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Lucus County Jail

The Lucas County Jail is located just east of West Lake in Chariton, Iowa, which is approximately a 55 mile journey from the city of Des Moines. Founded in 1846, the county was named for Robert Lucas, who was the first governor of the Iowa Territory. Chariton is also home to the corporate offices of the regional Hy-Vee supermarket chain. For those seeking bail services in Lucas County, there are many bail bondsman in the surrounding area including offices in Knoxville, Osceola, Indianola and Leon.

What happens in Iowa if a magistrate decides that a defendant might not show up in court, or might be inclined to continue an argument that led to the arrest? Is there no chance at that point for a...