Ida County Jail Inmate Visitation
Ida County Jail Visiting Hours: Thursday Afternoons in Ida Grove
Ida Grove Visiting Schedule
| DAY | TIMES |
|---|---|
| Thursday | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Thursday holidays | No visiting |
Ida County Jail, Ida Grove, IA · 712-364-3146
The sheriff's page sets Thursday afternoon visits, with other days cleared by staff.
Clergy can visit weekdays with a day's notice, and families with a conflict can ask about an exception.
Anyone jailed in Ida County in the previous six months may not visit.
Schedule a Visit with an Inmate at the Ida County Jail
Who Cannot Visit the Ida County Jail
The sheriff's page bars anyone who has been incarcerated in the Ida County Jail within the previous six months from visiting. Staff can also deny a visit for conduct or security reasons. There is no visiting on a Thursday that falls on a holiday. Call 712-364-3146 before driving in if you are unsure.
Video Visitation Phone Calls from an Inmate at the Ida County Jail
Ida County Jail Visiting Hours and Rules
In-person visits at the Ida County Jail are Thursday afternoons, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., with none when a holiday lands on Thursday. Any other day must be cleared ahead of time by the sheriff or jail staff at 712-364-3146. Anyone jailed there within the previous six months can't visit, and clergy visits run Monday through Friday with 24 hours' notice. The jail is in the courthouse at 401 Moorehead Street, so allow time to find parking downtown. Reliance video calls are an option for families who can't make the Thursday window.
Ida County Visiting Questions
Christmas falls on a Thursday; is there visiting?
I got out of the Moorehead Street jail in June. When can I visit my friend?
Christmas falls on a Thursday; is there visiting?
No; holiday Thursdays are cancelled.
I got out of the Moorehead Street jail in June. When can I visit my friend?
December at the earliest, six months after release.
Video Visits from your Home
Visiting an Ida County Inmate From Home
Families far from Ida Grove can still see an inmate's face, since the sheriff lists Reliance video calls. Set up an account on Reliance's site and fund it first. Our Ida County video call page explains Reliance setup step by step. In-person visits remain limited to Thursday afternoons.