• Greene County Jail, 1005 E. Lincolnway, Jefferson, IA 50129; 515-386-2136.
• Boone County Jail, 1019 West Mamie Eisenhower Avenue, Boone, IA 50036; 515-433-0524.
• Webster County Jail, 702 1st Avenue South, Fort Dodge, IA 50501; 515-573-1410.
• Carroll County Jail, 114 E. 6th Street, Carroll, IA 51401; 712-792-4393.
• Dallas County Correctional Facility, 28985 Thin Blue Line Lane, Adel, IA 50003; 515-993-5815.
• Guthrie County Jail, 200 North 5th Street, Guthrie Center, IA 50115; 641-747-2214.
• Calhoun County Sheriff's Office, 416 Fourth Street, Rockwell City, IA 50579; 712-297-7583.

It holds only 8 people, which is small even for a rural Iowa county. Because space is that tight, call the Law Enforcement Center at 515-386-2136 before driving to Jefferson to make sure the person is still there. Booking, a first court appearance or a quick release on bond can all change things within a few hours, and the dispatcher on duty can tell you whether someone has been released, moved or is still waiting to see the magistrate.

Start with the inmate's full name, then Greene County Jail, 1005 E. Lincolnway, Jefferson, IA 50129, and include a return address. If the person has been moved to another jail, mail there instead. Our mail page and messaging page cover common rules.

The sheriff's page does not post visiting hours or name a phone company. Ask at 515-386-2136 how visits and calls work right now. Our visitation page and phone guide give general background.

The jail can explain how deposits are accepted. General options are on our deposit guide and commissary page.

In Iowa Courts Online, select Greene County. Our bail page explains bond.

Prison inmates appear in the Iowa DOC offender search. Use the BOP locator to find federal inmates and the ICE locator for immigration detainees.

No. Youth in custody are at the Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center, 2317 Rick Collins Way, Eldora, IA 50627, 641-858-3852, which sets its own phone and visit rules.

We found no booking pictures from the Jefferson jail online. Newsrooms wanting one can phone the sheriff at 515-386-2136. Immigration custody photos are released only on an approved ICE records request. Federal mugshots are never given to the public, unless the U.S. Marshals give one out.

Yes, at 888-742-8463, any hour of the day.

Usually a phone call and a planned trip. The sheriff's office at the Law Enforcement Center, 1005 E. Lincoln Way in Jefferson, answers at 515-386-2136 and can confirm the warrant. Greene posts no names; Iowa has nothing statewide, though Iowa Courts Online shows the case. With a lawyer, the person reports at the Greene County Jail, a small eight-bed jail in that same building. For a skipped Jefferson hearing, the clerk on North Chestnut (515-386-2516) can explain the options.

In Jefferson, most first bonds follow the statewide uniform bond schedule; for serious charges, Jefferson's magistrate sets it. Call 515-386-2136 for amounts.

• How to pay at 515-386-2136: cash, surety or Iowa property.
• Guide: our bail guide.
• Hearings: our court guide, or the clerk at 515-386-2516.

In Jefferson, federal arrests go to the U.S. Marshals Service; its Des Moines office answers at 515-400-8140. Cases are heard by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa; its clerk is at 111 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309, 515-284-6248. After a federal sentence, check the BOP inmate locator. Bond at 1005 E. Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA 50129 cannot lift a federal hold; only 515-284-6248 can.

1. The Greene County Jail receives DHS Form I-247A from ICE.
2. Iowa Code chapter 27A makes the jail in Jefferson honor it, holding someone 48 hours longer at most (8 CFR 287.7(d)).
3. After 48 hours without ICE at 1005 E. Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA 50129, the hold ends.
4. The ICE detainee locator tracks transfers by A-number or name.

VINELink sends free release and transfer alerts for Jefferson. Phone sign-up is at 888-742-8463. The Greene County Jail answers at 515-386-2136.

In Jefferson, once bond clears at 1005 E. Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA 50129, release usually takes a few hours; 515-386-2136 knows. Prison sentences move people to the Iowa DOC offender search. Another county's hold keeps them; ask 515-386-2136. Federal or ICE holds go via 515-400-8140.

In Jefferson, new bookings can lag; call 515-386-2136. Anyone moved from Jefferson, 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 515-386-2136.

In Jefferson, 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 (515-386-2516) has the next date.

Yes. Jefferson'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; Jefferson's clerk (515-386-2516) has the terms.

In Jefferson, the clerk (515-386-2516) refunds cash bail (114 North Chestnut, Jefferson, IA 50129) at case end, to the payer. A 10% bondsman fee is never returned; call 515-386-2136.

In Jefferson, misdemeanor terms are served at 1005 E. Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA 50129 (Iowa Code 903.1). Longer terms mean prison; see the Iowa DOC offender search. Work release or weekends in Jefferson, Iowa, need a judge's OK; 515-386-2136 schedules it.

In Jefferson, 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; Jefferson's clerk (515-386-2516) keeps a copy at 114 North Chestnut, Jefferson, IA 50129.

In Jefferson, a free lawyer depends on income (Iowa Code 815.9). Ask in court on day 1, or call 515-386-2516. The State Public Defender covers most cases in Jefferson; families may hire private counsel.

In Jefferson, the Greene County Jail never takes gift cards or crypto; call 515-386-2136 before paying anyone. Jefferson's bond goes only to the clerk (515-386-2516) or the jail at 1005 E. Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA 50129. Report scam calls to the Iowa Attorney General.

• Greene County Sheriff's Office, Law Enforcement Center, 1005 E. Lincolnway, Jefferson, IA 50129: 515-386-2136, 24 hours. Deputies also cover Churdan, Dana, Grand Junction, Paton and Rippey by contract.
• Jefferson Police Department, in the same Law Enforcement Center: 515-386-2136 for non-emergencies.
• Iowa State Patrol District 4, 3710 Highway 30 East, Denison, IA 51442: 712-263-4621.
• Emergencies: 911.