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Pottawattamie County Inmate Search & Jail Booking Roster

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Name	Booked	Charges	Status
ZELLMER, JOHN DAVID 40 · M #ea93da17-8f35-7a82-e7f8-f63705f2bc92	09 Oct 2026	709.8A - Grooming 728.12(3)(c) - Sexual Exploitation of a Minor -- Purchase/Possess Depiction of minor in sex act - 1st Offense	In custody $10,000.00
MINARD, ALLISON RENAE 36 · F #044e30ed-ad9a-653a-e5fd-9281b2703650	09 Oct 2026	124.401(5) - Possession Of Controlled Substance - Methamphetamine, 1st Offense 706.3(1) - Conspiracy to Commit Forcible Felony+3 Show all 5 charges Hide 124.401(5) - Possession Of Controlled Substance - Methamphetamine, 1st Offense 706.3(1) - Conspiracy to Commit Forcible Felony 710.2 - Kidnapping 1st Degree -- Serious Injury 708.4(2) - Willful Injury Resulting in Bodily Injury 711.2 - Robbery 1st -- Inflict or Attempt Serious Injury or Armed w/ Dangerous Weapon	In custody $1,000.00
BLACK, SHELBY SCOTT 37 · M #08983e35-eb29-4d80-a6f0-808c2bf945d0	09 Oct 2026	706.3(1) - Conspiracy to Commit Forcible Felony 708.8 - Going Armed With Intent+3 Show all 5 charges Hide 706.3(1) - Conspiracy to Commit Forcible Felony 708.8 - Going Armed With Intent 710.2 - Kidnapping 1st Degree -- Serious Injury 711.2 - Robbery 1st -- Inflict or Attempt Serious Injury or Armed w/ Dangerous Weapon 708.4(2) - Willful Injury Resulting in Bodily Injury	In custody
PHIPPS, JOSEPH ALAN 35 · M #9e823274-8b3d-7fb4-c3f7-ac8a3f54efeb	09 Oct 2026	716.8(1) - Trespass -- Refuse to Vacate, $0 Dam/Inj 1st Off+1 Show all 3 charges Hide 716.8(1) - Trespass -- Refuse to Vacate, $0 Dam/Inj 1st Off 719.1A - Provide False Identification Information	In custody $1,000.00
SABREE, SAMUALLAH 40 · M #04ed2a44-b2d1-4775-8edc-e9a3d74eb261	09 Oct 2026	908.11 - Violation Of Probation - 1985	In custody
THACKER, JASON THOMAS 52 · M #e7015c62-4825-3d8c-7b13-0b96610252f2	09 Oct 2026	708.2A(2)(b) - Domestic Abuse Assault, 1st Off Causing Bodily Inj 124.401(5)(b) - Possession of a Controlled Substance, 3rd or Subsequent Offense (All Marijuana)+2 Show all 4 charges Hide 708.2A(2)(b) - Domestic Abuse Assault, 1st Off Causing Bodily Inj 124.401(5)(b) - Possession of a Controlled Substance, 3rd or Subsequent Offense (All Marijuana) 124.414 - Possess Drug Paraphernalia 708.7(2)(a)(1) - Harassment 1st Deg - Threaten Forcible Felony	In custody $10,000.00
DIAZ RODRIGUES, DAMIAN JESUS 35 · M #c8b5dc6c-084d-807d-5c62-7f6c6945e432	09 Oct 2026	708.2(3) - Assault with Dangerous Weapon 707.11(1) - Attempt to Commit Murder+5 Show all 7 charges Hide 708.2(3) - Assault with Dangerous Weapon 707.11(1) - Attempt to Commit Murder 708.8 - Going Armed With Intent 908.11 - Violation Of Probation - 1985 708.2(2) - Assault Causing Bod Inj or Ment Illness, No Intent 724.4C - Carry Weapon -- While Intoxicated (OWI) 724.8B - Persons Ineligible to Carry Dangerous Weapons	In custody $25,000.00
OTTESEN, JIMMY JOE 56 · M #2704b1eb-f16c-ca30-beae-cf4e890c86c8	08 Oct 2026	708.2A(4) - Domestic Abuse Assault, 3rd or Sub. Off	In custody
SANDS, DONAVON LUCIUS 53 · M #99c15526-4f44-0ec0-6b45-a56363ab032a	08 Oct 2026	908.11 - Violation Of Probation - 1985	In custody $30,000.00
EISSA, JORDAN ANDREW 37 · M #861e6da7-7bf1-29ed-ffa3-ab99f5c5918b	07 Oct 2026	716.8(1) - Trespass -- Refuse to Vacate, $0 Dam/Inj 1st Off+2 Show all 4 charges Hide 716.8(1) - Trespass -- Refuse to Vacate, $0 Dam/Inj 1st Off 719.1(1)(b) - Interfere w/ Official Acts, $0 Injury/Dam 719.1A - Provide False Identification Information	In custody $1,000.00

