This is a private reference site, not a government office. We cannot confirm custody, release a person, post bond, or retrieve an official booking record. Contact the office that holds the record for an authoritative answer.
Choose the Correct Record Office
Jefferson County's sheriff, correctional facility, Fairfield police, and district court serve different record needs even though several functions share the Law Center. Call ahead before treating the county's general office hours as records-counter hours.
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
1200 W. Grimes Avenue
Fairfield, IA 52556
Office and non-emergency: (641) 472-3576
Jail: (641) 472-3967
Fax: (641) 469-3353
General county page hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Match the question to the channel below. An online result can change, so the agency or court remains the final source.
- For a local booking sheet or photograph, use the county search and request steps, then contact the sheriff or jail.
- For a safe warrant check, use Sheriff's Most Wanted and confirm with the sheriff, clerk, or a lawyer.
- For recent intake or the current roster, use the Jefferson County Inmate Inquiry and call the jail when a result is unclear.
- For custody-change alerts, register with VINELink. It is not a court-outcome or photo service.
- For a Fairfield police incident report, call Fairfield Police Department at (641) 472-4146. Its stated report fees do not set the sheriff's photo fee.
- For a filed case, contact the Jefferson County Clerk of District Court at (641) 472-3454 or use Iowa Courts Online.
- For state corrections, use the Iowa Department of Corrections search. Federal and immigration custody require the BOP or ICE locator.