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Black Hawk County Public Records & Jail Directory

Independent public records directory for Black Hawk County, Iowa (County Seat: Waterloo, Population: 131,144). Access verified county jail custody rosters, bail schedules, commissary procedures, and official sheriff facility contacts.

Jurisdiction Status
Custody Status 292 active inmates
State Jurisdiction IA
County Population
131,144
Census estimate
Current Jail Roster
292
Active detainees in facility
County Seat
Waterloo
Primary administrative center
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Custody Directory

County Custody Portal & Roster Directory

Inmate Search Sheriff / Detention

Black Hawk County Jail Inmate Search & Custody Roster

Search Black Hawk County current custody rosters, recent bookings, criminal charges, and bail bond amounts.

Facility: Black Hawk County Jail
Location: 225 East 6th Street, Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: (319) 291-2587
Commissary: Inmate Canteen
Inmate Phone: CIDNET
Facility & Inmate Services Visitation & Mail

Black Hawk County Jail

Physical detention facility operations, detainee account funding, visitation rules, and mail guidelines for Black Hawk County.

Facility Inquiries: Call booking desk at (319) 291-2587 for current visitation and mail delivery requirements.
Custody Statistics

Black Hawk County Custody Profile & Booking Trends

Active custody statistics, recent booking patterns, and top charges for Black Hawk County.

Active Custody Snapshot
Aggregated from 292 verified records
Recent Bookings (7d)
42
100 in 30 days
Common Booking Day
Friday
19.2% of active sample
Leading Charge
Violation Of Probation
111 cases on docket
Median Security Bond
$10,000
Cash / surety schedule

The Black Hawk County Adult Detention Facility in Iowa currently reports an active holding census of 302 detainees. Active custody sample indicators show that 42 individuals were booked within the past 7 days, contributing to 100 active records with booking dates within the trailing 30-day window. Among currently listed records with published booking dates, Friday represents the most common booking weekday, accounting for 58 records (19.2%) in the active sample.

The primary charges and statutory offenses currently represented on the active docket are led by Violation Of Probation (111 cases), Violation Of Parole (37 cases), and Failure To Appear (36 cases). Under state legal standards, all cited offenses represent pending allegations; every individual detained in Black Hawk County retains the constitutional presumption of innocence until formal adjudication in district or circuit court. For records with published bail requirements, the median surety or cash bond is set at $10,000 (with maximum individual security reaching $1,561,000). Facility demographics reflect housing 83.4% male and 16.6% female inmates with an average detainee age of 35.4 years. The earliest continuous admission among the current custody roster dates back to September 29, 2023, illustrating the presence of both pre-trial detainees and longer-term sentenced stays.

Frequent Statutes: Violation Of Probation 111 Violation Of Parole 37 Failure To Appear 36 Interference With Official Act 35
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Agency Directory

Black Hawk County Law Enforcement & Courthouse Directory

Verified contact information and physical office addresses for local county authorities.

Sheriff Department

Nathan Neff

Headquarters: 225 East 6th Street, Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: (319) 291-2587
Detention Center

Black Hawk County Jail

Address: 225 East 6th Street, Waterloo, IA 50703
Booking Line: (319) 291-2587
Trust / Commissary: Inmate Canteen
Inmate Phone: CIDNET
Black Hawk County Public Records Compliance & Corrections Independent Directory · Free 72-Hour Expungement Review

Custody information is synchronized from official public sheriff records. In accordance with the US Constitution, all arrestees are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. To submit court-ordered expungements, dismissals, or report a data discrepancy, access our free compliance desk.

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Answers

Black Hawk County Custody & Records FAQ

Direct answers regarding Black Hawk County inmate searches, detention facilities, and bail procedures.

How many inmates are currently detained in Black Hawk County?

According to verified public custody records as of the most recent verification on Oct 21, 2026, there are 292 individuals listed in Black Hawk County custody. Of these active records, 100 individuals have recorded booking dates within the trailing 30-day monitoring window.

What is the main jail facility in Black Hawk County and how can I contact them?

The primary detention facility is Black Hawk County Jail, located at 225 East 6th Street, Waterloo, IA 50703. For booking verification, housing inquiries, or visitation scheduling, the facility desk can be reached at (319) 291-2587.

How do bail and bond postings work in Black Hawk County?

Bail is established according to the local judicial schedule or determined by a judge during initial court appearances. Active records in Black Hawk County reflect a median security bond of $10,000. Bail can typically be posted in cash at the facility bonding window or through state-licensed surety bail bond agents.

How frequently is the Black Hawk County custody roster updated?

Custody records for Black Hawk County are scheduled for automated daily synchronization from official public sheriff booking portals. The exact verification timestamp for Black Hawk County is displayed on the roster to ensure full data transparency.

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