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Where to search Winnebago County records

Winnebago County, Iowa court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with official Iowa district-court trial schedule. Check current custody through official jail visitation and inmate-contact information.

Court casesofficial Iowa district-court trial schedule
Current custodyofficial jail visitation and inmate-contact information
Statewide recordsUse the Iowa state-level source described below when available.
Federal recordsFederal court and custody records are outside county systems and require a separate federal search.

Verified local details

These details were drawn from the official sources linked in this guide. Reconfirm addresses, contacts, schedules, fees, and other time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.

The Winnebago County Law Enforcement Center is at 935 Highway 69 N., Forest City, Iowa 50436.
The Sheriff’s Office lists civil-office phone number 641-585-7590 and jail phone number 641-585-3632.
The Sheriff’s Office provides primary law enforcement for rural Winnebago County and the cities of Buffalo Center, Leland, Thompson, Scarville, and Rake.
The Sheriff’s Office identifies Steve Hepperly as sheriff and Steve Lillquist as jail administrator.
The jail states that visitation is scheduled on Wednesdays from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with preapproval required.
The Iowa Judicial Branch places Winnebago County in Iowa’s Second Judicial District.

Winnebago County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	official Iowa district-court trial schedule	County or local	Open source	August 24, 2026
Jail and custody	official jail visitation and inmate-contact information	County or local	Open source	August 19, 2026
Police and incident records	official sheriff, jail, and county law-enforcement information	County or local	Open source	August 24, 2026
Official records	official Winnebago County government portal	County or local	Open source	August 18, 2026
Court cases	official Iowa Judicial Branch judicial-district guide	County or local	Open source	August 18, 2026

How this guide is maintained: This matrix only republishes government and agency destinations supported by the researched guide or its reviewed county source registry. Page updated August 24, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

If you are checking a Winnebago County record, start by identifying which agency created it. Court dockets, municipal cases, jail information, police reports, and state records are separate sources. This page brings those paths together for Winnebago County. Winnebago County has 10,251 residents (2025 estimate). The source map below identifies the relevant local courts and agencies. Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.

Quick facts

County-equivalent identity: 19-189
Population: 10,251 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: The Winnebago County Law Enforcement Center is at 935 Highway 69 N., Forest City, Iowa 50436.
Local detail: The Sheriff’s Office lists civil-office phone number 641-585-7590 and jail phone number 641-585-3632.
Local detail: The Sheriff’s Office provides primary law enforcement for rural Winnebago County and the cities of Buffalo Center, Leland, Thompson, Scarville, and Rake.
Local detail: The Sheriff’s Office identifies Steve Hepperly as sheriff and Steve Lillquist as jail administrator.
The jail states that visitation is scheduled on Wednesdays from 2: 00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with preapproval required.
Local detail: The Iowa Judicial Branch places Winnebago County in Iowa’s Second Judicial District.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: The Winnebago County Law Enforcement Center is at 935 Highway 69 N., Forest City, Iowa 50436.
Local detail: The Sheriff’s Office lists civil-office phone number 641-585-7590 and jail phone number 641-585-3632.
Local detail: The Sheriff’s Office provides primary law enforcement for rural Winnebago County and the cities of Buffalo Center, Leland, Thompson, Scarville, and Rake.

How do I contact the Winnebago County Sheriff or jail?

The reviewed Winnebago County detention source provides direct procedure guidance. Use official jail visitation and inmate-contact information for the detention agency's current visitation, booking, release, and records procedures.

Where is the Winnebago County Law Enforcement Center?

The Sheriff’s Office provides primary law enforcement for rural Winnebago County and the cities of Buffalo Center, Leland, Thompson, Scarville, and Rake. Use official sheriff, jail, and county law-enforcement information to request the report from the agency that created or maintains it.

Which cities are covered by the county sheriff?

The Winnebago County Law Enforcement Center is at 935 Highway 69 N., Forest City, Iowa 50436. Use official sheriff, jail, and county law-enforcement information to request the report from the agency that created or maintains it.

How do I schedule Winnebago County jail visitation?

No reviewed official source for Winnebago County establishes complete visitation, release, booking, and medical-record procedures. Use official jail visitation and inmate-contact information for the detention agency's current visitation, booking, release, and records procedures.

Which judicial district handles Winnebago County cases?

Current approved sources for Winnebago County do not substantiate a definitive court assignment for every case type. Check official Iowa Judicial Branch judicial-district guide to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.

How do I request Winnebago County court or public records?

No reviewed official source for Winnebago County establishes a case-specific court search or document-request procedure. Open official Iowa district-court trial schedule for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

Jail, booking, and custody records

For current custody information, start with official sheriff, jail, and county law-enforcement information. The jail page states that the jail phone may not be answered during meals, court times, or lockdowns.

Finding Winnebago County criminal court records

Start with official Iowa Judicial Branch judicial-district guide for the official Winnebago County court path. County: Winnebago County government and sheriff services operate from Forest City; municipalities retain separate city authority. Court: Winnebago County is part of Iowa’s Second Judicial District and appears in the district’s published alternating trial schedule.

Local courts, citations, and municipal records

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office operates the county jail at the Law Enforcement Center in Forest City. Municipal: The sheriff’s office identifies primary coverage for rural areas and named cities; municipal police and city records may remain separate.

Local police and incident-report sources

Request a police or incident record from the sheriff or municipal police agency that created it. The reviewed official pages do not provide a guaranteed live inmate population count.

City pages and jurisdiction boundaries

The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.

Statewide Iowa criminal-record sources

Statewide Iowa sources are separate from Winnebago County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.

Official Winnebago County and Iowa record sources

For an official starting point, use official Winnebago County government portal. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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Prefer an official source? For an official starting point, use official Winnebago County government portal. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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