What to Know Before You Schedule Jail Time at Dubuque County Jail
Been ordered to serve time and need to schedule it yourself? A little prep goes a long way. Here's what to know before you report to Dubuque County Jail.
Call the jail to schedule your date. If no one picks up, leave your name and number - they'll call you back. Once you have a confirmed date, show up on time at 770 Iowa St., Dubuque, IA.
The jail charges $50 per day, capped at $2,000 total. Come prepared to pay. If you don't bring the money, you'll be billed afterward. Treating this as a required expense upfront is the safest way to avoid surprises.
Don't assume you can bring personal items. Dubuque County Jail doesn't allow anything inside unless a supervisor approves it. Showing up with extra stuff can delay your booking while staff sort out what stays and what goes.
- ✓ Prescription glasses - must be looked at and approved before entering the facility
- ✓ Medications - must be looked at and approved before entering the facility
- ✓ Braces (and similar items) - must be looked at and approved before entering the facility
Whatever you're wearing or carrying at booking - clothes, jewelry, wallet - gets inventoried and stored. You'll get it back when you're released or transferred. Want to keep things simple? Arrive with as little as possible.
Note: The only personal items you’re allowed to have in your possession or in your cell are items purchased from the inmate commissary.
Don't miss your deadline. If you fail to call and schedule by the date in your sentencing order, the jail will seek a warrant for your arrest.
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