Shelby County Jail
Shelby County Jail
County Jail / Adult Detention FacilityMailing Address
[Inmate Full Legal / Booked Name] — [Inmate / Booking Number if known]
Shelby County Jail
612 Court Street, Harlan, IA 51537
Shelby County Jail
612 Court Street, Harlan, IA 51537
Physical Address
1104 9th Street, Harlan, IA 51537
Phone
Governing Agency
Shelby County Sheriff's Office
Inmate ID
Inmate / Booking Number — Not required
Last Verified
September 27, 2026
Facility Mailing and Service Information
Shelby County's current jail page directs inmate correspondence to Shelby County Jail, Attn: Inmate Name, 612 Court St, Harlan, IA 51537.
Source: Official sourceLast verified: September 27, 2026
Confirm the jail's current photograph size, quantity and content restrictions before mailing. Do not send irreplaceable originals.
Source: Official sourceLast verified: September 27, 2026
Confirm the jail's current publisher/vendor, binding and package rules before ordering books, magazines, newspapers or parcels.
Source: Official sourceLast verified: September 27, 2026
Do not place cash in ordinary correspondence unless specifically authorized. Use the facility's current approved inmate-account deposit method.
Source: Official sourceLast verified: September 27, 2026
Verify current custody, visitor approval requirements and the current visitation or video-visitation schedule before traveling.
Source: Official sourceLast verified: September 27, 2026
How to Address Your Letter
Verify the person is currently housed at Shelby County Jail before mailing. Use the inmate's full booked/legal name and inmate or booking number when known. Mail to Shelby County Jail, 612 Court Street, Harlan, IA 51537. Include a complete sender return address.
About Shelby County Jail
Shelby County Jail is the current adult detention facility serving Shelby County, Iowa.