Woodbury County Jail

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Woodbury County Jail Information

Located in Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, the Woodbury County Jail is a 238-bed jail. For inmate information, you can contact them 24 hours a day at 712-279-6040.

This facility handles the booking and processing of offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Depending on their charges, inmates may be held until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or remain in custody until their trial is concluded.

You can use the inmate search tool to view the roster of individuals currently in custody.

Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this facility, while those sentenced to longer terms will be transferred to either the Iowa State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides details on the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, send mail, receive phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.

It’s advisable to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for communication purposes. If you cannot locate it online, call Woodbury County Jail at 712-279-6040 for help.

Phone: 712-279-6040

Physical Address:
407 7th Street
Sioux City, IA 51101

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Woodbury County Jail
P.O. Box 3083
Sioux City, IA 51102

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Woodbury County Jail
P.O. Box 3083
Sioux City, IA 51102

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Woodbury County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Woodbury 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 712-279-6040 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's criminal court case and docket schedule online for Woodbury County and any other county in Iowa.

Woodbury County Jail Inmate Search

The Woodbury County Jail maintains an average of 238 offenders in custody on any given day. The Woodbury 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 Woodbury County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 5,160 offenders.

The following charts of Woodbury 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 Woodbury 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 Woodbury 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 Woodbury 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 Woodbury County Jail

The Woodbury County Jail, built in 1987, currently has bed space for 238 inmates.

However, a new Woodbury County Law Enforcement Center is currently under construction and is expected to hold up to 448 inmates.

The new jail, located across the street from the old one, should be completed by the summer of 2024, and in the end will cost approximately $70 million, $15 million more than the original estimate. The building will be 122,000 square feet and contain the 448 bed jail, the Sheriff's Department, the County Attorney and five courtrooms.

The address for the Woodbury County Jail is: 407 7th Street, Sioux City, IA 51101. You can reach the jail 24 hours a day by calling 712-279-6040. Additional contact information for the Woodbury County Sheriff's Department, which oversees the jail, can be found on their website. The Woodbury County Jail in Iowa has video visitation hours from Monday to Friday. The first session is from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., with check-in from 9:45 a.m. to 10:25 a.m. The second session is from 12:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m., with check-in from 12:00 p.m. to 2:40 p.m. Remote video visitation, where friends and family can visit from their own phone or computer, takes place all day from 8:00AM to 8:30PM.

Woodbury County Jail in Iowa is unique because it is not only a local jail that houses pre-trial and sentenced inmates, but also houses pre-trial federal prisoners with the Federal Bureau of Prisons and U.S. Marshals Service.

Mail can be received every day and is processed and passed to the inmates quickly, however the jail uses a digital service to avoid contraband entering the facility. Friends and family of inmates in the Woodbury County Jail can arrange to visit inmates by video, both at the jail and remotely from home. They can also send them money and buy them commissary online, and set up a phone account that allows the inmates to call them during the day and evening seven days a week.

All the information on these inmate services can be found in the sections below.  If you still have questions, you can phone the jail 24 hours a day by calling 712-279-6040.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

Booking process details at Woodbury County Jail

When someone is arrested, they are taken to Woodbury County Jail for booking. This process involves verifying identity, assessing charges, and determining whether the person will be released on bail or detained.

It's crucial to remain silent during this process, as any statements could be used in court. Legal counsel should be consulted before making any comments about the arrest.

The booking process at Woodbury County Jail typically involves the following steps:

  • Identifying the individual.
  • Taking a mugshot.
  • Health assessments and questions about criminal background.
  • DNA collection if applicable.
  • Conducting a full-body search.
  • Confiscating personal property.
  • Allowing a phone call.

Booking times can range from one hour to 48 hours. For details on posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 712-279-6040.

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

How to post bail for a loved one in Woodbury County

Once booked at Woodbury County Jail in Sioux City, the individual has several possible outcomes:

1. Release without posting bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Remaining in custody until their court date.
3. Posting bail or bond for release. For the exact amount, call 712-279-6040.

Several payment methods are available for bail.

  • Bail can be paid in cash, by credit card, or with a money order.
  • Licensed bail bondsmen in Woodbury County can assist with the process.
  • Property within the county can also be used to pay bail.

For more details on the bail process in Woodbury County, Iowa, visit the Woodbury County Jail Bail Information Page.

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Inmate Visitation

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

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

407 7th Street
Sioux City, IA 51101
712-279-6040

Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC

  • On-site Visits are free.
  • Check in with jail 30 minutes before your visit.
  • Visits are 25 minutes.
  • No visitation on holidays.
  • If you have been arrested, you may not visit for:
    90 days if you were arrested for a serious or aggravated misdemeanor
    1 year for a felony arrest
    If you were arrested on a simple misdemeanor, you may visit the following day.
  • Visitation schedule subject to change.
  • Inmates are allowed two visits per week
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an On-site video session. A 3rd guest is allowed if it is a child and no more than 6 years old.
  • All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY No video sessions
MONDAY 10:00AM, 10:25AM,
12:55PM, 1:20PM
1:45pm, 2:10PM
TUESDAY 10:00AM, 10:25AM,
12:55PM, 1:20PM
1:45pm, 2:10PM
WEDNESDAY 10:00AM, 10:25AM,
12:55PM, 1:20PM
​​​​​​​1:45pm, 2:10PM
THURSDAY 10:00AM, 10:25AM,
12:55PM, 1:20PM
​​​​​​​1:45pm, 2:10PM
FRIDAY 10:00AM, 10:25AM,
12:55PM, 1:20PM
​​​​​​​1:45pm, 2:10PM
SATURDAY No video sessions


Woodbury County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
  • REMOTE VISITS ARE $0.30 MINUTE
  • Visitation Schedule subject to change.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 8:00 AM - 8:30PM
MONDAY 8:00 AM - 8:30PM
TUESDAY 8:00 AM - 8:30PM
WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM - 8:30PM
THURSDAY 8:00 AM - 8:30PM
FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 8:30PM
SATURDAY 8:00 AM - 8:30PM

Woodbury County Jail uses the services of NCIC for remote video visitation.

