Hardin County Correctional Center

Hardin County material on these pages was taken from hardincountyia.gov and the Second Judicial District's Hardin County listing.

Paying bail for someone in Hardin County

After being arrested and booked into Hardin County Correctional Center in Eldora, 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 641-939-8189 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 641-939-8189.
• Licensed bail bond agents in Hardin 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 Hardin County, Iowa, visit the Hardin County Correctional Center Bail FAQ.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Hardin County Correctional Center? What is the Schedule?

Hardin County Correctional Center Visiting Hours in Eldora

Eldora Visiting Schedule (by appointment)

Hardin County Correctional Center, 1116 14th Avenue, Eldora, IA 50627 · 641-939-8189

The county's visitation page sets 30-minute visits, one a day, by appointment, with photo ID and a dress code.

Attorneys, clergy and service providers can visit at reasonable hours.

Visiting at the Hardin County Correctional Center

The Hardin County visitation page lists visits by appointment:

• Female inmates: Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 11:00 a.m.
• Male inmates: Monday to Friday, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
• Juvenile inmates: adult visitors Monday to Friday, 6 to 8 p.m., by appointment.

Each registered visitor gets 30 minutes. Visits are for one person, each inmate can have one visit a day, and a visitor can register only once a day. Bring picture ID every time; all visitors can be searched.

On-Site Visitation Schedule at the Hardin County Correctional Center
1116 14th Ave
Eldora, IA 50627
641-939-8189

Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC

• Ask Hardin County Correctional Center whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
• NCIC shows the length of a video visit when you schedule it.
• Visitation schedule subject to change.
• Ask Hardin County Correctional Center how many visits a person is allowed.
• Ask Hardin County Correctional Center how many visitors are allowed at one session.
• All visits must be scheduled ahead of time; the NCIC calendar shows which time slots are open.

The NCIC calendar shows the open visit times when you schedule.

Remote Inmate Visitation Schedule

• All visits must be scheduled ahead of time; the NCIC calendar shows which time slots are open.
• Visitation Schedule subject to change.

The NCIC calendar shows the open visit times when you schedule.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hardin County Correctional Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-939-8189 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Hardin County Correctional Center?

Deposits through the Eldora kiosk, JailATM or the mail pay for a Hardin County detainee's commissary.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Hardin County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Hardin County Correctional Center follow these steps:

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• Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at Hardin County.
• After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
• Choose Iowa, then choose Hardin County Correctional Center
• Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
• Select your inmate.
• Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Hardin County Correctional Center, and then input your payment method. 
• NOTE: JailATM's support page lists a deposit limit of $300 a week per inmate and says the limit can be different at each facility.
• If you need to phone JailATM customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Hardin County Correctional Center, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Hardin County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hardin County Correctional Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-939-8189 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Hardin County Correctional Center?

Hardin County Correctional Center Phone Hours

Pod phones in Eldora are available from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. to anyone not on discipline, with calls charged to the detainee's own funds.

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Hardin County Correctional Center?

To receive phone calls from an inmate in Hardin County follow these instructions:

Hardin County Correctional Center uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.

In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:

• Register here, or by phone 800-943-2189
• Choose Iowa.
• Choose Hardin County Correctional Center
• Select your Inmate.
• Enter the phone number your Inmate will be calling.
• Fund your account.

NOTE:
1.   You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2.  When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3.  When allowed by Hardin County Correctional Center, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.

Fees

• Adding funds to your account: NCIC's terms cap the fee for an automated payment (web, phone menu or kiosk) at $3.00.
• NCIC shows the current per-minute rate when you set up the account.
• NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
Full list of participating jails.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Hardin County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hardin County Correctional Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-939-8189 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Hardin County Correctional Center, and what can I send them?

The county won't accept medications from outside sources, in person or by mail. For anything else unusual, ask 641-939-8189 first.

Hardin County Correctional Center Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Hardin County Correctional Center there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.

All mail is to be shipped to the Hardin County Correctional Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Law Enforcement Center
1116 14th Avenue
Eldora, IA 50627

For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hardin County Correctional Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-939-8189 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Hardin County Correctional Center, and what can I purchase?

Commissary at the Hardin County Correctional Center

Detainees in Eldora buy commissary, snacks and hygiene items from their personal accounts. For order days and limits, ask the jail at 641-939-8189.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Hardin County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Hardin County Correctional Center follow these steps:

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• Go to JailATM, choose Iowa, then choose Hardin County Correctional Center
• Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
• Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
• Select the products you want shipped to them at Hardin County Correctional Center, and then input your payment method. 
• NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Hardin County at any one time.
• If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Hardin County Correctional Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Hardin County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hardin County Correctional Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-939-8189 for further assistance.

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

Hardin County County Jails

Hardin County Juvenile Facilities

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