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How to send a letter to an inmate at Dane County Jail

To write to someone held at Dane County Jail, address the envelope to the inmate's full name and inmate number, Dane County Jail, 115 West Doty Street, Madison, WI 53703. Dane County Jail is the jail for Dane County, Wisconsin, run by the Dane County Sheriff's Office. Mail is opened and inspected — include your full return address, and double-check the person is still in custody, since people are released or moved from a county jail quickly.

Inmate mail — Dane County Jail

[Inmate's full name]  [inmate number]
Dane County Jail
115 West Doty Street
Madison, WI  53703

Put the inmate's full name and inmate number on the first line, and your full return address in the corner — mail without either is usually rejected.

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Key facts

  • Send mail to Dane County Jail, 115 West Doty Street, Madison, WI 53703 — the jail's own mailroom.
  • Write the inmate's full name and inmate number on the envelope, plus your full return address, or the letter is returned.
  • All incoming mail is opened and inspected for contraband before it reaches the inmate.
  • Do not enclose cash, checks, gift cards, or anything other than paper — prohibited items get the whole letter rejected.
  • Accepted: personal letters, original artwork in pencil or ink, single-layer greeting cards with a note, and personal photos (no Polaroids).
  • Do not send stamps, envelopes, or blank paper — the jail provides these.
  • Use blue or black ink; no drawings on the envelope, and no glitter or confetti.
  • County jails move fast — people are released, bailed out, or transferred within days. Confirm the person is still in custody before mailing anything time-sensitive.
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How to send your letter

  1. 1

    Confirm the person is still at the jail

    County-jail populations turn over quickly. Check the Dane County Sheriff's Office's online inmate roster to confirm they're still at Dane County Jail — and get their inmate number — before you mail anything.

  2. 2

    Address it correctly

    First line: the inmate's full name and inmate number. Then Dane County Jail, 115 West Doty Street, Madison, WI 53703. Add your full return address in the top-left corner.

  3. 3

    Keep the contents allowed

    A plain letter on white paper is always safest. Accepted: personal letters, original artwork in pencil or ink, single-layer greeting cards with a note, and personal photos (no Polaroids). No cash, gift cards, or any object other than paper.

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Common questions

How do I address a letter to an inmate at Dane County Jail?

Put the inmate's full name and inmate number on the first line, then Dane County Jail, 115 West Doty Street, Madison, WI 53703. Include your full return address in the top-left corner of the envelope.

Is mail to Dane County Jail opened or read?

Yes. All incoming mail is opened and inspected for contraband before delivery, and non-legal mail can be read.

What if they've been released or moved?

It happens fast at a county jail — people bond out or transfer within days, and the letter won't be forwarded. Check the Dane County Sheriff's Office's inmate roster to confirm they're still at Dane County Jail before you send.

What can I send to Dane County Jail?

Accepted: personal letters, original artwork in pencil or ink, single-layer greeting cards with a note, and personal photos (no Polaroids). Do not send stamps, envelopes, or blank paper — the jail provides these. Use blue or black ink; no drawings on the envelope, and no glitter or confetti. When in doubt, a plain letter on white paper is always accepted.

Can the inmate write back to me?

Yes, if you include a complete return address. PostPal prints your return address on the letter for you.

Sources

Addresses verified August 2026 against official sources. Always confirm on the official site before time-sensitive filings.

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