Sioux County Jail Inmate Bail & Bonds
Sioux County Bail and Bond, Orange City, Iowa
Once bond is posted, the Sioux County Jail in Orange City can release the person while charges are pending.
Ask 712-737-3131 for the bond. Sioux County fills the far northwest corner of Iowa between the Big Sioux and Floyd rivers. Orange City is the county seat, and Sioux Center, Rock Valley, Hull, Hawarden and Boyden are the larger towns.
After an arrest, people go to the 67-bed Sioux County Jail at the Public Safety Center, 4363 Ironwood Avenue, Orange City, IA 51041. Jail staff answer at 712-737-3131; for non-emergency dispatch, call 712-737-3307.
1. Is my relative in the Orange City jail?
The jail at 712-737-3131 can confirm custody and the bond. The sheriff also posts a current roster as a PDF on its website, and VINELink tracks custody status. Our inmate search guide lists more ways to look.
↑ Back to the question list2. How much will bond be?
Most bookings start from Iowa's uniform bond schedule. It lists $300 for simple misdemeanors, $1,000 for serious ones and $2,000 for aggravated ones; class D, C and B felonies are $5,000, $10,000 and $25,000. Magistrates of the Third Judicial District, which takes in Sioux County, are free to change that number or add conditions.
↑ Back to the question list3. Which arrests need a magistrate before any bond?
No dollar figure appears on the schedule for domestic abuse, a forcible felony, a protective or no-contact order violation, or stalking. Several other charges are left blank too: meth manufacturing, delivery or possession with intent; a firearm in a felon's hands; intimidation using a dangerous weapon; and any first-, second- or third-degree sexual abuse count. In those cases a magistrate sets release at the first appearance.
↑ Back to the question list4. How do I post bond in Orange City?
Call 712-737-3131 before you go so staff can confirm the full amount and how it may be paid. Iowa accepts cash, a bondsman's surety bond or property the court accepts.
↑ Back to the question list5. What is new under Senate File 2399?
The law took effect July 1, 2026. A defendant can now walk out on a written promise only for nonviolent misdemeanors, simple or serious, that carry no drug count, or when there is a medical reason. If a judge sets bail below the bond schedule or chooses another kind of release, the order has to say why. The Judicial Council owes the Iowa Supreme Court a report on inflation-indexed bond amounts by July 1, 2027.
↑ Back to the question list6. Where do I find the clerk?
The Clerk of District Court is in the Sioux County Courthouse, 210 Central Avenue SW, Orange City, IA 51041, 712-737-2286, CountyClerk.Sioux@iowacourts.gov. Fines and court costs can also be paid online with a credit card.
↑ Back to the question list7. What happens after a skipped court date?
A judge in Orange City can issue a warrant and hold on to the bond. Under Iowa Code 811.6, a surety then has 30 days after notice to surrender the defendant. Iowa Code 811.2(8) also makes the no-show a separate offense. When the underlying charge is a felony, or the person was free while waiting on a sentence or an appeal, it rises to a class D felony. Otherwise the defendant can be charged with a serious misdemeanor.
↑ Back to the question list8. Will cash bond come back?
When every hearing was attended, the clerk returns cash bond at the end of the matter to the depositor once any fines, costs or restitution have been taken out. What you paid a bondsman stays with the bondsman. For inmate account deposits, see our deposits guide.
↑ Back to the question list9. Could an ICE detainer or federal case keep someone jailed?
Federal prosecutions from Sioux County are handled by the Northern District of Iowa courthouse, 320 6th Street, Sioux City, IA 51101, 712-233-3900. Iowa Code chapter 27A requires the jail to follow ICE detainers, so a person can stay held after posting state bond. The ICE detainee locator shows people in immigration custody.
↑ Back to the question list10. What about bail for a youth from Orange City or Sioux Center?
Youths aren't bailed out under the adult schedule. A minor ordered held goes to Northwest Iowa YES Center, 1231 West Cedar Loop, Suite 110, Cherokee, IA 51012, 712-225-5777, with a detention hearing within 1 working day.
↑ Back to the question listSioux County Jail
Address:
4363 Ironwood Avenue
Orange City, IA 51041
Phone:
712-737-3131
What is Bail?
Bail is what the arrested in Sioux County must pay or do to stay out of jail until the first court appearance.
The agreement to bail acts as a promise that the arrested will return to court for court dates and trial. Bail usually refers to a dollar amount, but bail can also mean something that has to be done, or a condition such as reporting to an officer of the court, a curfew, restraining orders or attending a treatment program.
