Inmates are informed of visiting days and hours and are responsible for relaying this information to those who wish to visit them. These hours are subject to change.

The following rules apply at the Winnebago County Jail.

• Photo identification, such as a driver license or military ID must be presented by each adult visitor. Visitors who do
not have proper identification will not be permitted to visit.
•No one under the age of 18 is allowed to visit inmates without a court order. Court orders may be obtained by an
attorney.
•Any visitor determined to be under the influence of alcohol or a drug will be denied visitation. Any visitor determined
to under the influence of alcohol or a drug will be denied future visits without court order.
•Visitors must remain in the assigned room/area during the visit. Proper behavior of all visitors is required.
•Visitors are not allowed to give inmates anything during a visit. Any person who attempts to give anything to an inmate
is subject to criminal prosecution under appropriate State and County law.
•Property allowed in the jail area is determined by the jail staff, or upon Court Order. For questions on what property
may be allowed into the jail facility, contact the jail staff directly. The complete Winnebago County Jail Rules are
posted at the jail.

Guidelines for Inmate Mail

All mail that is delivered to an inmate will be opened and read before being processed to the inmate. Any outgoing mail will be given to the jail staff unsealed and will be read by jail staff. Inappropriate mail will not be delivered to an inmate. Inmates will not be allowed to deliver or mail inappropriate mail.

Mail is delivered to inmates using the following address:

(Name of Inmate)
Winnebago County Jail
216 South Clark Street
Forest City, IA 50436