Hancock County Jail
Hancock County Jail
County Jail Record - local jail certified but inmates housed at Winnebago County Jail since 2018Mailing Address
[Inmate Full Name]
Winnebago County Jail
935 Highway 69 N.
Forest City, IA 50436
Winnebago County Jail
935 Highway 69 N.
Forest City, IA 50436
Physical Address
Hancock County Sheriff's Office / certified jail: 875 State Street, Garner, IA 50438
Phone
Governing Agency
Hancock County Sheriff's Office / Winnebago County Jail housing arrangement
Inmate ID
Winnebago County inmate / booking number if assigned — Not required
Last Verified
September 27, 2026
Facility Mailing and Service Information
After confirming placement, address mail to the inmate at Winnebago County Jail, 935 Highway 69 N., Forest City, IA 50436. Include a complete return address.
Source: Official sourceLast verified: September 27, 2026
Follow current Winnebago County Jail photo rules after verifying placement.
Source: Official sourceLast verified: September 27, 2026
Follow current Winnebago County Jail publication/package rules.
Source: Official sourceLast verified: September 27, 2026
Use Winnebago County Jail's current inmate-account procedures after verifying placement.
Source: Official sourceLast verified: September 27, 2026
Use Winnebago County Jail's current visitation rules after verifying placement.
Source: Official sourceLast verified: September 27, 2026
How to Address Your Letter
Hancock County's official jail page states that since 2018 all inmates have been housed at Winnebago County Jail in Forest City; Hancock's certified jail is used only temporarily for events such as court appearances. Verify current custody before mailing, then use Winnebago County Jail, 935 Highway 69 N., Forest City, IA 50436.
About Hancock County Jail
Hancock County maintains a certified jail in Garner, but its official site states all inmates have been housed at Winnebago County Jail in Forest City since 2018.