Bail is usually a significant enough amount of money and/or condition that the person will be negatively impacted and has incentive to return to court and not flee. A flight risk usually means that the person would flee the area, and not necessary that they are going to take an airplane.
If a judge in Sioux County feels that the arrested will return to court for further proceedings, the arrested could be released under a conditional release without needing to pay bail money. This is called Released on Own Recognizance, or ROR.
Conditions for ROR might be to obey all court orders and laws, maintain contact with the lawyer, report changes in residence or have no contact with the victim. Family support will show the court that there are people who will make sure that the defendant makes it to court.
If the judge or bail schedule determines that the defendant would be a danger to the public if they were released, bail can be denied, and the person will be detained in the Sioux County Jail until the case is resolved or goes to trial.
Bail can be denied if the defendant did not comply with bail conditions from a previous arrest. Bail is usually denied in cases of violent offenses.
What is the difference between Bail and Bond?
Bail and bond are used interchangeably to mean the same thing but technically, they are different. The bail is the amount to be paid and a bond is a signed document promising payment of the bail amount with certain conditions. Think of a bond as a loan to pay for the bail.
The bond payment is always written to the court in your municipality, Sioux County or district directly and does not go through the defendant. Chances of obtaining a bond from a bond company or clerk of court are better if family is involved.
The thought of being in jail can cause the arrested to panic and try to secure a bond immediately.
DO NOT panic and take the time to understand all the options.
More courts are now trying to work with defendants to make bail work and might provide non-monetary options or even reduce the bail.
Payments to a bond company are not refundable. It is a long process to get back property title or money that was given to the clerk of court or bondsperson to secure the bond. This could put your loved ones into a difficult financial situation.
Another reason not to unnecessarily rush into securing a bond is that if the court notes that you came up with the money to pay a bond company, they may assume you have resources to pay a defense attorney and decline public defense.
On the other hand, as anyone who has ever been involved in their criminal defense understands, fighting your case while ‘out on the streets’ gives you a much better chance of either winning, or getting a more favorable sentence.
What are the different types of bonds in Sioux County?
Based on a review of information from the arrest, the judge or bail officer will determine and notify the accused of which types of bonds are available to them.
To describe the types of bonds, let’s use an example of buying your neighbor’s car. Your neighbor decides the price of the car and how they would be paid.
Similarly, the court (meaning a police or bail officer, clerk of court, bail magistrate or judge) determines the bail amount and how it would be paid.
Here are different options that the seller of the car or the court might consider:
You could pay full asking price for the car in cash. This is similar to paying cash bail. The full amount of bail would be paid to the town or county clerk or at the jail. Cash, cashier’s checks and credit cards are usually accepted.
You could sign an agreement on your own or with another person to pay for the car at a future date knowing that your neighbor would know where to find you if you stopped payment. This would be similar to a cash bond or a personal recognizance (PR) bond which are bonds to where someone representing the defendant signs paperwork promising to pay the bail amount if the defendant does not show up to court. There is no money due up front.
If the defendant does not show up, the full amount of the bail will be due to the court and the people who signed the paperwork will be responsible for paying the court and the court will send the sheriff’s department to arrest you.
Cash bonds and PR bonds are types of unsecured bonds because you are not securing it with any money down. In bond terms, a surety is a person who will be responsible for making sure that you will show to court and will be responsible to pay the bond if the arrested person does not show up.
Surety can be family, friend or a bondsperson. Your attorney cannot act as a surety.
You can put a deposit down for your neighbor’s car and sign an agreement that the car will be paid off at a later date. Cash percentage in lieu of bonds is when the defendant pays a percentage of the bail amount, usually 10%, to the court which then holds the money until the case is over.
The amount is returned to the person who paid the 10% after the case is over. In most cases, the full amount is not returned if there are court fees or fines due. This is a type of surety bond if another person signs the bond paperwork.
You could sign an agreement that if the car were not paid off, that your neighbor would get your house or something of value.
A property bond is a bond that the courts might consider in which the bond is pledged in land or home real estate (mobile homes are not accepted).
Usually, the property must be in the same state as the courts, and it must be worth at least 1 ½ - 2 times the amount of the bond.
There are multiple court fees involved to execute a property bond with the courts and a tedious process to get the property deed back. This is another type of surety bond if another person or a bond company is used to secure the bond.
You could also go to a local bank and take out a car loan offering property or anything of value for collateral. You may get someone to co-sign on the loan and offer their property. The bank charges fees, interest and could keep your property if you did not pay the loan back, or even on time.
