Bremer County Jail
Bremer County Jail
The Bremer County Jail sits inside the law enforcement center on 4th Street NE in Waverly. Questions about one inmate go to jail staff by dialing 319-352-5400 and then 2.
Inmate Services
Phone
319-352-5400Mailing address (personal mail)
Bremer County Jail - IA
Inmate Name (First and Last name)
1533 S 42nd Street - Suite 200
Grand Forks, ND 58201
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
Other Jails and Prisons
Facts about the Waverly jail come from Sheriff Dan Pickett's office, the Second Judicial District's Bremer County listing and Reliance Telephone's data for the facility. The sheriff sends anyone checking on a current inmate to IowaVINE, the free statewide name search that also covers every other Iowa jail. Staff at 319-352-5400, option 2, can confirm details the search leaves out.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessBremer County Jail in Waverly, Iowa
Sheriff Dan Pickett's office runs the Bremer County Jail from 111 4th Street NE in Waverly, in a law enforcement center that also holds Waverly Police Department offices. The present jail, financed by a local option sales tax that voters approved in 2003, can house up to 79 inmates in several cell configurations. Bremer County also contracts to hold prisoners for other counties and for federal agencies.
Calls to 319-352-5400 reach a menu: option 2 is the jail, which handles any inmate information and fingerprinting; option 3 is dispatch; option 4 connects to the Waverly Police Department; and option 5 is sheriff's administration. The sheriff's fax is 319-352-0233, and email goes to sheriff@co.bremer.ia.us. Where any summary disagrees with the sheriff's jail page, follow the sheriff.
Locating an inmate in Waverly
The sheriff points families to the free VINELink search, which also offers custody-change alerts by phone, email or TTY; the jail line, option 2, answers questions about a specific person. Searching tips are collected in the Bremer County inmate search guide, while intake is covered in the Bremer County booking guide.
Visits
Each inmate is allowed two 30-minute social visits a week, scheduled by housing pod on Mondays and Fridays. Approved visitors 18 and older show photo identification. Details are in the Bremer County visiting guide.
New letter address since January 2026
Personal letters now go to a Reliance processing center in Grand Forks, North Dakota, where they are scanned to the inmate's assigned tablet and the originals are destroyed. Personal mail sent to the Waverly jail is returned, while privileged mail still goes to the jail itself; see the Bremer County mail guide.
Money, phones and court
Inmate deposits are limited to cash in person or a money order; the Bremer County deposit guide explains drop-off. Reliance Systems runs the inmate phones (Bremer County phone guide). Charges filed here are heard by the Second Judicial District in Waverly, with the clerk's office on East Bremer Avenue (319-352-5661); release options are in the Bremer County bail steps.
- Jail (Main): 319-352-5400
- Sheriff: 319-352-5400
How does the booking process work at Bremer County Jail?
Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Bremer County Jail for booking. This process involves identifying the individual, determining charges, and deciding if they will be released on their own recognizance, released on bail, or held in custody until their court date.
It’s important for the arrestee to stay silent, as anything they say can be used against them. The best advice is to avoid answering any questions about the arrest until legal counsel is present.
The booking process at Bremer County Jail typically includes the following steps:
- Verifying identity.
- Taking a mugshot.
- Answering questions regarding medical, mental health, and substance use history.
- DNA collection, if required.
- Conducting a thorough search.
- Confiscating personal belongings.
- Providing a free phone call.
For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 319-352-5400.
What is the process to pay bail for someone detained in Bremer County?
After an individual is apprehended and taken to Bremer County Jail in Waverly for booking, their release options vary based on the situation:
1. They might be released without bail, on the condition they appear in court on a scheduled date.
2. They may be detained until their court appearance.
3. They may be eligible for release after posting a bail or bond. Call 319-352-5400 for the exact bail amount.
There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.
- To post a cash bond, pay the full amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office by cash, cashier's check or money order; many facilities also accept cards at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee, and you will need the inmate's full name and booking number (jail phone: 319-352-5400).
- A licensed bail bondsman in Bremer County can assist with payment.
- Real property such as land or a house is accepted as collateral by many courts, provided the owner proves clear title and equity worth at least the bond, frequently twice the bond, with a deed and a current tax or appraisal value; the court that set bail signs off on it.
