Floyd County Jail Inmate Search
Floyd County Jail Inmate Search, Charles City, Iowa
No inmate list for the Floyd County Jail is online, so call 641-257-6217 to ask who is held. The Floyd sheriff posts no mugshots either. Bond, warrants, federal and ICE holds, local police, phone calls, deposits and visiting follow.
Which jails are nearby?
- Floyd County Jail, 101 S. Main Street, Suite 501, Charles City, IA 50616; 641-257-6217.
- Bremer County Jail, 111 4th Street NE, Waverly, IA 50677; 319-352-5400.
- Butler County Jail, 428 Sixth Street, Allison, IA 50602; 319-346-6621.
- Cerro Gordo County Jail, 17262 Lark Avenue, Mason City, IA 50401; 641-421-3019.
- Chickasaw County Jail, 116 N. Chestnut Avenue, New Hampton, IA 50659; 641-394-3121.
- Howard County Jail, 124 S. Park Place, Cresco, IA 52136; 563-547-3535.
- Mitchell County Jail, 211 S. 6th Street, Osage, IA 50461; 641-732-4740.
Franklin County, to the southwest, has no long-term jail and sends its people to partner jails.
↑ Back to the question listCan I visit?
All visits happen by video. From home, set up an account with the jail's video-visit provider. To visit from the jail itself, call by Thursday at 4:30 p.m. to get on the list. On-site visits run Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m. Bring a photo ID, and keep your cell phone put away during the visit. The jail can take away visits at any time.
↑ Back to the question listHow does mail work?
Write the person's name, then Floyd County Jail, 101 S. Main Street, Suite 501, Charles City, IA 50616. All mail is screened, and anything held back goes into the person's property. Use white lined or white computer paper. Up to three photos are allowed, but no Polaroids. Do not send stickers, stamps or envelopes, because each person gets two prepaid envelopes and paper every week. New, still-packaged white socks, T-shirts, underwear and bras may be mailed. See our mail page.
↑ Back to the question listCan I put money on their account?
Money sent by mail should be a money order. You can also call the jail to set up a deposit at any time. Commissary orders go in on Mondays and Thursdays for snacks and hygiene items. Our money guide has more.
↑ Back to the question listHow do phone calls work?
Calls, video chats and text messages all run through one outside provider. Family can open an account with it and add minutes for a phone number the person can call. Every call is recorded except private ones with a lawyer. Our phone guide explains more.
↑ Back to the question listWhat if they are not at the county jail?
Look in the Iowa DOC offender search for state prison, the BOP locator for federal prison and the ICE locator for immigration custody. Our bail guide covers release.
↑ Back to the question listAre teenagers held at the jail?
No. A detained juvenile stays at the Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center, 2317 Rick Collins Way, Eldora, IA 50627, 641-858-3852, where parents can ask about visits.
↑ Back to the question listAre mugshots online?
No. The Floyd County jail in Charles City has no online roster, so nothing with a face is posted. A reporter wanting one should phone the sheriff. Immigration photos need an approved FOIA request to ICE. Federal booking images are withheld from the public and press, except for any the Marshals Service releases.
↑ Back to the question listCan I phone VINE for a check?
Yes. Call 888-742-8463. The Iowa VINE line never closes.
↑ Back to the question listHow can my family handle a Floyd County warrant?
Call the sheriff at 641-228-1821 to learn whether a warrant is active; the deputies there serve the county's warrants. No names are posted, and Iowa offers families no statewide warrant search, though Iowa Courts Online shows the court case. The Floyd County Jail, in Suite 501 beside the courthouse, answers at 641-257-6217; a lawyer can plan a turn-in there. For a missed hearing, the clerk upstairs at 641-228-7777 can explain what comes next.
↑ Back to the question listHow is bond set and paid?
In Charles City, most first bonds follow the statewide uniform bond schedule; for serious charges, Charles City's magistrate sets it. Call 641-257-6217 for amounts.
- How to pay at 641-257-6217: cash, surety or Iowa property.
- Guide: our bail guide.
- Hearings: our court guide, or the clerk at 641-228-7777.
How do I find the charges?
Iowa Courts Online lists charges and dates by name; Charles City's clerk answers at 641-228-7777. Under Iowa Code 815.10 a judge can appoint the State Public Defender; Charles City's first appearance follows promptly (Iowa Code 804.22).
↑ Back to the question listIs the person in federal custody?
In Charles City, federal arrests go to the U.S. Marshals Service; its Cedar Rapids office answers at 319-362-4411. Cases are heard by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa; its clerk is at 111 7th Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, 319-286-2300. After a federal sentence, check the BOP inmate locator. Bond at 101 S. Main Street, Suite 501, Charles City, IA 50616 cannot lift a federal hold; only 319-286-2300 can.
↑ Back to the question listHow does an ICE detainer work?
- The Floyd County Jail receives DHS Form I-247A from ICE.
- Iowa Code chapter 27A makes the jail in Charles City honor it, holding someone 48 hours longer at most (8 CFR 287.7(d)).
- After 48 hours without ICE at 101 S. Main Street, Suite 501, Charles City, IA 50616, the hold ends.
- The ICE detainee locator tracks transfers by A-number or name.
When will the person get out?
In Charles City, once bond clears at 101 S. Main Street, Suite 501, Charles City, IA 50616, release usually takes a few hours; 641-257-6217 knows. Prison sentences move people to the Iowa DOC offender search. Another county's hold keeps them; ask 641-257-6217. Federal or ICE holds go via 319-362-4411.
↑ Back to the question listWhat if the name is missing?
In Charles City, new bookings can lag; call 641-257-6217. Anyone moved from Charles City, or released, may show in the Iowa DOC offender search, or the BOP inmate locator. Juveniles are never listed (Iowa Code 232.147). If unsure, ask 641-257-6217.
