The Brown County Jail and Juvenile Detention Center
The Brown County Jail has a capacity of 662 adults and 15 juveniles.
- In 2025, approximately 840 inmates were held in the Brown County Jail custody, per day, including Electronic Monitoring Program.
- 7 indirect pods
- 4 direct supervision pods
- 1 juvenile pod
- 1 inmate worker pod
- A future expansion would include an additional 129 beds allowing for flexibility in the jail to house inmates by various classification levels and genders.
- Jail Administrator - Captain
- Assistant Jail Administrator - Lieutenant
- Administrative Lieutenant
- 6 Watch Commanders - Lieutenants
- 8 Intake Corporals
- 2 Intake/Training Corporals
- 6 Housing Corporals
- Training Corporal
- Juvenile Superintendent
- Correctional Officers
- Accountants
- Receptionists
- EMP records specialist
- Jail Chaplain- supports staff and inmates.
- The program allows inmates with Huber privileges to serve their jail time at home with an electronic bracelet which includes GPS capabilities, and alcohol consumption recognition.
- This program is run by 1 sworn Sergeant,2 sworn Deputy, and 2 Correctional Officers.
Our Mission
The Brown County Sheriff's Office Jail Division will promote a safe, secure and humane housing facility for all staff, inmates and the community it serves. Brown County is committed to meet or exceed the standards established by the United States Constitution and applicable Wisconsin State Statutes and Administrative Codes.
The Brown County Sheriff's Office Jail Division is an integral part of the law enforcement community, dedicated to serving all law enforcement agencies in a safe and efficient manner.
A high level of safety and security will be achieved through the utilization of an objective classification plan, the utilization of positive incentives to encourage good behavior in the inmate population, and adherence to the principles of direct supervision.
Brown County is committed to providing inmate programs that can lead to personal growth, rehabilitation and reintegration into the community
These goals will be accomplished by our commitment to maintain sufficient, well trained, professional correction staff and policies and procedures that meet the evolving needs of both the facility and the community.