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Name	Booked	Charges	Status
FLEMING, DEION JARELL 33 · M #0c182e09-f22c-cbff-99d6-505493308ff5	07 Oct 2026	714.2(5) - Theft 5th -- All Other Larceny Under $300	In custody $2,000.00
VAMPOLA, HUNTER AUGUST 25 · M #45c94ad5-c690-8395-36ee-d9f4685ea3ac	06 Oct 2026	908.1 - VIOLATION OF PAROLE - 1985	In custody
LIVERMORE, JESSE JAY 46 · M #fd7750e3-9100-31c7-e3c8-d42db843bab8	06 Oct 2026	714.2(3) - Theft 3rd -- All Other Larceny - $750 - $1500 714.2(3) - Theft 3rd -- All Other Larceny - $750 - $1,500	In custody
BREIDINGER, JACOB NOEL 37 · M #c6271f8e-8201-5ac0-1b9c-d89f342d8c1b	05 Oct 2026	714.2(3) - Theft 3rd -- All Other Larceny - $750 - $1,500 908.11 - Violation Of Probation - 1985	In custody $4,000.00
BONAPARTE, JEREMIAH LAVELLE 34 · M #96bafdbb-6a4b-b87a-3836-71275a6eb09d	05 Oct 2026	719.4(2) - Escape from Custody -- Misdemeanant 904.908 - Alleged work release violators — temporary confinement by counties	In custody $1,000.00
WESTON, CHRISTIAN SHANE 20 · M #8cba58a0-b7ba-3ab6-6808-5b7f27d1621e	05 Oct 2026	708.2(4) - Assault - Pregnant Person 708.8 - Going Armed With Intent+1 Show all 3 charges Hide 708.2(4) - Assault - Pregnant Person 708.8 - Going Armed With Intent 723.4(1)(a) - Disorderly Conduct - Fighting/Violent Behavior	In custody $325.00
WRIGHT, KERRY ALLEN 57 · M #d85cecb2-3a66-675d-bd43-57c48a7f5f43	05 Oct 2026	321.561 - DRIVING WHILE BARRED - HABITUAL OFFENDER	In custody
SEAMAN, TAMMY SUE 47 · F #002e2918-0903-eed3-a72a-b8137a67d447	05 Oct 2026	Not published by source	In custody
SIGNORILE, ELIZABETH W. 56 · F #c710eac1-40f5-14f3-d159-d0a66d12b144	02 Oct 2026	708.7(2)(a)(1) - Harassment 1st Deg - Threaten Forcible Felony 716.8(1) - Trespass -- Refuse to Vacate, $0 Dam/Inj+2 Show all 4 charges Hide 708.7(2)(a)(1) - Harassment 1st Deg - Threaten Forcible Felony 716.8(1) - Trespass -- Refuse to Vacate, $0 Dam/Inj 1st Off 723.4(1)(a) - Disorderly Conduct - Fighting/Violent Behavior	In custody $2,000.00
MOORE, ANDREW CRAIG 41 · M #52bad140-05f4-e57a-d2bf-5e2bb4373fc7	02 Oct 2026	908.11 - Violation Of Probation - 1985 692A.104 - Sex Offender Registration Req Violation - 1st Off	In custody $7,000.00
DAVIS, ANDREW WILLIAM 37 · M #2a4276a9-c640-ce10-4dba-73dd40db3cda	01 Oct 2026	715A.8(3)(c) - Forgery -- Identity Theft Under $1,500 713.6A(2) - Burglary 3rd Deg -- Vehicle, 1st Off+2 Show all 4 charges Hide 715A.8(3)(c) - Forgery -- Identity Theft Under $1,500 713.6A(2) - Burglary 3rd Deg -- Vehicle, 1st Off 714.2(4) - Theft 4th -- All Other Larceny - $300 - $750 715A.6(2)(c) - Credit Card Fraud Under $1500	In custody $2,000.00
