Decatur County Jail

Decatur County Jail Inmate Services Information

Phone: 641-446-4111

Physical Address:
206 NE 2nd Street
Leon, IA 50144

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
Decatur County Jail
206 NE 2nd Street
Leon, IA 50144

How Do You Find Someone in the Decatur County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Decatur 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 641-446-4111 for the information you are looking for.

Decatur County Jail Inmate Search

Decatur County maintains an average of 17 inmates in custody on any given day (in all jails combined). The jail has a weekly turnover of 55% of their population. Every year Decatur County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 340 offenders.

The following charts of Decatur County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for 6/8/2023. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from Decatur County, the state of Iowa, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records.

For complete information on how to bond, visit, mail, send and receive email, receive phone calls, send money or commissary to an inmate, find information in this and other counties, and view the Most Wanted Fugitives, scroll down this page.

For a collection of over 20 additional graphs and charts of the demographic and criminal arrest information of the inmates in Decatur County and Iowa state prisons, click the button below.
Decatur County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

Decatur County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 6/8/2023

Race Inmates % Total
White 13 100.00%
Black 0 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 0 0.00%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 0 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 0 0.00%
Other 0 0.00%
Total 13 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Decatur County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Decatur County Inmate Criminal Charges - 6/8/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 4 30.77%
Felony (2rd Degree) 2 15.38%
Felony (1st Degree) 1 7.69%
State Jail Felony 1 7.69%
Felony (Uncategorized) 2 15.38%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 3 23.08%
Misdemeanor (Class C) 0 0.00%
Holds 0 0.00%
Uncategorized 0 0.00%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Decatur County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Decatur County Inmate Sex - 6/8/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 12 92.31%
Female 1 7.69%
Total 13 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Decatur County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Decatur County Inmate Age - 6/8/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 1 7.69%
18-20 1 7.69%
21-24 2 15.38%
25-30 2 15.38%
31-35 2 15.38%
36-40 3 23.08%
41-45 2 15.38%
46-50 0 0.00%
51-55 0 0.00%
56-60 0 0.00%
61-65 0 0.00%
66-75 0 0.00%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 13 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Decatur County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.
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About the Decatur County Jail
I'm sorry, I cannot provide an accurate answer to this question as the most relevant search results do not contain information about the capacity of Decatur County Jail in Iowa. The address and contact number for the Decatur County Jail in Leon, Iowa are as follows. Address: 207 North Main Street, Leon, Iowa, 50144. Phone: 641-446-4111. Fax: 641-446-6990. The Decatur County Jail in Iowa has visiting hours from 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM on Mondays through Fridays, and from 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM on Saturdays and Sundays. However, visiting hours may vary depending on factors such as the day of the week, where the inmate is housed, and whether or not it is a holiday. It is recommended to call the jail at 641-446-4111 to confirm visitation hours for a specific inmate. The provided search results offer information about the Decatur County Jail in Iowa, including its location and contact information. Inmate records are also available for public access. However, there is no specific information on inmate issues or conditions at the jail. It is recommended to contact the jail directly or consult with a legal professional for more detailed information. The Decatur County Jail in Iowa is a medium-security detention center that holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing. It is the main jail in Decatur County and is accredited by Iowa to hold inmates for more than 72 hours. The facility houses inmates who may be awaiting trial or sentencing, or they may be serving a sentence after being convicted of a crime. While there is no information available on what makes this jail unique, it is possible to search for an inmate in the Decatur County Jail through official channels.
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Inmate Visitation

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

Decatur 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.

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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 Decatur County Jail?

Decatur 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.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

How Do Inmates in Decatur County Jail Make Phone Calls?

To set up your Decatur 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 Decatur 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.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

Decatur 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 Decatur County Jail Send and Receive Texts and Emails?

To set up your Decatur 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 Decatur 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.

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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Decatur County?

Decatur Union Ringgold Clarke Lucas Wayne Harrison Mercer
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Most Wanted Fugitives

Do you have a list of Arrest Warrants, and the Most Wanted Criminals in Decatur County, the state of Iowa and the United States?

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Decatur County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 6/8/2023

Race Inmates % Total
White 13 100.00%
Black 0 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 0 0.00%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 0 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 0 0.00%
Other 0 0.00%
Total 13 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Decatur County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Decatur County Inmate Criminal Charges - 6/8/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 4 30.77%
Felony (2rd Degree) 2 15.38%
Felony (1st Degree) 1 7.69%
State Jail Felony 1 7.69%
Felony (Uncategorized) 2 15.38%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 3 23.08%
Misdemeanor (Class C) 0 0.00%
Holds 0 0.00%
Uncategorized 0 0.00%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Decatur County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Decatur County Inmate Sex - 6/8/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 12 92.31%
Female 1 7.69%
Total 13 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Decatur County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Decatur County Inmate Age - 6/8/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 1 7.69%
18-20 1 7.69%
21-24 2 15.38%
25-30 2 15.38%
31-35 2 15.38%
36-40 3 23.08%
41-45 2 15.38%
46-50 0 0.00%
51-55 0 0.00%
56-60 0 0.00%
61-65 0 0.00%
66-75 0 0.00%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 13 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Decatur County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

This facility, known as "Decatur County Jail" is also known as DECATUR COUNTY JAIL, Iowa, Decatur.