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Pottawattamie County Inmate Search & Jail Booking Roster

Search current detainees, recent bookings, bail bond details, visitation rules, and facility contacts in Pottawattamie County, Iowa.

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Currently in Custody 203
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Records displayed below are gathered from publicly published local agency rosters and do not constitute an official certified court record. An arrest or booking does not indicate guilt or conviction; all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. · Source: Primary Agency Registry →

Name Booked Charges Status
CRUZ PEREZ, CERVANDO
27 · M
#aa59c45e-c2c1-37c3-5295-f811836b8b8f
27 Aug 2026
  • CHAPTER 75 - IMMIGRATION
In custody
KALHORN, DONALD J. II
58 · M
#6431d820-cb31-a6e9-7f26-8114d9d33636
27 Aug 2026
  • 708.3A(4) - Assault on Persons in Certain Occup, No Injury
In custody
$2,000.00
HOWELL, AMANDA JEAN
40 · F
#f5f4d24e-ba7c-eaf0-09cd-6d5ad2c4b450
27 Aug 2026
  • 124.401(5) - Possess Con Sub, 3rd Off (1/+ Non Marij)
In custody
$15,000.00
KUDER, MICHAEL JUSTIN
32 · M
#2c65dbf0-ff10-e682-4c6d-3971149ae5e3
27 Aug 2026
  • 708.7(2)(a)(1) - Harassment 1st Deg - Threaten Forcible Felony
In custody
$2,000.00
MILLER, TIMOTHY JAMES
40 · M
#6c8e0755-de0c-1245-13ba-ab66cfd243d8
27 Aug 2026
  • 321.279(2)(a) - Eluding While Exceeding Speed Limit By 25 mph Or More |
  • 719.4(4) - Flight to Avoid Prosecution -- Fel or Agg Misd | CB/9.72.092(A) - Defective Windshield | HOLD - HOLD FOR OTHER FACILITY
In custody
$5,000.00
AVILES, MARC ANTHONY
26 · M
#06870f81-3b8d-25a4-4f98-1affcaf2f0b3
27 Aug 2026
  • 908.11 - Violation Of Probation - 1985
In custody
$10,000.00
PRINE, MICHAEL SAM
56 · M
#2c2accc1-b56f-3e78-0565-8f69c66951b7
27 Aug 2026
  • 708.2A(2)(e) - Domestic Abuse Assault on Pregnant Person, 1st Offense, Intend Serious Injury |
  • 124.401(5) - Possess Con Sub, 3rd Off (1/+ Non Marij)
In custody
$15,000.00
WICKMAN, MICHAEL WILLIAM
39 · M
#868f83ce-7600-71ab-fff3-c8bd390d0397
26 Aug 2026
  • 714.2(3) - Theft 3rd -- All Other Larceny - $750 - $1,500
In custody
$2,000.00
LOPEZ DELGADO, JOSE NATIVIDAD
53 · M
#cd4514a7-217f-a950-fdce-9f5be4928a89
26 Aug 2026
  • CHAPTER 75 - IMMIGRATION
In custody
HARMON, LESTER ROBERT
43 · M
#40086759-2a18-f93a-c15e-fa7ed0010469
26 Aug 2026
  • 908.11 - Violation Of Probation - 1985
In custody
$2,000.00
ELDRIDGE, KEVIN
49 · M
#5676f33e-ba5b-411e-5fbf-ceb4a2e88f73
26 Aug 2026
  • 714.2(3) - Theft 3rd -- All Other Larceny - $750 - $1,500
In custody
$2,000.00
DUNCAN, CANDI MARIE
34 · F
#9a7ddcb9-4876-55a0-1958-73c6dba3b2bc
26 Aug 2026
  • 716.6(1)(a)(1) - Crim Misch 4th -- Damage $300 - $750
In custody
$1,000.00
BURCHELL, TRAVIS ELLIOTT
32 · M
#3d347759-a222-8c04-9fd2-116877707399
25 Aug 2026
  • 715A.6(2)(c) - Credit Card Fraud Under $1500 | 715A.8(3)(c) - Forgery -- Identity Theft Under $1,500 - Completed |
  • 705.1(3) - Solicitation of an Aggravated Misdemeanor - Completed |+2
Show all 4 charges
  • 715A.6(2)(c) - Credit Card Fraud Under $1500 | 715A.8(3)(c) - Forgery -- Identity Theft Under $1,500 - Completed |
  • 705.1(3) - Solicitation of an Aggravated Misdemeanor - Completed |
  • 708.2A(2)(a) - Domestic Abuse Assault, Resident Household Member - Completed | 664A.7(5) - Violation Of No Contact/Protective Order-Contempt |
  • 708.7(3) - Harassment 2nd Deg -- Threaten Bodily Injury
In custody
$2,000.00
CASSEL, ROBERT DUANE JR.
