Visitation
How to Visit Woodbury County Jail, IA (IA)
Woodbury County Jail uses scheduled video visitation sessions with specific check-in windows. Plan ahead and check in on time with Jail Administration, and the process goes smoothly.
Visitation at Woodbury County Jail, IA
How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Overview
Woodbury County Jail offers video visitation Monday through Friday with separate morning and afternoon sessions and specific check-in windows. No visits on holidays. If your loved one was recently arrested, access depends on the charge: simple misdemeanors may allow next-day visits, serious or aggravated misdemeanors require a 90-day wait, and felony arrests require a one-year wait. You'll need approval from jail staff before scheduling, and once approved, you can schedule video visits through the Ameelio app. Visits are monitored (often recorded), routine searches may happen at check-in, and staff can end or suspend a visit for rule violations or safety concerns. Jail administration hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. To verify bond amounts, call 712-279-6040. The Clerk of Courts accepts cash bonds Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Quick Facts
- Video visits at Woodbury County Jail are held Monday–Friday with morning and afternoon sessions and specified check-in windows; there is no visitation on holidays.
- New arrestees face visit restrictions: next-day visits for simple misdemeanors, 90 days for serious/aggravated misdemeanors, and one year for felony arrests.
- Jail administration hours are Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- In Iowa, visitors generally must be approved before scheduling visits and scheduling/support for video sessions is handled through the Ameelio app once approval is granted.
Visitation Guides
Video Visitation at Woodbury County Jail: Check-In Windows, Visit Times, and Restrictions
Video visitation at Woodbury County Jail runs on set weekday time blocks, but you also need to check in with Jail Administration during specific windows. Here are the exact times, holiday closures, and arrest-based restrictions that can block a visit.
Video Visitation at Woodbury County Jail: Exact Check-In Windows and Visitor Restrictions
Video visitation at Woodbury County Jail runs on a tight weekday schedule, and the check-in windows are even tighter. Miss your check-in window, and you lose the visit. Timing matters.
Common Questions
What are the video visitation hours at Woodbury County Jail?
Video visitation is held Monday through Friday with separate morning and afternoon sessions and set check-in windows. There is no visitation on holidays.
How soon can someone newly arrested at Woodbury County Jail receive visits?
Simple misdemeanor arrests may receive next-day visits. Serious or aggravated misdemeanors have a 90-day wait, and felony arrests have a one-year waiting period before visits are permitted.
Do I need approval to schedule a visit and how do I schedule one?
Yes. You generally must be approved by facility staff before you can schedule a visit. Once approved, scheduling and session support for video visits in Iowa is handled through the Ameelio app.
Other Guides for Woodbury County Jail, IA
Attorneys: How to Send Legal Mail to an Inmate at Woodbury County Jail
Woodbury County Jail has a separate process and address for attorney legal mail. Use the wrong address or skip verification, and your correspondence gets returned.
How Mail to Woodbury County Jail Is Processed: NCIC scanning, limits, and what gets destroyed
Woodbury County Jail uses a centralized mail processing system. Send your letter to PO Box 591, follow the rules exactly, and your mail will be scanned and delivered electronically. The paper original won't be kept.
Phone & Messaging
How to Contact an Inmate at Woodbury County Jail, IA (IA)
Staying in touch with someone at Woodbury County Jail comes down to two main options: phone calls through NCIC and mail that gets scanned and delivered electronically. Here's how each works and what to verify before reaching out.
