Sheriff Dean Kruger has led Humboldt County's office since 1997; his jailers pick up at 515-332-2471.
Phone: 515-332-2471
Physical Address:
430 Sumner Ave
Humboldt, IA 50548
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Humboldt County Jail
430 Sumner Ave.
Humboldt, IA 50548
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Humboldt County Jail
430 Sumner Ave.
Humboldt, IA 50548
Other Jails and Prisons
The county's sheriff page is brief, so these Humboldt County cards also lean on the Judicial Branch's Humboldt County listing and local news.
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Who ends up at 430 Sumner: people arrested in Humboldt, Dakota City, Livermore, Renwick, Bode, Hardy, Pioneer, Thor, Ottosen and the Humboldt County side of Gilmore City.
The jail sits in the Humboldt County Law Enforcement Center at 430 Sumner Ave. in Humboldt, the home of Sheriff Dean Kruger's office; the courthouse is across the river in Dakota City. A December 2023 97.7 The Bolt report said the jail can hold 14 inmates and takes overflow prisoners from Webster and Pocahontas counties.
The county's sheriff page lists one number for the office and jail: 515-332-2471.
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Humboldt County Jail where they go through booking. This process includes identifying the person, reviewing charges, and determining whether they will be released on their own, eligible for bail, or detained until their court date.
It’s crucial to remain silent after being arrested. Anything said may be used in court, so it’s better to refrain from speaking until consulting with an attorney.
The following steps outline the booking procedure at Humboldt County Jail:
Booking can take from a short hour to longer periods, especially on busy nights or with uncooperative individuals. For inquiries about posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 515-332-2471.
Once someone is booked at Humboldt County Jail in Humboldt after an arrest, there are several outcomes:
1. They may be released without paying bail, agreeing to show up on a scheduled date.
2. They may remain in custody until their court appearance.
3. They can pay a bail or bond for release. Call 515-332-2471 for bail details.
Bail payments can take several forms.
For detailed information about the bail process in Humboldt County, Iowa, see the Humboldt County Jail Bail FAQ.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Humboldt County Jail? What is the Schedule?
| DAY | TIMES |
|---|---|
| Scheduled by Sumner Avenue jailers | Ask for the next open time |
Humboldt County Jail, 430 Sumner Ave., Humboldt, IA · 515-332-2471
Visiting at Sumner Avenue is scheduled through jail staff.
Humboldt County's jail sits in the Sumner Avenue law center, where staff fit visits around meals, court runs and headcounts.
Children may need an adult and jail approval; ask when you call.
With a Reliance account, Humboldt and Dakota City relatives can hold video calls with an inmate, a feature active on the jail's wireless devices.
Before driving to 430 Sumner Ave. for an in-person visit, call 515-332-2471 for the day, time and ID rules.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Humboldt County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 515-332-2471 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Humboldt County Jail?
Account money is what a Humboldt County inmate spends on commissary.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Humboldt County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 515-332-2471 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Humboldt County Jail?
Phone access hours at the Humboldt County Jail follow the jail's daily routine.
To set up your Humboldt 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 Humboldt 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 Humboldt County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 515-332-2471 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Humboldt County Jail, and what can I send them?
Humboldt County publishes no mail rules, so check with 515-332-2471 before enclosing anything besides a letter.
For inmates receiving mail in the Humboldt County Jail 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 Humboldt County Jail:
Humboldt County Jail
430 Sumner Ave.
Humboldt, IA 50548
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 Humboldt County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 515-332-2471 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Humboldt County Jail, and what can I purchase?
People held on Sumner Avenue buy commissary with their account balance; call 515-332-2471 about order days and limits.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Humboldt County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 515-332-2471 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Humboldt County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Humboldt County?
