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Updated on: February 15, 2024
Dubuque County Jail

Visitation Hours

  • Sunday 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
  • Monday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Saturday 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
  • Holiday Closed

Dubuque County Jail Basic Information

Facility Name
Dubuque County Jail
Facility Type
County Jail
Address
855 Central Avenue, Dubuque, IA, 52004-1004
Phone
563-589-4420
Telephone Carrier
CenturyLink - IC Solutions
Capacity
72
Security Level
Medium
City
Dubuque
Postal Code
52004-1004
State
Iowa
County
Dubuque County
Official Website
Website

Dubuque County Sheriffs Department

Sheriff
Joseph L. Kennedy
Address
770 Iowa Street, Dubuque, Iowa, 52001
Phone
563-589-4410

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It can be a tough transition finding out that a friend or loved one is in jail. However, just because someone you care about is facing time, doesn’t mean you can’t find a way to be there and support them.

Those who were arrested in Dubuque County will most likely be taken to Dubuque County Jail in Iowa before being sentenced. In this guide, you will learn a little about the jail, how to make sure an inmate is there, and how to be a support system while a friend or loved one is incarcerated.

About the Dubuque County Jail

Dubuque County Jail in Iowa actually houses both the main jail and the road prison as well as those who are arrested in Dubuque County.

The Dubuque County Jail is dedicated to keeping the public safe through custody and control of inmates. However, they also treat inmates with fairness and respect while maintaining a safe, humane, and secure environment for inmates, staff, and the community.

The Dubuque County Jail also supports former inmates to reintegrate into the community by providing programs that encourage positive behavior changes and positive attitudes.

The Dubuque County Jail currently has work release security, health services, booking, transportation, central support services, training, and contract services.

How to Search for an Inmate

In order to fully support an inmate, you must first locate which facility they are in. So, your first step would be to do an inmate search.

To search for an inmate, click on this link. From there, you can search for an inmate by going through the list or typing in their first and last name.

Once you find the person you are looking for, you will want to write down pertinent information such as the booking number, facility code, the facility address, and the booking date.

You will need the information from the inmate search to send mail, visit, or send money to the inmate.

How to Support an Inmate

Whether an offender is in jail for a minor offense or a major offense, it is important to their rehabilitation to be in contact with positive friends and relatives. A great way to support an inmate is by being a person they can call, writing letters, visiting, and helping them get things they need from commissary.

Each jail and prison has different rules and procedures when it comes to keeping in contact. Here is how you can stay in contact with an inmate at Dubuque County Jail in Iowa:

Send Mail: To send mail to an inmate, you will need to use the address assigned to the inmate that you wrote down from the inmate search. Be sure to include all information. Here is an example

Inmate Full name/number

Dubuque County Jail

855 Central Avenue, Dubuque, IA, 52004-1004

When sending mail to an inmate, it must always have a return address or it will not be given to the inmate. Include your full name and address.

Talk on the Phone: Inmates are only allowed to make outgoing phone calls. There are two ways they can do this.

  • Make a prepaid account with CenturyLink. This prepaid collect allows you to receive calls directly to your phone number.

  • Put money on an inmate’s phone account. Using CenturyLink, you can also fund an account that allows the inmate to call any number on their approved list.

Visit an Inmate: In order to visit an inmate, you will need to schedule a visit online. If you are a new user, you will need to register for an account. You will be required to check the box stating that you read and understand the visitation policy, rules, and regulations. Keep the following in mind when scheduling a visit:

  • No cell phones are allowed during the visit.

  • No visitors can be added to the visitation the day of visitation.

  • You must schedule a visit 24 hours in advance.

  • Visitation is Monday through Sunday from 9am to 8pm.

  • Visits can also be set up by video.

If an inmate is housed in Dubuque County Jail, you can call the facility to schedule a visit as well.

  • 563-589-4420

Commissary and Sending Money

Inmates who are staying in the Dubuque County Jail in Iowa are able to buy things they may need from commissary. Commissary is a store within the jail that an inmate can purchase such as:

  • Books

  • Paper, pencils, pens, stamps, envelopes

  • Clothes

  • Shoes

  • Tablets (no internet)

  • Hygiene products

In order for an inmate to purchase these items, make calls, or to bail themselves out (self-bail), they will need money put on their trust accounts. You can easily make a deposit online.

Once on the page, you will click on the Corrections bubble “Make a deposit now” to make a touchpay account. You will need to register for an account if you haven’t done so before.

Send Care Packages

Additionally, Dubuque County Jail allows you to purchase items online through iCare Gifts. Using this service, you can send your friend or loved one a package of their favorite snacks to let them know you are thinking about them and care.

With so many ways to stay connected with an offender, you can make this hard time in their life and yours a way to show them that you are confident in them being able to be rehabilitated, and that you will support them through this tough time.

Keep in mind that all rules and regulations must be followed for the safety of the community, the inmates, and the staff.

Dubuque County Prison Statistics

Dubuque County Prison Admissions

Asian Prison Admissions -
Native Prison Admissions -
Total Prison Admissions 136
Other Prison Admissions -
White Prison Admissions 96
Latino Prison Admissions 4
Black Prison Admissions 36
Male Prison Admissions 113
Female Prison Admissions 23

Dubuque County Prison Population

Male Prison Population 183
Female Prison Population 22
Total Prison Population 205

Dubuque County Prison Population By Race

Asian Prison Population -
Latino Prison Population 6
White Prison Population 129
Other Prison Population -
Black Prison Population 70
Native Prison Population -

Dubuque County Jail Admissions By Race

Native Jail Population -
Asian Jail Population -
Latino Jail Population 2
Black Jail Population 28
White Jail Population 82

Dubuque County Jail Admissions

Female Jail Population 16
Total Jail Admissions 4,072
Total Jail Population 122
Male Jail Population 100

Dubuque County Pretrial Jail Population

Female Pretrial Jail Population 4
Male Pretrial Jail Population 22
Pretrial Jail Population 83

Dubuque County Jail Held Inmates

Jail Population Held for State Prison 7
Jail Population Held for Federal Agencies 1
Jail Population Held for State Jail -
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Prison 1
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Jail -
Jail Population Held for ICE -

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