Ringgold County Jail is a 6-bed jail in Mt. Ayr, Ringgold County, Iowa. You can contact the facility for inmate information anytime at 641-464-3921.
This jail processes individuals arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. After booking and processing, inmates may be held until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or remain in custody until their trial is concluded.
The inmate search tool allows you to check the jail's roster and find out who is currently in custody.
Offenders serving less than one year will do their time here, while those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Iowa State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides essential information, including the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, send mail, receive phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
Remember to save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for any communication needs. If you cannot locate it online, call Ringgold County Jail at 641-464-3921 for assistance.
Phone: 641-464-3921
Physical Address:
801 W South Street
Mt. Ayr, IA 50854
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Ringgold County Jail
109 W. Madison
Mt. Ayr, IA 50854
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Ringgold County Jail
109 W. Madison
Mt. Ayr, IA 50854
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Ringgold 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 641-464-3921 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's criminal court case and docket schedule online for Ringgold County and any other county in Iowa.
Ringgold County Jail Inmate Search
The Ringgold County Jail maintains an average of 6 offenders in custody on any given day. The Ringgold 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 Ringgold County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 720 offenders.
The following charts of Ringgold 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 Ringgold 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 Ringgold 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 Ringgold 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 6-bed Ringgold County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Ringgold County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year.
It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration, and other surrounding counties as needed.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 641-464-3921, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.
Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment.
Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks.
The Ringgold County Jail also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills.
Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided.
Visits are in person, and are via video and an account is created online to book and complete visits, allowing both visitors and inmates to schedule a visit.
Phone accounts are also registered online, and allow for inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime and evening hours when they are not participating in a task or program.
Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page.
All personal mail is sent to:
Ringgold County Jail
109 W. Madison
Mt. Ayr, IA 50854
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:
Ringgold County Jail
109 W. Madison
Mt. Ayr, IA 50854
Once arrested, the person is taken to Ringgold County Jail for booking, a process that confirms identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Staying silent is key during this process, as anything spoken can be used as evidence in court. It’s best to wait for legal counsel before responding to questions.
Steps involved in booking at Ringgold County Jail include:
Booking can range from an hour to 48 hours depending on the circumstances. To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Ringgold County Jail at 641-464-3921.
After an arrest, individuals are brought to Ringgold County Jail in Mt. Ayr for processing. Following this, three possible outcomes exist:
1. The individual may be released without posting bail, with a promise to appear in court.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their court date.
3. Bail or bond can be posted for release; for more information, contact 641-464-3921.
Bail payment can be handled through various means.
To learn more about the bail process in Ringgold County, Iowa, visit the Ringgold County Jail Bail Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Ringgold County Jail? What is the Schedule?
801 W South Street
Mt. Ayr, IA 50854
641-464-3921
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE: 1:00PM - 4:00PM SATURDAYS - ALWAYS CALL 641-464-3921 ON THE MONDAY BEFORE TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE !
Ringgold County Jail uses the services of Reliance Telephone for video (visit) phone calls and for emailing/texting to inmates.
Note: This option may not be available for your inmate. When registering, check to see if devices are available.
Known as the 'Reliance Inmate Wallet', it makes funding jail communication easy. Payments made into an 'Inmate Wallet' account are linked to a dedicated telephone number for inmates who rent one of their Reliance Tablet Phones. Inmate Wallet funds can be used for personal inmate text messaging, voice calls and video calls. The cost of this is $4.00 per month for rental of the Reliance Tablet Phone + $0.25 per minute for video and voice calls.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ringgold County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-464-3921 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 Ringgold County Jail?
Note: This option may not be available for your inmate. When registering, check to see if devices are available.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ringgold County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-464-3921 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Ringgold County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ringgold County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-464-3921 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Ringgold County Jail?
To set up your Ringgold County inmate to make to make phone calls to you and others, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need in order to receive phone calls from your Ringgold County inmate, or to assist them in making calls to others, including instructions, fees, cost of calls, payment methods and times that your inmate can use the phone, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your communication with your inmate will be monitored and recorded. Use discretion when discussing sensitive information about their pending case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ringgold County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-464-3921 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Ringgold County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Ringgold 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 Ringgold 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:
Ringgold County Jail
109 W. Madison
Mt. Ayr, IA 50854
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Ringgold County Jail
109 W. Madison
Mt. Ayr, IA 50854
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 Ringgold 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 Ringgold 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:
Ringgold County Jail
109 W. Madison
Mt. Ayr, IA 50854
For inmates receiving mail in the Ringgold 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 Ringgold County Jail:
Ringgold County Jail
109 W. Madison
Mt. Ayr, IA 50854
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 Ringgold County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-464-3921 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Ringgold County Jail, and what can I purchase?
A commissary account may be established for each inmate upon arrival.
All money applied to these accounts may be used for commissary items available.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ringgold County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-464-3921 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Ringgold County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Known as the 'Reliance Inmate Wallet', it makes funding jail communication easy.
To set up your Ringgold County inmate to make to send and receive texts and emails to you and others, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need in order to send and receive texts and emails from your Ringgold County inmate, or to assist them in sending and receiving secure messages to and from others, including instructions, fees, cost of each message, tablet rentals, payment methods and times that your inmate can send messages, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: All of your communication with your inmate will be monitored and recorded. Use discretion when communicating sensitive information about their pending case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ringgold County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-464-3921 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Ringgold County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Note: This option may not be available for your inmate. When registering, check to see if tablets are available.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ringgold County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-464-3921 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Ringgold County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Ringgold County?
This facility, known as "Ringgold County Jail" is also known as Ringgold County Jail, Iowa, Ringgold.
