The Brown County jail roster is a public resource that allows anyone to look up individuals currently held at the Brown County Jail in Green Bay, Wisconsin. BrownCourt.us can help you find publicly available information about current and recent inmates. You can also access jail roster data through the official Brown County Jail Inmate Lookup Tool, by visiting the jail in person, or by calling the facility directly. The roster lets the public confirm whether someone is in custody, view current charges, and check booking details. Maintained by the Brown County Sheriff's Office Jail Division, the online roster is updated regularly and hosted on the county's official website.
Search Current Inmates in Brown County Jail
There are several ways to search for someone currently held in the Brown County Jail.
Online Search
- Visit BrownCourt.us to search for publicly available court record information tied to current or recent inmates.
- Go to the Brown County Inmate Database (IML). This is the official jail lookup tool.
- Search by entering the person's first and last name, or use an inmate number if you have one.
- The IML system also lets you search by other identifiers, including County ID, FBI Number, or ICE Number.
- To find someone who has already been released, check the box to include released inmates before running your search.
Results typically display the inmate's name, booking date, charges, and custody status.
By Phone
Call the Brown County Jail directly to ask whether a specific person is currently in custody. Have the individual's full legal name ready when you call.
In Person
You can visit the jail facility and request inmate information at the lobby.
Facility Contact Information
Brown County Jail
Additional details about visitation, inmate accounts, and bond payment are available on the Sheriff's Office Jail Division page.
What You Need to Search
- The inmate's full legal name (first and last name at minimum)
- Booking number or inmate number, if known
- County ID, FBI Number, or ICE Number (optional, for advanced searches)
Juvenile offenders are not included on the public jail roster. Records for minors are confidential under Wisconsin law.
Find Brown County Jail Booking Records Online
A booking record is created each time an individual is processed into the Brown County Jail. During booking, jail staff record identifying information and the circumstances of the arrest. A typical booking record includes:
- Booking number
- Date and time of booking
- Charges at the time of intake
- Arresting agency (e.g., Green Bay Police, Brown County Sheriff's Office, or another law enforcement agency)
- Personal identifiers such as name, date of birth, and physical description
The fastest way to access booking records is through the Brown County Inmate Database. Current inmates and recently released individuals will appear in search results with their booking details.
For court case records tied to a booking — including criminal complaints, hearing dates, and dispositions — use the Wisconsin Court System Case Search. Select Brown County as the jurisdiction and search by the individual's name.
If you need certified copies of booking records or older records that no longer appear online, contact the Brown County Sheriff's Office to submit a records request. Wisconsin's Public Records Law generally allows public access to law enforcement records, though certain information may be redacted to protect ongoing investigations or victim privacy.
Search the Brown County Jail Roster by Last Name or Booking Number
The Brown County Inmate Database supports two primary search methods:
Search by Name
- Enter the person's last name in the surname field.
- Optionally add a first name to narrow results.
- Click "Search" to view matching records.
Tips for name searches:
- Use the individual's full legal name — nicknames and aliases may not return results.
- Double-check spelling. A single incorrect letter can cause the search to miss a match.
- If you are unsure of the exact spelling, try entering just the last name to browse all matching entries.
- Hyphenated or compound last names may be entered differently in the system. Try both variations.
Search by Booking Number
If you already have a booking number or inmate number, select the appropriate identifier from the dropdown menu in the IML search tool and enter the number in the value field. This method returns a single, exact match.
No Results?
If your search returns no results, consider these possibilities:
- The person may have already been released. Check the "Include released inmates" option and search again.
- The person may be held at a different facility — a municipal lockup, a state prison, or a federal detention center. For state inmates, try the Wisconsin Department of Corrections offender search.
- Booking may still be in progress. There can be a delay between an arrest and when the record appears online.
- The name may be entered differently than expected. Try alternate spellings or initials.
Jail Roster Updates and Search Limitations in Brown County
The Brown County Jail roster is updated on a regular basis as new bookings are processed and inmates are released. While the system generally reflects near-real-time custody status, there are practical limitations to keep in mind:
- Processing delays: After an arrest, it can take time for jail staff to complete the intake process and enter the record into the system. A person arrested within the last few hours may not yet appear.
- Release lag: Once an inmate posts bond or is otherwise released, the record may not immediately update. In some cases, a released individual may still appear as "in custody" briefly.
- Current custody only: The online roster primarily reflects who is in the jail right now. It is not a comprehensive archive of every person ever booked into the facility. Released inmate records may be available for a limited time through the "Include released inmates" search option, but older records may not appear.
- Data entry variations: Names, charges, and other details are entered manually. Occasional discrepancies in spelling or charge descriptions can occur.
For historical booking data or records that no longer appear online, contact the Brown County Sheriff's Office Jail Division directly. Formal records requests may be required under Wisconsin's public records statutes, and response times can vary depending on the scope of the request.
Court records associated with a jail booking — including charging documents, plea entries, and sentencing information — are separately maintained by the Brown County Clerk of Circuit Court and can be searched through the statewide Wisconsin Court System portal.