Polk County Jail Roster
Inmate Records
The Polk County Jail provides an online inmate roster that allows the public to search for current and previous inmates. The roster includes information such as:
- Name
- Age
- Gender
- Booking Date
- Release Date
- Charges
To search the inmate roster, visit the Polk County Jail website and click on the "Inmate Roster" link. You can search by name or by date range.
Verifying Accuracy
The Polk County Jail website states that individuals obtaining information from the website should verify accuracy through the arresting agency or Iowa Courts Online. This is because the information on the website may not be up to date.
To verify the accuracy of the information on the inmate roster, you can contact the Polk County Jail at (515) 286-3232. You can also visit the Iowa Courts Online website to search for court records.
Visitation and Phone Service
The Polk County Jail website also provides information about inmate visitation rules and phone service.
Visitation
To visit an inmate at the Polk County Jail, you must schedule a visit in advance. You can schedule a visit by calling the Polk County Jail at (515) 286-3232.
Visitation hours are as follows:
- Weekdays: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Weekends: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Phone Service
Inmates at the Polk County Jail can make phone calls to family and friends. Phone calls are collect calls, so the recipient of the call will be responsible for paying for the call.
To make a phone call to an inmate, you will need to call the Polk County Jail at (515) 286-3232. You will be prompted to enter the inmate's name and ID number.
Polk County Jail Statistics
The Polk County Jail is a 1500-bed facility operated by the Polk County Sheriff's Office. The jail houses inmates who have been arrested for a variety of crimes, including:
- Misdemeanors
- Felonies
- Violations of probation or parole
The average length of stay at the Polk County Jail is 14 days. However, some inmates may stay in jail for longer periods of time, depending on the severity of their charges.
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