Pottawattamie County Public Records & Jail Directory
Independent public records directory for Pottawattamie County, Iowa (County Seat: Council Bluffs, Population: 93,667). Access verified county jail custody rosters, bail schedules, commissary procedures, and official sheriff facility contacts.
County Custody Portal & Roster Directory
Pottawattamie County Jail Inmate Search & Custody Roster
Search Pottawattamie County current custody rosters, recent bookings, criminal charges, and bail bond amounts.
Pottawattamie County Jail
Physical detention facility operations, detainee account funding, visitation rules, and mail guidelines for Pottawattamie County.
Pottawattamie County Custody Profile & Booking Trends
Active custody statistics, recent booking patterns, and top charges for Pottawattamie County.
The Pottawattamie County Adult Detention Facility in Iowa currently reports an active holding census of 225 detainees. Active custody sample indicators show that 40 individuals were booked within the past 7 days, contributing to 117 active records with booking dates within the trailing 30-day window. Among currently listed records with published booking dates, Monday represents the most common booking weekday, accounting for 50 records (22.2%) in the active sample.
The primary charges and statutory offenses currently represented on the active docket are led by Violation Of Probation - 1985 (35 cases), Possess Drug Paraphernalia (21 cases), and Sentenced (21 cases). Under state legal standards, all cited offenses represent pending allegations; every individual detained in Pottawattamie 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 $5,000 (with maximum individual security reaching $1,000,000). Facility demographics reflect housing 83.6% male and 16.4% female inmates with an average detainee age of 37.4 years. The earliest continuous admission among the current custody roster dates back to July 11, 2025, illustrating the presence of both pre-trial detainees and longer-term sentenced stays.
Pottawattamie County Law Enforcement & Courthouse Directory
Verified contact information and physical office addresses for local county authorities.
Andy Brown
Pottawattamie County Jail
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.
Surrounding County Records in Iowa
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Pottawattamie County Custody & Records FAQ
Direct answers regarding Pottawattamie County inmate searches, detention facilities, and bail procedures.
How many inmates are currently detained in Pottawattamie County?
According to verified public custody records as of the most recent verification on Oct 21, 2026, there are 206 individuals listed in Pottawattamie County custody. Of these active records, 117 individuals have recorded booking dates within the trailing 30-day monitoring window.
What is the main jail facility in Pottawattamie County and how can I contact them?
The primary detention facility is Pottawattamie County Jail, located at 1400 Big Lake Rd, Council Bluffs, IA 51501. For booking verification, housing inquiries, or visitation scheduling, the facility desk can be reached at (712) 890-2260.
How do bail and bond postings work in Pottawattamie County?
Bail is established according to the local judicial schedule or determined by a judge during initial court appearances. Active records in Pottawattamie County reflect a median security bond of $5,000. Bail can typically be posted in cash at the facility bonding window or through state-licensed surety bail bond agents.
How frequently is the Pottawattamie County custody roster updated?
Custody records for Pottawattamie County are scheduled for automated daily synchronization from official public sheriff booking portals. The exact verification timestamp for Pottawattamie County is displayed on the roster to ensure full data transparency.