Palo Alto County Jail, IA Inmate Search, Visitation Hours
- 2001 11th Street PO Box 126, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536
- 712-852-3535
Palo Alto County Jail inmate lookup: Incarceration Date, Bond, Arrest Date, Booking Date, Case Number, Bookings, Arrests, Amount, Mugshots, Who's in jail, Criminal Records, Inmate Roster, Release Date.
The Palo Alto County Jail is a medium-security prison that is located in Emmetsburg, Iowa. It is specifically operated by the Montgomery Sheriff’s Office but also does accept prisoners from surrounding towns and municipalities.
The Palo Alto County Jail also has a law library which inmates can access Monday through Friday between the hours of 7 AM and 3 PM. Inmates have a “first come, first serve” basis when it comes to the library.
Some of these inmates are awaiting trial, some have been convicted, and some are waiting to be moved. There is a staff of over 260 civilian members, as well.
Commissary is offered five days a week, from Monday through Friday. There is a wide range of food products, including chips, snacks, beverages, teas, water, and more. Laundry is also delivered from Monday through Friday. Uniforms and towels are delivered twice a week.
Inmates at Palo Alto County Jail can have access to copies of legal documents for a small cost, and there may be paralegals available to assist inmates in searching for additional resource material.
Palo Alto County Jail - General Information
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Facility Name
Palo Alto County Jail
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Facility Type
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Address
2001 11th Street PO Box 126, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536
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Phone
712-852-3535
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Capacity
9
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City
Emmetsburg
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Postal Code
50536
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State
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Country
Palo Alto County
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Facility Name
Palo Alto County Jail
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Facility Type
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Address
2001 11th Street PO Box 126, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536
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Phone
712-852-3535
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Capacity
9
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Country
Palo Alto County
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City
Emmetsburg
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Postal Code
50536
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State
Palo Alto County Sheriffs Office / Palo Alto County Jail
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Address
2001 11th Street, Emmetsburg, Iowa, 50536
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Phone
712-852-3535
How to Find Someone in Palo Alto County Jail
While there are thousands of jails all over the world that offer a “search bar” for inmates at a prison, Palo Alto County Jail has taken a different approach. In fact, there is a reported list of inmates at the jail that is updated constantly that can be found online.
The jail roster can be found here: http://www.doc.state.ia.us/. In addition, the jail roster can be viewed in either a collapsible or search-able extended view.
The website also describes how many inmates are currently at the jail, as well. The roster also describes their gender, suffix, age, race, first name, middle name, last name, and the date that they were confined.
Send a Mail/Package
However, there is quite a long list of material/content that is prohibited at the Palo Alto County Jail. This includes:
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Nudity pictures
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Stamps
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Song lyrics
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Cash
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Money Orders
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Over 10 pictures
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Markers
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Crayons
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Postcards
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Pictures larger than 5” x 7”
In addition, books and magazines have to be sent new (from a publisher, including Amazon.com).
You can send mail to an inmate at this address:
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Palo Alto County Jail
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Inmate’s Name
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Pin # Cell location
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2001 11th Street
PO Box 126, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536
There MUST be the inmate’s name, ID number, and a return address on the envelope. Inmates must also request to have an armband issued by classification in order to receive mail. This armband is not required to receive legal mail, however.
Sending Money
One does not send actually money to a specific facility when it comes to Iowa inmates. Instead, it is sent to an inmate “trust account”.
You can utilize the services of many different companies when it comes to Iowa prisons and inmates. The list of companies includes:
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JPAY
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OffenderConnect
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AccessCorrections
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Western Union
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Touchpayonline
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Smartdeposit
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Tigercommissary
You will need the name, ID number, and inmate’s location to send money to them. Money can be sent through a walk-in visit, through the phone, online, or through the mail.
The Palo Alto County Jail also offers $100 “commissary packages”, plus processing and tax, for inmates, as well.
Phone Calls
Inmates are allowed phone calls, and there are various private companies involved that provide a service for the Palo Alto County Jail in Emmetsburg, Iowa. The facility will make a phone rate (per minute) clear, and the amount may vary depending on where your inmate is located.
Visitation Rules
The last name of the inmate determines their visitation days. It breaks down as follows. If an inmate’s last name starts with the following letters, they have specific days/hours for visitation. If your last name starts with a letter A through M, your visitation days are Saturdays, from 8 AM to 11 AM, and Sundays, from 2 PM to 5 PM.
There is also a strict visitation dress code at Palo Alto County Jail, and only appropriate clothing is allowed.
VISITATION HOURS
Directions
Refer the map below to find the driving directions.