Kossuth County Jail

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Updated on: February 3, 2024

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Location 121 West State Street, Algona, IA, 50511
Official Website http://www.co.kossuth.ia.us/sheriff/sheriff.htm

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Kossuth County County can be found in the Iowa area. Algona – is the county seat. Kossuth County has a total population of 14999 and was formed in 1851.

Kossuth County County has a total area of 972 square miles. The zip codes in Kossuth County County are 50451, 50480, 50483, 50511, 50517, 50522, 50539, 50556, 50559, 50560, 50590, 50598.

Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office:

The Kossuth County Sheriff, Steve Kollasch, is the head law enforcement officer in the Kossuth County county. You can reach him by calling 515-295-3514.

Address: 121 West State Street, Algona, Iowa, 50511, 50451, 50480, 50483, 50511, 50517, 50522, 50539, 50556, 50559, 50560, 50590, 50598.

Fax: 515-295-9304

Phone: 515-295-3514

 

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Kossuth County Jail is located in Kossuth County County, Iowa state. The specific address of the Kossuth County Jail is 121 West State Street, Algona, IA, 50511. The Kossuth County Jail is a correctional facility that house approximately 2,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 49,000. The Kossuth County Jail is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 515-295-9277, the Kossuth County Jail information line, or fax at or fax515-295-9304.

Jail History and Structure

In 1985, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Algona. The justice center houses the Kossuth County county sheriff, Algona police department offices, and the Kossuth County Jail. The Kossuth County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Kossuth County Jail. Originally, the Kossuth County Jail could house approximately 1503 inmates.

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

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Kossuth County Jail but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Kossuth County Jail has a 157-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Kossuth County Jail.

The Kossuth 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 8, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 15. The youth detained in the Kossuth County Jail is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Kossuth County Jail, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Kossuth County Jail has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2008, a mental health unit was established at the Kossuth County Jail. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Kossuth County Jail inmates. In 2008, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Kossuth County Jail inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Kossuth 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 Kossuth County Jail where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

Kossuth County Sheriffs Department

Address 121 West State Street, Algona, Iowa, 50511
Phone 515-295-3514
Fax 515-295-9304

Kossuth County Jail — General Information

Facility Name Kossuth County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 121 West State Street, Algona, IA, 50511
Capacity 35
Facility Type Adult
City Algona
Postal Code 50511
State Iowa
County Kossuth County
Official Website http://www.co.kossuth.ia.us/sheriff/sheriff.htm

Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

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

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

The Kossuth 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 Kossuth County Jail rules to avoid quarrels and disagreements with the Kossuth County Jail authorities. You can learn more through the Kossuth 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

Algona, Kossuth County , IA Overview

Coordinates:
43.07028°N 94.22972°W
Country:
United States
State:
Iowa
County:
Kossuth
Area:
Total:
4.56 sq mi (11.80 km2)
Land:
4.55 sq mi (11.79 km2)
Water:
0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation:
1,194 ft (364 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
5,560
Estimate (2019):
5,397
Density:
1,185.89/sq mi (457.90/km2)
Time zone:
UTC-6 (Central (CST))
Summer (DST):
UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code:
50511
Area code(s):
515 Exchange: 295
FIPS code:
19-01135
GNIS feature ID:
0454126

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