Hancock County Sheriff Office / Hancock County Jail
Sheriff's office875 State Street
Garner, IA 50438
Garner, IA 50438
Non-emergency(641) 923-2621
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Hancock County jail information for families — Iowa · by facility
One Hancock County adult custody pathway requires families to distinguish temporary Sheriff holding in Garner from current inmate housing at Winnebago County Jail in Forest City.
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Hancock County jail information for families — Iowa · by facility
| Facility and guide | Street address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Hancock County Jail custody pathway → | 875 State Street, Garner, IA 50438 (Hancock temporary holding and Sheriff); 935 Highway 69 N., Forest City, IA 50436 (current inmate housing) | 641-923-2621 or 641-924-2148 (Hancock); 641-585-3632 (Winnebago housing jail) |
The visit is the reason. It does not have to be the whole trip. Confirm physical housing before choosing an address, visit rule, deposit or destination.
Sources: Hancock County — Jail Division · Hancock County — Sheriff · Hancock County — current inmate roster · Winnebago County — Sheriff & Jail · Winnebago County — Jail & Inmates · Winnebago County — visitor registration form · Winnebago County — visitation rules · NIACOG Region 2 Transit
Original directory and other custody systems
The reviewed orientation is above. This older directory is preserved with historical listings and facilities from other systems. Use the current guide for the confirmed facility; adult-jail rules do not automatically apply to youth custody, special programs or other operators.
The local jail
Open a facility for its address, phone and family rules.
Sheriff and police in Hancock County
4 listed agencies. The arresting agency is usually not the holding facility.
Britt Police Department
City police8 2nd Street Southeast
Britt, IA 50423
Britt, IA 50423
Public line(641) 923-2621
Garner Police Department
City police135 West 5th Street
Garner, IA 50438
Garner, IA 50438
Public line(641) 923-3773
Kanawha Police Department
City police121 North Main Street
Kanawha, IA 50447
Kanawha, IA 50447
Public line(641) 762-3632
Practical information.
Before you visit, call or send.
Start with the general process. Then use the Hancock County Jail guide for the local details available there.
Visiting
Schedules, visitor approval, identification and arrival.
Read the guidePhone calls
Calling accounts, approved providers and connection issues.
Read the guideMail & photos
Mailing addresses, permitted contents and delivery rules.
Read the guideMoney & commissary
Deposit methods, account types and fees to check.
Read the guideDifferent custody systems.
Different places to start.
A Hancock County arrest usually means the county jail. A state sentence, a federal case or an immigration hold means a different system with its own locator and rules.
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Who holds someone arrested in Hancock County?
Usually Hancock County Jail, (641) 923-2621. The arresting agency books the person and the jail holds them; ask the jail what holds are on the booking before you act on anything.
Does posting bond mean the person comes home?
Not always. A probation or parole hold, another county\'s warrant, or an immigration detainer can keep someone in custody after bond is posted. Ask the jail what holds are on the booking, and ask the bondsman what happens if there are, before you pay.
What should I confirm before visiting?
Confirm the person\'s current facility, the visiting schedule, approval requirements, accepted identification and arrival instructions. Check the facility guide before you travel.
What if I find something that needs correcting?
Send us the page and the detail that needs attention. Do not send private booking documents or other sensitive personal information.
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