In other words, you can visit your inmate in jail by using your home computer, as long as it is equipped with a microphone and camera that supports video.

When available, the jail also provides use of ‘video visit kiosks’ in the jail lobby if you do not have a computer at home. These ’on-site’ video visits are FREE.



Costs
NCIC Video Visitation fees are subject to change, but the cost to you is roughly $7.50 ($0.25 per minute) for a 30-minute visit + an additional fee of $2.00 for the connection.
On-site (at the jail) video visits are FREE.

How to set up your Video Visit

  • Register here.  
  • Select Woodbury County Jail
  • Select your inmate.
  • Choose your date and time.

Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be sure to be in front of your computer and connected to NCIC at least 15 minutes before the start of the visit.

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Woodbury County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-279-6040 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 Woodbury County Jail?

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

407 7th Street
Sioux City, IA 51101
712-279-6040

Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC

  • On-site Visits are free.
  • Check in with jail 30 minutes before your visit.
  • Visits are 25 minutes.
  • No visitation on holidays.
  • If you have been arrested, you may not visit for:
    90 days if you were arrested for a serious or aggravated misdemeanor
    1 year for a felony arrest
    If you were arrested on a simple misdemeanor, you may visit the following day.
  • Visitation schedule subject to change.
  • Inmates are allowed two visits per week
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an On-site video session. A 3rd guest is allowed if it is a child and no more than 6 years old.
  • All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY No video sessions
MONDAY 10:00AM, 10:25AM,
12:55PM, 1:20PM
1:45pm, 2:10PM
TUESDAY 10:00AM, 10:25AM,
12:55PM, 1:20PM
1:45pm, 2:10PM
WEDNESDAY 10:00AM, 10:25AM,
12:55PM, 1:20PM
​​​​​​​1:45pm, 2:10PM
THURSDAY 10:00AM, 10:25AM,
12:55PM, 1:20PM
​​​​​​​1:45pm, 2:10PM
FRIDAY 10:00AM, 10:25AM,
12:55PM, 1:20PM
​​​​​​​1:45pm, 2:10PM
SATURDAY No video sessions


Woodbury County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
  • REMOTE VISITS ARE $0.30 MINUTE
  • Visitation Schedule subject to change.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 8:00 AM - 8:30PM
MONDAY 8:00 AM - 8:30PM
TUESDAY 8:00 AM - 8:30PM
WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM - 8:30PM
THURSDAY 8:00 AM - 8:30PM
FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 8:30PM
SATURDAY 8:00 AM - 8:30PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Woodbury County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-279-6040 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Woodbury 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
Woodbury 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 Woodbury 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 inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Woodbury County Jail
P.O. Box 3083
Sioux City, IA 51102


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 Woodbury County

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

  • Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Woodbury County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose Iowa, then choose Woodbury 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 Woodbury County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Woodbury County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Woodbury County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Woodbury County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Woodbury County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-279-6040 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

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

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

Woodbury 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 Woodbury 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 Woodbury 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 – info@ncic.com
Full list of participating jails.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Woodbury County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-279-6040 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Woodbury County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Woodbury County Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Woodbury 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#
Woodbury County Jail
P.O. Box 3083
Sioux City, IA 51102



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Woodbury County Jail
P.O. Box 3083
Sioux City, IA 51102



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
The Woodbury County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & 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 Woodbury County Jail standards will be disposed of. 
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Woodbury County Jail
P.O. Box 3083
Sioux City, IA 51102

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

For inmates receiving mail in the Woodbury 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 Woodbury County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Woodbury County Jail
P.O. Box 3083
Sioux City, IA 51102


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 Woodbury County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-279-6040 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

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

Search for JailATM services for Woodbury County Jail.

Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Woodbury County Jail. 

Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Woodbury 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

Woodbury 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 Woodbury County

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

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


 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Woodbury County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-279-6040 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

Woodbury County Jail uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your inmate’s account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.



You can deposit money three different ways:
•    Deposit online at NCIC.com
•    Deposit at the kiosk in the Woodbury County Jail lobby, if available.
•    Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: if you deposit money using a live agent the fee is $5.95).

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Woodbury County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Woodbury County Jail follow these steps:

Woodbury County Jail uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your {Woodbury County inmate’s account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.

You can deposit money three different ways:

•    Deposit online at NCIC.com
•    Deposit at the kiosk in the Woodbury County Jail lobby, if available.
•    Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: if you deposit money using a live agent the fee is $5.95).
Email – info@ncic.com

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Woodbury County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Woodbury County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Woodbury County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-279-6040 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

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

Woodbury County Jail offers NCIC tablets to rent to inmates that they can use for video visitation and calls, phone calls, instant messaging, education and entertainment.

They can also be used for commissary ordering.


How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate at the Woodbury County Jail

Woodbury County Jail offers NCIC tablets to rent to inmates that they can use for video visitation and calls, phone calls, instant messaging, education and entertainment.

They can also be used for commissary ordering.

To find out more bout how much tablets cost to rent, and what programs, entertainment, education and other things it can be used for, check out our Tablet Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Woodbury County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-279-6040 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in Woodbury County

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

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This facility, known as "Woodbury County Jail" is also known as Woodbury County Jail, Iowa, Woodbury.