For custody questions, Harmann's jail staff take calls at 641-747-2214; the Law Enforcement Center foyer has an intercom at all hours.
Phone: 641-747-2214
Physical Address:
200 North 5th Street
Guthrie Center, IA 50115
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & ID#
Guthrie County Jail
200 North 5th Street
Guthrie Center, Iowa 50115
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & ID#
Guthrie County Jail
200 North 5th Street
Guthrie Center, Iowa 50115
Other Jails and Prisons
Guthrie County details here were checked against guthriecounty.gov and the Fifth Judicial District listing at iowacourts.gov.
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Guthrie County towns served by the Law Enforcement Center jail: Guthrie Center, Panora, Stuart, Casey, Menlo, Bagley, Bayard, Yale and Jamaica, plus the Lake Panorama shoreline and the Raccoon River farmland near Springbrook State Park.
Matt Harmann is sheriff and Todd Thorn chief deputy, per the Guthrie County Sheriff's Office page. The office polices the unincorporated county, handles sheriff sales and weapons permits, and houses the Guthrie County Jail in the Law Enforcement Center.
After arrest, individuals are processed at Guthrie County Jail, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.
The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.
Here are the typical stages of the booking process at Guthrie County Jail:
If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 641-747-2214.
If someone is taken to Guthrie County Jail in Guthrie Center for booking, the next steps depend on their case:
1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 641-747-2214.
Bail payments can be handled in various ways.
For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Guthrie County, Iowa, visit the Guthrie County Jail Bail FAQ page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Guthrie County Jail? What is the Schedule?
| DAY | TIMES |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
| Thursday | 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
Guthrie County Law Enforcement Center, 200 N. 5th St., Guthrie Center, IA 50115 · 641-747-2214
Those times come from the sheriff's jail information page.
Attorneys set professional visits directly with the jail.
Guthrie County posts two visiting schedules. The jail information page says Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:00 to 3:30 p.m., excluding holidays. The sheriff's office page says Thursdays only, 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. Call 641-747-2214 to confirm the day and time before you go.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Guthrie County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-747-2214 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Guthrie County Jail?
Deposits made through Jail ATM fund a Guthrie County inmate's store purchases.
To deposit money online for an inmate in Guthrie County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Guthrie County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Guthrie County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Guthrie County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-747-2214 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Guthrie County Jail?
Calls from 200 N. 5th St. are priced by Reliance Telephone, which shows rates and account fees before payment and offers prepaid collect, kiosk and wireless calling.
To set up your Guthrie County inmate 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 Guthrie 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 Guthrie County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-747-2214 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Guthrie County Jail, and what can I send them?
No Guthrie County mail policy is posted online; check with 641-747-2214 before mailing photographs, books or decorated cards.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Guthrie County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-747-2214 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Guthrie County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Inmates in Guthrie Center shop from a jail store using money placed on their accounts, and the Guthrie County jail information page lists Jail ATM for commissary. Item lists, ordering days and spending caps can be had from the jail, 641-747-2214.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Guthrie County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-747-2214 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Guthrie County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Guthrie County?
