Call 712-546-4419 any time, 24 hours a day, to get inmate information from the 70-bed Plymouth County Jail.
This is the county’s intake point for people arrested on misdemeanor and felony charges. Every arrestee goes through booking and processing here, and depending on the charges, may stay until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held pending the outcome of their trial.
For a current list of inmates, use the inmate search tool.
Short sentences, those under one year, are served at this jail. Longer sentences are served in the Iowa State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
On this page: how to search the official roster, directions to the jail, the visitation schedule, depositing money for an inmate, mailing letters, phone calls, voicemail, emails and texts, tablets, bail bond instructions, and commissary.
Tip: save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number. Mail and many other services require it. If it isn’t online, Plymouth County Jail can provide it at 712-546-4419.
Phone: 712-546-4419
Physical Address:
451 14th Avenue NE
Lemars, IA 51031
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Plymouth County Jail
451 14th Avenue NE
Le Mars, IA 51031
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Plymouth County Jail
451 14th Avenue NE
Le Mars, IA 51031
Other Jails and Prisons
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 712-546-4419 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's criminal court case and docket schedule online for Plymouth County and any other county in Iowa.
Plymouth County Jail Inmate Search
The Plymouth County Jail maintains an average of 70 offenders in custody on any given day. The Plymouth County Jail has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Plymouth County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,700 offenders.
Iowa is one of the few states in the country where individual counties can charge an inmate a Room and Board Fee for county inmates who have been sentenced and are serving their time. Counties in this state could charge anywhere from $25-80 per day. Some of the counties who currently charge are Carroll, Black Hawk, Lyon, Worth and Des Moines Counties. Ask your inmate's lawyer if this is something you should be concerned with. Keep in mind that it has a lot to do with the charges the accused could be found guilty of as well. Ultimately, the judge will decide whether to demand this fee or not.
The following charts of Plymouth County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.
The information is compiled from the Plymouth County Corrections Department, the state of Iowa Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Plymouth County.
For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Plymouth County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.
We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.
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Housing up to 70 inmates at once, both misdemeanor and felony, the Plymouth County Jail is the booking and detention location for all offenders arrested in Plymouth County, both pretrial and as they serve a sentence under a year in length. It has six pods, with each pod having individual cells, restroom and showers, a dayroom, visitation space, and phones.
Both the electronic monitoring program for house arrest and the work release program allowing inmates to maintain their current employment, are also operated from this location. Meeting the security needs for the community and each inmate, requires that the population of the Plymouth County Jail be divided and the following classifications are used regularly. General population housing is provided for both male and female inmates, there is a male maximum security and a female maximum security, special status housing and work release for those who are leaving the campus each day for work.
A control room provides a central location for tracking all cameras and locations, medical room for all medical care, booking rooms for those who are arriving and going through the booking process, and recreation area.
Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment.
Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks.
For information on the status of an inmate, the location and bail of an offender, and other details, the jail can be contacted directly by calling 712-546-4419 or it may be looked up online.
During incarceration, inmates are able to have some personal items including prescriptions which can be dropped off in the original bottle only, and four each of the following: white tshirts, undergarments, sports bras, socks, as well as glasses or contacts with a case and contact solution.
Inmates may also send and receive mail, which must be through the postal service only, to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Plymouth County Jail
451 14th Avenue NE
Le Mars, IA 51031
... and it will be checked for contraband upon arrival for the safety of the jail and everyone in it.
With phones in each housing unit, inmates are able to make outgoing calls every day, and visits are allowed from 1pm-7pm on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday.
After an arrest, individuals are transported to Plymouth County Jail for the booking process. This procedure ensures the person’s identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released, eligible for bail, or detained until court.
Remaining silent during this process is vital. Anything said could be used as evidence, so it’s wise to wait for an attorney before speaking about the arrest.
Here’s a breakdown of the booking steps at Plymouth County Jail:
For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 712-546-4419.
When an individual is arrested and booked at Plymouth County Jail in Lemars, the outcomes include:
1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 712-546-4419 for specific bail amounts.
Bail payments can be made in different ways.
For further information on posting bail in Plymouth County, Iowa, visit the Plymouth County Jail Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Plymouth County Jail? What is the Schedule?
451 14th Avenue NE
Lemars, IA 51031
712-546-4419
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 712-546-4419 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 1:00PM - 7:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 1:00PM - 7:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 1:00PM - 7:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 1:00PM - 7:00PM |
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.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Plymouth County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-546-4419 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Plymouth County Jail?
Video session rates for Plymouth County Jail are listed when you schedule through Reliance, so check the total before confirming. For a disputed video charge, contact Reliance first, then the jail if needed.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Plymouth County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-546-4419 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Plymouth County Jail?
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 payee the jail names (check with the jail first) and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order. Never mail cash or a personal check.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Plymouth County Jail
451 14th Avenue NE
Le Mars, 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.
To deposit money online for an inmate in Plymouth County Jail follow these steps:
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.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Plymouth County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-546-4419 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Plymouth County Jail?
Per-minute call rates for Plymouth County Jail are shown in the Reliance account before any call is paid for, and Reliance customer service at 1-800-896-3201 answers billing questions about a charge.
To set up your Plymouth 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 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.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Plymouth County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-546-4419 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Plymouth County Jail, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Plymouth County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-546-4419 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Plymouth County Jail, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Plymouth County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-546-4419 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Plymouth County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Known as the 'Reliance Inmate Wallet', it makes funding jail communication easy.
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.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Plymouth County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-546-4419 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Plymouth County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Note: This option may not be available for your inmate. When registering, check to see if tablets are available.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Plymouth County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-546-4419 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Plymouth County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Plymouth County?
This facility, known as "Plymouth County Jail" is also known as Plymouth County Jail, Iowa, Plymouth.
