Marion County IA Law Enforcement Center

Marion County IA Law Enforcement Center basic information to help guide you through what you can do for your inmate while they are incarcerated. The facility's direct contact number: 641-828-2245

The Marion County IA Law Enforcement Center is a medium-security detention center located at 211 N Godfrey Ln Knoxville, IA which is operated locally by the Marion 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. Marion County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, municipalities, the US Marshal's Service and the Knoxville Police Department who do not have their own long-term lock-up.

Intake Process

Individuals who have been placed under arrest anywhere in Marion County, with the exception of Pella, are first transported to the Marion County Jail in Knoxville. Upon arrival, arrestees must complete the following steps:

• Property Intake
• Medical Screening
• Fingerprinting
• Photographing
• Warrants Check

Appearance in Magistrate Court

Arrestees that are unable to post bail will appear before a Magistrate Judge within 24 hours (including Saturdays and Sundays). The Judge will inform the arrestee of the charge(s) and, if appropriate, will set a bond amount.

Property

Property may NOT be left for an inmate at the Marion County Jail. Items such as hygiene products, underwear, writing materials, phone cards and snacks may be purchased through the commissary by the inmates.

Commissary

A commissary account is established for each inmate upon arrival. All monies applied toward this may be used for candy, paper, stamped envelopes, shampoo, deodorant, socks, underwear, etc. Commissary items not used are taken with the inmate upon their transfer or release. Any commissary balance will be refunded to the inmate upon their transfer or release. Money may be added to an inmate’s account by using the cashier kiosk in the lobby of the Marion County Law Enforcement Center, or by visiting, https://inmatecanteen.com or by calling Inmate Canteen at 1-715-690-2965.

Inmate Mail

• Incoming mail will be delivered to inmates Monday through Friday.
• All incoming mail is opened and searched for contraband.
• Privileged mail sent by legal representatives will only be opened in the presence of the addressed inmate.
• All money received through the mail will be posted to the addressed inmate’s account. Do not send cash or personal checks.
• Unauthorized items mailed to an inmate will be placed in the property room or disposed of as appropriate. Inmates will receive items not disposed of at the time of their release.
• Inmate mail must be addressed as follows:
  • Inmate's Full Name
  • Marion County Jail
  • 211 N. Godfrey Ln
  • Knoxville, IA 50138

Release Process

There are four ways an inmate may be released:

• Bond - as determined by a Magistrate Judge.
• Pre-Trial Release – If unable to post bail, an inmate may apply through the 5th Judicial District Department of Correctional Services for pre-trial release.
• Final Court Appearance and Sentencing – as determined by a District Court Judge.
• Per Court Order