Crawford County Jail
Crawford County Jail
Sheriff Roger Rasmussen runs the Crawford County Jail from Suite 3 of the Law Enforcement Center on Broadway in Denison, and questions about anyone held there go to 712-263-2146.
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Rasmussen's entry on the county's elected-officials roster, the one-line sheriff page at crawfordcounty.iowa.gov, the Judicial Branch's Crawford County court page and the Sioux City Adult public defender listing supply most of the Denison facts used in these guides, and the Suite 3 jail desk (712-263-2146) settles any doubt about who is in custody today.
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Crawford County's incorporated cities, per the 2020 Census place list: Denison, Manilla, Schleswig, Charter Oak, Dow City, Dunlap, Vail, Westside, Arion, Aspinwall, Buck Grove, Deloit, Kiron and Ricketts.
What to do first: phone the Law Enforcement Center at 712-263-2146 to ask whether your relative was booked and what the bond is, then read the Denison bond steps. Once custody is confirmed, set up a CIDNET account for calls and messages and check the Crawford County visiting rules before you drive to Broadway.
Roger Rasmussen, elected Crawford County sheriff with a term the county lists as running through 2028, oversees the jail in Suite 3 of the Law Enforcement Center at 1202 Broadway in Denison, the same address as the courthouse.
Besides holding people charged in Crawford County, the jail's listing says the Broadway lockup takes prisoners for city police, immigration authorities and other counties when space allows. Each Denison booking runs through a health screening, prints, a mug shot and a DNA swab before staff weigh risk level, medical and mental-health needs and pick a cell assignment.
Reaching Rasmussen's staff
The county website publishes 712-263-2146 as the single Law Enforcement Center number, while the courthouse line 712-263-1280 serves the rest of 1202 Broadway from 8:00 to 4:30 on weekdays, with the county cautioning that some offices set their own schedules.
Programs and CIDNET services in Denison
The jail's listing describes AA meetings, counseling, religious services, education, recreation and life-skills work alongside meals, laundry and hygiene supplies. Messaging, video visits, tablets and calls run through CIDNET; the Denison visiting guide and the Crawford County deposit guide explain the details.
- Jail (Main): 712-263-2146
- Sheriff: 712-263-2146
The booking process explained for Crawford County Jail
Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Crawford County Jail. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.
It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.
The booking steps at Crawford County Jail include:
- Identification verification.
- Taking mugshots.
- Answering questions about health, criminal history, and gang affiliations.
- Possible DNA sample collection.
- A full-body search.
- Confiscating personal items for safekeeping.
- Providing a phone call.
To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 712-263-2146.
What are the bail options in Crawford County after an arrest?
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Crawford County Jail in Denison for processing. The next steps vary:
1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 712-263-2146 to confirm the bail amount.
There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.
- A cash bond is posted by paying the whole amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office with cash, a cashier's check or a money order, and many facilities also accept cards at a kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's line is 712-263-2146.
- Licensed bail bond agencies in Crawford County can provide assistance.
- Courts in many places accept real property, such as land or a house, as bond collateral when the owner documents clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves.
For more information about bail in Crawford County, Iowa, see the Crawford County Jail Bail Guide.
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Crawford County Jail Visiting Hours: Scheduling a CIDNET Visit in Denison
Denison Visiting Schedule
| DAY | TIMES |
|---|---|
| CIDNET reservations, in person or on video | Rasmussen's staff confirm length and open days |
Crawford County Jail, 1202 Broadway, Suite 3, Denison, IA 51442 · 712-263-2146
Crawford County offers visits in person and by video, booked through a CIDNET account that both visitor and inmate can use.
Crawford County lets in only visitors on the inmate's cleared list, each carrying a driver's license, passport or other unexpired photo card.
CIDNET's prompt 2 at 888-984-1903 handles password and booking trouble.
Opening a CIDNET Account for Denison Visits
One CIDNET login covers video visits, messages and calls with a Crawford County inmate. Start with CIDNET registration; step-by-step guides are available in English and español, and the CIDNET FAQ covers common setup problems.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Crawford County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-263-2146 for further assistance.
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Video Visit Charges for Crawford County
Before confirming a Denison video appointment, the CIDNET checkout page lists what that session will cost.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Crawford County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-263-2146 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 Crawford County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-263-2146 for further assistance.
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What Denison Calls Cost
Per-minute charges for Crawford County calls are shown inside the CIDNET account before money is added.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Crawford County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-263-2146 for further assistance.
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Mail the Broadway Jail Will Deliver
Letters and cards for a Denison inmate
Each envelope or postcard needs the sender's full name and return address. The jail's listing asks that greeting cards be plain and free of music, and Rasmussen's staff at 712-263-2146 can describe the postcard sizes and styles the Denison mailroom takes.
Lawyer letters, newspapers and magazines for Suite 3
A defense attorney's envelope, a mailed money order and a magazine subscription all share the inmate-name-and-ID heading over 1202 Broadway, Denison 51442. Newspapers, magazines and books must arrive new and straight from the publisher, and the jail confiscates any issue with profanity, weapons, pornography or other adult content.
Ordering books from a retailer
Families hoping to ship a hardcover or a box from Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million to someone in Suite 3 should first ask the Law Enforcement Center line whether Rasmussen's mailroom will accept that seller and binding.
Crawford County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Crawford 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 Crawford County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Crawford County Jail
1202 Broadway
Denison, IA 51442
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 Crawford County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-263-2146 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 Crawford County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-263-2146 for further assistance.
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Starting CIDNET Messages With Denison
The first electronic message to a Crawford County inmate begins at CIDNET registration. Written instructions come in English and Spanish, the CIDNET FAQ covers sign-in trouble, and the help line is 888-984-1903, prompt 2.
How to send a text or email to an inmate in Crawford County
To send and receive secure texts or emails from an inmate housed in Crawford County follow these instructions:
- Register and create an account with CIDNET.
- Choose a Security PIN and Password.
- After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Iowa, then the Crawford County Jail, then your inmate's name.
- Once you have completed this, the Crawford County Jail will have to give final approval for you to communicate by email with your chosen inmate.
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues with Texting and Emailing an inmate in Crawford County, visit our full page guide.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Crawford County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-263-2146 for further assistance.
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Renting a Tablet for a Crawford County Inmate
A relative registers with CIDNET, pays the monthly subscription and expects the tablet to reach the Denison inmate within 3 to 5 business days. The jail's listing says billing falls on the first of each month, a partial month is charged in full, and there are no activation or early-termination fees.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Crawford County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-263-2146 for further assistance.
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Crawford County County Jails
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The Crawford County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Crawford County: Denison, Dow City and Vail.