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The Hardin County Sheriff's Office runs the Correctional Center and maintains county jail intake records. Ask the Records Division for a report and any associated booking photograph as separate items. Most reports carry a posted $5 fee, but the office does not publish a fixed digital mugshot fee or response deadline. Request an estimate before ordering.
Hardin County Sheriff's OfficeLaw Enforcement Center
1116 14th Avenue
Eldora, IA 50627
Main and records: 641-939-8189
Dispatch: 641-939-8190
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Emergency: 911
The jail booking line is also listed as 641-939-8194 in the state sheriffs' directory. The county's own jail page emphasizes the main number above. Match the question to the source:
- For a county booking record or photo, follow the records-request path on the home page and contact the Sheriff.
- For current custody or a release alert, call the jail or use IowaVINE. A roster absence is not proof that no arrest occurred.
- For a filed case and disposition, begin with Iowa Courts Online or contact the Hardin County Clerk of District Court at 641-858-2328.
- For safe warrant confirmation, use Most Wanted Fugitives and contact the Sheriff, clerk, or counsel.
- For state custody or supervision, use the Iowa Department of Corrections offender search.
- For federal prison or immigration detention, use the official BOP or ICE locator.
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