Kossuth County Jail

Facts in this Algona guide are taken from the Kossuth sheriff's Jail Division page, Reliance Telephone's facility listing and the Third Judicial District's county page.

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

Kossuth County Jail Visiting Hours: How to Get Your Visit Time

Algona Visiting Schedule

Kossuth assigns each inmate's visiting day and time rather than posting general hours; get it from the inmate or by calling the jail at 515-295-9277. The allotment is a single half-hour slot weekly, shared by as many as four guests.

Visitors must be on the approved list, show a valid photo ID, be 18 or with a parent or guardian, and not have been in jail within the past 90 days. Searches apply to all guests, a single grown-up enters the room at once, and handbags or cell phones wait at the sign-in table.

Visiting an Inmate at the Kossuth County Jail

Algona offers a weekly in-person visit at the jail, plus Reliance video visits for people who can't make the trip.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Kossuth County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 515-295-9277 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Kossuth County Jail?

The cost of an Algona video session shows in Reliance's app before it starts.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Kossuth County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 515-295-9277 for further assistance.

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

Kossuth inmates spend their jail account on commissary items, including stamps, envelopes and Reliance phone cards.

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Kossuth County Jail

Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Kossuth County Jail Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail

• Bring money to the jail in person. 
• Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a self-serve kiosk in the lobby that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.

Option 2 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail

• Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person.
• Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
• Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

Mail to:
121 West State Street
Algona, IA 50511

Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 515-295-9277 to ask any questions about this.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Kossuth County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 515-295-9277 for further assistance.

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

Reliance's listing for Algona also shows prepaid collect and inbound audio calls.

How Do Inmates in Kossuth County Jail Make Phone Calls?

To set up your Kossuth 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 Kossuth 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 Kossuth 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 Kossuth County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 515-295-9277 for further assistance.

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

Letters can't be handed over at an Algona visit; they have to arrive by post.

Kossuth County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Kossuth 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 Kossuth County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name
Kossuth County Jail
121 W. State St.
Algona, IA. 50511

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 Kossuth County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 515-295-9277 for further assistance.

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

Kossuth commissary runs on the inmate's jail account.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Kossuth County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 515-295-9277 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Kossuth County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

Algona inmates send and receive Reliance texts rather than email.

How Do Inmates in Kossuth County Jail Send and Receive Texts and Emails?

To set up your Kossuth County inmate to make to send and receive texts and emails 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 the option for sending secure messages.
• Select Kossuth County Jail, then select your inmate who you will be funding.

For all the information you need in order to send and receive texts and emails from your Kossuth County inmate, or to assist them in sending and receiving secure messages to and from others, including instructions, fees, cost of each message, tablet rentals, payment methods and times that your inmate can send messages, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: All of your communication with your inmate will be monitored and recorded. Use discretion when communicating sensitive information about their pending case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Kossuth County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 515-295-9277 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Kossuth County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Algona's inmate devices are Reliance iPods.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Kossuth County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 515-295-9277 for further assistance.

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