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What is Huber?
The Court may have granted the Huber privilege to work, seek employment, to attend to the needs of family members and/or attend school or treatment programs, if approved/verified by Jail Administration. The GPS Division administers the Huber program under a strict set of rules. Your behavior and the preparations you make will determine your ability to exercise Huber privileges on the GPS program.
Huber Process
You have been sentenced to the Fond du Lac County Jail. The court has ordered you to complete the “Jail Information Packet” immediately and deposit it into the box by the Clerk of Court, 2nd floor of the City/County Building, 160 S. Macy Street. When the Jail receives the Judgment of Conviction (JOC) from the court, GPS will contact you to schedule a report-in date, which will be within 60 days from the date of sentencing unless otherwise ordered by the judge. For additional information call: Fond du Lac County Jail at (920) 906-5511
Where should I report?
Fond du Lac County Jail
63 Western Ave.
Fond du Lac, WI 54935
FAILURE TO REPORT ON THE DATE SCHEDULED BY JAIL STAFF AND/OR FAILURE TO FILL OUT THE ATTACHED APPLICATION MAY RESULT IN A WARRANT BEING ISSUED FOR YOUR ARREST, THEREBY JEOPARDIZING WORK RELEASE PRIVILEGES. LOSS OF GOOD TIME, IN-HOUSE DISCIPLINE. ETC.
DO NOT REPORT UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS!
You may be tested. By testing positive, you will be subject to disciplinary action and your Huber privileges may be suspended or revoked!
What should I bring if I'm not utilizing the GPS Program?
ALL ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO DENIAL IF THEY POSE A RISK TO SECURITY AND MAY BE REQUIRED TO BE DISPOSED OF.
You must bring the Huber, per diem and admin kit fees. If you would like to purchase items from canteen you may want to bring additional money to be placed in your canteen account.
Items Allowed:
- 3 pairs of socks,
- 3 underwear,
- 3 t-shirts
- Must be short sleeved, solid white in color, no writing, zippers, pockets, metal and/or buttons on them.
- 1 set of thermal underwear (shirt & pants) are allowed.
- Women may not have an underwire or padding in their bras (allowed to bring in up to 3)
PROHIBITED ITEMS:
- Tobacco products or lighting materials
- Glass or metal containers.
- Any food or drinks
- You may purchase items through the jail canteen system
- Books/magazines
- The jail has a supply of these materials.
- Any tools, weapons, razors or aerosol sprays of any sort.
- No body sprays or perfumes
- Q-tips, mouthwash and dental floss
Huber inmates may bring their medications in the original pharmacy container and with a current and properly labeled prescription. Other medications will be ordered by the jail nurse as necessary.
Multiple medications combined in one container are not allowed. Staff will verify and set up the medications, with approval from the jail's doctor, to be delivered to you by facility staff. This will be the process for all medications during your stay at the Huber facility.
Over the counter medications are not allowed to be brought in (The company which provides canteen does have some items available for order) You are not allowed to consume any medications outside of the facility or without staff approval. Jail medication times are 6:00am and 8:00pm.
Health Care:
The Jail’s Medical Authority oversees all medical care of inmates incarcerated in the Fond du Lac County Jail. All inmates will be held responsible for payment of any and all medical expenses that are incurred during incarceration. This is inclusive of, but not limited to, dental and psychiatric expenses.
You have the choice of refusing any medical services or medication. However, if you choose to refuse you will need to complete a refusal form with the jail’s medical department.
Forthwith Sentences:
In the event that you anticipate being sentenced forthwith (going directly to jail from your sentencing hearing) with Huber privileges, it is recommended that you make contact with jail staff/GPS Office at least 3 weeks prior to your sentencing at 920-906-5511 or in person at the Jail between the hours of 5am and 5pm. This will help expedite your ability to utilize Huber.
Wages and Huber Board:
Huber fees are $22.00 per day or $154.00 per week. The first two weeks of Huber fees must be prepaid ($308.00) in order to exercise work release, and must remain prepaid during the entire stay. You are charged Huber fees for every day of your stay up to and including your release date. Your Huber fees must be deposited in the Jail ATM located in the Jail lobby off of Western Avenue. There is a $3.00 fee for any cash ATM transaction, charged by owner of the ATM.
If you have been previously incarcerated and have a past debt, you will be required to pay off this debt with a payment plan.
