Boone County Jail

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Boone County Jail Information

Located in Boone, Boone County, Iowa, the Boone County Jail is a 56-bed facility. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate details at 515-433-0524 .

This jail serves as the processing center for offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. They are brought here for booking and processing, and depending on their charges, they may be held until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until their trial is complete.

Use the inmate search tool to find out who is in custody at this facility.

Inmates with sentences under one year will serve their time at this jail, while those sentenced to longer terms will be transferred to either the Iowa State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page offers helpful information regarding inmate services like the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.

Make sure to keep the inmate's jail ID or booking number, as it is often needed for correspondence or communication. If you're unable to locate it online, you can call Boone County Jail at 515-433-0524 for further assistance.

Phone: 515-433-0524

Physical Address:
1019 West Mamie Eisenhower Ave.
Boone, IA 50036

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Boone County Jail
1019 West Mamie Eisenhower Ave.
Boone IA, 50036

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Boone County Jail
1019 West Mamie Eisenhower Ave.
Boone IA, 50036

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How Do You Find Someone in the Boone County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Boone County Jail, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 515-433-0524 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's criminal court case and docket schedule online for Boone County and any other county in Iowa.

Boone County Jail Inmate Search

The Boone County Jail maintains an average of 56 offenders in custody on any given day. The Boone County Jail has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Boone County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,720 offenders.

The following charts of Boone County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from the Boone County Corrections Department, the state of Iowa Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Boone County.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Boone County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.

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About the Boone County Jail

The high entrance that faces the parking lot with large glass windows and the skylight on the roof are a stark contrast to the areas of the 56-bed Boone County Jail that house the cells and show a distinct lack of large windows with either none, or small windows.

The Boone County Jail is located within the Sheriff’s Office, who is responsible for the operation of the jail and care and control of all inmates. Inmates of Boone County that are housed in the Boone County Jail will be there on either a felony or misdemeanor charge as they wait for their trial or as they serve a short sentence.

Those who qualify and are able to make bail can have it paid by a family member or a friend at the jail directly, and bail is found by calling the staff at 515-433-0524 or checking the online lookup. Bail may only be paid through cashier check or money order and must be paid in person.

All those who are arrested and processed will have a magistrate hearing within 24 hours where their bail or pretrial release details will be set.

Each inmate will also have a commissary account created for them after booking that allows access to money for purchases and fees, and this can be funded by their family or their friends, through the lobby kiosk. This account will allow for access to prepaid phone calls as well, while other calls will be made collect.

Mail is also permitted and can be sent directly to the jail at:

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Boone County Jail
1019 West Mamie Eisenhower Ave.
Boone IA, 50036

... though it will be checked for contraband for the safety of the building and everyone in it, which delays delivery a few hours. All mail must be through the US Postal Service only.

Visits can be planned with the jail staff directly by calling 515-433-0524 .

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

Understanding the booking process at Boone County Jail

After an arrest, individuals are taken to Boone County Jail where they go through booking. This process includes identifying the person, reviewing charges, and determining whether they will be released on their own, eligible for bail, or detained until their court date.

It’s crucial to remain silent after being arrested. Anything said may be used in court, so it’s better to refrain from speaking until consulting with an attorney.

The following steps outline the booking procedure at Boone County Jail:

  • Personal identification verification.
  • Taking photographs (mugshots).
  • Medical and mental health assessment, as well as inquiries about substance use.
  • Possibly collecting DNA samples.
  • Performing a full-body search.
  • Seizing personal belongings for safekeeping.
  • Allowing one phone call.

Booking can take from a short hour to longer periods, especially on busy nights or with uncooperative individuals. For inquiries about posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 515-433-0524 .

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Directions / Map to the Boone County Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

Paying bail for someone in custody in Boone County

Once someone is booked at Boone County Jail in Boone after an arrest, there are several outcomes:

1. They may be released without paying bail, agreeing to show up on a scheduled date.
2. They may remain in custody until their court appearance.
3. They can pay a bail or bond for release. Call 515-433-0524 for bail details.

Bail payments can take several forms.

  • Cash, credit card, or money order can be used for payment.
  • A licensed bail bond agent in Boone County can help cover bail.
  • Property within the county can also be used as collateral.

For detailed information about the bail process in Boone County, Iowa, see the Boone County Jail Bail FAQ.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Boone County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Boone County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

1019 West Mamie Eisenhower Ave.
Boone, IA 50036
515-433-0524

Schedule Video Visits online with Reliance

  • On-site Visits are free.
  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • Visitation schedule subject to change.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per day however the weekly limit is determined by the inmates classification.
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an on-site video session.
  • All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIME
SUNDAY 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
MONDAY NO VISITS ON SITE
TUESDAY NO VISITS ON SITE
WEDNESDAY NO VISITS ON SITE
THURSDAY 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
FRIDAY 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
SATURDAY 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM


Boone County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Schedule Remote Video Visit with Reliance

  • All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Remote visits are charged a fee of $0.25 per minute.
  • Visitation Schedule subject to change.