26 · M
#c42b392c-ebba-1776-9e70-69f3afb40820
25 Aug 2026
  • 708.2(2) - Assault Causing Bod Inj or Ment Illness, No Intent
In custody
$1,000.00
KENNEDY, GARY PAUL
73 · M
#a70844a2-b1ed-9134-4dcc-ff2cf8fffbe5
25 Aug 2026
  • 714.2(2) - Theft 2nd -- All Other Larceny - $1,500 - $10,000
In custody
$5,000.00
EVANS, ROBERT JAMES III
44 · M
#ae679091-fdd8-0e0c-f688-5a0ab6f0e992
25 Aug 2026
  • 908.1 - VIOLATION OF PAROLE - 1985
In custody
THOMAS, JEREMY MICHAEL
50 · M
#fd4e4fbe-d891-0dbc-52a3-8d49247503d1
24 Aug 2026
  • 707.11(1) - Attempt to Commit Murder |
  • 708.8 - Going Armed With Intent
In custody
HAYS, KRISTOPHER CHARLES
21 · M
#eab4262a-5fd3-aa9b-bd81-014013edd7e9
24 Aug 2026
  • 664A.7(5) - Violation Of No Contact/Protective Order-Contempt
In custody
$10,000.00
MARTINEZ, JOSE JUAN JR.
31 · M
#25616397-06ca-ace0-8f21-998bcb2af80a
24 Aug 2026
  • 714.2(3) - Theft 3rd -- All Other Larceny - $750 - $1,500
In custody
$2,000.00
VACANTI, AMANDA MARIE
43 · F
#8f2ac5a9-6728-b4ed-c12e-cbadeef262de
22 Aug 2026
  • 124.401(5) - Possess Con Sub, 3rd Off (1/+ Non Marij) |
  • 321.262 - Hit and Run -- Veh Damage Only |+2
Show all 4 charges
  • 124.401(5) - Possess Con Sub, 3rd Off (1/+ Non Marij) |
  • 321.262 - Hit and Run -- Veh Damage Only |
  • 321.20B - Fail to Provide Proof of Finan. Liability--Accid |
  • 321.174(1) - NO VALID DRIVERS LICENSE
In custody
$5,000.00
STABLER, WINSTON SAGE
23 · M
#00defcf1-486c-0d71-841d-818ffe4a088e
21 Aug 2026
  • 708.3A(3) - Assault on Persns in Certn Occup, Bod Inj/Ment Ill |
  • 719.1(1)(c) - Interfere w/ Official Acts, Bodily Injury Result |+1
Show all 3 charges
  • 708.3A(3) - Assault on Persns in Certn Occup, Bod Inj/Ment Ill |
  • 719.1(1)(c) - Interfere w/ Official Acts, Bodily Injury Result |
  • 123.46(2) - Consume Alcoholic Beverage in Pub Place - 1st Off
In custody
$5,000.00
SIGNORILE, ELIZABETH W.
56 · F
#64481411-f205-8d94-43ce-14f9f1643c56
21 Aug 2026
  • 713.6A(2) - Burglary 3rd Deg -- Vehicle, 1st Off
In custody
$2,000.00
FISHER, ERIN BOONE
46 · M
#54de74af-c37c-50e2-c25c-7f00c2e798db
21 Aug 2026
  • 713.6A(2) - Burglary 3rd Deg -- Vehicle, 1st Off
In custody
HALL, MARCUS ALLEN
46 · M
#2e017d80-e76c-c735-69cd-585757665a96
21 Aug 2026
  • 908.11 - Violation Of Probation - 1985 |
  • 719.4(2) - Escape from Custody -- Misdemeanant - Completed
In custody
$1,000.00
FERRIS, ELIZABETH H.
