Woodbury County IA Jail

You can support your loved ones at Woodbury County IA Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 712-279-6040.

When someone you care about gets locked up, it's tough to figure out all the ins and outs of jail life. From sending mail to visiting, there are a lot of things to sort out. And getting info about the arrest? Not always easy. That's where this webpage comes in handy. It's here to help you get a handle on how things work at Woodbury County IA Jail so you can stay connected and support your loved one behind bars.

The Woodbury County IA Jail is a detention center located at 407 7th St Sioux City, IA which is operated locally by the Woodbury 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. Woodbury County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, Sioux City 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 Woodbury County Law Enforcement Center and Jail were built in 1987. After several renovations over the years, the main jail currently has bed space for 234 inmates. The jail houses pre-trial and sentenced inmates, along with contract federal prisoners with the U. S. Marshals Service.

JAIL INFORMATION

JAIL ADMINISTRATION HOURS ARE 8:00A TO 3:30P, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.

Bonding Procedures:

Verify bond amount and conditions of release by calling 712.279.6040.

If you desire to post a cash bond, the bond can be posted during normal working hours with the Woodbury County Clerk of Courts, Monday through Friday, 8:00A to 4:30P. After hours, the bond can be posted with the Woodbury County Jail.

Inmate Mail Procedures:

The letter must be addressed to Inmates Name

Woodbury County Jail

P. O. Box 3083

Sioux City, Iowa 51102

The return address must contain the sender's complete name and full address.No packages are accepted.

If you have been arrested, you may not visit for 90 days if you were arrested for a serious or aggravated misdemeanor and one year for a felony arrest.

If you were arrested on a simple misdemeanor, you may visit the following day.

Inmate Property:

Inmate property or personal property is no longer accepted at the Woodbury County Jail. All property is now purchased through the Inmate Commissary Account System.

Soft covered bibles are accepted Monday-Friday 8-3:15. Wednesday is book day. NEW, SOFT covered books WITH receipt are accepted on Wednesday ONLY. Inmates are allowed up to two (2) books on Wednesday. Please bring ID when dropping them off at the Jail Administration window.

Inmate Commissary Account(s):

Money is no longer accepted at Jail Administration. All money must be deposited through the ATM on the second-floor balcony in the LEC, next to the Video Visitation kiosks. Money can be deposited Monday - Friday 8A to 4:30P. Money can also be deposited on-line @ jailatm.com.

Inmate Phone System:

All calls are routed through NCIC and are collect calls. To set up an account, you must call NCIC at 1.800.943.2189. In-state calls for 15-minutes are $7.50. InmateAid numbers will reduce the call price to $3.15. Click here for details.

The Woodbury County Sheriff’s Office RISC Team is a Jail based team that handles all types of situations that occur within the facility. The team has a total of 16 members and a team leader. Each shift has four officers assigned to the RISC Team with each of those teams having a squad leader. It is structured to have four members on duty, reducing the response time for emergency situations, with an additional four on-call to assist at a moment’s notice. They are trained in various specialties and tactical operations.

Among numerous additional tasks, one of the more important roles of the RISC Team is inmate classifications. When an inmate is required to post a bond or remain in jail for a period of time, the team will classify each inmate prior to being housed in the pre-determined section(s) that are appropriate for their classification. The classification process is essential to the operation of an orderly and safe jail. It enables the jail to gauge the proper custody level of an inmate, to identify the inmate’s education, vocation, and psychological needs, and to separate non-violent inmates from the more predatory, making the facility safer for both inmates and officers.

Additionally, team members are trained in a variety of tactical skills that include weapons use, distraction devices, less lethal options including Taser, Pepperball, Bean Bag and Pepper spray.

RISC Team members have had training in handling inmates that have mental illnesses and require specialized care and or attention. Inmates incarcerated with mental illnesses have been on the rise for years and jails have become more aware of mental illness and how to treat and manage the inmates that have these issues.

Team members are also used during high profile court cases and trials, high-risk prisoner transports and situations that sometimes require officers with specialized expertise.

If you would like additional information on the team please contact Team Leader Randy Uhl at 712-279-6040 or rauhl@woodburycountyiowa.gov