The Fayette County Correctional Center is a 44-bed jail located in the city of West Union, Fayette County, Iowa. For inmate details, you can contact them 24/7 at 563-422-3972.
This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. They undergo booking and processing, and depending on their charges, may remain incarcerated until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.
Use the inmate search tool to see who is currently in custody.
Inmates serving less than one year will do their time at this jail, while those with longer sentences will be transferred to the Iowa State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, mailing them, receiving phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
It is useful to keep the inmate's jail ID or booking number for correspondence purposes. If it’s not available online, contact Fayette County Correctional Center at 563-422-3972 for assistance.
Phone: 563-422-3972
Physical Address:
220 N Industrial Pkwy
West Union, IA 50217
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Fayette County Correctional Center
PO Box 518
West Union, IA 50217
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Fayette County Correctional Center
PO Box 518
West Union, IA 50217
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Fayette County Correctional Center, 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 563-422-3972 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's criminal court case and docket schedule online for Fayette County and any other county in Iowa.
Fayette County Correctional Center Inmate Search
The Fayette County Correctional Center maintains an average of 44 offenders in custody on any given day. The Fayette County Correctional Center 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 Fayette County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 880 offenders.
The following charts of Fayette 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 Fayette 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 Fayette 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 Fayette 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.
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With a capacity of 44 inmates at any time, the Fayette County Correctional Center houses offenders not only from Fayette County but also those from the US Marshalls as well as overflow from other local county jails. Both male and female inmates facing misdemeanor or felony charges will be housed here as they await bail or trial, or until they are transferred to another jail. As a small jail, it does not function as a full detention service for sentences that are longer than a few months.
Several duties are performed in the Fayette County Correctional Center, including booking and assessment to determine housing, medical care, and mental health care, court security and transportation, ensuring all medical and mental health needs are met, provide 3 healthy meals each day to each inmate, provide prescriptions as required, laundry services, cleaning the jail, provide supervised visitation and exercise, check mail for contraband and deliver to the correct inmates, and provide access to phones and other programs that support reintegration to their community.
Telephones are available during dayroom hours for outgoing calls only, either collect to the receive or through a prepaid system which can be funded through the kiosk in the jail lobby.
Visits are arranged directly with the staff at the jail, and they will provide the assigned visiting day and time by calling 563-422-3972.
Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page.
All personal mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Fayette County Correctional Center
PO Box 518
West Union, IA 50217
Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.
Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Fayette County Correctional Center
PO Box 518
West Union, IA 50217
Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Fayette County Correctional Center. 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 Fayette County Correctional Center include:
Depending on circumstances, the booking process can take one hour or up to 48 hours. To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 563-422-3972.
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Fayette County Correctional Center in West Union 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 563-422-3972 to confirm the bail amount.
There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.
For more information about bail in Fayette County, Iowa, see the Fayette County Correctional Center Bail Guide.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Fayette County Correctional Center? What is the Schedule?
220 N Industrial Pkwy
West Union, IA 50217
563-422-3972
Schedule Video Visits online with Reliance
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
| MONDAY | NO VISITS ON SITE |
| TUESDAY | NO VISITS ON SITE |
| WEDNESDAY | NO VISITS ON SITE |
| THURSDAY | 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
| FRIDAY | 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
| SATURDAY | 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
Schedule Remote Video Visit with Reliance
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Fayette County Correctional Center 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.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fayette County Correctional Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 563-422-3972 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Fayette County Correctional Center?
Note: This option may not be available for your inmate. When registering, check to see if devices are available.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fayette County Correctional Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 563-422-3972 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Fayette County Correctional Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fayette County Correctional Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 563-422-3972 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Fayette County Correctional Center?
To set up your Fayette 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 Fayette 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.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fayette County Correctional Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 563-422-3972 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Fayette County Correctional Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Fayette County Correctional Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Fayette County Correctional Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Fayette County Correctional Center
PO Box 518
West Union, IA 50217
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Fayette County Correctional Center
PO Box 518
West Union, IA 50217
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
The Fayette County Correctional Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Fayette County Correctional Center standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Fayette County Correctional Center
PO Box 518
West Union, IA 50217
Postcards
The Fayette County Correctional Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature.
Envelopes
The Fayette County Correctional Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Fayette County Correctional Center
PO Box 518
West Union, IA 50217
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Fayette County Correctional Center
PO Box 518
West Union, IA 50217
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
The Fayette County Correctional Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Fayette County Correctional Center standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Fayette County Correctional Center
PO Box 518
West Union, IA 50217
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fayette County Correctional Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 563-422-3972 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Fayette County Correctional Center, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fayette County Correctional Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 563-422-3972 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Fayette County Correctional Center using an Online Messaging Service?
Known as the 'Reliance Inmate Wallet', it makes funding jail communication easy.
To set up your Fayette 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 Fayette 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.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fayette County Correctional Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 563-422-3972 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Fayette County Correctional Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Note: This option may not be available for your inmate. When registering, check to see if tablets are available.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fayette County Correctional Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 563-422-3972 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Fayette County?
This facility, known as "Fayette County Correctional Center" is also known as Fayette County Jail, Fayette County Jail, Iowa, Fayette.
