Winnebago County Criminal Records (Iowa)

Winnebago County Clerks file important documents and preserve municipal records in order to maintain an archive for their municipality that can be accessed by the public in Winnebago County, IA. The Clerk's Office is an important source for Winnebago County crime records. Multiple court records can be obtained through the Clerk's Office, including Winnebago County criminal case records for felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic infractions. Many Clerk's Offices provide online access to court records as well as online criminal history searches.

Buffalo Center City Clerk Buffalo Center IA 201 2nd Avenue Southwest 50424 641-562-2505

Thompson Clerk Thompson IA 167 2nd Avenue 50478 641-584-2785

Winnebago County Clerk Forest IA 126 South Clark Street 50436 641-585-4520


Winnebago County Courts maintain records on their cases and make these documents available to the public, including criminal records for felonies and misdemeanors, criminal violations, and traffic infractions in Winnebago County, IA. There are many types of Winnebago County courts, including municipal, district, superior, and appellate courts. You will need to know the Winnebago County Criminal Court of record and have a name or the case number in order to locate a court case. Many courts also provide docket information for ongoing cases. Court records can often be requested online.

Forest City District Court Forest IA 126 South Clark Street 50436 641-585-4520


Winnebago County District attorneys are charged with prosecuting crimes in Winnebago County, IA. The District Attorney's Office makes information on ongoing Winnebago County criminal cases and upcoming court dates available to the public. Most District Attorney's Offices provide online access to current and recent Winnebago County criminal records, excluding juvenile records and cases sealed by the court. If you need information on an ongoing criminal case, the District Attorney's Office can give you important information about the defendants involved in the case.

Winnebago County District Attorney Forest IA 126 South Clark Street 50436 641-585-0020


Winnebago County Jails and Prisons maintain records on current and former inmates in Winnebago County, IA. This information is accessible to the public through the relevant Department of Corrections (DOC) or the Federal Bureau of Prisons. These Winnebago County crime records contain information on a criminal's conviction and sentence, the facility where an inmate is incarcerated, and release dates. In order to locate jail and prison records, you will need a last name and supporting information such as an identification number, date of birth, and the inmate's incarceration status. Winnebago County Jail and prison records are available online through county, state, or federal databases.

Winnebago County Jail Forest IA 216 South Clark Street 50436 641-585-2828

Winnebago County Police Departments maintain records on criminal arrests, incidents reported to the police, and other criminal records in Winnebago County, IA. Many of these Winnebago County police records are available to the public, including 911 incident response reports, police incident reports, and witness statements in certain departments. Logs of Winnebago County criminal arrests and search warrants are also public records. Some police records, particularly those involving ongoing cases or sensitive information, are sealed. Winnebago County police departments provide online access to crime records online.

Buffalo Center City Police Department Buffalo Center IA 416 1st Avenue Northeast 50424 641-562-2200

Forest City Police Department Forest IA 525 North 4th Street 50436 641-585-2113

Lake Mills Police Department Lake Mills IA 304 South Mill Street 50450 641-592-2188


Winnebago County Sheriffs maintain records on criminal arrests, incidents reported to the sheriff, traffic collision reports, and other criminal records in Winnebago County, IA. Some sheriff's criminal records, particularly those involving ongoing cases or sensitive information, are not available to the public. Sheriff's Offices provide access to incident reports if you know some basic information about the incident, and provide useful information Winnebago County criminal background checks.

Winnebago County Sheriffs Department / Winnebago County Jail Forest IA 216 South Clark Street 50436 641-585-2828


Winnebago County Town Halls and City Halls are the chief administrative offices that runs the town or city in Winnebago County, IA. Town Halls and City Halls maintain records related to the locality, including criminal records. Many provide online access to local Winnebago County crime reports.

Forest City Hall Forest IA 305 North Clark Street 50436 641-585-3574

Lake Mills City Hall Lake Mills IA 105 West Main Street 50450 641-592-3251

Leland City Hall Leland IA 316 Walnut Street 50453 641-567-3330

Rake City Town Hall Buffalo Center IA 101 Grace Street 50424 641-566-3735