Plymouth County Jail

Plymouth County Jail Inmate Services Information

Phone: 712-546-8191

Physical Address:
451 4th Ave. NE
Lemars, IA 51031

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
Plymouth County Jail
451 4th Ave. NE
Lemars, IA 51031

How Do You Find Someone in the Plymouth County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Plymouth County Jail, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 712-546-8191 for the information you are looking for.

Plymouth County Jail Inmate Search

Plymouth County maintains an average of 32 inmates in custody on any given day (in all jails combined). The jails have a weekly turnover of 55% of their population. Every year Plymouth County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 640 offenders.

The following charts of Plymouth County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for 5/28/2023. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from Plymouth County, the state of Iowa, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records.

For complete information on how to bond, visit, mail, send and receive email, receive phone calls, send money or commissary to an inmate, find information in this and other counties, and view the Most Wanted Fugitives, scroll down this page.

For a collection of over 20 additional graphs and charts of the demographic and criminal arrest information of the inmates in Plymouth County and Iowa state prisons, click the button below.
Plymouth County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

Plymouth County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 5/28/2023

Race Inmates % Total
White 17 70.83%
Black 1 4.17%
Hispanic or Latino 2 8.33%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 1 4.17%
Asian 1 4.17%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 1 4.17%
Other 1 4.17%
Total 24 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Plymouth County Inmate Criminal Charges - 5/28/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 7 29.17%
Felony (2rd Degree) 4 16.67%
Felony (1st Degree) 2 8.33%
State Jail Felony 1 4.17%
Felony (Uncategorized) 5 20.83%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 5 20.83%
Misdemeanor (Class C) 0 0.00%
Holds 0 0.00%
Uncategorized 0 0.00%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Plymouth County Inmate Sex - 5/28/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 22 91.67%
Female 2 8.33%
Total 24 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Plymouth County Inmate Age - 5/28/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 1 4.17%
18-20 1 4.17%
21-24 3 12.50%
25-30 4 16.67%
31-35 5 20.83%
36-40 3 12.50%
41-45 3 12.50%
46-50 1 4.17%
51-55 1 4.17%
56-60 1 4.17%
61-65 1 4.17%
66-75 0 0.00%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 24 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.
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About the Plymouth County Jail
The Plymouth County Jail in Iowa has a capacity of 70 beds. However, some sources indicate that the capacity may be lower, with one source stating a capacity of 54. The address and contact number for Plymouth County Jail in Iowa are as follows. Address: 451 14th Avenue Northeast, Le Mars, Iowa, 51031. Phone number: 712-546-4419. Fax number: 712-546-8796. The visitation hours for Plymouth County Jail in Iowa are Monday through Friday from 2 pm to 5 pm and on weekends from 7 am to 5 pm. However, it is important to note that the visitation schedule may be subject to change, so it is recommended to check with the jail directly for the most up-to-date information. The Plymouth County Jail uses the services of Reliance Telephone for video visitation phone calls and for emailing/texting to inmates. Inmates at the facility also have access to a law library on weekdays from 7 am to 3 pm. The Plymouth County Jail in Iowa maintains an inmate roster that can be accessed on their website. The jail has a capacity of 54 and houses inmates ranging from low-level misdemeanors to those awaiting trial for violent crimes. The website also provides information on recent arrests and warrants. It is unclear from the search results whether there are any specific issues or conditions at the jail. There is no information available on what makes Plymouth County Jail in Iowa unique. The jail is a secure facility that houses inmates and is staffed by sworn, merit, civil, special deputies, communications, correctional, and civilian personnel. The Plymouth County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to providing the highest professional and ethical level of law enforcement and corrections service. Plymouth County is located in Iowa and is part of the Sioux City, IA-NE-SD Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Inmate Visitation

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

Plymouth County Jail uses the services of Reliance Telephone for video (visit) phone calls and for emailing/texting to inmates.
Note: This option may not be available for your inmate. When registering, check to see if devices are available.


