This is a private reference site, not a government office. We cannot confirm custody, release a person, post bond, or retrieve an official booking record. Contact the responsible public office directly.
Official Offices and Record Sources
The main local contact is the Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Office. Its public office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Patrol and the jail operate 24 hours. Ask the jail about current custody and ask the records custodian for a booking sheet, intake record, or county-held photograph.
Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s OfficeLaw Enforcement Center
17262 Lark Ave.
Mason City, IA 50401
Patrol/Communications: 641-421-3000
Jail: 641-421-3019
Civil: 641-421-3149
Choose the source that holds the information:
- For a booking record, roster entry, or photograph, use the county arrest and roster resource, then contact the sheriff’s custodian if the record is not online.
- For the newest custody snapshot, check the official population report or call the jail. The county does not promise a separate 24-hour booking feed.
- For multi-day incidents, use the Daily Media Report. It lists calls and incidents, not named jail bookings or photos.
- For release or transfer alerts, use IowaVINE or call 1-888-742-8463.
- For filed charges, court dates, or disposition, contact the Cerro Gordo County Clerk of Court at 220 North Washington, Mason City, IA 50401, 641-424-6431, or use Iowa Courts Online.
- For state prison custody or supervision, use the Iowa Department of Corrections offender search. For federal prison or immigration custody, use the official BOP or ICE locator.
Mason City police records are held by the Mason City Police Department at 78 S Georgia Ave., Mason City, IA 50401, 641-421-3378. City incident records and county jail records are separate, so a request may need to go to both custodians.