Warren County Jail

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Warren County Jail

You can call the 80-bed Warren County Jail 24 hours a day for inmate information at 515-690-9220.

This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. They undergo booking and processing, and depending on their charges, may remain incarcerated until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.

Use the inmate search tool to see who is currently in custody.

Inmates serving less than one year will do their time at this jail, while those with longer sentences will be transferred to the Iowa State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides information on the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, mailing them, receiving phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.

It is useful to keep the inmate's jail ID or booking number for correspondence purposes. If it’s not available online, contact Warren County Jail at 515-690-9220 for assistance.

Phone: 515-690-9220

Physical Address:
115 N Howard Street
Indianola, IA 50125

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Warren County Jail
115 N Howard Street
Indianola, IA 50125

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Warren County Jail
115 N Howard Street
Indianola, IA 50125

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Warren County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Warren 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 515-690-9220 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's criminal court case and docket schedule online for Warren County and any other county in Iowa.

Warren County Jail Inmate Search

The Warren County Jail maintains an average of 80 offenders in custody on any given day. The Warren 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 Warren County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,200 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 Warren 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 Warren 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 Warren 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 Warren 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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About the Warren County Jail

Within Warren County the offenders who are arrested, either on a felony or misdemeanor, are housed at the 80-bed Warren County Jail where they will remain both as they wait for their trial but also as they are serving a short sentence of a few months.

Once the booking process has been completed each of the offenders will have access to a phone to make a phone call to a friend, to their family, their lawyer, or their employer to update on where they are and make arrangements. Each inmate is then assigned to a housing unit and a bed, provided with bedding and clothing, and will receive three healthy meals, any immediate and ongoing medical care, mental health care, and access to programs for rehabilitation and reentry.

The jail can be contacted by calling 515-690-9220 for status information on an inmate and details for visitation and personal property.

The new 80,000 square foot Warren County Justice Center, recently completed, houses not just the jail, but the County Attorney, County Sheriff, County Emergency Management, and court services for District Court 5 of Iowa’s Judicial Branch. The building has four courtrooms, a commercial kitchen, housing for at least 80 inmates, and several shell spaces for future build-out. It even has a number of spare offices for future growth. It has a full basement, and two stories above ground.

It is possible for loved ones to remain in contact with an inmate as they will have access to phones during the day to make collect calls, but they will be unable to call into the facility and speak to an inmate.

Mail can be sent directly to:

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Warren County Jail
115 N Howard Street
Indianola, IA 50125

... with the name and ID of the inmate and a full return address through the post office and will be delivered directly after being checked for contraband or banned items.

Visits may be arranged with the facility directly and the visiting schedule will be provided only to those who are approved to visit.  

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How is booking conducted at Warren County Jail?

After an arrest, individuals are transported to Warren 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 Warren County Jail:

  • Verifying identification information.
  • Capturing mugshots for record-keeping.
  • Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
  • Possible DNA collection.
  • Physical search for contraband or weapons.
  • Securing personal belongings.
  • Granting a free phone call.

For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 515-690-9220.

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Directions / Map to the Warren County Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to post bail for someone arrested in Warren County

When an individual is arrested and booked at Warren County Jail in Indianola, 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 515-690-9220 for specific bail amounts.

Bail payments can be made in different ways.

  • Cash bonds must be paid in full, either at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, and are accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also process cards through a lobby kiosk or online vendor for a fee, so bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and phone the jail at 515-690-9220 if needed.
  • You can work with a licensed bail bondsman in Warren County.
  • Many courts allow a property bond, letting an owner put up land or a home after proving clear title and equity of at least the bond (often double) through a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, with approval from the court that set bail.

For further information on posting bail in Warren County, Iowa, visit the Warren County Jail Bail Information Page.

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Inmate Visitation

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

Warren County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

115 N Howard Street
Indianola, IA 50125
515-690-9220

Schedule Video Visits online with Reliance

  • On-site Visits are free.
  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • Visitation schedule subject to change.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per day however the weekly limit is determined by the inmates classification.
  • 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


Warren 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 515-690-9220 for questions or appointments.

Warren 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 Warren County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 515-690-9220 for further assistance.

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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 Warren County Jail?

Video session rates for Warren 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 Warren County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 515-690-9220 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Warren 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
Warren 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 Warren 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#
Warren County Jail
115 N Howard Street
Indianola, IA 50125


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 Warren County

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

  • Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at Warren County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose Iowa, then choose Warren 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 Warren 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 Warren County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Warren County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Warren County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 515-690-9220 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

Per-minute call rates for Warren 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 Warren County Jail Make Phone Calls?

To set up your Warren 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 Warren 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 Warren County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 515-690-9220 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Warren County Jail, and what can I send them?

Warren County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Ask the Warren County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Warren County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Warren County Jail
115 N Howard Street
Indianola, IA 50125



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Warren County Jail
115 N Howard Street
Indianola, IA 50125



Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
Ask the Warren County Jail whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Warren County Jail standards will be disposed of. 
Ask the Warren County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Warren County Jail
115 N Howard Street
Indianola, IA 50125

Warren County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Warren County Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.

All mail is to be shipped to the Warren County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Warren County Jail
115 N Howard Street
Indianola, IA 50125


For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Warren County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 515-690-9220 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

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

Search for JailATM services for Warren County Jail.

Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Warren County Jail. 

Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Warren 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

Warren 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 Warren County

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

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


 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Warren County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 515-690-9220 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

Warren 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 Warren County Jail Send and Receive Texts and Emails?

To set up your Warren 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 Warren 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 Warren County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 515-690-9220 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Warren County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Warren 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 Warren County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 515-690-9220 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in Warren County

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

Warren County County Jails
Warren County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

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

Warren Clarke Madison Dallas Polk Lucas Marion
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Search for an Inmate or Active Arrest Warrant in Warren County

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