Cerro Gordo County Jail

The Mason City details on these pages come from cerrogordo.gov, the Second Judicial District's county page and the defender chart; the sheriff's daily population report is the place to confirm who is held right now.

How to post bail for someone arrested in Cerro Gordo County

When an individual is arrested and booked at Cerro Gordo County Jail in Mason City, the outcomes include:

1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 641-421-3019 for specific bail amounts.

Bail payments can be made in different ways.

• Cash bonds must be paid in full, either at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, and are accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also process cards through a lobby kiosk or online vendor for a fee, so bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and phone the jail at 641-421-3019 if needed.
• You can work with a licensed bail bondsman in Cerro Gordo County.
• Many courts allow a property bond, letting an owner put up land or a home after proving clear title and equity of at least the bond (often double) through a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, with approval from the court that set bail.

For further information on posting bail in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, visit the Cerro Gordo County Jail Bail Information Page.

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

Cerro Gordo County Jail Visiting

Visits are by video, on site at the LEC or from home, under the sheriff's jail rules.

Days and times

• Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
• Sundays, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Key rules

• Schedule every visit 24 hours ahead at prodigysales.com.
• Visits last 15 minutes; each inmate may have two visits a day, up to two people per visit and four per day.
• Visitors must be 18 or older, show valid government ID and check in with the visitation officer.
• Only a wallet and car keys may be brought into the visitation room.

Video Visits Booked Online

Both on-site and off-site visits are booked through the same system; create an account and submit photos for approval at prodigysales.com.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cerro Gordo County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-421-3019 for further assistance.

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

Registration help: 866-700-4545, extension 7.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cerro Gordo County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-421-3019 for further assistance.

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

Commissary on Lark Avenue

Inmates buy from the jail commissary, and purchases come out of their account.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Cerro Gordo County

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

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• Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at Cerro Gordo County.
• After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
• Choose Iowa, then choose Cerro Gordo 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 Cerro Gordo County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
• NOTE: JailATM's support page lists a deposit limit of $300 a week per inmate and says the limit can be different at each facility.
• If you need to phone JailATM customer support, call 877-810-0914.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cerro Gordo County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-421-3019 for further assistance.

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

Cerro Gordo County Jail Call Costs: Collect or Commissary-Funded

Under Hepperly's rules a Mason City inmate pays for calls by going collect, so the person who says yes is billed, or by shifting commissary money onto the phone system.

The phone system quotes the collect cost before you accept, and the sheriff's repair line for the inmate phones is 866-797-5778.

How Do Inmates in Cerro Gordo County Jail Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Cerro Gordo County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

• Cerro Gordo County Jail uses the services of a company named Inmate Sales.
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• Register with them online or call them at 877-998-5678. 
• Agents are available M-F from 8:00 AM - 12:00 midnight EST, Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM, and speak both English & Spanish.
• Services for Cerro Gordo County inmates and their families and friends include: Collect Calling, PIN Debit, Purchasing Calling Cards, Deposits, Messaging & Video Visitation.

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For all the information regarding phone calls with Cerro Gordo County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cerro Gordo County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-421-3019 for further assistance.

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

What Lark Avenue Inmates May Receive

Newspapers

Newspapers are accepted only when sent directly by the publisher, and old issues may not be stockpiled.

Photos

Inmates may keep a limited number of personal items, such as a family photo (no Polaroid), letters and legal papers.

Delivery days

Mail is processed the day it arrives; on weekends and holidays it moves on the next business day.

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

For inmates receiving mail in the Cerro Gordo 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 Cerro Gordo County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Cerro Gordo County Law Enforcement Center
17262 Lark Ave.
Mason City, IA 50401

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 Cerro Gordo County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-421-3019 for further assistance.

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

Money placed through JailATM or the kiosk becomes commissary funds.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cerro Gordo County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-421-3019 for further assistance.

What are the other City and County Jails in Cerro Gordo County?

Cerro Gordo County County Jails

Cerro Gordo County Juvenile Facilities

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Cerro Gordo County?