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Spencer Police Lockup, Iowa

Overview of the Facility

The Spencer Police Lockup is a short-term holding facility operated by the Spencer Police Department in Spencer, Iowa. It is designed to temporarily house individuals who have been arrested and are awaiting transfer to the county jail or initial court appearance.

Contact Information

Address: 712 Grand Ave, Spencer, IA 51301
Phone: (712) 262-2151
Website: Spencer Police Department

How to Locate an Inmate

Due to the temporary nature of this facility, inmates are typically held for a short period before being transferred to the Clay County Jail. For information about an individual held at the Spencer Police Lockup, contact the Spencer Police Department directly.

Visitation Information

As this is a temporary holding facility, visitation is generally not allowed. Individuals are usually transferred to the county jail within 24 hours, where regular visitation policies apply.

How to Send Money

The Spencer Police Lockup does not typically accept money for inmates due to the short-term nature of confinement. Once transferred to the county jail, inmates can receive funds through the appropriate channels.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Phone calls may be allowed at the discretion of the arresting officers. Video calls are not available at this facility.

Inmate Services and Programs

Given the temporary nature of this facility, extensive inmate services and programs are not provided. Basic needs such as food and medical attention are addressed as necessary.

Security and Management Information

The Spencer Police Lockup is managed by the Spencer Police Department. Security measures are in place to ensure the safety of detainees and staff.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Detainees have the right to contact an attorney. Due to the short-term nature of confinement, regular visitation is not typically permitted.

Booking and Release Process

Individuals arrested in Spencer are booked at the police lockup, which involves collecting personal information, fingerprinting, and photographing. Detainees are usually released on bail or transferred to the county jail within 24 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long are individuals typically held at the Spencer Police Lockup?

Individuals are usually held for less than 24 hours before being released or transferred to the county jail.

Can I visit someone at the Spencer Police Lockup?

Visitation is generally not allowed due to the temporary nature of confinement at this facility.

How can I find out if someone is being held at the Spencer Police Lockup?

Contact the Spencer Police Department directly at (712) 262-2151 for information about individuals held at the lockup.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

We provide detailed visiting and contact information for Spencer Police Lockup. If you are have completed a Spencer Police Lockup 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 Spencer Police Lockup 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 Spencer Police Lockup. Please send the mail or package to the address mentioned below.

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

405 First Avenue West, Spencer, IA, 51301

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 712-264-7288 .

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 Spencer Police Lockup, 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.
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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