Iowa County Jail
Iowa County Jail
Reach the 108-bed Iowa County Jail for inmate information 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at 608-930-9500.
Following an arrest for a misdemeanor or felony in this county, suspects are brought here for booking and processing. When required by the charges, they are held until they bond out, are released on their own recognizance, or are ordered to stay until the disposition of their trial.
Search the jail’s roster of current inmates with the inmate search tool.
Inmates found guilty and sentenced to less than a year serve that sentence locally. Those sentenced to longer terms serve in the Wisconsin State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page explains the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, mailing an inmate, receiving inmate calls, voicemail, email and text services, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
The inmate’s booking number or jail ID is often required for communication, so save it. If it’s not online, call Iowa County Jail at 608-930-9500.
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Iowa 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 608-930-9500 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the Criminal Court case of an offender in this county, online.
Iowa County Jail Inmate Search
The Iowa County Jail maintains an average of 108 offenders in custody on any given day. The Iowa 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 Iowa County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,160 offenders.
The following charts of Iowa 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 Iowa County Corrections Department, the state of Wisconsin Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Iowa 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 Iowa 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.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessLocated back off the road next to the Highway Commissioner, the Iowa County Jail is located within the Sheriffs Department in the Iowa County Law Enforcement Center. The current jail has 102 beds, with an additional 6 cells for intake, a full kitchen, a medical space, recreation space, and rooms for programming as well as space for the day reporters and diversion programs.
To find an up to date listing of offenders and inmates along with their charges and bail there is online access, and to ask any questions about a specific offender the jail may be contacted directly at 608-930-9500.
A Huber, or work release, program is also provided at this jail, allowing those who are qualified and have a job in place to leave the campus during the days to work and return at the end of their shift. These inmates are tracked during their time out of the jail and need to return on time. Home monitoring is another of the alternative programs provided, and it allows offenders to remain at home with a tracking anklet rather than to stay in the jail around the clock. Other programs include reentry programs, AA, NA, GED, job skills, drug treatment, food share programs, law library, counseling, and church services.
Those who are unable to make bail or who have been sentenced will require access to money for commissary purchases and other fees, and it falls to their family or their friends who are not incarcerated to provide this. Money is added to the commissary account through the jail itself with a money order taken to the desk, mailed in, or online. Commissary accounts may also be used to purchase time for phone calls once the money has been deposited and the inmate has access to it.
Visits are available both onsite and off, with all visits being video through the lobby kiosk or from home. Visits are Sunday 1pm-4pm, Monday 6:35pm-8:15pm, Wednesday 6:35pm-8:15pm, and Saturday 7am-10am. Each of these visits is 30 minutes in length and must be scheduled by calling the staff or booking online with the visitation request form. Offsite visits are accessed with an online account.
All personal mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Iowa County Jail
109 East Leffler Street
Dodgeville, WI 53533
Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.
Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Iowa County Jail
109 East Leffler Street
Dodgeville, WI 53533
- Jail (Main): 608-930-9500
The booking procedure at Iowa County Jail
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Iowa County Jail for the booking process, where their identity is confirmed, charges are reviewed, and decisions are made about whether they will be released on bail or detained.
The arrested individual should remain silent during booking, as anything said could be used against them. It’s important to wait for legal representation before answering questions.
The booking process at Iowa County Jail includes the following steps:
- Personal identification confirmation.
- Mugshots for record-keeping.
- Answering health-related questions and inquiries about criminal history.
- DNA collection may be required.
- Conducting a thorough body search.
- Securing personal belongings.
- Providing a phone call.
For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at 608-930-9500.
How to handle bail after an arrest in Iowa County
If someone has been booked at Iowa County Jail in Dodgeville, their next steps may include:
1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call 608-930-9500.
There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.
- The usual way to post a cash bond is to pay the full amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk of court by cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also offer card payment through a lobby kiosk or online bond vendor for a fee, and you should bring the inmate's full name and booking number (call 608-930-9500 for the jail).
- Assistance is available from licensed bail bond companies in Iowa County.
- Real property bonds are accepted in many courts: an owner may offer land or a home after showing clear title and equity of at least the bond, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves it.
For a full guide to the bail process in Iowa County, Wisconsin, visit the Iowa County Jail Bail Information Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Iowa County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Iowa County Jail ON-SITE VDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
109 East Leffler Street
Dodgeville, WI 53533
608-930-9500
- Visits are 30 minutes.
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
- The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 608-930-9500 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit, or fill out a visitation request form.
- Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
- A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
- Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
- Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.
ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 608-930-9500 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 1:00PM 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 6:35PM - 8:15PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 6:35PM - 8:15PM |
| SATURDAY | 7:00AM - 10:00AM |
Iowa 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 Iowa County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 608-930-9500 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Iowa County Jail?
Iowa 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 Iowa County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 608-930-9500 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Iowa 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
Iowa 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 Iowa 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 #
Iowa County Jail
109 East Leffler Street
Dodgeville, WI 53533
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 Iowa County
To deposit money online for an inmate in Iowa County Jail follow these steps:
- Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at Iowa County.
- After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
- Choose Wisconsin, then choose Iowa 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 Iowa 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 Iowa County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Iowa County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Iowa County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 608-930-9500 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Iowa County Jail?
How to Make and Receive Phone Calls and Video Phone Calls from an Inmate in Iowa 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 Iowa 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 Wisconsin, then the Iowa County Jail, then your inmate's name.
- Once you have completed this, the Iowa 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 Iowa 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 Iowa County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 608-930-9500 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Iowa County Jail, and what can I send them?
Iowa County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the Iowa County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Iowa 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 #
Iowa County Jail
109 East Leffler Street
Dodgeville, WI 53533
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Iowa County Jail
109 East Leffler Street
Dodgeville, WI 53533
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 Iowa 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 Iowa County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Iowa County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Iowa County Jail
109 East Leffler Street
Dodgeville, WI 53533
Iowa County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Iowa 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 Iowa County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Iowa County Jail
109 East Leffler Street
Dodgeville, WI 53533
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 Iowa County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 608-930-9500 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Iowa County Jail, and what can I purchase?
JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Iowa County Jail
Search for JailATM services for Iowa County Jail.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Iowa County Jail.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Iowa 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
Iowa 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 Iowa County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Iowa County Jail follow these steps:
- Go to JailATM, choose Wisconsin, then choose Iowa 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 Iowa County Jail, and then input your payment method.
- NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Iowa 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 Iowa County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Iowa County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Iowa County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 608-930-9500 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Iowa County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Iowa 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 Iowa County
To send and receive secure texts or emails from an inmate housed in Iowa 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 Wisconsin, then the Iowa County Jail, then your inmate's name.
- Once you have completed this, the Iowa 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 Iowa County, visit our full page guide.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Iowa County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 608-930-9500 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Iowa County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Iowa 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 Iowa County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 608-930-9500 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Iowa County?
Nearby counties
This facility, known as "Iowa County Jail" is also known as Iowa County Jail & Sheriff, Iowa County Jail & Sheriff , Iowa County Jail & Sheriff , Wisconsin, Iowa.