Palo Alto County Jail is a Medium security level County Jail located in the city of Emmetsburg, Iowa. The facility has a capacity of 9 inmates, which is the maximum amount of beds per facility.
The facility is part of Emmetsburg, IA judicial district, which has 0 facilities in total.
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Locating an Inmate in Palo Alto County Jail
The best way to locate or get information on any inmate currently incarcerated in Palo Alto County Jail is to contact the County Jail for information on the inmate or visit them online at https://www.bop.gov/ .
Be Approved
Make sure an inmate you are visiting has placed you on their approved visiting list.
Be Prepared to Follow Palo Alto County Jail Visiting Rules
For official policy that outlines regulations and procedures for visiting a Palo Alto County Jail inmate, contact the County Jail directly via 712-852-3535 phone number.
Visitation Days and Hours
Palo Alto County Jail County Jail has visiting hours on Wednesdays. For more information on when you can visit an inmate and get directions contact the County Jail directly.
Visiting a Palo Alto County Jail inmate on holidays:
The inmate will be notified as to any changes to the "normal" visitation schedule due to holidays and/or any special commitments.
| USP General Visiting Hours | |
|---|---|
| Mon | — |
| Tue | — |
| Wed | 9:00 am - 11:00 am |
| Thu | — |
| Fri | — |
| Sat | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Sun | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Hol | — |
Inmates can receive letters from their family members and friends, as well as packages from home with prior written approval from the inmate's unit team or authorized staff member at Palo Alto County Jail.
To make sure the mail and package you are sending comes under approved item list and for more clarification contact the County Jail administration at 712-852-3535. Another option for contacting the facility is reaching out via email at mrouse@paloaltosheriff.com.
You can also try to contact the facility by reaching out to them on social media platforms. Visit their Facebook page: here.