AGUILAR, JENARO RAMOS 32 · M #dbc46b95-3386-60ee-4ae1-4a00e6596854	01 Oct 2026	321.561 - DRIVING WHILE BARRED - HABITUAL OFFENDER 321J.2(2)(c) - OWI -- 3rd or Subsequent Offense+2 Show all 4 charges Hide 321.561 - DRIVING WHILE BARRED - HABITUAL OFFENDER 321J.2(2)(c) - OWI -- 3rd or Subsequent Offense 908.11 - Violation Of Probation - 1985 321J.20(7) - TAMPER WITH OR CIRCUMVENT IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE	In custody $20,000.00
SPRACKLIN, NICOLE KATHERINE 39 · F #483f492a-0dac-698f-23f9-a432d249d42b	01 Oct 2026	908.1 - VIOLATION OF PAROLE - 1985	In custody
MANSON, THOMAS GLENN 55 · M #b20fb393-074f-abd6-0538-c075ebe4b301	30 Sep 2026	HOLD - HOLD FOR OTHER FACILITY 714.2(3) - Theft 3rd -- All Other Larceny - $750 - $1,500	In custody $5,000.00
WESTON, BRAIDEN CHASE 28 · M #f033a688-fa66-9e52-dcdc-f5e15fb56e4d	30 Sep 2026	321J.2(2)(b) - OWI -- 2nd Offense 321.288(1) - Fail to Maintain Control of Motor Vehicle	In custody $4,000.00
POPPLETON, KRYSTAL RAYNE 24 · F #53fbebfa-fb84-9a7c-cbf7-1df03da8c854	28 Sep 2026	726.6(7) - Child Endangerment, Deprive Necess Care 726.3 - Abandonment of a Dependent Person	In custody $10,000.00
CALLOWAY, RUSSELL MONTEZ 41 · M #e5b872e5-9302-7e34-1d37-fefdb4f39ce7	28 Sep 2026	708.2A(2)(b) - Domestic Abuse Assault, 1st Off Causing Bodily Inj 716.6(1)(a)(1) - Crim Misch 4th -- Damage $300 - $750	In custody $5,000.00
GODBOLT, MYCHAL WILLIAM 25 · M #42b50ef2-2c2c-3471-1f00-7a35871015ee	28 Sep 2026	716.5 - Crim Misch 3rd -- Damage $750 - $1,500 716.8(1) - Trespass -- Refuse to Vacate, $0 Dam/Inj+3 Show all 5 charges Hide 716.5 - Crim Misch 3rd -- Damage $750 - $1,500 716.8(1) - Trespass -- Refuse to Vacate, $0 Dam/Inj 3rd Off 124.414 - Possess Drug Paraphernalia 664A.7(5) - Violation Of No Contact/Protective Order-Contempt	In custody $5,000.00
GOVIG, DAMIAN ALLEN 45 · M #28ed61cc-7ffb-b901-59f9-7481d63a7f1c	28 Sep 2026	CHAPTER 1 - FEDERAL OFFENSES 708.2A(5) - Domestic Abuse Assault, Strangulation w/ Bod Inj	In custody $5,000.00
MCGINNESS, JOSHUA ALLEN 42 · M #c65864cc-8fd3-56bb-4b59-93f0de5a64f8	28 Sep 2026	714.2(2) - Theft 2nd -- All Other Larceny - $1,500 - $10,000	In custody $5,000.00
TROTTER, STEVEN MICHAEL JR. 40 · M #630262ea-1c44-c6c8-4abc-22b0064a108d	28 Sep 2026	713.7 - Possess Burglar Tools 713.6A(1) - Burglary 3rd Deg -- Non Vehicle	In custody $5,000.00
AYALA-MCCULLOUGH, VALERIE PHOENIX 27 · M #8c38d1ed-51a8-b448-c073-491b109bf449	27 Sep 2026	708.2A(2)(c) - Domestic Abuse Assault, 1st Off, Intend Ser Inj 708.2A(2)(c) - Domestic Abuse Assault, 1st Off w/ Danger Weapon+2 Show all 4 charges Hide 708.2A(2)(c) - Domestic Abuse Assault, 1st Off, Intend Ser Inj 708.2A(2)(c) - Domestic Abuse Assault, 1st Off w/ Danger Weapon 707.11(1) - Attempt to Commit Murder 710.4 - Kidnapping 3rd Degree	In custody
