The Cerro Gordo County Jail is a 69 bed jail in the city of Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 641-421-3004, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
Phone: 641-421-3004
Physical Address:
17262 Lark Ave
Mason City, IA 50401
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
Cerro Gordo County Jail
17262 Lark Ave
Mason City, IA 50401
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To search for an inmate in the Cerro Gordo 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 641-421-3004 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's criminal court case and docket schedule online for Cerro Gordo County and any other county in Iowa.
Cerro Gordo County Jail Inmate Search
The Cerro Gordo County Jail maintains an average of 69 offenders in custody on any given day. The Cerro Gordo 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 Cerro Gordo County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,860 offenders.
The following charts of Cerro Gordo 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 Cerro Gordo 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 Cerro Gordo 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 Cerro Gordo 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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To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Cerro Gordo County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 641-421-3004.
There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.
Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.
If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.
Cerro Gordo County Jail Booking Roster
After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Cerro Gordo County for booking.
Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.
Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Cerro Gordo County and other Iowa and USA jurisdictions.
If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.
It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.
The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.
During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.
Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.
At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.
If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Cerro Gordo County Jail will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.
Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.
Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.
If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.
How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Cerro Gordo County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Visitation for Cerro Gordo County Jail inmates utilizes the Prodigy Inmate Visitation website for its visitation software.
If you should have a question or need assistance, call Prodigy Customer Support at 866-700-4545 ext. 7.
Signing up for Prodigy video visitation is quick and easy. Just follow these steps!
1. Sign Up Here.
2. Complete the information to be approved. You must submit a photo on ProdigySales.com to be approved for visitation.
3. Once approved, log in to the terminal to schedule a visit. Use the username and password you set when creating your account.
4. Select your scheduled visit session and click. Visits will show 5 minutes prior to the scheduled time.
5. Click on Start Video Call. Wait for the inmate to login. Once both parties have logged in, your visit will commence.
NOTE: Onsite video visits must be scheduled 24 hours in advance. This is for friends or family that do not have their own computer or smart phone. Visit Prodigy Sales to schedule onsite visitation or to see if Cerro Gordo County Jail allows Offsite Video Visitation from your home device.
Onsite video Visits will be 20 minutes in length (unless you were late) and someone is already scheduled after you. In that case, your visit will end at the previously scheduled time.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cerro Gordo County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-421-3004 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Cerro Gordo County Jail?
REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION
Visitation for Cerro Gordo County Jail inmates utilizes the Prodigy Inmate Visitation website for its visitation software.
If you should have a question or need assistance, call Prodigy Customer Support at 866-700-4545 ext. 7.
Signing up for Prodigy video visitation is quick and easy. Just follow these steps!
1. Sign Up Here.
2. Complete the information to be approved. You must submit a photo on ProdigySales.com to be approved for visitation.
3. Once approved, log in to the terminal to schedule a visit. Use the username and password you set when creating your account.
4. Select your scheduled visit session and click. Visits will show 5 minutes prior to the scheduled time.
5. Click on Start Video Call. Wait for the inmate to login. Once both parties have logged in, your visit will commence.
NOTE: Onsite video visits must be scheduled 24 hours in advance. This is for friends or family that do not have their own computer or smart phone. Visit Prodigy Sales to schedule onsite visitation or to see if Cerro Gordo County Jail allows Offsite Video Visitation from your home device.
Onsite video Visits will be 20 minutes in length (unless you were late) and someone is already scheduled after you. In that case, your visit will end at the previously scheduled time.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cerro Gordo County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-421-3004 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Cerro Gordo County Jail?
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
Cerro Gordo 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 Cerro Gordo 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.
17262 Lark Ave
Mason City, IA 50401
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.
To deposit money online for an inmate in Cerro Gordo County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Cerro Gordo County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Cerro Gordo County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cerro Gordo County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-421-3004 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Cerro Gordo County Jail?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Cerro Gordo County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
Inmate phone services for inmates at the Cerro Gordo County Jail are provided by Prodigy Solutions.
Send an Inmate a Deposit Online for them to purchase phone cards, or add money to their account so they can call whoever they want, or be able to call only you.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Cerro Gordo County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, 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 Cerro Gordo County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-421-3004 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Cerro Gordo 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 Cerro Gordo County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-421-3004 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Cerro Gordo County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Search for JailATM services for Cerro Gordo County Jail.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Cerro Gordo County Jail.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Cerro Gordo 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
Cerro Gordo 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.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Cerro Gordo County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Cerro Gordo County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Cerro Gordo County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cerro Gordo County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-421-3004 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Cerro Gordo County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cerro Gordo County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-421-3004 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Cerro Gordo County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cerro Gordo County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-421-3004 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Cerro Gordo County?
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