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Buchanan County Jail, Iowa, Inmate Roster, Visitation Rules

Updated on: March 22, 2024
Buchanan County Jail
Location 210 5th Avenue NE, Independence, IA, 50644

The Buchanan County Jail is a correctional facility for Adult detainees in Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa. This correction facility is physically situated at 210 5th Avenue NE, Independence, IA, 50644. It is a 26-bed facility.

Generally, this Buchanan County jail houses offenders awaiting trial and detainees serving brief sentences, usually a year or less. The Buchanan County correction facility primarily houses Adult convicted of minor crimes, such as misdemeanor offenses. Those charged with felonies are typically transferred to maximum-security prison after trial. Buchanan County correction facility occasionally houses ICE detainees for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

The Buchanan County Sheriffs Department administers the Buchanan County Jail. There are also more than 60 staff members and corrections officers responsible for the well-being of all offenders and visitors at the Buchanan County detention facility.

Most detainees are transported daily. A significant number of individuals arriving at the Buchanan County detention center are currently or recently intoxicated. They also arrive with injuries from physical altercations leading to their arrest. Some are psychologically unstable, with no place for the police to deliver them.

Inmate Search

If you believe your loved one is at Buchanan County Jail, visit the Buchanan County Sheriffs Department’s website. The website has the Buchanan County inmate search tool which allows you to find inmates by entering their last names. Additionally, you can view detainee data on the roster below. This roster contains the Buchanan County inmate’s full name, gender, and age.

Alternatively, you can contact the Buchanan County correction facility directly by phone at 319-334-2568 to inquire about the offender’s status and location.

Visitations at Buchanan County Jail

To schedule a visit to the Buchanan County detention facility, you must complete a visitation form, which is available on the Buchanan County Sheriffs Department website. Once your application is approved, you will receive the approved visitation schedule by phone.

The visiting hours at the Buchanan County Jail are as follows:

Monday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday — 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Sunday — 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

During the visit, you must show a valid government-issued ID, such as a driver’s license, passport, or state ID, and adhere to the Buchanan County facility’s dress code and rules. The Buchanan County Jail may cancel visitation if you fail to meet these requirements.

To get more information about visitations, call the Buchanan County facility at 319-334-2568.

Buchanan County Jail — General Information

Facility Name Buchanan County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 210 5th Avenue NE, Independence, IA, 50644
Telephone carrier Reliance
Capacity 26
Facility Type Adult
City Independence
Postal Code 50644
State Iowa
County Buchanan County

Buchanan County Sheriffs Department

Address 210 5th Avenue Northeast, Independence, Iowa, 50644
Phone 319-334-2568

Visiting Hours

Monday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

Directions

Refer the map below to find the driving directions.

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