The Webster County Jail is a 29 bed jail in the city of Fort Dodge, Webster County, Iowa.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
Phone: 515-573-1410
Physical Address:
702 1st Avenue South
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
Webster County Jail
702 1st Avenue South
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Webster 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 515-573-1410 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's criminal court case and docket schedule online for Webster County and any other county in Iowa.
Webster County Jail Inmate Search
The Webster County Jail maintains an average of 29 offenders in custody on any given day. The Webster 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 Webster County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,180 offenders.
The following charts of Webster 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 Webster 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 Webster 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 Webster 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, and a database of most wanted criminals for Webster County, neighboring counties and the state of Iowa.
For a collection of over 20 additional graphs and charts of the demographic and criminal arrest information of the inmates in Webster County and Iowa state prisons, click the button below.
Webster County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS
| Race | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28 | 60.87% |
| Black | 6 | 13.04% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 | 8.70% |
| American Indian/Native Alaskan | 2 | 4.35% |
| Asian | 2 | 4.35% |
| Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian | 2 | 4.35% |
| Other | 2 | 4.35% |
| Total | 46 | 100.0% |
(many inmates have multiple charges)
| Charge | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Felony (3rd Degree) | 15 | 32.61% |
| Felony (2rd Degree) | 10 | 21.74% |
| Felony (1st Degree) | 3 | 6.52% |
| State Jail Felony | 3 | 6.52% |
| Felony (Uncategorized) | 9 | 19.57% |
| Misdemeanor (Class A) | 6 | 13.04% |
| Misdemeanor (Class C) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Holds | 0 | 0.00% |
| Uncategorized | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sex | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 41 | 89.13% |
| Female | 5 | 10.87% |
| Total | 46 | 100.0% |
| Age | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1 | 2.17% |
| 18-20 | 3 | 6.52% |
| 21-24 | 3 | 6.52% |
| 25-30 | 10 | 21.74% |
| 31-35 | 10 | 21.74% |
| 36-40 | 9 | 19.57% |
| 41-45 | 5 | 10.87% |
| 46-50 | 2 | 4.35% |
| 51-55 | 1 | 2.17% |
| 56-60 | 2 | 4.35% |
| 61-65 | 0 | 0.00% |
| 66-75 | 0 | 0.00% |
| 76-85 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total | 46 | 100.0% |
How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Webster County Jail? What is the Schedule?
In addition to normal at-the-jail visits, Webster County Jail uses Securus Video Connect for Remote Inmate Video Visitation.
Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk.
Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.
What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to 15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.
How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Webster County Jail inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.
Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.
Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Webster County Jail Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app
To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with Inmate Canteen to communicate with your Webster County Jail inmate, follow the instructions below:
Instructions for Inmate Video Visitation:
- Register or Log in to your account
- Select Webster County Jail and the inmate you wish to visit.
- Select the "Video Visit an Inmate" option
- Follow the prompts on screen to schedule the visit.
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding visiting with an inmate (both at the jail and remotely) in Webster County, visit our full page guide.
NOTE: All video visits are recorded and stored. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some video visits providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.
Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Webster County Jail?
Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk.
Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.
What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.
How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Webster County Jail inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.
Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.
Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Webster County Jail Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app
How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Webster County Jail?
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Webster County Jail may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
1. Register or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen.
2. Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
3. Select the "Purchase Items" option.
4. Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Webster County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Webster County.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Webster County Jail?
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Webster County do the following:
1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.
2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.
To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Webster County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.
Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Webster County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Webster County Jail uses the services of Inmate Canteen for Online Commissary Purchases for an Inmate.
NOTE: Webster County Jail may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
For best results use google chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Webster County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Webster County Jail follow these steps:
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Webster County Jail, the costs, rules, policies and more check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Webster County.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Webster County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Webster County?
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This facility, known as "Webster County Jail" is also known as Law Enforcement Center, Webster County Jail, Iowa, Webster.
