Winneshiek County Jail

To search for an inmate in the Winneshiek 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 563-387-4096 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's criminal court case and docket schedule online for Winneshiek County and any other county in Iowa.

Winneshiek County Jail Inmate Search

The Winneshiek County Jail maintains an average of 40 offenders in custody on any given day. The Winneshiek 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 Winneshiek County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,280 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 Winneshiek 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 Winneshiek 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 Winneshiek 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 Winneshiek 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.

How do you pay bail for someone who has been arrested in Winneshiek County?

When an offender is arrested and brought to the Winneshiek County Jail in Decorah for booking, there are several outcomes after being processed.

1. The offender will be released with no bail, promising to return on a specific date to appear before a judge in either Municipal or Winneshiek County Court.
2. The offender is ordered to remain in jail until their court date.
3. The offender is allowed to be released after paying a specified bond or bail.  Call 563-387-4096 to get the exact amount.

The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.

• A cash bond is paid in full at the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court, usually by cash, cashier's check or money order, and many jails also take debit or credit cards through a lobby kiosk or an online bond vendor for an added fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's number is 563-387-4096.
• It can be paid using a bail company, licensed to do business in Winneshiek County.
• Many courts accept land or a home as bond collateral; the owner shows clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, using a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the property.

For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Winneshiek County Iowa, check out the Winneshiek County Jail Bail Page.

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

Winneshiek County Jail Inmate Video Visitation Schedule

400 Claiborne Drive
Decorah, IA 52101
563-387-4096

• First, you must register, puchase data, and then schedule with CIDNET.
  
• Visits are 20 minutes.
• The more data you purchase, the less expensive each MB of data is.

ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION

REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Winneshiek 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
CIDNET help line (choose prompt 2), also the number inmate calls come from: (888) 984-1903

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Winneshiek County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 563-387-4096 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Winneshiek County Jail?

Winneshiek 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
CIDNET help line (choose prompt 2), also the number inmate calls come from: (888) 984-1903

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Winneshiek County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 563-387-4096 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Winneshiek 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
Winneshiek 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 Winneshiek 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 #
Winneshiek County Jail
400 Claiborne Drive
Decorah, IA 52101

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 Winneshiek County

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

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Winneshiek County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 563-387-4096 for further assistance.

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

How to Make and Receive Phone Calls and Video Phone Calls from an Inmate in Winneshiek County

To register and sign up for a phone account with CIDNET Inmate Phone Service, follow the instructions below:

• Register and create an account with CIDNET.
• 
• Type in your Email, Time Zone and First & Last Name of your Winneshiek County Jail inmate.
  1. Click the Create Account button.
  2. Read the Terms of Use, then click Agree.
  3. Login to your email and open the CIDNET email.
  4. In the email, click the Complete Your Verification link.
  5. Choose a Security PIN and a Password.
  6. Click the Sign In button.
• After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Iowa, then the Winneshiek County Jail, then your inmate's name.
• Once you have completed this, the Winneshiek County Jail will have to give final approval for you to set up a phone account with your inmate.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding making phone calls with an inmate in Winneshiek County, visit our full page guide. 

NOTE: All phone conversations are recorded. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Winneshiek County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 563-387-4096 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Winneshiek 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 Winneshiek County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 563-387-4096 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Winneshiek County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 563-387-4096 for further assistance.

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

Winneshiek 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
CIDNET help line (choose prompt 2), also the number inmate calls come from: (888) 984-1903

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

To send and receive secure texts or emails from an inmate housed in Winneshiek 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 Winneshiek County Jail, then your inmate's name.
• Once you have completed this, the Winneshiek 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 Winneshiek County, visit our full page guide. 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Winneshiek County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 563-387-4096 for further assistance.

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

Winneshiek County Jail may now offer CIDNET Tablet Rentals to their inmates.

CIDNET is the same company that handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:

• Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
• eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
• Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
• Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
• Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
• Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
• eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
• Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
• Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
• Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.

Here's how it works:

• Register here. 
• Pay for the subscription.
• You get charged the 1st of each month. 
• You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
• No activation or early termination fees.
• Your inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Winneshiek County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 563-387-4096 for further assistance.

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

Winneshiek County County Jails

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