PETERSON, BRENDA LYNN 56 · F #f50fd36f-252d-6d28-bde5-ed18c9edfe9b	26 Sep 2026	664A.7(5) - Violation Of No Contact/Protective Order-Contempt	In custody $1,000.00
WIN, MYINT 45 · M #85a7a179-e889-9876-c730-fe5d4d5b9733	26 Sep 2026	726.6(6) - Child Endangerment, Substantial Risk - Bod Injury	In custody $5,000.00
SCHROEDER, MATTHEW M. 39 · M #19927bc5-e7cf-4e08-83e4-154a2c3a10fd	26 Sep 2026	716.8(1) - Trespass -- Refuse to Vacate, $0 Dam/Inj 2nd Off+2 Show all 4 charges Hide 716.8(1) - Trespass -- Refuse to Vacate, $0 Dam/Inj 2nd Off 124.401(5) - Possession Of Controlled Substance - Methamphetamine, 1st Offense 124.414 - Possess Drug Paraphernalia	In custody $1,000.00
HAINES, JEFFREY ALLEN 45 · M #f130e11f-5390-f088-6de0-f87f2234bf34	24 Sep 2026	908.1 - VIOLATION OF PAROLE - 1985	In custody
ROSS, ISAIAH EMMANUEL 30 · M #78600fe8-f2fd-8d2d-b487-9f31fa5b9cd5	24 Sep 2026	709.9(1) - Indecent Exposure -- Exposed Self CB/8.64.010 - Public Release of Bodily Fluids	In custody $1,300.00
HAMBRIGHT, SHAWN ROBERT 35 · M #0de895ae-bf21-8c45-6d60-a420cc0d7490	24 Sep 2026	321.218(1) - DRIVING WHILE LICENSE DENIED,SUSP,CANCELED OR REVOKED 321.257(2)(a) - Vehicle Fail to Respond to Steady Red Signal+2 Show all 4 charges Hide 321.218(1) - DRIVING WHILE LICENSE DENIED,SUSP,CANCELED OR REVOKED 321.257(2)(a) - Vehicle Fail to Respond to Steady Red Signal 321.388 - Fail to Illuminate Rear Plate 321.279(1)(a) - Eluding- Willful Failure to Stop for Law Enforcement	In custody $10,000.00
WHITE, TYJAE' DESARAY 19 · F #ff4eea48-31e1-bb9c-a330-d86a76dfc5b0	24 Sep 2026	708.4(2) - Willful Injury Resulting in Bodily Injury 710.7 - False Imprisonment	In custody $5,000.00
ROSS, FELICIA LARAE 38 · F #05059293-b408-62b1-5b0e-a467d629ee39	24 Sep 2026	714.7 - Operate Motor Vehicle Without Owners Consent -- Motor Vehicle 321.279(2)(b) - Eluding While Exceeding Speed Limit By 25 mph Or More Enhancement- 2nd or Subsequent Offense+5 Show all 7 charges Hide 714.7 - Operate Motor Vehicle Without Owners Consent -- Motor Vehicle 321.279(2)(b) - Eluding While Exceeding Speed Limit By 25 mph Or More Enhancement- 2nd or Subsequent Offense 719.4(4) - Flight to Avoid Prosecution -- Fel or Agg Misd 321.277 - Reckless Driving 820.2 - Fugitive From Justice - 1989 908.11 - Violation Of Probation - 1985 714.2(4) - Theft 4th -- All Other Larceny - $300 - $750	In custody $50,000.00
