Howard County Sheriff Department / Howard County Jail
Sheriff's office124 South Park Place
Cresco, IA 52136
Cresco, IA 52136
Non-emergency(563) 547-5353
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Howard County custody orientation
Confirm the active adult Sheriff jail in Cresco before applying any rule.
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Howard County custody orientation
| Facility and guide | Street address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Howard County Jail / Law Enforcement Center → | 124 South Park Place, Cresco, IA 52136 | 563-547-3535 |
Use the facility guide for task-specific instructions and unresolved questions.
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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
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Sheriff and police in Howard County
2 listed agencies. The arresting agency is usually not the holding facility.
Cresco Police Department
City police124 South Park Place
Cresco, IA 52136
Cresco, IA 52136
Public line(563) 547-2424
Practical information.
Before you visit, call or send.
Start with the general process. Then use the Howard 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 Howard 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 Howard County?
Usually Howard County Jail, (563) 547-3535. 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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