For more information on the bail process in Bremer County, Iowa, visit the Bremer County Jail Bail Information Page.
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Bremer County Jail Visiting Schedule
The sheriff allows each inmate two 30-minute social visits per week. Times depend on the housing pod, and it is up to friends and family to ask the inmate which pod he or she is in. Confirm before driving over by calling 319-352-5400, option 2.
On-site visits by pod
| Pod | Monday | Friday |
|---|---|---|
| GP1 | 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. | 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| GP2 | 8:00 a.m. to noon | 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. |
| F1 | 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | 10:00 a.m. to noon |
| WR | 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. |
Remote video visit time blocks
7:00 to 8:00 a.m., 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., noon to 2:00 p.m., 3:00 to 4:30 p.m., 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., and 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Check these with the jail when arranging a session.
Rules for visitors
- Only names on the inmate's approved list are admitted.
- Two guests is the most allowed in one visit.
- Anyone under 18 needs a parent or legal guardian along.
- Nothing may be taken into the visitation room; secure all belongings first.
Reliance Video Visits for the Bremer County Jail
Reliance Telephone handles both audio and video visitation for Bremer County, including sessions from a wireless device. Check Reliance's Bremer County Jail listing for video pricing, choose from the plans, and sign up or log in.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bremer County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 319-352-5400 for further assistance.
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Video Visit Rates for Waverly
Per-minute video charges for the Bremer County Jail are posted on Reliance's facility listing. Raise any disputed charge with Reliance at 1-800-896-3201.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bremer County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 319-352-5400 for further assistance.
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Funding Commissary for a Bremer County Inmate
Commissary purchases draw on the inmate's jail account, which is funded with cash at visitation check-in or with a money order mailed to 111 4th St NE in Waverly. Commissary ordering is one of the services Reliance offers at the Waverly facility.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bremer County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 319-352-5400 for further assistance.
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Seeing Call Charges for Waverly
Current per-minute pricing for Waverly calls is kept on Reliance's facility listing for Bremer County. Dispute a charge directly with Reliance.
How Do Inmates in Bremer County Jail Make Phone Calls?
To set up your Bremer County inmate to make phone calls to you and others, follow these instructions:
- Register and set up a new account with RELIANCE Telephone, or log in if you already have an account.
- Review your communication options and choose a plan.
- Select Bremer County Jail, then select your inmate who you will be funding.
For all the information you need in order to receive phone calls from your Bremer 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 Bremer County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 319-352-5400 for further assistance.
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Which Address to Use for Each Kind of Mail in Waverly
Personal letters and photos. These must use the Grand Forks scanning address; nothing personal is delivered on paper.
Privileged and legal mail. The sheriff says privileged mail must still be sent directly to the Bremer County Jail, 111 4th St NE, Waverly, IA 50677. Legal and medical mail is not accepted at the Reliance address.
Publications. Not accepted, whether mailed by a bookstore or by an individual; the jail returns them to the sender. The Reliance center also refuses magazines, newspapers, books and bulk mail.
Money. Only a money order may be mailed, and it goes to the jail in Waverly rather than to Grand Forks; see the Bremer County deposit page.
Bremer County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
The Bremer 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 Bremer 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 #
Bremer County Jail - IA
Inmate Name (First and Last name)
1533 S 42nd Street - Suite 200
Grand Forks, ND 58201
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Bremer County Jail
111 4th Street NE
Waverly, Iowa 50677
No Newspapers, Magazines or Books may be mailed to inmates in the Bremer County Jail
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bremer County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 319-352-5400 for further assistance.
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Sending Commissary Money to Waverly
Deposits that become commissary money reach the jail in one of two ways: in an envelope as a money order, or in person at a visit.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bremer County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 319-352-5400 for further assistance.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bremer County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 319-352-5400 for further assistance.
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Reliance Tablets for Bremer County Inmates
Reliance supplies the tablet services at the jail. Tablet calls, video and texts all draw on an Inmate Wallet. Compare account types, look over the Waverly rates, then sign in to fund one.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bremer County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 319-352-5400 for further assistance.
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Bremer County County Jails
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This facility, known as "Bremer County Jail" is also known as Bremer County Jail, Iowa, Bremer.