Lincoln County Public Records & Jail Directory
Independent public records directory for Lincoln County, Wisconsin (County Seat: Lincoln, Population: 28,405). Access verified county jail custody rosters, bail schedules, commissary procedures, and official sheriff facility contacts.
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Lincoln County Jail Inmate Search & Custody Roster
Search Lincoln County current custody rosters, recent bookings, criminal charges, and bail bond amounts.
Lincoln County Jail
Physical detention facility operations, detainee account funding, visitation rules, and mail guidelines for Lincoln County.
Lincoln County Custody Profile & Booking Trends
Active custody statistics, recent booking patterns, and top charges for Lincoln County.
The Lincoln County Adult Detention Facility in Wisconsin currently reports an active holding census of 133 detainees. Active custody sample indicators show that 5 individuals were booked within the past 7 days, contributing to 19 active records with booking dates within the trailing 30-day window. Among currently listed records with published booking dates, Thursday represents the most common booking weekday, accounting for 33 records (33.0%) in the active sample.
Detainees currently housed in the facility face varying state and municipal infractions. Under governing procedural rules, every detained person remains legally presumed innocent until formal court adjudication. The earliest continuous admission among the current custody roster dates back to August 19, 2021, illustrating the presence of both pre-trial detainees and longer-term sentenced stays.
Lincoln County Law Enforcement & Courthouse Directory
Verified contact information and physical office addresses for local county authorities.
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Lincoln County Jail
Custody information is synchronized from official public sheriff records. In accordance with the US Constitution, all arrestees are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. To submit court-ordered expungements, dismissals, or report a data discrepancy, access our free compliance desk.
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Lincoln County Custody & Records FAQ
Direct answers regarding Lincoln County inmate searches, detention facilities, and bail procedures.
How many inmates are currently detained in Lincoln County?
According to verified public custody records as of the most recent verification on Oct 17, 2026, there are 134 individuals listed in Lincoln County custody. Of these active records, 19 individuals have recorded booking dates within the trailing 30-day monitoring window.
What is the main jail facility in Lincoln County and how can I contact them?
The primary detention facility is Lincoln County Jail, located at 1104 E. First Street, Merrill, WI 54452. For booking verification, housing inquiries, or visitation scheduling, the facility desk can be reached at (715) 536-6275.
How do bail and bond postings work in Lincoln County?
Commercial for-profit bail bondsmen are prohibited by statute in Wisconsin. Pretrial release in Lincoln County is managed directly through judicial court deposits (typically a 10% security deposit paid directly to the court clerk) or full cash bail at the facility bonding desk.
How frequently is the Lincoln County custody roster updated?
Custody records for Lincoln County are scheduled for automated daily synchronization from official public sheriff booking portals. The exact verification timestamp for Lincoln County is displayed on the roster to ensure full data transparency.