This is a private reference site, not a government office. It cannot confirm custody, release anyone, post bond, schedule visits, send money, or obtain official booking records. Contact the agency that holds the record or person for official action.
Official Jail Contacts
Louisa County jail custody and booking-record questions start with the Sheriff's Office and jail. The county website also provides a general sheriff contact form, but the form warns not to submit sensitive or private information through it.
Louisa County Sheriff's Office and Jail
12635 County Road G56, Suite 102
Wapello, IA 52653
319-523-4371
Fax: 319-523-4373
- Current local custody: use the jail inmate records page and the sheriff or VINELink path.
- Booking photos: review jail roster mugshots before requesting a photo from the sheriff.
- Charges after arrest: use court records after a jail arrest and Iowa Courts Online.
- Facility rules: see Louisa County Jail for visitation, mail, phone, and deposits.
- Sentenced state prisoners: use the Iowa Department of Corrections offender locator.
- Federal or immigration custody: use the BOP inmate locator, U.S. Marshals contacts, or ICE detainee locator.
Court and Prosecutor Contacts
Jail booking facts are separate from court records. After charges are filed, the clerk and Iowa Courts Online are the court-record path. The county attorney decides which charges are prosecuted in the name of the state, county, or county attorney.
Louisa County Clerk of Court
117 South Main Street, 2nd Floor
PO Box 268
Wapello, IA 52653-0268
319-523-4541
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Louisa County Attorney
326 Van Buren
Wapello, IA 52653
319-523-3331
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.