Bremer County Jail Inmate Bail & Bonds
Bremer County Bail and Bond, Waverly, Iowa
Paying a bond is how most people booked into the Bremer County Jail in Waverly get released. The jail at 319-352-5400 can say whether bail is set yet and what forms of payment it takes.
Bremer County lies north of Waterloo along the Cedar and Wapsipinicon rivers. Roughly 25,296 people live in Waverly, Sumner, Denver, Tripoli, Readlyn, Plainfield, Frederika and the Bremer part of Janesville. Arrests are booked at the Bremer County Jail, 111 4th Street NE, Waverly, IA 50677, in the building shared with Waverly police. Dial 319-352-5400 and press 2 for the jail.
Is the person being held in Waverly?
The sheriff points families to VINELink, which searches the Bremer jail and every other Iowa jail by name. Option 2 at 319-352-5400 reaches jail staff for any inmate question. A booking minutes old may not be on VINE yet. See our inmate search page too.
↑ Back to the question listWhat bond does a new arrest get?
Unless a judge has already ruled, the uniform bond schedule applies: $300 for a simple misdemeanor, $1,000 serious, $2,000 aggravated, then $5,000 (class D felony), $10,000 (class C) and $25,000 (class B). Those figures hold only until the first hearing, when the magistrate can reset them.
↑ Back to the question listWhich arrests wait for a judge?
Forcible felonies, like robbery or sexual abuse, have no scheduled amount. Domestic abuse assault and a few other listed crimes are also held for the magistrate. Until that hearing, the person stays at the 4th Street NE jail.
↑ Back to the question listHow is bond paid in Bremer County?
- Cash for the whole bond; Waverly's clerk refunds it at the close of a case with no missed dates.
- A bail bond company, which charges a fee you do not get back.
- Property, with court approval.
Ask jail staff at option 2 what they can take after hours, and never send money to someone who calls offering a quick release.
↑ Back to the question listHow does the 2026 bail law affect Bremer cases?
Senate File 2399 has been law since July 1, 2026. Signature release in Waverly is now kept for the two lowest misdemeanor levels, and drug or violent cases never qualify. Bond below the schedule now requires written reasons, and the Judicial Council reviews the amounts for inflation by July 1, 2027.
↑ Back to the question listWhere is the clerk's office?
At the Bremer County Courthouse, 415 East Bremer Avenue, Waverly, IA 50677. Phone 319-352-5661 or email countyclerk.bremer@iowacourts.gov before bringing cash.
↑ Back to the question listWhat happens if court is skipped?
Missing a Waverly hearing usually brings a warrant and a forfeiture of the bond. The surety then has 30 days under Iowa Code 811.6 to show why it should not pay. The Bremer County Attorney, 319-352-0214, may also charge failure to appear; skipping a felony hearing makes that charge a class D felony.
↑ Back to the question listHow do I get bond money back?
The clerk mails cash bond back after the case is finished, to whoever posted it. Before that, the court can take out fines, costs and restitution. For deposits to an inmate's account, read our money guide.
↑ Back to the question listIs a federal or ICE hold different?
Yes. Federal charges from Bremer County are filed in the Northern District of Iowa, Eastern Division; the clerk is at 111 7th Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, 319-286-2300. Only a federal judge can release on that case. ICE detainers are honored under Iowa Code chapter 27A, so state bail can lead straight to immigration custody; check the ICE locator.
↑ Back to the question listIs a minor held at the jail?
Generally no. Waverly-area youths who need secure custody are sent to the Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center, 2317 Rick Collins Way, Eldora, IA 50627, 641-858-3852. Whether the child stays there is decided at a detention hearing, which must come within 1 working day.
↑ Back to the question listHow do Bail Bonds work at Bremer County Jail
Bail for Someone in the Bremer County Jail
Bail in Bremer County follows Iowa Code chapter 811. A judge or magistrate sets the amount and conditions, and the jail line at 319-352-5400, option 2, handles questions about a specific inmate, including bail. The Bremer County Clerk of Court, 415 East Bremer Avenue, Waverly, IA 50677, answers at 319-352-5661.
Security can be cash or a surety. Under section 811.3, a surety is either an insurer authorized in Iowa or an Iowa resident pledging property in the state; Iowa has no licensed bail bondsmen. Senate File 2399 changed the math for Bremer County families: beginning July 1, 2026, cash bail must be posted in its full amount.
Bremer County Jail
Address:
111 4th Street NE
Waverly, IA 50677
Phone:
319-352-5400
Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Bremer County
Bremer County Jail Bail Questions
How can I find out the bail for a Bremer County inmate?
Who decides bail in Bremer County?
Is paying a tenth of the bail still an option in Waverly?
Are bail bond agents licensed in Iowa?
Where is the Bremer County clerk who handles court paperwork?
How can I find out the bail for a Bremer County inmate?
Call 319-352-5400 and choose option 2, the jail line that covers inmate information. Ask about each charge separately.
Who decides bail in Bremer County?
A judge or magistrate, applying Iowa Code chapter 811; the court can also attach conditions of release.
Is paying a tenth of the bail still an option in Waverly?
Not since July 1, 2026. Senate File 2399 removed that choice statewide, leaving full cash or an approved surety.
Are bail bond agents licensed in Iowa?
No. Under Iowa Code 811.3, only an authorized insurer or a resident pledging in-state property may stand as surety for a Waverly inmate.
Where is the Bremer County clerk who handles court paperwork?
At 415 East Bremer Avenue, Waverly, IA 50677; phone 319-352-5661, fax 319-352-1054.
Keeping Bail in Place After Release in Bremer County
A Bremer County release on bail comes with duties that last as long as the charges are pending.
- Release covers later hearings. Under Iowa Code section 811.2, release generally carries through later proceedings unless the court changes it.
- Conditions travel with you. A judge may order supervision, no-contact terms or other limits; keep a copy of each order.
- Missing court is expensive. Section 811.7 allows forfeiture of the bail and a warrant for arrest.
- Know the next date. The Iowa Courts Online docket shows hearing dates, and the Second District's scheduler for Bremer County takes calls at 641-494-3612.
- A surety can step back. Section 811.8 lets a surety surrender the defendant before forfeiture and be released from the bond.
If an order is unclear, a defense lawyer or the Waverly clerk's office (319-352-5661) can explain it, and the Iowa court directory lists clerks elsewhere.
Instructions on how to post Bail or Bond in Bremer County
How to Post Bail at the Bremer County Jail
The first call is to the Waverly jail, 319-352-5400, pressing 2 at the menu. Once you reach staff, identify the inmate and work through these questions:
- The bail amount for every charge, and whether any other county or agency has a hold.
- Where bail is accepted, at what hours, and which forms of payment the court will take.
- To whom a check or money order should be made payable.
When full cash is out of reach
No bail bond agent licensing exists in Iowa. Bremer County's clerk (319-352-5661) can walk you through surety paperwork, which requires either a state-authorized insurance company or a resident pledging Iowa real estate. A defense lawyer can also ask the court to lower bail or change the conditions.
Getting a lawyer
If the defendant can't afford a lawyer, the court may appoint the State Public Defender, which assigns Bremer County's indictable adult cases to its Waterloo Juvenile office ((319) 291-2595).
Who can post Bail or Bond for a Defendant at Bremer County Jail?
A relative, friend or the defendant can pay cash bail at the Waverly jail; file the receipt somewhere safe.
Whoever signs as surety owes the court the whole bail amount if the accused misses a required appearance. Before relying on a bond company, ask which licensed insurer stands behind it.
Bail rules for adults generally do not govern arrested children, whose cases start in juvenile court.