Wapello County Public Records & Jail Directory
Independent public records directory for Wapello County, Iowa (County Seat: Wapello, Population: 35,166). Access verified county jail custody rosters, bail schedules, commissary procedures, and official sheriff facility contacts.
County Custody Portal & Roster Directory
Wapello County Jail Inmate Search & Custody Roster
Search Wapello County current custody rosters, recent bookings, criminal charges, and bail bond amounts.
Wapello County Jail
Physical detention facility operations, detainee account funding, visitation rules, and mail guidelines for Wapello County.
Wapello County Custody Profile & Booking Trends
Active custody statistics, recent booking patterns, and top charges for Wapello County.
The Wapello County Adult Detention Facility in Iowa currently reports an active holding census of 124 detainees. Active custody sample indicators show that 14 individuals were booked within the past 7 days, contributing to 40 active records with booking dates within the trailing 30-day window. Among currently listed records with published booking dates, Friday represents the most common booking weekday, accounting for 23 records (18.9%) in the active sample.
The primary charges and statutory offenses currently represented on the active docket are led by Violation Of Probation - 1985 (27 cases), Civil Paper For Wapello County Civil Office (12 cases), and 124.414 - Possess Drug Paraphernalia (8 cases). Under state legal standards, all cited offenses represent pending allegations; every individual detained in Wapello County retains the constitutional presumption of innocence until formal adjudication in district or circuit court. Facility demographics reflect housing 86.3% male and 13.7% female inmates. The earliest continuous admission among the current custody roster dates back to June 23, 2024, illustrating the presence of both pre-trial detainees and longer-term sentenced stays.
Wapello County Law Enforcement & Courthouse Directory
Verified contact information and physical office addresses for local county authorities.
Don Phillips
Wapello County Jail
Custody information is synchronized from official public sheriff records. In accordance with the US Constitution, all arrestees are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. To submit court-ordered expungements, dismissals, or report a data discrepancy, access our free compliance desk.
Surrounding County Records in Iowa
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Wapello County Custody & Records FAQ
Direct answers regarding Wapello County inmate searches, detention facilities, and bail procedures.
How many inmates are currently detained in Wapello County?
According to verified public custody records as of the most recent verification on Oct 19, 2026, there are 119 individuals listed in Wapello County custody. Of these active records, 40 individuals have recorded booking dates within the trailing 30-day monitoring window.
What is the main jail facility in Wapello County and how can I contact them?
The primary detention facility is Wapello County Jail, located at 330 W 2nd St, Ottumwa, IA 52501. For booking verification, housing inquiries, or visitation scheduling, the facility desk can be reached at (641) 684-4350.
How do bail and bond postings work in Wapello County?
Bail is established according to the local judicial bond schedule or set by a magistrate judge during initial appearance hearings. Bail may be posted via cash directly at the detention facility or through state-licensed surety bail bond agents.
How frequently is the Wapello County custody roster updated?
Custody records for Wapello County are scheduled for automated daily synchronization from official public sheriff booking portals. The exact verification timestamp for Wapello County is displayed on the roster to ensure full data transparency.