O'brien County Jail

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Updated on: February 11, 2024

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Location 240-1st St NEPrimghar, IOWA 51245

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O'brien County County can be found in the Iowa area. – is the county seat. O'brien County has a total population of 68594 and was formed in .

O'brien County County has a total area of 877 square miles. The zip codes in O'brien County County are .

 

O'brien County Jail is located in O'brien County County, Iowa state. The specific address of the O'brien County Jail is 240-1st St NEPrimghar, IOWA 51245. The O'brien County Jail is a correctional facility that house approximately 1,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 50,000. The O'brien County Jail is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial (712) 757-3415, the O'brien County Jail information line, or fax at .

Jail History and Structure

In 1989, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown . The justice center houses the O'brien County county sheriff, police department offices, and the O'brien County Jail. The O'brien County county sheriff is the general overseer of the O'brien County Jail. Originally, the O'brien County Jail could house approximately 1945 inmates.

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

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of O'brien County Jail but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The O'brien County Jail has a 151-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the O'brien County Jail.

The O'brien 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 12. The youth detained in the O'brien County Jail is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the O'brien County Jail, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The O'brien County Jail has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2012, a mental health unit was established at the O'brien County Jail. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the O'brien County Jail inmates. In 2009, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to O'brien County Jail inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the O'brien 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 O'brien County Jail where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

O'brien County Jail — General Information

Facility Name O'brien County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 240-1st St NEPrimghar, IOWA 51245
City Primghar
State Iowa
County O'brien County

Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

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

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

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

Primghar, O'brien County , IA Overview

Coordinates:
43.08778°N 95.62778°W
Country:
United States
State:
Iowa
County:
O'Brien
Government:
Type:
Mayor-council
Mayor:
Kurt Edwards
Area:
Total:
1.38 sq mi (3.58 km2)
Land:
1.38 sq mi (3.58 km2)
Water:
0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation:
1,526 ft (465 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
909
Estimate (2019):
856
Density:
618.94/sq mi (238.94/km2)
Time zone:
UTC-6 (Central (CST))
Summer (DST):
UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code:
51245
Area code(s):
712
FIPS code:
19-64650
GNIS feature ID:
0460449

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