Jefferson County IA Correctional Facility

County Jail

Last Updated: March 21, 2024
Address
1200 W Grimes Ave, Fairfield, IA 52556
Beds
32
County
Jefferson
Phone
641-472-4146
Fax
641-472-2597

Jefferson Co Jail is for County Jail offenders sentenced up to twenty four months.

All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for County - medium facility.

The phone carrier is Reliance Telephone System, to see their rates and best-calling plans for your inmate to call you.

If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders

Satellite View of Jefferson County IA Correctional Facility

You can support your loved ones at Jefferson Co Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 641-472-4146.

The Jefferson Co Jail is a low/medium-security detention center located at 1200 W Grimes Ave Fairfield, IA which is operated locally by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing or both. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. Jefferson County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, Fairfield Police Department, and the US Marshal's Service.

New detainees arrive at the jail regularly, with some being released on bail, placed under pretrial services caseloads, supervised by probation agencies, or released on recognizance with a court appearance agreement. Those who are not released await their court appearances at the jail, receiving accommodations including bedding and meals. You can see all the arrest records for Iowa here.

The Jefferson County Correctional Facility serves as a vital institution within Jefferson County, providing housing for individuals facing criminal charges. With a capacity of 32 beds, the facility accommodates both pretrial detainees and those serving sentences for various state, county, and municipal offenses.

Undergoing annual inspections by the Iowa State Jail Inspector, the Correctional Facility has consistently demonstrated its commitment to maintaining high standards of operation. Remarkably, it has achieved a perfect score of 100% in inspections for over a decade, reflecting its dedication to compliance and excellence.

Correctional Officers play a pivotal role in the day-to-day operations of the facility, overseeing a wide range of responsibilities. These duties encompass ensuring the safety and security of both staff and inmates, managing bookings and transports, conducting fingerprinting procedures, facilitating inmate visitation, handling civilian fingerprinting, coordinating medical and mental health appointments, maintaining accurate records, and upholding the overall cleanliness and maintenance of the facility.

By diligently carrying out these tasks, Correctional Officers uphold the facility's mission of providing a secure environment while fulfilling its duty to the community and the criminal justice system. Their unwavering commitment to professionalism and adherence to protocol contribute to the efficient and effective functioning of the Jefferson County Correctional Facility.

Inmate Locator

Jefferson County IA Correctional Facility publishes the names of the inmates currently in their facility in Iowa. Your search should start with this locator first to see if your loved one is there.

The second box is the InmateAid Inmate Search. This database of inmates is user-generated content to access and utilize any or all of the InmateAid services. If you need our assistance creating your inmate profile to keep in touch, email us at aid@inmateaid.com and we will assist you in locating your inmate.

As a last resort, you might have to pay for that information if we do not have it. The Arrest Record Search will cost you a small amount, but their data is the freshest available and for that reason, they charge to access it.

Visitation Information

Jail Inmate Visiting

Monday – Friday: 6 pm – 8 pm

  • Visitation is held at the Jefferson County Law Center‘s Jail Lobby. The Jail Lobby and parking is located on the EAST side of the Law Center building.
  • Visitors must show a valid form of ID before being allowed to visit any inmate.
  • Visitors must be 18 years of age or be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
  • Visitors who have been incarcerated in the Jefferson County Correctional Facility within the past 90 days from the said day of the visit will not be permitted to visit (Exceptions for immediate family only).
  • Visitors are required to be previously placed on the Inmate’s Visitation List. To ensure you are on the visitation list you will need to make contact with that specific inmate telephonically or by written letter before visitation time.
  • Inmates receive 30 minutes of visitation per week. Multiple visitors will need to coordinate visit times accordingly.

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