Dane County Jail
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- Facility Type
- County Facility
- Security Level
- Pretrial / Sentenced
- Inmate Capacity
- Not available
- Established
- Not available
- Operated By
- Dane County Sheriff's Office
Dane County Jail Inmate Communication Overview
Dane County Jail is the county detention system in Madison, Wisconsin, operated by the Dane County Sheriff's Office. It includes the jail in the City-County Building and the Public Safety Building facility, housing pretrial detainees and sentenced inmates for Dane County.
Dane County has an official contract with Global Tel Link (GTL) for inmate telephone and video visitation service, authorized by the Dane County Board. Phone calls run through the GTL system, and video visitation is available through GettingOut kiosks in the jail lobby, from a home computer, or through the GettingOut app.
Families create a GettingOut account to fund phone calls and schedule video visits. Messaging and photo sharing are available through the GettingOut platform on tablets and kiosks where offered.
Communication Options
Available communication services at Dane County Jail.
Messaging
Electronic messages to and from the inmate.
Provider: GettingOut
Electronic messaging through GettingOut on kiosks and tablets where available.
Video Calls
Remote or in-person video visitation.
Provider: GTL
Video visitation under the county GTL contract: lobby kiosks, home computer, or the GettingOut app.
Photo Sharing
Send approved digital or physical photos.
Provider: GettingOut
Photo sharing through GettingOut messaging, subject to jail content rules.
Phone Calls
Inmate-initiated phone calls to approved numbers.
Provider: GTL
Outgoing calls through the GTL inmate calling system, funded through a GettingOut account.
Money Transfer
Send funds to commissary or phone accounts.
Confirm current deposit options on the Dane County Sheriff's inmate services page.
Communication Providers at Dane County Jail
These providers operate communication services at this facility. Each may cover different services.
GTL
GTL holds the Dane County contract for inmate telephone and video visitation service.
View GTL ServicesGettingOut
GettingOut (GTL's consumer brand) handles video visit scheduling, messaging, and photo sharing.
View GettingOut ServicesCommunication Rules at Dane County Jail
- Create a GettingOut account and select the correct Dane County Jail facility before adding funds.
- Video visits come in three forms: lobby kiosks, home computer, or the GettingOut phone app.
- You must be on the inmate's approved visitation list, and visitors are subject to background checks.
- Inmates cannot receive incoming calls. All calls are outgoing and monitored.
- Confirm current messaging availability with the facility, since services can change by housing unit.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Dane County Jail
Common questions from families about communication at this facility.
- Which service do I use to contact someone at Dane County Jail?
- GTL and its GettingOut app. Create an account at gettingout.com, select the Dane County Jail facility, add your inmate, and fund calls, visits, and messaging.
- How do video visits work at Dane County Jail?
- Video visits are available through GettingOut kiosks in the jail lobby, from your home computer, or through the GettingOut app on your phone. You must be on the inmate's approved visitor list.
- How do phone calls work at Dane County Jail?
- Inmates make outgoing calls through the GTL phone system in the housing units. Families fund calls through a GettingOut account.
- Can I send messages to a Dane County Jail inmate?
- Electronic messaging is available through GettingOut on kiosks and tablets where offered. Confirm current availability for your inmate's housing unit.
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