Known as the 'Reliance Inmate Wallet', it makes funding jail communication easy. Payments made into an 'Inmate Wallet' account are linked to a dedicated telephone number for inmates who rent one of their Reliance Tablet Phones. Inmate Wallet funds can be used for personal inmate text messaging, voice calls and video calls.  The cost of this is $4.00 per month for rental of the Reliance Tablet Phone + $0.25 per minute for video and voice calls.

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Remote Video Visitation

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

Plymouth County Jail uses the services of Reliance Telephone for video (visit) phone calls and for emailing/texting to inmates.
Note: This option may not be available for your inmate. When registering, check to see if devices are available.


Known as the 'Reliance Inmate Wallet', it makes funding jail communication easy. Payments made into an 'Inmate Wallet' account are linked to a dedicated telephone number for inmates who rent one of their Reliance Tablet Phones. Inmate Wallet funds can be used for personal inmate text messaging, voice calls and video calls.  The cost of this is $4.00 per month for rental of the Reliance Tablet Phone + $0.25 per minute for video and voice calls.

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Inmate Money Accounts

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

There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:

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 Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.

Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Plymouth County Jail uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.

Option 3 - 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 and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union. Call the Plymouth County Jail first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
451 4th Ave. NE
Lemars, IA 51031


Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Plymouth County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Plymouth County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Plymouth County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose Iowa, then choose Plymouth County Jail
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Plymouth County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Plymouth County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914.

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

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

How Do Inmates in Plymouth County Jail Make Phone Calls?

To set up your Plymouth County inmate to make 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 Plymouth 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.

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Inmate Commissary

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

JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Plymouth County Jail

Search for JailATM services for Plymouth County Jail.

Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Plymouth County Jail. 

Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Plymouth County Jail may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.

Send Gift Packs

Plymouth County Jail has an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.

These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.

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

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

  • Go to JailATM, choose Iowa, then choose Plymouth County Jail
  • 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 Plymouth County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Plymouth 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 Plymouth County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Plymouth County.


 

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

Plymouth County Jail uses the services of Reliance Telephone for emailing/texting to inmates.

Known as the 'Reliance Inmate Wallet', it makes funding jail communication easy. Payments made into an 'Inmate Wallet' account are linked to a dedicated telephone number for inmates who rent one of their Reliance Tablet Phones. Inmate Wallet funds can be used for personal inmate text messaging, voice calls and video calls.  Cost of texting is $4.00 per month for rental of the Reliance Tablet Phone + $0.09 per message sent or received up to 160 characters.

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

To set up your Plymouth County inmate to make to send and receive texts and emails to you and others, follow these instructions:

For all the information you need in order to send and receive texts and emails from your Plymouth 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.

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Other Jails in Plymouth County

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

Plymouth County County Jails
Plymouth County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

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

Plymouth Sioux Cherokee OBrien Woodbury Union
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Most Wanted Fugitives

Do you have a list of Arrest Warrants, and the Most Wanted Criminals in Plymouth County, the state of Iowa and the United States?

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Plymouth County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 5/28/2023

Race Inmates % Total
White 17 70.83%
Black 1 4.17%
Hispanic or Latino 2 8.33%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 1 4.17%
Asian 1 4.17%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 1 4.17%
Other 1 4.17%
Total 24 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Plymouth County Inmate Criminal Charges - 5/28/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 7 29.17%
Felony (2rd Degree) 4 16.67%
Felony (1st Degree) 2 8.33%
State Jail Felony 1 4.17%
Felony (Uncategorized) 5 20.83%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 5 20.83%
Misdemeanor (Class C) 0 0.00%
Holds 0 0.00%
Uncategorized 0 0.00%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Plymouth County Inmate Sex - 5/28/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 22 91.67%
Female 2 8.33%
Total 24 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Plymouth County Inmate Age - 5/28/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 1 4.17%
18-20 1 4.17%
21-24 3 12.50%
25-30 4 16.67%
31-35 5 20.83%
36-40 3 12.50%
41-45 3 12.50%
46-50 1 4.17%
51-55 1 4.17%
56-60 1 4.17%
61-65 1 4.17%
66-75 0 0.00%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 24 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

This facility, known as "Plymouth County Jail" is also known as Plymouth County Jail, Iowa, Plymouth.