Cerro Gordo County Jail - Inmate101 (2024)

Updated on: February 11, 2024

641-421-3004

17262 Lark Avenue, Mason City, IA, 50401

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The Cerro Gordo County Jail is on 54 acres of land in Cerro Gordo County, and is currently the 28th largest jail in the nation. It is the only jail in Cerro Gordo County and serves all law enforcement agencies. The jail houses an average daily of 69 inmates.

Cerro Gordo County Jail is nationally accredited by Detention and Inmate Healthcare professional associations.

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Cerro Gordo County Jail Prison Information

Jail Name	Cerro Gordo County Jail
Jail Type	County Jail
Location	17262 Lark Avenue, Mason City, IA, 50401
Contact Numbers	641-421-3004
City	Mason City
Postal Code	50401
State	Iowa
County	Cerro Gordo County
Jail Webpage	website

Cerro Gordo County Sheriff / Cerro County Jail

Address	17262 Lark Avenue, Mason, Iowa, 50401
Phone	641-422-3716

Inmate Resources for Family and Friends

Public Records Online Search

Criminal Records and Contact Info aggregated from real law enforcement agencies and government court houses.

Inmate Search

“Who’s In Jail” will give you the arrests and jail records of current inmates. Just search the inmate’s first and last name.

Sending a Mail

You may send packages and mail to any inmate in Cerro Gordo County Jail.

All incoming mail is opened and searched for contraband. All magazines, newspapers, and books must come directly from the publisher.

Legal mail will be opened in the presence of the inmate

Self-addressed, stamped envelopes, or stamps are not allowed in the jail.

All mail should be addressed as follows or it will be returned:

Full name, identification (docket) number, housing assignment
Cerro Gordo County Jail
17262 Lark Avenue, Mason City, IA, 50401

Inmates are allowed to have a maximum of ten 4 x 6 photographs in their housing area. All incoming letters that contains more than ten photos will be returned to the sender.

Sending Money

The Cerro Gordo County Jail accepts money orders for inmates. The money order must contain the inmate’s full name, docket number, and housing assignment.

You can securely send money to, or order commissary for an inmate at a lobby kiosk for a small convenience fee. Visa, MasterCard, and cash (Kiosk only) are accepted. Kiosks are located in the main lobby of the Jail (24/7) and at the video visitation center during visitation hours only.

Phone Calls

Inmates cannot receive phone calls; however, they are allowed to make collect calls.

Visiting Rules

All visits will be 40 minutes long. To schedule an appointment by phone or for help using the online appointment, call 641-421-3004 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. seven days a week.

Video Visitation Center

The Video Visitation Center for all inmates is located at 17262 Lark Avenue, Mason City, IA, 50401 in the Cerro Gordo County Jail Administration Support Building. All visitors and their guests must schedule visits no later than midnight the prior day.

Reservations to visit inmates will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Reservations will be accepted up to one week in advance.

Three persons may visit; one adult with two children – or – two adults with one child. No more than two adult visitors at one time are allowed.

Minors are not permitted without an adult.

All visitors must present a valid photo identification card (U.S.Govt. or State issued ID/Driver License) for admittance to the Video Visitation Center.

Visitation Hours

Sunday	7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
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
Holiday	–

Directions

Refer the map below to find the driving directions.

Cerro Gordo County Prison Statistics

Cerro Gordo County Jail Held Inmates

Jail Population Held for State Prison	64
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Prison	2
Jail Population Held for State Jail	-
Jail Population Held for Federal Agencies	1
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Jail	-
Jail Population Held for ICE	-

Cerro Gordo County Jail Admissions By Race

Black Jail Population	9
Asian Jail Population	-
White Jail Population	65
Native Jail Population	-
Latino Jail Population	-

Cerro Gordo County Prison Population By Race

Native Prison Population	-
Other Prison Population	3
Latino Prison Population	15
Asian Prison Population	-
White Prison Population	114
Black Prison Population	33

Cerro Gordo County Jail Admissions

Total Jail Admissions	3,229
Male Jail Population	63
Total Jail Population	74
Female Jail Population	11

Cerro Gordo County Pretrial Jail Population

Pretrial Jail Population	48
Female Pretrial Jail Population	-
Male Pretrial Jail Population	-

Cerro Gordo County Prison Admissions

Total Prison Admissions	98
Black Prison Admissions	10
Other Prison Admissions	1
Native Prison Admissions	-
Latino Prison Admissions	8
White Prison Admissions	79
Male Prison Admissions	80
Asian Prison Admissions	-
Female Prison Admissions	18

Cerro Gordo County Prison Population

Female Prison Population	15
Total Prison Population	165
Male Prison Population	150

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa Warrants, Arrests

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