Union County Jail

Union County Jail Inmate Services Information

Phone: 641-782-7717

Physical Address:
302 North Pine Street
Creston, IA 50801

How Do You Find Someone in the Union County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Union 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 641-782-7717 for the information you are looking for.

Union County Jail Inmate Search

Union County maintains an average of 59 inmates in custody on any given day (in all jails combined). The jails have a weekly turnover of 55% of their population. Every year Union County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,180 offenders.

The following charts of Union County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for 6/10/2023. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from Union 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 Union County and Iowa state prisons, click the button below.
Union County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

Union County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 6/10/2023

Race Inmates % Total
White 44 95.65%
Black 1 2.17%
Hispanic or Latino 1 2.17%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 0 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 0 0.00%
Other 0 0.00%
Total 46 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Union County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Union County Inmate Criminal Charges - 6/10/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 12 26.09%
Felony (2rd Degree) 12 26.09%
Felony (1st Degree) 1 2.17%
State Jail Felony 4 8.70%
Felony (Uncategorized) 11 23.91%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 6 13.04%
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 Union County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Union County Inmate Sex - 6/10/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 41 89.13%
Female 5 10.87%
Total 46 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Union County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Union County Inmate Age - 6/10/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 1 2.17%
18-20 3 6.52%
21-24 4 8.70%
25-30 7 15.22%
31-35 7 15.22%
36-40 9 19.57%
41-45 6 13.04%
46-50 4 8.70%
51-55 2 4.35%
56-60 2 4.35%
61-65 1 2.17%
66-75 0 0.00%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 46 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Union 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 Union County Jail
The Union County Jail in Iowa has a capacity of 11 inmates. The jail has 3 single cells and 2 four-person cells, and is generally full to capacity, including sending inmates to be temporarily housed in other county jails. The Union County Jail in Iowa is located at 302 North Pine Street, Creston, IA 50801. The phone number for the jail is (641) 782-7717, and the fax number is (641) 782-8404. You can also contact the Union County Sheriff's Office at the same address and phone number. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Union County Jail in Iowa has specific visitation hours that vary depending on the day of the week, where the inmate is housed, the inmate's sex, and whether or not it is a holiday. Visitors must be on a list provided by the inmate and must present a photo ID. The Union County Sheriff's Office can be contacted for more information on visitation hours and other details. The Union County Jail in Iowa is the main jail in Union County and is accredited by Iowa to hold inmates for more than 72 hours. Inmates are not allowed incoming calls, but outgoing calls are allowed on a daily basis. Visitors must present a photo ID and be on a list provided by the inmate. The jail is open 24 hours a day, but it is recommended to call ahead of time to find out the best time to visit. There is no information available in the provided search results about specific inmate issues or conditions at the Union County Jail. The Union County Jail in Iowa is unique in that it has a small capacity of only 11 inmates. The jail has 3 single cells and 2 four-person cells and is generally full to capacity, which means that inmates may need to be temporarily housed in other county jails. The jail meets standards to house both male and female prisoners.
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Inmate Visitation

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

Union County Jail uses CIDNET for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their friends and family.  
Register here.


Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
Contact Customer Support

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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 Union County Jail?

Union County Jail uses CIDNET for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their friends and family.  
Register here.


Friends & Family Portal Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
Contact Customer Support

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Union County Jail?

To receive phone calls from an inmate in Union County follow these instructions:

Union County Jail uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.

In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:

  • Register here, or by phone 800-943-2189
  • Choose Iowa.
  • Choose Union County Jail
  • Select your Inmate.
  • Enter the phone number your Inmate will be calling.
  • Fund your Account. ($10-$100 at a time)

NOTE:
1.   You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2.  When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3.  When allowed by Union County Jail, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.

Fees

  • Adding funds to your account - $3.00 
  • Cost of phone call of a Prepaid Collect Account - $0.21 per minute
  • Cost of an interstate (ex. Iowa to a different state) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
  • Cost of an intrastate (ex. Iowa to Iowa) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
  • Cost if you set up your account (or fund it) by phone using a live agent, you will be charged a one-time fee of $5.95.

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – [email protected]
Full list of participating jails.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Union County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

Union County Jail uses CIDNET for Digital Mail Messaging between inmates and their friends and family.  
Register here.


Friends & Family Portal Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
Contact Customer Support

How to send a text or email to an inmate in Union County

To send and receive secure texts or emails from an inmate housed in Union County follow these instructions:

  • Register and create an account with CIDNET.
  • Choose a Security PIN and Password.
  • After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Iowa, then the Union County Jail, then your inmate's name.
  • Once you have completed this, the Union County Jail will have to give final approval for you to communicate by email with your chosen inmate.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues with Texting and Emailing an inmate in Union County, visit our full page guide

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Other Jails in Union County

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

Union County County Jails
Union County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

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

Union Adair Taylor Adams Ringgold Decatur Clarke Madison
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Most Wanted Fugitives

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

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Union County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 6/10/2023

Race Inmates % Total
White 44 95.65%
Black 1 2.17%
Hispanic or Latino 1 2.17%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 0 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 0 0.00%
Other 0 0.00%
Total 46 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Union County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Union County Inmate Criminal Charges - 6/10/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 12 26.09%
Felony (2rd Degree) 12 26.09%
Felony (1st Degree) 1 2.17%
State Jail Felony 4 8.70%
Felony (Uncategorized) 11 23.91%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 6 13.04%
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 Union County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Union County Inmate Sex - 6/10/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 41 89.13%
Female 5 10.87%
Total 46 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Union County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Union County Inmate Age - 6/10/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 1 2.17%
18-20 3 6.52%
21-24 4 8.70%
25-30 7 15.22%
31-35 7 15.22%
36-40 9 19.57%
41-45 6 13.04%
46-50 4 8.70%
51-55 2 4.35%
56-60 2 4.35%
61-65 1 2.17%
66-75 0 0.00%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 46 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Union 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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