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIME
SUNDAY 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
MONDAY 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
TUESDAY 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
THURSDAY 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
FRIDAY 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
SATURDAY 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Attorneys have access to their clients during the following times:

9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

  • Inmates cannot be seen during mealtimes, lockdowns and emergency situations.
  • Attorneys may call 515-433-0524  for questions or appointments.

Boone County Jail uses the services of Reliance Telephone for video (visit) phone calls and for emailing/texting to inmates.

Note: This option may not be available for your inmate. When registering, check to see if devices are available.

Known as the 'Reliance Inmate Wallet', it makes funding jail communication easy. Payments made into an 'Inmate Wallet' account are linked to a dedicated telephone number for inmates who rent one of their Reliance Tablet Phones. Inmate Wallet funds can be used for personal inmate text messaging, voice calls and video calls.  The cost of this is $4.00 per month for rental of the Reliance Tablet Phone + $0.25 per minute for video and voice calls.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Boone County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 515-433-0524 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Boone County Jail?

Boone County Jail uses the services of Reliance Telephone for video (visit) phone calls and for emailing/texting to inmates.

Note: This option may not be available for your inmate. When registering, check to see if devices are available.

  • Known as the 'Reliance Inmate Wallet', it makes funding jail communication easy. 
  • Payments made into an 'Inmate Wallet' account are linked to a dedicated telephone number for inmates who rent one of their Reliance Tablet Phones.
  • Inmate Wallet funds can be used for personal inmate text messaging, voice calls and video calls. 
  • The cost of this is $4.00 per month for rental of the Reliance Tablet Phone + $0.25 per minute for video and voice calls.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Boone County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 515-433-0524 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Boone County Jail?

There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person. 
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.

Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Boone County Jail uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.

Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union. Call the Boone County Jail first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Boone County Jail
1019 West Mamie Eisenhower Ave.
Boone IA, 50036


Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Boone County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Boone 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 Boone County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose Iowa, then choose Boone 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 Boone County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Boone 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 Boone County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Boone County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Boone County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 515-433-0524 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Boone County Jail?

How Do Inmates in Boone County Jail Make Phone Calls?

To set up your Boone 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 Boone 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.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Boone County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 515-433-0524 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Boone County Jail, and what can I send them?

Boone County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Boone County Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Boone County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Boone County Jail
1019 West Mamie Eisenhower Ave.
Boone IA, 50036



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Boone County Jail
1019 West Mamie Eisenhower Ave.
Boone IA, 50036



Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Boone County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Boone County Jail standards will be disposed of. 
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Boone County Jail
1019 West Mamie Eisenhower Ave.
Boone IA, 50036

Boone County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Boone County Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.

All mail is to be shipped to the Boone County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Boone County Jail
1019 West Mamie Eisenhower Ave.
Boone IA, 50036


For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Boone County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 515-433-0524 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Boone County Jail, and what can I purchase?

JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Boone County Jail

Search for JailATM services for Boone County Jail.

Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Boone County Jail. 

Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Boone County Jail may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.

Send Gift Packs

Boone County Jail has an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.

These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.

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

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

  • Go to JailATM, choose Iowa, then choose Boone 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 Boone County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Boone 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 Boone County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Boone County.


 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Boone County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 515-433-0524 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Boone County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

Boone County Jail uses the services of Reliance Telephone for emailing/texting to inmates.

Known as the 'Reliance Inmate Wallet', it makes funding jail communication easy. 

  • Payments made into an 'Inmate Wallet' account are linked to a dedicated telephone number for inmates who rent one of their Reliance Tablet Phones.
  • Inmate Wallet funds can be used for personal inmate text messaging, voice calls and video calls.  
  • Cost of texting is $4.00 per month for rental of the Reliance Tablet Phone + $0.09 per message sent or received up to 160 characters.

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

To set up your Boone 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 Boone 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.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Boone County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 515-433-0524 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Boone County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Boone County Jail uses the services of Reliance Telephone for video (visit) phone calls and for emailing/texting to inmates.

Note: This option may not be available for your inmate. When registering, check to see if tablets are available.

  • Known as the 'Reliance Inmate Wallet', it makes funding jail communication easy. 
  • Payments made into an 'Inmate Wallet' account are linked to a dedicated telephone number for inmates who rent one of their Reliance Tablet Phones.
  • Inmate Wallet funds can be used for personal inmate text messaging, voice calls and video calls. 
  • The cost of this is $4.00 per month for rental of the Reliance Tablet Phone + $0.25 per minute for video and voice calls.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Boone County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 515-433-0524 for further assistance.

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