Allamakee County Jail COVID-19 Coronavirus Visitation Policy

Allamakee County Jail

Address:
110 Allamakee Street
Courthouse
Waukon, IA 52172

Phone:

563-568-4521

New Visitation Policies in Allamakee County Jail Due to COVID-19 Coronavirus

Because of concerns for the safety and wellness of both staff and inmates at the Allamakee County Jail in Waukon, Iowa, contact visits of any type may be suspended. Even if they have visits, from time to time, face masks may be required.

Approved Non-contact visits with family, friends and the inmate’s lawyers may still be allowed when at-home or onsite video visitation is not available, however given that new guidelines are changing daily please check the visitation page or call 563-568-4521 for updates.

Video Visitation at Allamakee County Jail

At-home and onsite video visitation guidelines for Allamakee County Jail, when this service is available, can be found by going to the visitation information page.

We highly recommend that you call 563-568-4521 first for any changes due to staff shortages or other unforeseen circumstances, including whether your inmate has become ill and is unable to be in the general population where video kiosks are available.

How Long Will These Changes Last?

Experts in the study of the COVID-19 are anticipating that spread of the virus will be a ongoing concern for Allamakee County, the state of Iowa and the entire United States until well into 2024 and maybe even beyond. We are witnessing the virus becoming more contagious, but less deadly over time. Many people think that the 'more contagious, but less deadly' variants will infect so many people that a higher level of natural immunity for the majority of Americans will be the end result.

Will the Inmates in Allamakee County Jail Be Safe from Getting Sick With COVID-19 Coronavirus?

Whether the inmates are safe from contracting the coronavirus depends entirely on two things:

  1. The Virus being introduced into the facility by a staff member or inmate who is unaware that they have it.
  2. How easily it spreads.

At this stage most people who get the coronavirus show very few symptoms beyond what you might experience with a bad cold or a mild case of the common flu. Newer variants are turning out to be less deadly than the common flu we experience every year.

Studies that have been done are showing that the hardest hit are those 60 years of age and older, those with pre-existing medical issues like diabetes, leukemia or obese individuals. Young men and women rarely become very ill, and when they do, seem to recover quickly.

Given the close proximity of inmates and staff to each other in this lockup, it is going to be very difficult to prevent the spread of COVID-19 once it is introduced into the facility as the virus can spread via the microscopic vapor that we release every time we speak, cough or sneeze.

We will continuously update this page as the virus changes and new policies are instituted.

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Allamakee County Jail

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Allamakee County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Allamakee County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.


 

How Do You Schedule and Visit an Inmate in Allamakee County Jail?

To set up an account to schedule and visit your Allamakee County inmate, follow these instructions:

  • Register and set up a new account with RELIANCE, or log in if you already have an account.
  • Select Allamakee County Jail, then select your inmate who you will be visiting.
  • Your identity will have to investigated and approved by the Allamakee County staff.
  • Once approved, you can schedule a visit.

For all the information you need in order to schedule and visit your Allamakee County inmate, or to assist them in visiting with others, including instructions, fees, cost of each visit, requirements for free visits, tablet rentals that can be used for visits, payment methods and times that your inmate can have a visit, check out our Visit Inmate Page.
NOTE: All of your visits with your inmate will be monitored and recorded. Use discretion when discussing sensitive information about their pending case.


 

How Do Inmates in Allamakee County Jail Make Phone Calls?

To set up your Allamakee County inmate to make to make phone calls to you and others, follow these instructions:

For all the information you need in order to receive phone calls from your Allamakee County inmate, or to assist them in making calls to others, including instructions, fees, cost of calls, payment methods and times that your inmate can use the phone, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your communication with your inmate will be monitored and recorded. Use discretion when discussing sensitive information about their pending case.


 

How Do Inmates in Allamakee County Jail Send and Receive Texts and Emails?

To set up your Allamakee County inmate to make to send and receive texts and emails to you and others, follow these instructions:

For all the information you need in order to send and receive texts and emails from your Allamakee County inmate, or to assist them in sending and receiving secure messages to and from others, including instructions, fees, cost of each message, tablet rentals, payment methods and times that your inmate can send messages, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: All of your communication with your inmate will be monitored and recorded. Use discretion when communicating sensitive information about their pending case.


 

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Allamakee County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Allamakee County Jail follow these steps:

  • Go to JailATM, choose Iowa, then choose Allamakee County Jail
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
  • Select the products you want shipped to them at Allamakee County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Allamakee County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Allamakee County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Allamakee County.


 

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Allamakee County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Allamakee County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Allamakee County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose Iowa, then choose Allamakee County Jail
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Allamakee County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Allamakee County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Allamakee County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Allamakee County.