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Where to search Jackson County records

Jackson County, Wisconsin court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Check current custody through Jackson County Corrections/Jail operations, custody, capacity, and inmate information.

Court casesUse the court or clerk source identified in the guide below.
Current custodyJackson County Corrections/Jail operations, custody, capacity, and inmate information
Statewide recordsUse the Wisconsin state-level source described below when available.
Federal recordsFederal court and custody records are outside county systems and require a separate federal search.

Verified local details

These details were drawn from the official sources linked in this guide. Reconfirm addresses, contacts, schedules, fees, and other time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.

Jackson County's courthouse is listed at 307 Main Street in Black River Falls, Wisconsin, within Wisconsin's 7th Judicial District.
The Wisconsin Court System lists Jackson County Circuit Court Branch 1 Judge Anna L. Becker and Branch 2 Judge Daniel Diehn.
The county Sheriff's Office lists Duane M. Waldera as sheriff, with administration at 715-284-9009 and non-emergency services at 715-284-5357.
Jackson County Jail is listed at the county Justice Center and has 60 beds, including two intake or receiving cells; the county states that jail operations run continuously.
The Sheriff's Office states that it has custody of the county jail and persons held there, and that the jail provides housing and care for people in county custody.
Jackson County accepts sheriff records requests by email at recordrequests@jacksoncountywi.gov, mail, or fax under Wisconsin's Open Records Law.

Jackson County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Jail and custody	Jackson County Corrections/Jail operations, custody, capacity, and inmate information	County or local	Open source	August 18, 2026
Police and incident records	Sheriff constitutional duties, law enforcement, jail, and records contacts	County or local	Open source	August 19, 2026
Official records	Official county government portal, Justice Center, departments, and county services	County or local	Open source	August 20, 2026
Official records	Wisconsin judiciary circuit-court district, branch, courthouse, and judge directory	County or local	Open source	August 24, 2026

How this guide is maintained: This matrix only republishes government and agency destinations supported by the researched guide or its reviewed county source registry. Page updated August 24, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

A useful Jackson County records search depends on matching the record to the right custodian. Use the questions below for a fast orientation, then follow the linked court, jail, police, and statewide sources for the authoritative record. Jackson County has 20,999 residents (2025 estimate). The source map below identifies the relevant local courts and agencies. Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.

Quick facts

County-equivalent identity: 55-053
Population: 20,999 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: Jackson County's courthouse is listed at 307 Main Street in Black River Falls, Wisconsin, within Wisconsin's 7th Judicial District.
Local detail: The Wisconsin Court System lists Jackson County Circuit Court Branch 1 Judge Anna L. Becker and Branch 2 Judge Daniel Diehn.
Local detail: The county Sheriff's Office lists Duane M. Waldera as sheriff, with administration at 715-284-9009 and non-emergency services at 715-284-5357.
Local detail: Jackson County Jail is listed at the county Justice Center and has 60 beds, including two intake or receiving cells; the county states that jail operations run continuously.
Local detail: The Sheriff's Office states that it has custody of the county jail and persons held there, and that the jail provides housing and care for people in county custody.
Local detail: Jackson County accepts sheriff records requests by email at recordrequests@jacksoncountywi.gov, mail, or fax under Wisconsin's Open Records Law.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: Jackson County's courthouse is listed at 307 Main Street in Black River Falls, Wisconsin, within Wisconsin's 7th Judicial District.
Local detail: The Wisconsin Court System lists Jackson County Circuit Court Branch 1 Judge Anna L. Becker and Branch 2 Judge Daniel Diehn.
Local detail: The county Sheriff's Office lists Duane M. Waldera as sheriff, with administration at 715-284-9009 and non-emergency services at 715-284-5357.

How do I contact the Jackson County Sheriff's Office or jail?

No reviewed official source for Jackson County establishes complete visitation, release, booking, and medical-record procedures. Use Sheriff constitutional duties, law enforcement, jail, and records contacts for the detention agency's current visitation, booking, release, and records procedures.

How can I find someone held in Jackson County custody?

The Jackson County Sheriff's Office has statutory custody of the county jail and people held there. The official jail page provides facility and inmate-information details, including a direction to call the jail for current inmate information. Check Jackson County Corrections/Jail operations, custody, capacity, and inmate information for the agency's current custody lookup or contact path; custody information can change quickly.

Where is the Jackson County Circuit Court and which judicial district serves it?

Jackson County Circuit Court is part of Wisconsin's 7th Judicial District and operates two listed branches at the Black River Falls courthouse. Wisconsin circuit courts handle civil, criminal, probate, juvenile, and traffic matters under state law. Check Wisconsin judiciary circuit-court district, branch, courthouse, and judge directory to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.

How do I search Jackson County Circuit Court cases?

The Wisconsin Court System lists Jackson County Circuit Court Branch 1 Judge Anna L. Becker and Branch 2 Judge Daniel Diehn. Open Wisconsin judiciary circuit-court district, branch, courthouse, and judge directory for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

How do I request Jackson County sheriff or jail records?

The approved official source set for Jackson County does not document record-type-specific police request instructions. Use Sheriff constitutional duties, law enforcement, jail, and records contacts to request the report from the agency that created or maintains it.

How does the Jackson County Sheriff's Office serve civil papers or conduct sheriff sales?

No reviewed official source for Jackson County establishes record-type-specific police request instructions. Use Sheriff constitutional duties, law enforcement, jail, and records contacts to request the report from the agency that created or maintains it.

Which matters belong to Jackson County government versus a municipality or tribal government?

Jackson County government administers countywide services through county departments and the Justice Center. Cities, villages, towns, and tribal governments retain separate governmental responsibilities. Use Official county government portal, Justice Center, departments, and county services as one official starting point, then confirm each requested record system with its responsible custodian.

What are the current Jackson County jail capacity, visitation, mail, and inmate-information procedures?

The Jackson County Sheriff's Office has statutory custody of the county jail and people held there. The official jail page provides facility and inmate-information details, including a direction to call the jail for current inmate information. Use Jackson County Corrections/Jail operations, custody, capacity, and inmate information for the detention agency's current visitation, booking, release, and records procedures.

Municipal courts and other local systems

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Jackson County Sheriff's Office has statutory custody of the county jail and people held there. The official jail page provides facility and inmate-information details, including a direction to call the jail for current inmate information. Municipal: Municipal police and courts retain jurisdiction within their own cities, villages, towns, and tribal areas. The reviewed county sources do not provide a consolidated current map assigning every local law-enforcement boundary.

Local cities and separate court systems

The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.

Jackson County court and felony records

Start with Wisconsin judiciary circuit-court district, branch, courthouse, and judge directory for the official Jackson County court path. County: Jackson County government administers countywide services through county departments and the Justice Center. Cities, villages, towns, and tribal governments retain separate governmental responsibilities. Court: Jackson County Circuit Court is part of Wisconsin's 7th Judicial District and operates two listed branches at the Black River Falls courthouse. Wisconsin circuit courts handle civil, criminal, probate, juvenile, and traffic matters under state law.

Jackson County custody and jail information

For current custody information, start with Official county government portal, Justice Center, departments, and county services. The official jail page states that current inmate information should be obtained by telephone, and does not provide a complete public online roster in the reviewed content.

Wisconsin state-level record sources

Statewide Wisconsin sources are separate from Jackson County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.

Official Jackson County and Wisconsin record sources

For an official starting point, use Official county government portal, Justice Center, departments, and county services. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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