Sioux County Jail
Sioux County Jail
The 67-bed Sioux County Jail answers calls about inmates 24 hours a day at 712-737-3131.
All misdemeanor and felony arrests in this county end up here for booking and processing. From there, an inmate may be released on bond, released on their own recognizance, or held until the outcome of their trial, depending on the charges.
The inmate search tool lists everyone who has been arrested and is still being held.
Sentences shorter than one year are served locally. Sentences of a year or more are served in the Iowa State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Here you can learn how to search the jail roster, get directions to the facility, and use inmate services such as visitation, inmate account deposits, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and text messages, tablets, bail bonds, and commissary.
Before you send anything, get the inmate’s booking number or jail ID. If it doesn’t show up online, the staff at Sioux County Jail can give it to you at 712-737-3131.
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Sioux 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 712-737-3131 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's criminal court case and docket schedule online for Sioux County and any other county in Iowa.
Sioux County Jail Inmate Search
The Sioux County Jail maintains an average of 67 offenders in custody on any given day. The Sioux 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 Sioux County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,640 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 Sioux 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 Sioux 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 Sioux 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 Sioux 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.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessSurrounded by farms and fields, the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office and the 67-bed Sioux County Jail house all of the locally arrested offenders, both on felony and misdemeanor charges, as they wait for their trial as well as during their sentence.
An online roster is maintained with all inmates listed with their bail, charges, and expected release dates, and staff are able to answer questions and to hear concerns about an inmate by calling 712-737-3131.
Six (6) pods make up the housing units for both male and female inmates, separating inmates by gender, security level, and association, to provide the safest facility possible. Each pod consists of a holding area, cells, restrooms, showers, and a dayroom which is used for eating meals, recreation, writing letters, and is where many will spend most of their daytime hours.
A work release program also operates out of Sioux County Jail, and they are housed in a pod that allows lower security restrictions as they leave for work each day and return at the end of their shift.
A medical area is used to provide needed medical care for all inmates both when injury or illness occurs but also for ongoing treatments and needs, a large recreation area is in place, and a control room manages the cameras and locks around the building.
Programming is in place to provide inmates with the tools they need to reintegrate into society and support themselves after incarceration including ministries, celebrate recovery, bible study, counseling, and life skill and social skills.
For any personal mail there must be a full address, and a complete return address sent through the US Postal Service, or it will be refused.
The address for the facility is:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Sioux County Jail
4363 Ironwood Ave., Suite 2
Orange City, IA 51041
... and each piece of mail is inspected before final delivery.
Phones are located in common areas and dayrooms where inmates are able to make outgoing calls only, allowing them to remain in contact with family and friends.
Visits ae also provided, for 20 minutes each week, for only those who are on the inmates visiting list. To schedule a visit, call the jail directly at 712-737-3131.
Jail Room and Board fee is $45.00/day. The inmate is responsible for paying this.
Work Release fee for workers is $45.00/day plus $11.00/day GPS fee and must be paid in advance. Inmate’s are allowed to work nine hours per day, but only Monday – Friday. No holidays or weekends.
The Jail Room and Board fee is $45.00/day.
The Work Release fee is $45.00/day plus $11.00/day GPS fee and must be paid in advance. Inmate’s are allowed nine [9] hours of work per day, Monday – Friday, no holidays or weekends.
- Jail (Main): 712-737-3131
- Sheriff: 712-737-3307
What should you know about the booking process at Sioux County Jail?
Once arrested, the person is taken to Sioux County Jail for booking, a process that confirms identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Staying silent is key during this process, as anything spoken can be used as evidence in court. It’s best to wait for legal counsel before responding to questions.
Steps involved in booking at Sioux County Jail include:
- Confirming identity.
- Taking mugshots for record.
- Medical, mental health, and substance history questioning.
- DNA collection if applicable.
- Comprehensive physical search.
- Seizing personal property.
- Access to a free phone call.
To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Sioux County Jail at 712-737-3131.
Steps to pay bail in Sioux County
After an arrest, individuals are brought to Sioux County Jail in Orange City for processing. Following this, three possible outcomes exist:
1. The individual may be released without posting bail, with a promise to appear in court.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their court date.
3. Bail or bond can be posted for release; for more information, contact 712-737-3131.
Bail payment can be handled through various means.
- Pay a cash bond in full at the bonding window inside the jail or at the clerk of court, by cash, cashier's check or money order; a lobby kiosk or online bond vendor often takes debit and credit cards for an extra fee, and you should bring the inmate's full name and booking number (the jail can be reached at 712-737-3131).
- Licensed bail bond agents in Sioux County are available for assistance.
- Land or a home can often serve as bond collateral: the owner provides a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value showing clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, commonly double, and the court that set bail approves the pledge.
To learn more about the bail process in Sioux County, Iowa, visit the Sioux County Jail Bail Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Sioux County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Sioux County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
4363 Ironwood Avenue
Orange City, IA 51041
712-737-3131
Schedule Video Visits online with Reliance
- On-site Visits are free.
