Buchanan County Jail, IA Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: March 15, 2024

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Buchanan County County can be found in the Iowa area. Independence – is the county seat. Buchanan County has a total population of 21202 and was formed in 1837.

Buchanan County County has a total area of 571 square miles. The zip codes in Buchanan County County are 50607, 50629, 50641, 50644, 50648, 50650, 50671, 50682, 52210, 52326, 52329.

Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office:

The Buchanan County Sheriff, Bill Wolfgram, is the head law enforcement officer in the Buchanan County county. You can reach him by calling 319-334-2568.

Address: 210 5th Avenue Northeast, Independence, Iowa, 50644, 50607, 50629, 50641, 50644, 50648, 50650, 50671, 50682, 52210, 52326, 52329.

Fax:

Phone: 319-334-2568

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Buchanan County Jail is located in Buchanan County County, Iowa state. The specific address of the Buchanan County Jail is 210 5th Avenue NE, Independence, IA, 50644. The Buchanan County Jail is a correctional facility that house approximately 1,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 51,000. The Buchanan County Jail is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 319-334-2568, the Buchanan County Jail information line, or fax at or fax319-334-654.

Jail History and Structure

In 1982, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Independence. The justice center houses the Buchanan County county sheriff, Independence police department offices, and the Buchanan County Jail. The Buchanan County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Buchanan County Jail. Originally, the Buchanan County Jail could house approximately 1531 inmates.

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

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Buchanan County Jail but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Buchanan County Jail has a 142-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Buchanan County Jail.

The Buchanan 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 9, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 15. The youth detained in the Buchanan County Jail is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Buchanan County Jail, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Buchanan County Jail has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2007, a mental health unit was established at the Buchanan County Jail. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Buchanan County Jail inmates. In 2009, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Buchanan County Jail inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Buchanan 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 Buchanan County Jail where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

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Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

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

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

The Buchanan 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 Buchanan County Jail rules to avoid quarrels and disagreements with the Buchanan County Jail authorities. You can learn more through the Buchanan County Jail’s prison website.

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

Independence, Buchanan County , IA Overview

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