Serving A Sentence / Electronic Monitoring Program

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Serving A Sentence

After being convicted and ordered to serve a jail sentence, you have 45 days to begin that sentence (unless otherwise ordered). You must report to the Jail Intake Office, 2nd floor at the 5th St/Washington St entrance, to select a start date and time. You will be given important paperwork and information regarding your incarceration.

When you arrive at your scheduled time, there must be no trace of alcohol or illegal drugs in your system. If you are taking any prescription medications, you must bring the medications in the original container (labeled w/ medication, doctor, dosing instructions, etc). Not all medications are allowed within the Marathon County Jail; if you have questions regarding your prescription, you may contact the jail nursing staff prior to your arrival.

If you fail to report for your sentence as scheduled, you may be charged with the crime of “Failure to Report to Jail” (946.425 Wis. Stats.)

Fees for serving a sentence are: $30 First Day Fee, $18 Daily Pay for Stay fee.

See Electronic Monitoring Program (EMP) for more detailed information.

Transfers to another county

If the court orders that you may serve your Marathon County sentence in another county, you must still sign up for a report date at Marathon County Jail. You must complete a Transfer Request Form, which will be sent to the desired county along with your Judgment of Conviction. Other counties are under no obligation to accept your sentence, and if they do not, you are expected to report to Marathon County Jail as scheduled.

Transfers to Marathon County

If you are convicted in another county, and the judge allows you to transfer to the Marathon County Jail, you must complete your Transfer Request at the Jail of the sentencing county. They will then send your information, along with your Judgment of Conviction, to Marathon County. Marathon County Jail is under no obligation to accept your sentence, and due to overcrowding, will only consider transfers who qualify for EMP.

OWI Sentences / Act 100

Effective July 1, 2010, any individual convicted of an OWI must by state statute have an ignition interlock device (IID) installed. This applies to vehicle(s) that are registered or titled in your name or you operate. You must do one of the following within 14 days of your sentencing date:

1. Have the interlock installed
2. Have an exemption from sentencing judge
3. Have vehicle transferred out of your name
4. Junk the vehicle at the Department of Transportation

Failure to comply with this requirement will make you ineligible to exercise Huber privileges.

You must bring in proof of interlock being installed in your vehicle(s) or copy(s) of title transferred or the signed copy of the interlock exemption form.

If an AODA assessment is ordered at sentencing, it must be scheduled or completed prior to reporting to jail. Proof is required.

Electronic Monitoring Program (EMP)

The Electronic Monitoring Program (EMP) is an extension of the jail which allows qualified inmates to serve their sentence at home while still under supervision of the Marathon County Jail. EMP is a privilege – not a right. It is an option given to inmates who are rated as MINIMUM on the jail classification system. This is done to ensure that this privilege is only given to the lowest risk inmates to help protect the community’s safety.

Sentenced individuals interested in EMP will need to complete an application and assessment. These are used to obtain background information to assist in determining the inmate’s eligibility and overall risk to the community. After the application and assessment are verified, an EMP Officer will determine if an inmate is accepted for electronic monitoring. Please note: Sentences shorter than 7 days are not eligible for EMP.

When a decision is made, EMP staff will send a written response. The individual may need to report to jail before a decision is made. If an inmate is accepted to EMP, they will be assigned a program level and will have various requirements imposed on them as a condition of the program. These conditions will include at least one weekly check-in at the jail, drug screening, alcohol testing, and other conditions as determined. The conditions will vary from inmate to inmate based upon the assessment results. These conditions are mandatory and necessary to hold the inmate accountable. The goal is to prevent the inmate from taking advantage of the privilege, and promote successful completion. However, if the inmate feels the conditions and requirements are too much of a burden, or if they are unable to meet the requirements, they may serve their sentence within the jail. Inmates unable to abide by the EMP rules will lose the privilege and be returned to the jail for the remainder of their sentence.

*Individuals being convicted of OWI 3 or misdemeanor OWI 4 who will be reporting directly to jail upon sentencing may submit an EMP application no sooner than three weeks prior to sentencing.

EMP Application

Questions regarding the Electronic Monitoring Program, can be directed to the EMP Office at 715-261-1321.

Applications can be returned to: