This private reference site is not a government office. It cannot confirm custody, release a person, post bond, or retrieve an official booking record. Contact the agency that holds the record.
Official Records Contact
The Union County Sheriff’s Office and Union County Jail share the Law Enforcement Center. Office hours published by the county are 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Verify hours before a visit.
Union County Sheriff’s Office302 North Pine Street
Creston, IA 50801
Main and non-emergency: (641) 782-7717
Civil clerk: (641) 782-7322
Fax: (641) 782-8404
Route the question by record type so the right custodian can respond:
- For a county booking record or photo, follow the request steps on the home page, then contact the Sheriff’s Office.
- For current custody or a recent release, call the jail or use Iowa VINE for an event-based update.
- For the first police report, contact the arresting department, which may be Creston Police, Afton Police, or the Sheriff.
- For the court result after booking, search Iowa Courts Online or contact the clerk that holds the case.
- For a sentenced person in state custody or supervision, use the Iowa Department of Corrections offender search.
- For federal or immigration custody, use the separate Bureau of Prisons or ICE locator.