JACKSON, TERRANCE TERRELL SR. 47 · M #fdc1cf0a-8ea2-3613-5dd1-6990b6f85f95	24 Sep 2026	708.2A(5) - Domestic Abuse Assault, Strangulation w/ Bod Inj CHAPTER 1 - FEDERAL OFFENSES - Completed	In custody $5,000.00
SEELEY, GLENN WILLIAM 53 · M #ec74a751-3c13-e911-71f6-0f2bfbb254c3	24 Sep 2026	908.1 - VIOLATION OF PAROLE - 1985	In custody
FISCHER, KYLE 41 · M #e89da03a-c14c-4a24-1746-325ee0d3d8dc	23 Sep 2026	904.908 - Alleged work release violators — temporary confinement by counties 719.7(3)(c) - Prisonr Poss Contrab W Confin -- No Weap	In custody $5,000.00
WHITE, ROBERT SHELTON 55 · M #175b99e1-0344-fd99-7f6e-4b54ac5ef6ab	23 Sep 2026	719.7(3)(a) - Poss Contrab On/In Grnds Corr Facil -- No Weap 906.4 - Hold for RCF/Work Release Violation	In custody $5,000.00
CHRISTINA, TRAVIS WESLEY 36 · M #9814560a-ae6b-14d8-38ec-c2ea02b932b0	23 Sep 2026	664A.7(5) - Violation Of No Contact/Protective Order-Contempt 708.2A(2)(b) - Domestic Abuse Assault, 1st Off Causing Bodily Inj	In custody $5,000.00
COOK, ZACHARY AUSTIN 35 · M #ea1e3ac6-cdda-ed1b-c289-0f037657fa7d	23 Sep 2026	708.7(2)(a)(1) - Harassment 1st Deg - Threaten Forcible Felony 713.6A(2) - Burglary 3rd Deg -- Vehicle, 1st Off+4 Show all 6 charges Hide 708.7(2)(a)(1) - Harassment 1st Deg - Threaten Forcible Felony 713.6A(2) - Burglary 3rd Deg -- Vehicle, 1st Off 716.8(1) - Trespass -- Refuse to Vacate, $0 Dam/Inj 1st Off 719.1A - Provide False Identification Information CB/8.56.040 - Obedience to Peace Officers	In custody $5,000.00
BELL, ALEXANDER LAMAR 33 · M #572db0e8-d47e-7706-b22f-d49942dafbac	22 Sep 2026	908.11 - Violation Of Probation - 1985	In custody $2,000.00
RECEK, MATTHEW JAMES 43 · M #7c88b28d-728f-54c9-f3bb-7ccd8e47483a	22 Sep 2026	124.401(5) - Possess Con Sub, 2nd Off (1/+ Non Marij) 713.7 - Possess Burglar Tools+3 Show all 5 charges Hide 124.401(5) - Possess Con Sub, 2nd Off (1/+ Non Marij) 713.7 - Possess Burglar Tools 124.401(1)(c)(9) - Intent to Manufacture/Deliver False Meth Und 5 g 820.2 - Fugitive From Justice - 1989 124.414 - Possess Drug Paraphernalia	In custody $10,000.00
HANSEN, COTY MICHAEL 37 · M #37310506-0f94-fb70-151f-f33c2479f1dc	21 Sep 2026	124.401(5) - Possess Con Sub, 2nd Off (1/+ Non Marij) 714.2(2) - Theft 2nd -- Possession of Stolen Property - $1,500 - $10,000+1 Show all 3 charges Hide 124.401(5) - Possess Con Sub, 2nd Off (1/+ Non Marij) 714.2(2) - Theft 2nd -- Possession of Stolen Property - $1,500 - $10,000 124.414 - Possess Drug Paraphernalia	In custody $5,000.00
KUESTER, KELLEY MARVIN 29 · M #a82c6e80-a75c-5bb9-26f1-3dfebb129740	21 Sep 2026	908.1 - VIOLATION OF PAROLE - 1985 124.401(1)(c)(6) - Conspire Intent Manufacture/Deliver Meth Und 5 g	In custody $10,000.00

