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Welcome to the Guide for Adams County Jail, Iowa

This comprehensive guide is designed to assist family members and friends of inmates at the Adams County Jail in Iowa. Below you’ll find essential information ranging from how to contact the jail to visitation rights and frequently asked questions.

Overview of Adams County Jail

Adams County Jail serves as the correctional facility for Adams County, Iowa. This facility is responsible for the incarceration and management of individuals awaiting trial or serving sentences for various offenses within Adams County.

Contact Information

  • Address: 500 Ninth Street, Corning, IA 50841, United States
  • Phone Number: (641) 322-4444
  • Website: Adams County Sheriff's Office
  • Email: sheriff@adamscountyia.com

How to Locate an Inmate

To find an inmate at Adams County Jail, you can contact the jail directly via phone or visit the website linked above, where you can access an inmate search tool or contact the jail administration for assistance.

Visitation Information

Visitors must register in advance and comply with all visitation rules. Detailed information about visitation hours and rules can be found on the jail’s website or by directly contacting them.

Sending Money to an Inmate

Family and friends can send money to inmates via money orders that must be sent to the jail’s address. Online payments and further information regarding the process can typically be attained by contacting the facility directly or checking on the website.

Phone Calls and Video Visitation Options

Inmates at Adams County Jail are allowed to make outgoing phone calls via a service set up through the jail's administration. Video visitation options are available, and more information can be found on the jail's website or by contacting them.

Inmate Services and Programs

The facility offers various programs designed to support the inmates’ mental and physical well-being. These include educational programs, religious services, and mental health support.

Booking and Release Process

Individuals are booked at the receiving area where they are documented and held. The release process depends on court decisions or completion of sentence. For specific case information, contacting the jail directly is advisable.

Frequently Asked Questions

What items can I bring to an inmate?

Only items approved by the administration such as prescription medications are allowed. All other items must be supplied through the jail commissary or approved vendors.

Can I send letters to someone in Adams County Jail?

Yes, inmates can receive letters. All correspondence is inspected for security reasons before being delivered to inmates.

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General Stats for Iowa

Iowa Total Number of Inmates

13,549

Iowa Total No. of Inmates

Number of people under Probation Supervision

24,839

Number of people under Probation Supervision

Prison population rate

267

Prison population rate: 100,000 residents

Parole Population

7,261

Parole Population

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

1,521

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

Sex

Sex

%

Total

Male

91.77

7,827

Female

8.23

702

Youth

Type

%

Total

Committed

56.46

249

Detained

36.05

159

Diverted

0.68

3

Prisons and Jails in Iowa