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Creston Jail, Iowa: Inmate Guide

Overview of the Facility

Creston Jail is a local detention facility located in Creston, Iowa. It serves Union County and is operated by the Union County Sheriff's Office.

Contact Information

Address: 302 N Pine St, Creston, IA 50801
Phone: (641) 782-8528
Website: Union County Sheriff's Office

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at Creston Jail, you can contact the facility directly using the phone number provided above. The staff can assist you with inmate information and status.

Visitation Information

For visitation hours and procedures, please contact the jail directly. Visitation policies may vary and are subject to change.

How to Send Money

For information on how to send money to inmates, please contact the jail administration. They will provide you with the most up-to-date methods for depositing funds into an inmate's account.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Contact the facility directly for information about phone calls and any available video visitation options.

Inmate Services and Programs

Information about specific inmate services and programs is limited. Please contact the jail for details on available programs, educational opportunities, or rehabilitation services.

Security and Management Information

The Creston Jail is managed by the Union County Sheriff's Office. For specific information about security measures and management practices, please contact the facility directly.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates have certain legal and visitation rights. For detailed information about these rights, contact the jail administration or consult with a local legal aid organization.

Booking and Release Process

For information about the booking and release processes at Creston Jail, please contact the facility directly. Procedures may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Frequently Asked Questions

What items are inmates allowed to have?

Contact the jail directly for a current list of allowed items. Typically, personal belongings are limited for security reasons.

How can I send mail to an inmate?

Mail can usually be sent to the jail's address with the inmate's full name and ID number. Contact the facility for specific mailing guidelines.

What are the bail procedures?

Bail procedures can vary. Contact the jail or the Union County Court for information on bail amounts and payment methods.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

We provide detailed visiting and contact information for Creston Jail. If you are have completed a Creston Jail inmate search and have located an inmate, the information on this page will help you to stay in contact. We help you send money to jail, send & receive text messages, and provide the address for in-person visits.

Sending Money

Inmates who are currently imprisoned in Creston Jail can receive money into their commissary account via money order, check or cash. Inmate visitors can also deposit money directly into the inmate's account at prison administrative office. Note: When sending the money via money order or check, mention the inmate id and full name on the back of the slip.

Sending a Package / Mail

You can send any mail to the inmates who are imprisoned in Creston Jail. Please send the mail or package to the address mentioned below.

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

302 North Pine Street, Creston, IA, 50801

Please make sure the mail or package that you are sending comes under the list of approved items. For further clarification on the allowed items, contact the prison administration directly on 641-782-8402 .

Note: In case you want to send packages, you need to get prior approval from the prison administration. Contact the prison / jail staff for more information.

Phone calls

Inmates can call to any person outside who are on the approved members list between 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM. The cost of the call is beared by the receiver and the call can be of maximum 30 minutes. During rush hours, the calling time is reduced drastically to 10 minutes.

Visitation Rules

You need to get yourself registered in the visitors list before visiting any inmate in the prison. If you are visiting someone in Creston Jail, make sure you are in approved visitors list. Confirm with the prison authorities before coming to visit the inmate.

Listed below are the basic visitation rules which one must adhere to:

  • Visitor must not be a prior felon.
  • Visitor must have a valid government ID.
  • A legal guardian must be accompanied for children below 16 years of age.

Creston Jail Inmate Searcher

Fill out the form below and receive a detailed report on an inmate. This includes current and previous arrest records, social media handles, current and previous addresses & phone numbers.

How to lookup someone in prison or jail

Steps to follow for finding
an Inmate

Step 1


Visit Jail Website

Visit the Creston Jail inmate search website

Step 2


Enter inmate id and personal information

Enter the inmate personal informations in the required fields

Step 3


Enter inmate id and personal information

Click on the 'Submit' button

Creston Jail driving directions

You can use the map plotted on the righ to find the driving directions to Creston Jail.

General Stats for Iowa

Iowa Total Number of Inmates

13,549

Iowa Total No. of Inmates

Number of people under Probation Supervision

24,839

Number of people under Probation Supervision

Prison population rate

267

Prison population rate: 100,000 residents

Parole Population

7,261

Parole Population

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

1,521

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

Sex

Sex

%

Total

Male

91.77

7,827

Female

8.23

702

Youth

Type

%

Total

Committed

56.46

249

Detained

36.05

159

Diverted

0.68

3

Prisons and Jails in Iowa