Lucas County Jail

Lucas County Jail, IA Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: March 11, 2024

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Location 1023 Linden Avenue, Chariton, IA, 50049

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Lucas County County can be found in the Iowa area. Chariton – is the county seat. Lucas County has a total population of 8534 and was formed in 1846.

Lucas County County has a total area of 430 square miles. The zip codes in Lucas County County are 50049, 50068, 50151, 50238, 50272.

Lucas County Sheriff’s Office:

The Lucas County Sheriff, Brett Tharp, is the head law enforcement officer in the Lucas County county. You can reach him by calling 641-774-5083.

Address: 48559 Hy Vee Road, Chariton, Iowa, 50049, 50049, 50068, 50151, 50238, 50272.

Fax: 641-774-1660

Phone: 641-774-5083

 

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Lucas County Jail is located in Lucas County County, Iowa state. The specific address of the Lucas County Jail is 1023 Linden Avenue, Chariton, IA, 50049. The Lucas County Jail is a correctional facility that house approximately 1,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 51,000. The Lucas County Jail is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 641-774-5083, the Lucas County Jail information line, or fax at .

Jail History and Structure

In 1978, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Chariton. The justice center houses the Lucas County county sheriff, Chariton police department offices, and the Lucas County Jail. The Lucas County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Lucas County Jail. Originally, the Lucas County Jail could house approximately 2351 inmates.

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

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Lucas County Jail but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Lucas County Jail has a 144-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Lucas County Jail.

The Lucas 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 7, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 16. The youth detained in the Lucas County Jail is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Lucas County Jail, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Lucas County Jail has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2004, a mental health unit was established at the Lucas County Jail. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Lucas County Jail inmates. In 2011, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Lucas County Jail inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Lucas 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 Lucas County Jail where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

Lucas County Sheriffs Department

Address 48559 Hy Vee Road, Chariton, Iowa, 50049
Phone 641-774-5083
Fax 641-774-1660
Website website

Lucas County Jail — General Information

Facility Name Lucas County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 1023 Linden Avenue, Chariton, IA, 50049
Facility Type Adult
City Chariton
Postal Code 50049
State Iowa
County Lucas County

Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

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

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

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

Chariton, Lucas County , IA Overview

mottos:
"Pride in Community"
Coordinates:
41.01611°N 93.30750°W
Country:
USA
State:
Iowa
County:
Lucas
Area:
Total:
3.82 sq mi (9.88 km2)
Land:
3.82 sq mi (9.88 km2)
Water:
0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation:
1,027 ft (313 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
4,321
Estimate (2019):
4,141
Density:
1,085.17/sq mi (418.93/km2)
Time zone:
UTC-6 (Central (CST))
Summer (DST):
UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code:
50049
Area code(s):
641
FIPS code:
19-12720
GNIS feature ID:
0455350

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