A professional bondsperson makes money, at least 10% of the bond amount by providing you with a “loan” called a bond. The percent that they charge is fixed by the state and cannot be negotiated. The defendant or surety does not get that 10% or more back even if the terms of the bail are met.
With a property bond, the property deed would need to be signed over to the bondsperson and everyone on the deed would need to be involved.
Since the bondsperson signed off, to be responsible that you show to court as your surety, they can send a bounty hunter to bring you to court if you flee. A bondsperson does not have to give you a bond if the defendant seems to be too much of a risk.
Ask the bondsperson to explain all the costs: percentage, fees or court fees. There is never a reason to rush through signing the paperwork with a bond company. Make sure that everything told to you is in writing and that you understand what you are signing. Ask questions, and if you feel rushed or don’t understand the contract with the bond company, you might want to call another one.
(There have been phone scams where a bond company calls and informs a person that their family member has been arrested and they ask for financial information. A bondsperson will not call asking for money without involvement of the arrested.)
Does Sioux County have bail?
Yes, Sioux County recognizes most types of bonds. Bail is a Constitutional right. This means most defendants can qualify for pre-trial release on their own recognizance, cash bail, or a surety bond.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Sioux County?
Iowa recognizes most types of bonds. The court will consider what type of bonds will be accepted depending on the circumstances of the arrest. Defendants can qualify for pre-trial release on their own recognizance, cash bail, or a surety bond.
Who can set bail in Sioux County?
Bail for less serious, nonviolent crimes are set according to a predetermined bail schedule and can range from $300-$25,000. For more serious & violent crimes, or when the defendant does not qualify for immediate release, bail must be set by a judge.
When is bail set in Iowa?
For less serious, nonviolent crimes bail is set according to a predetermined bail schedule and this information will be available during processing. For crimes requiring a judge to set bail the defendant will usually be within 24 hours of arrest.
Can I get the bail or bond reduced in Sioux County Iowa?
Yes, your attorney can also request a bond reduction.
In Sioux County Iowa, who can pay bail for me?
The person posting bail should be a relative or close friend, called a surety, because they are promising and taking responsibility that you will return to court to get their money back.
A surety is not responsible for court fees or paying off personal debts for the defendant. A professional bondsperson who is approved by the State of Iowa could be the surety and execute a bond to the court on your behalf.
Can bail be paid online in Sioux County Iowa?
Yes, Iowa does offer online bail payment. Please contact the county clerk or jail for specific information on how to pay bail. Go to the Sioux County Jail for more information about the jails in Sioux County.
What options are there to pay bail in Sioux County Iowa?
Cash, debit card, credit card or surety. Payments may be made in person, online, or via a registered bail bond agent. In person payments may be made at the clerk of court office in the county where the defendant is being held.
A more immediate answer can be obtained by contacting the jail for specific information on what methods of payment are accepted. Go to the Sioux County Jail for more information about posting bail in Sioux County.
Will I get all my bond money back in Iowa?
Bail money is returned to the person who paid the bail; in whole or in part once the case is finished. There may be fees, restitution (money to pay for damage caused by the crime) or fines that come out of that amount. If you used a bondsperson, you would not get your 10% back. Property is returned by the court or bondsperson after the appropriate requests and formal paperwork are completed with the court.
Can I get bail or a bond with no money down in Sioux County?
The judge or officer who sets bail determines which kind of bail will be an option for you, but a cash bond and PR bonds usually do not require cash down, though you might have to pay court fees.
A cash bond or a personal recognizance (PR) bond are bonds where someone representing the defendant signs paperwork promising to pay the bail amount if the defendant does not show up to court. There is no money due up front.
If the defendant does not show up, the full amount of the bail will be due to the court and the people who signed the paperwork will be responsible for paying the court and the court will send the sheriff’s department to arrest you.
Cash bonds and PR bonds are types of unsecured bonds because you are not securing it with any money down. In bond terms, a surety is a person who will be responsible to make sure that you will show to court and will be responsible to pay the bond if the arrested person does not show up. A surety can be family, friend or a bondsperson. Your attorney cannot act as a surety.
You may also post collateral via a registered bail bond agent.
What are the least expensive and affordable bail bonds in Iowa?
The Sioux County Jail or court in this jurisdiction can provide you with a list of approved and licensed bond companies, but they cannot recommend a specific company. You are not obligated to use the first company available and can call several companies to compare what kind of bonds that the bondsperson is willing to execute.
The percentage of bail that the bond company can charge is set, usually at 10%, by the state and cannot be negotiated.