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Understanding Pottawattamie County Roster Record Fields

Booking ID & Date:

The unique institutional identifier assigned at initial intake. This booking number is required by facility kiosks, mail handlers, and commissary vendors to route funds and letters to the detainee.

Charges & Allegations:

Statutory offenses recorded from the arresting officer's intake report. In accordance with constitutional due process, charges represent formal allegations; every individual is legally presumed innocent.

Custody Status & Bond:

"In custody" denotes current physical holding in Pottawattamie County Jail. Bond figures are set by county bond schedules or presiding judges. Blank bond amounts indicate non-bondable holds or pending magistrate hearings.

Cannot Find Someone on This Active Roster?

If an individual was recently arrested but does not appear in the search results above, follow these verification steps:

Intake Processing Window: Arrestees undergoing initial booking, medical screening, and LiveScan fingerprinting are generally not indexed to public internet rosters until initial classification is completed.
Municipal Police Department Holds: Individuals arrested by local city police departments may be held temporarily at municipal holding cells before transfer to the primary county jail.
Facility Transfer or Pretrial Release: Detainees who have posted bond, received pretrial release, or been transferred to state prison (DOC) facilities are automatically removed from active county detention rosters.
Direct Facility Verification: For real-time intake confirmation, contact the Pottawattamie County Jail booking desk directly at (712) 890-2260.

Record Corrections & Compliance Desk Initial review within 24–72 hours • Resolution within 5 business days

If you notice an outdated status, expunged criminal charge, or factual discrepancy, our compliance desk provides free verification against official court and sheriff sources.

Record Removal Request Report Data Discrepancy

Primary Agency Registry

Facility profile

2. Jail Facility Information

Key physical location and contact channels for Pottawattamie County detention facilities.

Facility Name: Pottawattamie County Jail

Physical / Booking Location: 1400 Big Lake Rd, Council Bluffs, IA 51501

Booking / Facility Phone: (712) 890-2260

Operating Agency: Andy Brown

Search guide

3. How to Search for an Inmate in Pottawattamie County

Standard public record intake lookup procedures and timing notes.

To locate an individual detained in Pottawattamie County, follow standard public record intake search procedures:

Online Booking Roster: Search the roster table above using the inmate’s full legal first and last name.
Verify Booking Details: Review the booking date, charges, assigned booking number, and bond status.
Central Booking Latency: If an individual was arrested recently, their public custody record may experience administrative latency while fingerprinting, medical intake classification, and agency transfers are completed. For immediate custody status on recent bookings, contact Pottawattamie County Jail directly.

Educational Search Guide • Step-by-Step

How to Find an Inmate in County Jail

Need help navigating aliases, municipal police lockups vs. county jail jurisdictions, or central booking intake delays?

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Bail procedures

4. Bail & Bond Release Information

Bail payment methods and posting requirements for Pottawattamie County.

Bail amounts in Pottawattamie County are established by judicial bail schedules or set by a magistrate judge during an initial appearance arraignment.

Cash Bond: Paid in full directly at the detention facility bonding window. Exact cash, cashier’s checks, or certified funds may be required.

Surety Bail Bond: Secured through a state-licensed bail bond agent, typically requiring a 10% premium fee and collateral.

Pretrial Release Guidance • Statutory Rights

How Bail Bonds Work in County Jail

Understand Eighth Amendment excessive bail protections, 10% commercial surety fees vs. full cash bonds, and state statutory prohibitions.

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5. Commissary & Inmate Account Deposits

Funding inmate accounts for hygiene, snacks, approved goods, and phone credit.

Reported Commissary Provider Pottawattamie County Jail

Electronic Deposit & Commissary Vendor

JailATM

Third-party electronic deposit and trust account portal reported for detainees housed at Pottawattamie County Jail. Confirm accepted transaction methods and current vendor status with facility staff before depositing.

Deposit Portal

1. Inmate ID / Booking #

Have full legal name and assigned booking or inmate ID number ready.

2. Confirm Facility

Select Pottawattamie County Jail.

