Benton County Jail

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Updated on: February 5, 2024

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Location 113 East 3rd Street, Vinton, IA, 52349

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Benton County County can be found in the Iowa area. Vinton – is the county seat. Benton County has a total population of 25642 and was formed in 1837.

Benton County County has a total area of 716 square miles. The zip codes in Benton County County are 52206, 52208, 52209, 52229, 52249, 52257, 52313, 52315, 52318, 52332, 52345, 52346, 52349, 52351, 52354.

Benton County Sheriff’s Office:

The Benton County Sheriff, Ronald J. Tippett, is the head law enforcement officer in the Benton County county. You can reach him by calling 319-472-2337.

Address: 113 East 3rd Street, Vinton, Iowa, 52349, 52206, 52208, 52209, 52229, 52249, 52257, 52313, 52315, 52318, 52332, 52345, 52346, 52349, 52351, 52354.

Fax:

Phone: 319-472-2337

 

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Benton County Jail is located in Benton County County, Iowa state. The specific address of the Benton County Jail is 113 East 3rd Street, Vinton, IA, 52349. The Benton County Jail is a correctional facility that house approximately 3,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 59,000. The Benton County Jail is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 319-472-2337, the Benton County Jail information line, or fax at .

Jail History and Structure

In 1987, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Vinton. The justice center houses the Benton County county sheriff, Vinton police department offices, and the Benton County Jail. The Benton County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Benton County Jail. Originally, the Benton County Jail could house approximately 1474 inmates.

Over the years, the Benton County Jail has undergone numerous modifications and eventually became one of the largest facilities in the Benton County county.

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Benton County Jail but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Benton County Jail has a 147-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Benton County Jail.

The Benton County Jail comprises three units: the girl’s detention unit, the boy’s detention unit, and the detention control center. During working hours, the staffing ratio is 1 to 10, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 11. The youth detained in the Benton County Jail is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Benton County Jail, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Benton County Jail has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2009, a mental health unit was established at the Benton County Jail. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Benton County Jail inmates. In 2012, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Benton County Jail inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Benton County Jail inmates participate in daily group activities, contact their loved ones frequently and attend therapy sessions. There is also a general medical facility at the Benton County Jail where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

Benton County Sheriffs Department

Address 113 East 3rd Street, Vinton, Iowa, 52349
Phone 319-472-2337

Benton County Jail — General Information

Facility Name Benton County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 113 East 3rd Street, Vinton, IA, 52349
Capacity 35
Facility Type Adult
City Vinton
Postal Code 52349
State Iowa
County Benton County

Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

You need to dress appropriately while visiting the Benton County Jail inmate; hence transparent and tight clothes are prohibited at the Benton County Jail. You will be prohibited from visiting an inmate at the Benton County Jail if you have been arrested within the past year.

Some of the prohibited items at the Benton County Jail include manicure kits, nail clippers, glass bottles, metallic bottle openers, and any other material that may trigger violence within the Benton County Jail.

The Benton County Jail is under tight security 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you are an inmate or a visitor, ensure you adhere to all the Benton County Jail rules to avoid quarrels and disagreements with the Benton County Jail authorities. You can learn more through the Benton County Jail’s prison website.

Visiting Hours

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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

Vinton, Benton County , IA Overview

Coordinates:
42.16417°N 92.02611°W
Country:
United States
State:
Iowa
County:
Benton
Area:
Total:
4.97 sq mi (12.87 km2)
Land:
4.88 sq mi (12.64 km2)
Water:
0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2)
Elevation:
787 ft (240 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
5,257
Estimate (2019):
5,075
Density:
1,039.75/sq mi (401.43/km2)
Time zone:
UTC-6 (Central (CST))
Summer (DST):
UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code:
52349
Area code(s):
319 Exchange: 472
FIPS code:
19-81210
GNIS feature ID:
0462580

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