The Woodbury County Jail is a 238 bed jail in the city of Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa. Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they either get bail or are released from custody on their own recognizance.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Iowa State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 712-279-6040, 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.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Woodbury County Jail at 712-279-6040 to get it.
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
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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The Woodbury County Jail, built in 1987, currently has bed space for 234 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.
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Woodbury County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 712-279-6040.
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.
Woodbury 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 Woodbury 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 Woodbury 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 Woodbury 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 Woodbury County Jail? What is the Schedule?
407 7th Street
Sioux City, IA 51101
712-279-6040
Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC
| 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 |
| 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 |
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
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 – [email protected]
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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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Woodbury County Jail?
407 7th Street
Sioux City, IA 51101
712-279-6040
Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC
| 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 |
| 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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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Woodbury 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
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.
To deposit money online for an inmate in Woodbury County Jail follow these steps:
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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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the 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:
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
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – [email protected]
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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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Woodbury County Jail, and what can I send them?
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 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 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
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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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Woodbury County Jail, and what can I purchase?
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.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Woodbury County Jail follow these steps:
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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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Woodbury County Jail using an Online 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 – [email protected]
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 – [email protected]
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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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.
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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What are the other City and County Jails in Woodbury County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Woodbury County?
This facility, known as "Woodbury County Jail" is also known as Woodbury County Jail, Iowa, Woodbury.