In accordance with Section 303.08(3) of the Wisconsin State Statues, your earnings must be documented via check stub or statement of earnings provided by your employer. Your employer must have a valid payroll system with all appropriate taxes
being deducted.
Per Diem (Maintenance Fee):
Each inmate sentenced to the Fond du Lac County Jail will be required to pay a maintenance fee, established by the County board resolution. The fee is $5.00 per day, for a maximum of 10 days of the original sentence (not actual days in custody). Maximum amount charged is $50.00. This is an additional fee charged at the time of booking.
Employment Verification:
All employment is subject to approval by the administrative staff of the Fond du Lac County Jail and must be verified. The Jail reserves the right to deny employment when such employment affects the security, control and efficient operation of the facility. No inmate is allowed to leave the state at anytime without court order or written approval by the Huber Work Release Supervisor, Jail Administration or designee. You will be required to immediately notify the GPS staff of any job-related or other problems so that he/she may assist you in resolving them.
Self Employed:
The Business must have been established for at least six months prior to being incarcerated and must be a full-time employment. You must provide federal and state tax numbers as verification such as TAX ID or 1099 and proof of Workman’s Compensation Insurance. Proof of earnings comparable to that of a 40-hour work week at current minimum wage standards will be required. You may not be at a home office or another office unless authorized by Huber staff. Inmates must provide invoices or work performed with name, address and phone number where work is/was performed. Inmates must provide your whereabouts/job(s) daily to the GPS staff.
Job Search:
You will be required to phone or write a prospective employer to have an application mailed in. A family member may pick up an application, bring it to the facility during visiting hours or mail it in, whereby it be delivered to the appropriate individual. When the application is completed, it will be returned to the prospective employer via the same means as received. Employment agencies are willing to accept faxed applications. If interested in filling out an application for a temp agency, forward a request slip to GPS staff. Once your information is on file, you will not be allowed to call the agencies - the agency will contact GPS if they are interested in employing you.
Prior to incarceration, must have a current photo ID card and your social security card with you, in order to be hired through an employment agency.
Huber Transfer:
All transfer requests are handled by the GPS staff. To transfer to another county jail, you must complete this information packet providing work information, etc. prior to the request being processed. When the GPS staff contacts you to set up report in date advise them of the request to transfer to another jail facility.
***Be advised - the county you are requesting to transfer to must be willing to accept you. Every county has their own set of rules for accepting transfers.***
DNA:
If you have been ordered to submit to a DNA sample, this can be done once you report to jail.
AODA Assessment:
You may be required to get an alcohol and other drug abuse assessment (AODA) as a condition of your sentence. These are scheduled through the Department of Community Programs located at 459 East 1st Street. The phone number is 920-929-3500.
OWI Offenders- Per Wisconsin Act 100- which took effect on July 1, 2010, requires judges to order a mandatory Ignition Interlock Device for:
• ALL repeat OWI offenders
• ALL first time OWI offenders with an alcohol concentration of 0.15% or higher
• ALL drivers who refuse to provide a breath or blood sample for a chemical test at a traffic stop
An Ignition Interlock Device is a machine that requires an alcohol-free breath sample before a car can be started. Installation of an Ignition Interlock Device must be completed within 14 days of the court order.
Under Act 100, you must provide proof to the Sheriff (GPS staff) that an Ignition Interlock Device has been installed for every vehicle owned by or registered to the offender regardless of whether the offender has a valid driver's license or occupational license, unless vehicle is specifically exempted by the court. GPS privileges will NOT be granted until the ignition interlock device has been installed.
Ignition Interlock Device is leased from a service provider for the duration of the vehicle sanction, a minimum of 12 months. The lease and service agreement includes fees for installation, monthly service, and removal at the conclusion of the sanction. Other fees may be assessed by the service provider for periodic calibration, violation resets, or permanent lockout conditions.
Even if the OWI offender does not own a vehicle, the operating privilege will be restricted, if the offender borrows leases or rents a vehicle, it must be equipped with an IID to legally operate a vehicle.
There are currently four IID models certified for use in Wisconsin:
Intoxalock Model 1001A
Consumer Safety Technology, Inc.
1-877-777-5020
Interlock XT
Draeger Safety, Inc.
1-800-597-5054
LifeSafer FC100
LifeSafer Interlock
1-800-584-1226
SSI 20/20
Smart Start, Inc.
1-800-880-3394