additionally, data can be obtained through the official website of the Outagamie County Sheriff, by visiting the jail in person, or by calling the facility's line. A search in the roster allows you to find out the custody status of a person, the charges filed, and the date of admission. The roster is maintained by the Outagamie County Sheriff's Office, it is updated regularly throughout the day and posted on the county's web resources.
Search Current Inmates in Outagamie Jail
There are several ways to find information about current inmates in the Outagamie County Jail.
Online Search
- Go to OutagamieCourt.us to find publicly available information about court cases and inmates.
- To search for court records related to criminal cases, use the Wisconsin Court System case search — it covers circuit courts across the state, including the Outagamie County Circuit Court.
- If you need a criminal background check, the Wisconsin Online Record Check System (WORCS) allows you to submit a request and receive results online.
The jail roster page usually displays a list of individuals currently in custody. You can use the search function on the page (Ctrl+F in your browser) to find a specific last name.
By Phone
Call the jail directly. The operator can confirm whether a specific person is in custody if you provide the full legal name or booking number.
In-Person Visit
Visit the jail lobby during business hours. The visitor information window is available for inquiries about inmate status.
You will need:
- The person's full legal name
- The booking number, if known
Juvenile offenders are not displayed in the public roster — this information is confidential according to Wisconsin law. Additional legal resources for Outagamie County are available through the state library.
Find Outagamie Jail Booking Records Online
A booking record is created at the moment a person is brought to the jail and processed. This is not the same as a court case — a booking record documents the fact of being taken into custody.
During the booking procedure, the following information is generated:
- A unique booking number
- Date and time of booking
- Charges filed at the time of arrest
- Name of the arresting agency (city police, sheriff, state patrol, etc.)
- Basic personal data: name, date of birth, gender
Access to these records can be obtained in several ways. The sheriff's website roster displays current inmates with basic booking data. If a record is no longer displayed in the online roster (e.g., the person has been released), submit a written public records request to the Outagamie County Sheriff's Office. Wisconsin's open records law (Wis. Stat. § 19.31–19.39) grants citizens the right to access most government documents, although some data may be restricted.
To check court cases related to a specific booking record, use the case search on the Wisconsin court system website.
Search the Outagamie Jail Roster by Last Name or Booking Number
The roster supports two main search methods.
Search by Last Name
Enter the last name in the search field or use the browser's Ctrl+F function. If the system allows, add the first name to narrow the results. A few tips:
- Use the correct spelling — even one letter can change the result
- Try spelling variations if the last name has multiple forms (e.g., hyphen, apostrophe)
- Some systems support partial search: enter the first few letters of the last name
Search by Booking Number
The booking number is the most accurate way to find a specific record. It is unique for each booking and does not repeat. If you received this number from an attorney, relative, or court notice, enter it in the appropriate field.
If No Results Are Found
- Check the spelling of the first and last name again.
- The person may have already been released — the roster only displays those currently in custody.
- There may be a delay of several hours between the arrest and the appearance of the record in the system.
- Call the jail at (920) 832-5605 for clarification.
Contact information for the circuit court clerk can be found on the state court system website — this is useful if you need court records rather than jail records.
Jail Roster Updates and Search Limitations in Outagamie
The Outagamie County inmate roster is updated throughout the day, but it does not happen instantly. There is usually a delay of one to several hours between the actual booking of a person and the appearance of the record in the online system — the time needed to complete the processing procedure and data entry.
Key limitations to consider:
| Limitation | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Delay in Record Appearance | New inmates may not appear immediately after arrest |
| Disappearance After Release | The record is removed from the roster after release or transfer |
| Juveniles | Information about individuals under 18 is not published |
| Entry Errors | Inaccurate name spelling during processing can complicate search |
| No Archive | The roster is not an archive of all past bookings |
The roster reflects only the current custody status. It does not replace a full criminal history and is not an archival database. To obtain historical data, submit a public records request to the sheriff or use the WORCS system of the Wisconsin Department of Justice.
If you need information about a specific court case, not just the fact of being in custody, refer to Outagamie County legal resources or contact the circuit court clerk at (920) 832-5131.