Grundy County Jail

Details for Grundy County are drawn from grundycountyiowa.gov and iowacourts.gov, while custody questions belong with 8th Street staff.

Paying bail for someone in Grundy County

After being arrested and booked into Grundy County Jail in Grundy Center, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:

1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call 319-824-6933 for the exact bail amount.

There are multiple ways to pay bail.

• Cash bonds are paid in full at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order, and many jails let you pay by card at a lobby kiosk or with an online bond vendor for a fee; have the inmate's full name and booking number when you go, and the jail is at 319-824-6933.
• Licensed bail bond agents in Grundy County can facilitate the process.
• Many courts accept a home or land as collateral for bond, as long as the owner proves clear title and equity at least equal to the bond amount (often twice it) with a deed and a current tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the pledge.

To get more information on the bail process in Grundy County, Iowa, visit the Grundy County Jail Bail FAQ.

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

Grundy County Jail Visiting Hours: Sunday and Wednesday Afternoons

Grundy Center Visiting Schedule

Grundy County Jail, 705 8th Street, Grundy Center, IA 50638 · 319-824-6933

The sheriff's page lists Sunday and Wednesday as the only visiting days.

A lawyer visit is arranged separately with jail staff.

Visiting at the Grundy County Jail

Grundy County inmates may have visitors on two afternoons, Sundays and Wednesdays from 2 until 5, per the sheriff's web page. Call 319-824-6933 ahead, since visitor approval and slot times come from the jail.

• Grundy County visitors show government photo ID at the 8th Street desk.
• Wear modest clothes and leave phones in the car.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grundy County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 319-824-6933 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Grundy County Jail?

Money that reaches a Grundy County account is what pays for the inmate's store orders.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grundy County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 319-824-6933 for further assistance.

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

Grundy County Jail Call Costs Through Reliance

Prepaid collect, kiosk and wireless calls from 8th Street run on Reliance Telephone, whose account page lists what each call will cost.

Dolleslager's office at 319-824-6933 handles jail-side questions about an account.

How Do Inmates in Grundy County Jail Make Phone Calls?

To set up your Grundy County inmate to make phone calls to you and others, follow these instructions:

• Register and set up a new account with RELIANCE Telephone, or log in if you already have an account.
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• Review your communication options and choose a plan.
• Select Grundy County Jail, then select your inmate who you will be funding.

For all the information you need in order to receive phone calls from your Grundy 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 Grundy County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 319-824-6933 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Grundy County Jail, and what can I send them?

Grundy County posts no mail rulebook, so ask 319-824-6933 before sending photos, books or cards with glitter, stickers or padding.

What Kind of Mail can Grundy County Jail Inmates Receive?

Postcards
The Grundy County Jail allows inmates to receive unlimited pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They 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 Grundy County Jail allows inmates to receive an unlimited amount of letters as long as they conform to the mail guidelines.  Letters should arrive in standard letter-sized envelopes and must have a complete return address, including your first and last name and address.

First look up the Inmate's SPN Number, Housing Location & Cell Block.
You will need all of these to mail them a letter, postcard, magazine, newspaper or books. 

Here is an example of what the information looks like when you look up an inmate online.
In this example below, the Inmate's Name and SPN are in RED on the white background.
The Housing Location & Cell Block are in BLUE.
The other RED number is the inmate's Case Number. You will need this for looking up their court dates.


If you can't find an inmate online, call the Inmate Locator hotline at 713-755-5300.

Postcards & Envelopes (personal mail) are mailed to:
Grundy County Jail
705 8th Street
Grundy Center, IA 50638

Newspapers
You can purchase a newspaper subscription for an inmate but it must be mailed to the jail directly from the publisher and must include the Inmate’s Full Name, SPN, Housing Location & Cell Block.

Magazines
Magazines are also allowed, but must be mailed directly from the publisher and include the inmate’s full name and SPN. Any magazine containing lewd photos, nudity, pornography, or anything promoting drugs or violence will be confiscated by jail staff and discarded.

Books
If you wish to mail a book to an inmate you must have it sent from either the publisher or from a third-party vendor such as Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble. 
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene.
In addition, the contents cannot present a threat to the security of the facility. Any book that does not meet the Grundy County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All book shipments must include the inmate's name and SPN. You can also call 713-755-5300 to get the number.

Magazines, Newspapers and Books are mailed to:
Grundy County Jail
705 8th Street
Grundy Center, IA 50638

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grundy County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 319-824-6933 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Grundy County Jail, and what can I purchase?

Commissary at the Grundy County Jail

People held on 8th Street can buy extras from a jail store with funds others deposit for them. Grundy County publishes no menu or provider, so call 319-824-6933 for what's offered.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grundy County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 319-824-6933 for further assistance.

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

Grundy County County Jails

Grundy County Juvenile Facilities

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