Northwest Iowa YES Ctr-Emmet

Northwest Iowa YES Ctr-Emmet Information

The Northwest Iowa YES Ctr-Emmet is a 15 bed jail in the city of Cherokee, Emmet County, Iowa.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

Phone: 712-225-2594

Physical Address:
1251 West Cedar Loop
Cherokee, IA 51012

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How Do You Find Someone in the Northwest Iowa YES Ctr-Emmet?

To search for an inmate in the Northwest Iowa YES Ctr-Emmet, 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 712-225-2594 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's criminal court case and docket schedule online for Emmet County and any other county in Iowa.

Northwest Iowa YES Ctr-Emmet Inmate Search

The Northwest Iowa YES Ctr-Emmet maintains an average of 15 offenders in custody on any given day. The Northwest Iowa YES Ctr-Emmet has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Emmet County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 540 offenders.

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

The information is compiled from the Emmet County Corrections Department, the state of Iowa Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Emmet County.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Emmet County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years, and a database of most wanted criminals for Emmet County, neighboring counties and the state of Iowa.

Emmet County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 9/30/2023

Race Inmates % Total
White 19 95.00%
Black 1 5.00%
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 20 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Emmet County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Emmet County Inmate Criminal Charges - 9/30/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 4 20.00%
Felony (2rd Degree) 4 20.00%
Felony (1st Degree) 0 0.00%
State Jail Felony 1 5.00%
Felony (Uncategorized) 5 25.00%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 6 30.00%
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 Emmet County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Emmet County Inmate Sex - 9/30/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 18 90.00%
Female 2 10.00%
Total 20 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Emmet County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Emmet County Inmate Age - 9/30/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 1 5.00%
18-20 1 5.00%
21-24 2 10.00%
25-30 4 20.00%
31-35 3 15.00%
36-40 4 20.00%
41-45 3 15.00%
46-50 1 5.00%
51-55 1 5.00%
56-60 0 0.00%
61-65 0 0.00%
66-75 0 0.00%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 20 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Emmet 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 Northwest Iowa YES Ctr-Emmet
The Northwest Iowa YES Center-Emmet is not located in Emmet, but in Cherokee, Iowa. It has a capacity of 15 inmates and is classified as a medium-security county jail. The Northwest Iowa YES Center-Emmet is located at 1251 West Cedar Loop, Cherokee, IA 51012. The phone number for the center is 712-225-2594. The Northwest Iowa YES Ctr-Emmet has varying visitation hours depending on the day of the week. Generally, visiting hours are from 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM on weekdays and from 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM on weekends. However, it is recommended to call ahead of time to confirm the best time to visit and to find out if there are any restrictions based on the inmate's housing location or sex. The Northwest Iowa YES Center is a juvenile detention center located in Cherokee, Iowa. It houses teens held under two years and is a medium security county jail. Inmates are allowed access to phones, books, bathroom and shower facilities, and at least one hour a day for exercise. Visitation is limited to family only, and communication requests should be emailed to [email protected]. For more information on inmates, criminal charges, bond amounts, and visitation, you can visit the official Inmate Search Jail Roster or call the jail at 712-225-2594. Northwest Iowa YES Center-Emmet is a maximum security facility that has been around since 1999. It has a maximum capacity of 15 prisoners. The facility is unique in that it is designed to create a safe, secure, and humane environment for both the inmates and the staff. Additionally, the area around the facility is home to a unique wetland that has been reconstructed and is being tracked by researchers.
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Other Jails in Emmet County

What are the other City and County Jails in Emmet County?

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Other Jails Nearby

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Most Wanted Fugitives

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