3. Fund Posting & Availability

Posting schedules, settlement windows, and commissary purchase cutoffs are determined by vendor clearance and local facility trust accounting reconciliation. Check the vendor portal for active delivery timeframes.

Alternative Deposit Methods & Local Policy Notice

Physical lobby and mailed deposit rules depend strictly on local facility regulations and security standards:

Lobby Kiosks: Where installed, automated kiosks located in the public detention lobby typically accept cash and debit/credit cards during public lobby operating hours. Check local facility hours before traveling.
Postal Money Orders: Policies vary by jurisdiction. Some facilities accept certified US Postal Money Orders payable to the detainee with their booking number, while others reject all mailed funds in favor of digital vendors. Never send cash or personal checks. Contact records staff to confirm money order eligibility.

Trust Account & Deposits • Policy Guide

Sending Money & Commissary to Inmates

Avoid transaction fee surcharges, understand facility trust accounting offsets, and verify approved electronic deposit vendors.

Read Commissary Guide

Communication

6. Inmate Mail & Phone Communication Rules

Mailing guidelines and telephone policies for Pottawattamie County.

Reported Telecom Provider Pottawattamie County Jail

Inmate Telephone System / Vendor

CIDNET

Inmates held in Pottawattamie County cannot receive incoming phone calls. Outgoing telephone calls are typically placed collect or through prepaid calling accounts managed via CIDNET. Family and friends must register an advance-pay account to accept calls. Contact facility administration to confirm whether electronic messaging, tablet communications, or remote video visits are currently active.

Calling Portal

All incoming correspondence is inspected for contraband by facility security staff prior to delivery.

Inmate Correspondence Dispatch Policy:

Detention facilities in Pottawattamie County enforce strict incoming mail screening. Many county facilities now route non-legal letters through centralized digital scanning centers (such as Smart Communications, TextBehind, or MailSECURE) or dedicated P.O. Boxes, while others accept physical mail. Personal mail sent to an unauthorized address or containing prohibited items (cash, stickers, glitter, perfumed paper, polaroid photos) will be returned to sender or rejected as contraband.

To confirm approved mailing format and verified destination address before dispatching:

Call Facility Desk: (712) 890-2260

Physical Detention Center: 1400 Big Lake Rd, Council Bluffs, IA 51501 (Physical location only; verify postal routing before sending).

Communications Regulations • FCC Standards

Inmate Phone Calls & Mail Regulations

Learn about FCC inmate calling rate caps, postcard-only policies, contraband mail screening, and privileged attorney correspondence.

Read Communications Guide

Visitor rules

7. Visitation Rules & Scheduling

In-person and video visitation guidelines in Pottawattamie County.

Facility Visitation Status & Policy Notice:

Specific visitation schedules, on-site visiting hours, and video visitation availability are set directly by Pottawattamie County Jail. Because visiting rules, allowed days, and pre-registration requirements vary by housing assignment and facility operational status, always confirm current guidelines before traveling:

To confirm active visiting hours or scheduling requirements:

Call Facility Desk: (712) 890-2260

ID Requirement: All adult visitors must present a valid, government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, state ID, military ID, or passport).

Minors: Children under 18 must be accompanied at all times by an adult parent or documented legal guardian.

Facility Visitation Policy • Access Rules

County Jail Visitation Rules & Dress Code

Review mandatory government photo ID rules, prohibited attire dress codes, minor child accompaniment standards, and video kiosk reservation policies.

Read Visitation Guide

Court records

8. Courthouse & Case Docket Records

Clerk of court filings, hearing schedules, and case records.

Formal criminal charges, arraignment schedules, and court case dockets for individuals arrested in Pottawattamie County are maintained by the local Clerk of Court.

Regional rosters

9. Surrounding & Regional County Jails

If an individual cannot be located in Pottawattamie County, check custody records in nearby jurisdictions:

Black Hawk County Marshall County Wapello County Lafourche Parish St. Clair County Mendocino County

Answers

10. Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions regarding Pottawattamie County jail rosters, booking procedures, and records.

How many inmates are currently detained in Pottawattamie County?

According to verified public custody records as of the most recent verification on Oct 20, 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.

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