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Madison County Jail, IA Inmate Roster

Updated on: March 28, 2024
Madison 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

Madison County Jail Basic Information

Facility Name
Madison County Jail
Facility Type
County Jail
Address
1012 North 1st Street PO Box 517, Winterset, IA, 50273
Phone
515-462-3575
Capacity
18
Security Level
Medium
City
Winterset
Postal Code
50273
State
Iowa
County
Madison County
Official Website
Website

Madison County Sheriffs Department

Sheriff
Jason Barnes
Address
1012 North John Wayne Drive, Winterset, Iowa, 50273
Phone
515-462-3575
Fax
515-462-3684

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If you find out a friend or loved one has been arrested, the first thing you want to find out is where they are at. Those who are arrested in Madison County in Iowa are usually taken to Madison County Jail.

However, not knowing the details of the arrest can make it difficult to know for sure. This guide will help you to navigate the online database to ensure a friend or loved one is at Madison County Jail, give you information about the jail, and help you stay in contact with an inmate.

About the Madison County Jail

The law in Iowa mandates that each county have a sheriff. The Sheriff is an elected officer by the people. He is elected for a 4-year term.

The sheriff is in charge of an operates the Madison County Jail. The jail houses all pre-trial persons above the age of 17 that are arrested in Madison County. The sheriff takes pride in maintaining the health, safety, and welfare of all those in custody in accordance with court established guidelines. He is also responsible for preventing inmate escapes from custody.

How to Search for an Inmate

The first step in getting through this trying situation is locating the person you are looking for. You can find out if an inmate is at the Madison County Jail in Iowa through their online database.

To do an inmate search, visit the Madison County Sheriff homepage. Click on inmate lookup. You can then type in the last name to do a jail search for the inmate.

Once you find the person you are searching for, you can click on their name to find more information about their arrest and booking. You will want to write down their ID number, booking number, and address from the search. This information will be used to do other things such as visiting an inmate, writing an inmate, or sending money to an inmate.

Getting Someone Out of Jail

Because everyone is innocent until proven guilty, those who are arrested are usually able to be bailed or bonded out of jail.

If you wish to bail your friend or loved one out of Madison County Jail, you will want to get a bondsman. Most bails are set at higher amounts than you typically have lying around. A jail bondsman will pay the bail on your behalf and you only pay them around 10% of the bail.

For example, if a bail is set at $5,000 you will pay a bondsman $500 to get someone bonded out of jail. If you want to bond an inmate out, you will want to contact authorized, professional bonding companies.

How to Stay in Contact with an Inmate

If you are unable to bail an inmate out, or they are serving their time in the Madison County Jail, staying in contact with them is one way to support them through their rehabilitation. Here are the ways you can stay in contact with an inmate:

Talk on the phone: Each housing unit has a coinless payphone in which inmates can place collect calls to friends and family members. There are also phones that can be used without cost if inmates need to talk to legal personnel.

Visit an inmate: To visit an inmate at the Madison County Jail, you must be on the approved visitor list. You will need to register online at SecurusTech to schedule a visit. Keep the following in mind when scheduling a visit:

  • You are only allowed 1 visit per week.

  • All visits are by appointment only.

  • You must schedule a visit 24 hours in advance.

  • Remote visitation (visit at home via internet) is available for a fee.

  • Visits are daily from 8am-11:45 am and 4pm-9:50pm.

  • Inmates in maximum security or mental facilities cannot have visits.

Send mail to an inmate: Inmates look forward to getting letters, postcards, and care packages in the mail. This is a great way to show your support and stay in contact with an inmate. Here is an example of how you should address your postcard:

Inmates full name

Inmates cell location and SPN number

Madison County Jail

1012 North 1st Street
PO Box 517, Winterset, IA, 50273

At the Madison County Jail, only postcards are accepted via mail. All others will be returned to the sender. All messages must be written in blue or black ink. Any altered postcard will not be accepted.

How to Send Money to an Inmate

Inmates in the Madison County Jail are allowed to purchase additional items such as food, personal items, and games from a store located within the jail called commissary. In order for them to purchase these items, inmates must have money on their personal accounts. If you would like to add money to an inmate’s account, you can do so in the following three ways:


  1. Make a direct deposit using cash or a card at a kiosk. Kiosks are located in the Madison County Jail’s lobby and visitation center lobby.

  2. Use TouchPay service to make a deposit. You can make a deposit online, or you can call 866-232-1899.

  3. Send a money order to the Madison County Jail. You can only use western union or U.S. Postal money orders. When sending money orders to the jail, the envelope must be marked Inmate accounting. You cannot put any additional contents in the envelope.

It is important to keep in mind all rules, regulations, and procedures need to be followed. These things are put in place to keep inmates, visitors, staff, and the community safe.

Madison County Prison Statistics

Madison County Prison Population

Female Prison Population -
Total Prison Population 29
Male Prison Population -

Madison County Prison Population By Race

Black Prison Population -
White Prison Population 27
Other Prison Population 2
Native Prison Population -
Latino Prison Population -
Asian Prison Population -

Madison County Jail Admissions By Race

Asian Jail Population -
Native Jail Population -
White Jail Population 10
Latino Jail Population -
Black Jail Population -

Madison County Jail Admissions

Total Jail Population 8
Male Jail Population 9
Total Jail Admissions 349
Female Jail Population 1

Madison County Pretrial Jail Population

Female Pretrial Jail Population -
Male Pretrial Jail Population 6
Pretrial Jail Population 3

Madison County Prison Admissions

Latino Prison Admissions -
Asian Prison Admissions -
Black Prison Admissions -
Female Prison Admissions -
Native Prison Admissions -
Other Prison Admissions 2
Total Prison Admissions 17
White Prison Admissions 15
Male Prison Admissions -

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