- You must be on inmate's visitor list. Only four people can be on it, but they can revise it once a month.
- Visits are 20 minutes.
- No children under age 18 allowed to visit.
- Visitation schedule subject to change.
- A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an on-site video session.
- All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
| MONDAY | NO VISITS ON SITE |
| TUESDAY | NO VISITS ON SITE |
| WEDNESDAY | NO VISITS ON SITE |
| THURSDAY | 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
| FRIDAY | 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
| SATURDAY | 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
Sioux County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
Schedule Remote Video Visit with Reliance
- All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
- Remote visits are charged a fee of $0.25 per minute.
- Visitation Schedule subject to change.
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
Attorneys have access to their clients during the following times:
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Inmates cannot be seen during mealtimes, lockdowns and emergency situations.
- Attorneys may call 712-737-3131 for questions or appointments.
Sioux 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 Sioux County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-737-3131 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Sioux County Jail?
Reliance Telephone Video Visitation provides a secure online platform that enables families and friends to conduct live, face-to-face video visits with incarcerated loved ones from home. Using an internet-connected computer with a webcam or a mobile device, visitors can join live video calls without traveling to the detention center or waiting in facility visitor lobbies.
Important: Advance Registration and Visitor Clearance Required
Detention centers do not permit unscheduled or unverified video sessions. Correctional facilities require prospective visitors to submit government-issued photo identification and receive administrative clearance before booking an appointment, an approval process that can take up to 48 hours depending on facility staffing. You should verify your visitor approval status with the facility prior to scheduling. If you do not register well in advance, you will miss your loved one's scheduled visiting window for the week.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Register and Schedule a Video Visit
- Visit www.reliancetelephone.com and sign into your account or register a new profile.
- Upload a clear photograph of your valid government-issued ID (driver's license or passport) for facility background review.
- Wait for email notification confirming facility visitor approval.
- Select Video Visitation, choose the detention facility, and select the inmate.
- Browse the available schedule calendar, select an open time slot, and pay the visitation fee using a credit or debit card.
- Log into the website or mobile app 10 minutes prior to the start time on a device with a functioning camera, microphone, and stable high-speed internet connection.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate receives a visitation notification on their housing unit video kiosk or assigned tablet. At the appointed time, they log in with their PIN and sit before the terminal. Inmates and visitors must strictly observe jail dress and conduct rules; sessions are monitored by staff and will terminate immediately upon any violation.
Official Provider: Reliance Telephone Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-800-896-3201
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by Reliance Telephone
In addition to Remote Video Visitation, Reliance provides calling, texting, and tablet services at participating facilities:
- Prepaid Phone Calling Accounts: Prepay for phone calling credits so your loved one can call your telephone directly.
• Learn more on our website: Prepaid Calling Accounts Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Reliance Phone Services - Inmate Texting & Messaging: Send two-way digital text messages to dedicated inmate handheld devices.
• Learn more on our website: Inmate Texting Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Reliance Texting Services - Inmate Tablets & Digital Media: Discover educational programs, phone access, and entertainment offered on facility tablets.
• Learn more on our website: Tablet Programs Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Reliance Tablets
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sioux County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-737-3131 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Sioux 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
Sioux 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 Sioux 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#
Sioux County Jail
4363 Ironwood Ave., Suite 2
Orange City, IA 51041
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 Sioux County
To deposit money online for an inmate in Sioux County Jail follow these steps:
- Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at Sioux County.
- After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
- Choose Iowa, then choose Sioux 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 Sioux County Jail, and then input your payment method.
- NOTE: JailATM's support page lists a deposit limit of $300 a week per inmate and says the limit can be different at each facility.
- If you need to phone JailATM customer support, call 877-810-0914.
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Sioux County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Sioux County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sioux County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-737-3131 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Sioux County Jail?
Per-minute call rates for Sioux 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.
How Do Inmates in Sioux County Jail Make Phone Calls?
To set up your Sioux 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.
- Review your communication options and choose a plan.
- Select Sioux 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 Sioux 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 Sioux County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-737-3131 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Sioux 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 Sioux County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-737-3131 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Sioux County Jail, and what can I purchase?
JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Sioux County Jail
Search for JailATM services for Sioux County Jail.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Sioux County Jail.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Sioux 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
Sioux 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 Sioux County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Sioux County Jail follow these steps:
- Go to JailATM, choose Iowa, then choose Sioux 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 Sioux County Jail, and then input your payment method.
- NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Sioux 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 Sioux County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Sioux County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sioux County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-737-3131 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Sioux County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Sioux 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.
How Do Inmates in Sioux County Jail Send and Receive Texts and Emails?
To set up your Sioux 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.
- Review your communication options and choose the option for sending secure messages.
- Select Sioux 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 Sioux 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 Sioux County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-737-3131 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Sioux County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Sioux 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 tablets 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 Sioux County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-737-3131 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in Sioux County?
Sioux County County Jails
Sioux County Juvenile Facilities
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Sioux County?
The Sioux County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Sioux County: Hawarden, Hull, Orange City and Rock Valley.