If your loved one was arrested in Green Bay or Brown County they were likely taken to the Brown County Jail.
You can check if your loved one is in custody at the Brown County Jail by using their Inmate Lookup Tool or by calling the Brown County Jail.
They also have information on their website about posting bond and visitation.
For less serious cases bond can sometimes be posted right away. For more serious matters bond won't be set until they see a judge. A judge can order conditions when setting bond, which are hard to change once set. Therefore you should retain counsel right away.
Don't know your court date or location? Wondering what info is publicly available online? All of this can be searched on the Wisconsin Court System website "CCAP".
Information about non-criminal citations is not always posted on CCAP since those are sometimes handled in Green Bay Municipal Court. Federal cases would also not show up.
Make sure you follow up with the correct clerk of court if you have questions about your court date so you don't miss court and get a warrant.
It is very common for the Wisconsin Department of Corrections to move inmates to different facilites throughout the State. Usually after a conviction an inmate is moved to Dodge Correctional Institution for a few weeks until they are classified and moved to a different facility.
The quickest way to locate an inmate in State Prison in Wisconsin is by using the DOC Inmate Lookup Tool. This tool also shows anticipated release dates and extended supervision status.
Can I drive?
This is a common concern, especially after an OWI. The answer is, it depends on your unique situation, so you should always consult with an attorney and the DOT about this. Your license could be suspended or revoked, you could be subject to an Ignition Interlock order, or need a Driver's Safety Plan to apply for reinstatement. You may even have a bond condition not to drive. You can get some info about your license status on the DOT website. However, this should not replace legal counsel.
Just gathering information?
The Wisconsin State Law Library is a good resource the public can use to look up general information. However, remember that you should always consult with an attorney for legal advice.
Sometimes folks need a referral to another lawyer. This could be because they need an attorney in a different practice area, Attorney Baker isn't accepting new clients at that time, or any number of other reasons.
If that is the case, consider contacting the State Bar of Wisconsin Lawyer Referral Service.
You still have the Constitutional Right to Counsel under the Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and Article I Section 7 of the Wisconsin Constitution in criminal cases.
Contacting the local office of the State Public Defender is your first step towards getting counsel if you can't afford it.
If you don't qualify for a Public Defender, the court can still appoint counsel for you. In this situation the County pays the lawyer and you would pay the County back with a payment plan over time. Ask the Judge about this option.
Information provided is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice.
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