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Lucas County Holding Facility

County Sheriff

Last Updated: March 24, 2025
Address
48559 Hy Vee Rd, Chariton, IA 50049
Beds
14
County
Lucas
Phone
641-774-5083
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Lucas Co Jail is for County Sheriff offenders have not been sentenced yet and are detained here until their case is heard.

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Located at 48559 Hy-Vee Rd. within the Lucas County Law Center, the Lucas County Holding Facility serves as a temporary detention center for inmates held up to 24 hours. Inmates not released within this period will be transported to a facility in another county.

For individuals with court-ordered mittimus time, it is required to visit the Sheriff’s Office beforehand to complete Housing & Restitution paperwork. At this time, you will receive additional instructions on arranging your service in another county.

Table of Contents for Lucas Co Jail

Inmate Locator

To utilize the Inmate Search page on InmateAid, begin by selecting the relevant prison facility in Iowa. This allows you to view the current list of inmates housed at Lucas County Holding Facility.

The second section features the InmateAid Inmate Search tool, providing a user-generated database of inmates. You can access this resource to utilize any of InmateAid's services. If you require assistance in creating an inmate profile to maintain communication, please contact us at aid@inmateaid.com, and we'll gladly help you locate your loved one.

As a last resort, you might have to pay for that information if we do not have it. The Arrest Record Search will cost you a small amount, but their data is the freshest available and for that reason, they charge to access it.

Visitation Information

The Lucas Co Jail assumes a comprehensive role in law enforcement, encompassing duties such as patrolling, investigating crimes, making arrests, and executing warrants. This division of responsibilities allows the sheriff's team to concentrate on maintaining public safety and effective law enforcement operations, while detention services are outsourced to other jurisdictions due to the absence of a jail on-site.

The Sheriff's Office must coordinate with the nearby county jail or a regional jail to house their arrestees and you may call 641-774-5083 to get accurate information. This arrangement requires efficient collaboration and communication to transfer detainees to appropriate holding facilities where they can await trial or post bail. Consequently, there is no dedicated location within the sheriff's jurisdiction for visiting detainees, necessitating that family members and legal representatives travel to the external facilities where the arrestees are held.

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Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs - Lucas County Holding Facility

  1. Does Lucas County Holding Facility have its own jail?
    No, Lucas Co Jail does not operate a full-time jail. Individuals who are arrested are typically held for processing and then transferred to a nearby contracted regional detention facility or another county jail.

  2. Where are arrestees taken after being processed at Lucas County Holding Facility?
    After processing, individuals are transferred to a nearby contracted county jail or regional detention center, which houses inmates for the Lucas Co Jail on a per-inmate fee basis.

  3. How long can someone be held at Lucas County Holding Facility before being transferred?
    Lucas County Holding Facility can only detain individuals for a short period, usually under 72 hours, before moving to a contracted detention facility.

  4. How can I find out where someone was transferred after being arrested by Lucas County Holding Facility?
    You can check the inmate-locator on the county-website or call 641-774-5083 for information. In most cases, individuals are sent to another contracted facility.

  5. What happens during the booking process at Lucas Co Jail?
    Booking includes fingerprinting, photographing, medical screening, and a background check. After processing, arrestees are held temporarily before being transferred to a detention facility.

  6. Can I post bail for someone arrested by Lucas Co Jail?
    Yes, bail can be posted through the County Courthouse or the contracted detention facility where the individual is housed. Bail information can be obtained by contacting 641-774-5083.

  7. What are the visitation rules for inmates arrested by Lucas County Holding Facility?
    Lucas County Holding Facility does not handle inmate visitation. Visitation is managed by the detention facility where the inmate is housed. Check the website of the contracted jail for visitation policies.

  8. Can an attorney visit someone arrested by Lucas Co Jail?
    Yes, attorneys can visit clients at the detention facility where they are housed. Contact the contracted jail directly to schedule legal visits.

  9. How can I send money to someone arrested by Lucas County Holding Facility?
    Funds must be sent to the contracted detention center’s commissary system, not the Lucas County Holding Facility. Visit the http://www.lucascosheriff.org/holding-facility.html of the facility where the inmate is housed for deposit options.

  10. What happens if an arrestee requires medical attention while in Lucas County Holding Facility custody?
    Individuals with medical needs receive basic screening at the Lucas County Holding Facility. If serious medical attention is required, they may be transported to a hospital or receive treatment at the contracted detention facility after transfer.

  11. Does Lucas County Holding Facility handle long-term incarceration?
    No, Lucas County Holding Facility only handles short-term holding for processing and transport. All long-term incarceration is managed by contracted county jails or regional detention centers.

  12. What happens if someone is arrested in Lucas County Holding Facility’s jurisdiction but has charges elsewhere?
    If an arrestee has warrants in another jurisdiction, they may be held briefly at Lucas County Holding Facility for processing before being transferred to the requesting jurisdiction or a contracted jail.

  13. How do I retrieve personal property from someone arrested by Lucas County Holding Facility?
    Personal property is typically held at the Sheriff's Office until the individual is transferred. If the inmate is moved to another jail, property may be sent along or picked up by an authorized person at Lucas County Holding Facility’s evidence division.

  14. Can Lucas County Holding Facility refuse to take an arrestee due to jail overcrowding?
    Lucas County Holding Facility does not operate its own jail, so capacity limitations depend on the contracted jail facility. In cases of overcrowding, alternative arrangements may be made with other regional jails.

  15. Does Lucas County Holding Facility offer house arrest or electronic monitoring programs?
    In most cases, house arrest and electronic monitoring are managed by the county probation office or the contracted detention facility, not the Lucas County Holding Facility.

  16. Can Lucas County Holding Facility issue arrest warrants?
    Yes, the Lucas County Holding Facility can request and execute arrest warrants, but detainees are transferred to another facility for holding. Warrant information can be checked through the county court records.

  17. How do I report a complaint about an arrest made by Lucas County Holding Facility deputies?
    Complaints can be filed with the Sheriff’s Office Internal Affairs Division. In serious cases, complaints may be reviewed by Iowa’s law enforcement oversight agency.

  18. How can I find out about upcoming court dates for someone arrested by Lucas County Holding Facility?
    Court dates are scheduled by the county court system. You can search court dockets online or contact the County Clerk’s Office for hearing details.

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