↑ Back to the question listWhen does a judge see them?
In Charles City, a magistrate reviews the arrest within 24 hours (Iowa Code 804.22). Bond can be changed later (Iowa Code 811.2). If money is short, the State Public Defender may be appointed. The clerk (641-228-7777) has the next date.
↑ Back to the question listCan someone get out without paying?
Yes. Charles City's judges may release on a promise (Iowa Code 811.2), or with conditions, sometimes supervised by the Department of Correctional Services. Skipping court means forfeiture (Iowa Code 811.6) and a warrant; Charles City's clerk (641-228-7777) has the terms.
↑ Back to the question listWhen is cash bail returned?
In Charles City, the clerk (641-228-7777) refunds cash bail (101 South Main Street, Suite 403, Charles City, IA 50616) at case end, to the payer. A 10% bondsman fee is never returned; call 641-257-6217.
↑ Back to the question listWhich sentences are served locally?
In Charles City, misdemeanor terms are served at 101 S. Main Street, Suite 501, Charles City, IA 50616 (Iowa Code 903.1). Longer terms mean prison; see the Iowa DOC offender search. Work release or weekends in Charles City, Iowa, need a judge's OK; 641-257-6217 schedules it.
↑ Back to the question listCan a judge bar contact?
In Charles City, judges can bar contact at hearings (Iowa Code 664A.3). Breaking it is a new crime (Iowa Code 664A.7). Only judges can change it; Charles City's clerk (641-228-7777) keeps a copy at 101 South Main Street, Suite 403, Charles City, IA 50616.
↑ Back to the question listHow is a free lawyer appointed?
In Charles City, a free lawyer depends on income (Iowa Code 815.9). Ask in court on day 1, or call 641-228-7777. The State Public Defender covers most cases in Charles City; families may hire private counsel.
↑ Back to the question listIs a bail call real?
In Charles City, the Floyd County Jail never takes gift cards or crypto; call 641-257-6217 before paying anyone. Charles City's bond goes only to the clerk (641-228-7777) or the jail at 101 S. Main Street, Suite 501, Charles City, IA 50616. Report scam calls to the Iowa Attorney General.
↑ Back to the question listWho polices Floyd County?
- Floyd County Sheriff's Office: 101 S. Main Street, Suite G132, Charles City, IA 50616; 641-228-1821. It patrols rural areas and the towns of Colwell, Floyd, Rudd, Rockford and Marble Rock.
- Charles City Police Department: 900 Clark Street, Charles City, IA 50616; 641-228-3366.
- Iowa State Patrol District 8: 4425 S. Washington Avenue, Mason City, IA 50401; 641-424-3625.
Floyd County Jail Inmate Services Information
Phone: 641-257-6217
Physical Address:
101 South Main Street
Suite 501
Charles City, IA 50616
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Inmates Name
Floyd County Jail
101 S. Main Street, Suite 501
Charles City, IA 50616
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Inmates Name
Floyd County Jail
101 S. Main Street, Suite 501
Charles City, IA 50616
Every year Floyd County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain 600 offenders, and maintain an average of 30 inmates (county-wide) in their custody on any given day.
The weekly turnover rate of inmates is approximately 55%, meaning that every week more than half of these inmates are released and then replaced with new offenders being booked into jail.
The charts below break down the men, women, races, ethnicities and the types of crimes that people are arrested and incarcerated for in both Floyd County and state prisons throughout the country. This information is compiled from local police and the Floyd County Sheriff's Department, as well as the state of Iowa and the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau.
If you are looking for a prisoner in Iowa or Federal custody, click on the appropriate institution below.
If you are searching for an inmate being held in another county in Iowa, click below.
If you are searching for a prisoner in a Iowa State Prison click below.
If you are searching for a United States Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate click below.
Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Search
For ICE Detainees (Immigration) being held at a detention facility in the United States, click below.
Floyd County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 10/28/2026
| Race | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19 | 82.61% |
| Black | 1 | 4.35% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 4.35% |
| American Indian/Native Alaskan | 1 | 4.35% |
| Asian | 1 | 4.35% |
| Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total | 23 | 100.0% |
Floyd County Inmate Criminal Charges - 10/28/2026
(many inmates have multiple charges)
| Charge | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Felony (3rd Degree) | 6 | 26.09% |
| Felony (2rd Degree) | 4 | 17.39% |
| Felony (1st Degree) | 2 | 8.70% |
| State Jail Felony | 2 | 8.70% |
| Felony (Uncategorized) | 5 | 21.74% |
| Misdemeanor (Class A) | 4 | 17.39% |
| Misdemeanor (Class C) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Holds | 0 | 0.00% |
| Uncategorized | 0 | 0.00% |
Floyd County Inmate Sex - 10/28/2026
| Sex | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 21 | 91.30% |
| Female | 2 | 8.70% |
| Total | 23 | 100.0% |
Floyd County Inmate Age - 10/28/2026
| Age | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1 | 4.35% |
| 18-20 | 1 | 4.35% |
| 21-24 | 3 | 13.04% |
| 25-30 | 5 | 21.74% |
| 31-35 | 4 | 17.39% |
| 36-40 | 3 | 13.04% |
| 41-45 | 2 | 8.70% |
| 46-50 | 1 | 4.35% |
| 51-55 | 1 | 4.35% |
| 56-60 | 1 | 4.35% |
| 61-65 | 1 | 4.35% |
| 66-75 | 0 | 0.00% |
| 76-85 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total | 23 | 100.0% |
- Jail (Main): 641-257-6217
- Sheriff: 641-257-6217
The Floyd County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Floyd County: Charles City, Nora Springs and Rockford.