This is a private reference site, not a Cedar County office. We cannot verify custody, release a person, post bond, or retrieve an official booking record. Contact the government office responsible for the record.
Official Cedar County Contacts
Current jail questions and sheriff records requests begin with the Cedar County Sheriff’s Office. Filed cases and final court results belong with the Clerk of Court.
Cedar County Sheriff’s Office
711 E. South St.Tipton, IA 52772
Phone: 563-886-2121
Fax: 563-886-2095
Records hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sheriff records and copy requests
Cedar County Clerk of Court
400 Cedar StreetP.O. Box 111
Tipton, IA 52772
Phone: 563-886-2101
Fax: 563-886-3594
Email: countyclerk.cedar@iowacourts.gov
Official court directory
The Sheriff’s Records page lists a $5 fee and a usual five-to-seven-business-day wait for accident or incident paper copies. It does not say a booking photograph costs $5 or follows that timetable. Ask for an estimate when requesting a booking record or photo under Iowa Code Chapter 22.
Choose the source that fits the question:
- For a mugshot or booking record, follow the recent arrests hub and contact the sheriff or arresting police agency.
- For a new booking, use the Arrests Last 24 Hours workflow.
- For several days of activity, check the Police Blotter, then verify custody and court status.
- For a custody change or release alert, use VINELink Custody Check.
- For a filed case or result, use Iowa Courts Online or call the clerk.
- For Iowa prison custody or supervision, search the Iowa Department of Corrections.
- For federal or immigration detention, use the BOP locator or ICE locator.