37 · F
#a8dbe3e4-c805-764e-340f-f8011211cad2
20 Aug 2026
  • 708.3A(4) - Assault on Persons in Certain Occup, No Injury
In custody
$5,000.00
ROSENTHAL, SUZANNE MARIE
51 · F
#7f994a0e-0d69-dbe3-a727-f9941d741f38
20 Aug 2026
  • 908.1 - VIOLATION OF PAROLE - 1985 |
  • 719.4(2) - Escape from Custody -- Misdemeanant
In custody
$1,000.00
ADAMS, BRYAN W.
52 · M
#e0ddaa4b-c865-5b20-fbfc-809bc5835270
20 Aug 2026
  • 124.401(1)(b)(7) - Conspire Intent Manuf/Deliver Meth Over 5g Und 5kg |
  • 124.414 - Possess Drug Paraphernalia |+1
Show all 3 charges
  • 124.401(1)(b)(7) - Conspire Intent Manuf/Deliver Meth Over 5g Und 5kg |
  • 124.414 - Possess Drug Paraphernalia |
  • 714.2(4) - Theft 4th -- All Other Larceny - $300 - $750
In custody
$26,000.00
HEGER, KEVIN DWAYNE SR.
60 · M
#7fb2fad4-0eb0-00f3-4f58-258a44fb0bdf
20 Aug 2026
  • 908.11 - Violation Of Probation - 1985
In custody
$10,000.00
BURTON, EDWARD LEROY
31 · M
#e19aa855-f0f0-0b25-fddd-4bd1014cd5a8
20 Aug 2026
  • 714.2(1) - Theft 1st -- All Other Larceny |
  • 820.8 - HOLD FOR OTHER IOWA AGENCY
In custody
$10,000.00
ARMS, MARSHALL ORIN
36 · M
#799541ed-3535-e681-75c5-ffa40633df61
20 Aug 2026
  • 719.1(2)(d) - Interfere w/ Corrections Official, Bod Inj Result | CB/8.56.055 - False Information |
  • 708.3A(4) - Assault on Persons in Certain Occup, No Injury | CB/9.12.040 - Keeping to the Right - Bicycle | CB/8.56.010 - Eluding a Police Officer - On Foot+1
Show all 3 charges
  • 719.1(2)(d) - Interfere w/ Corrections Official, Bod Inj Result | CB/8.56.055 - False Information |
  • 708.3A(4) - Assault on Persons in Certain Occup, No Injury | CB/9.12.040 - Keeping to the Right - Bicycle | CB/8.56.010 - Eluding a Police Officer - On Foot
  • 820.8 - HOLD FOR OTHER IOWA AGENCY | CB/8.56.055 - False Information
In custody
$15,000.00
POAST, RICHARD DAVID
56 · M
#aa59335c-bddf-3c03-264b-73182e232516
20 Aug 2026
  • 321.561 - DRIVING WHILE BARRED - HABITUAL OFFENDER |
  • 321.279(2)(b) - Eluding While Exceeding Speed Limit By 25 mph Or More Enhancement- 2nd or Subsequent Offense |+2
Show all 4 charges
  • 321.561 - DRIVING WHILE BARRED - HABITUAL OFFENDER |
  • 321.279(2)(b) - Eluding While Exceeding Speed Limit By 25 mph Or More Enhancement- 2nd or Subsequent Offense |
  • 124.401(5) - Possess Con Sub, 3rd Off (1/+ Non Marij) |
  • 908.11 - Violation Of Probation - 1985
In custody
$21,000.00
PETRZILKA, AMY ANN
36 · F
#77126d86-a8bf-edbc-621b-b9db31f514d9
20 Aug 2026
  • 124.402(1)(e) - Maintain Drug House, Vehicle, etc. |
  • 124.401(1)(b)(7) - Intent Manufacture/Deliver Meth Over 5g Und 5kg |+2
Show all 4 charges
  • 124.402(1)(e) - Maintain Drug House, Vehicle, etc. |
  • 124.401(1)(b)(7) - Intent Manufacture/Deliver Meth Over 5g Und 5kg |
  • 124.401(5)(b) - Possession of a Controlled Substance, Marijuana 1st Offense |
  • 124.414 - Possess Drug Paraphernalia
In custody
$25,000.00
LARSEN, ALEX
37 · M
#978fd076-d420-9cee-13a7-6c293898c0e8
20 Aug 2026
  • 124.402(1)(e) - Maintain Drug House, Vehicle, etc. |
  • 124.401(5) - Possession Of Controlled Substance - Methamphetamine, 1st Offense |+2
Show all 4 charges
  • 124.402(1)(e) - Maintain Drug House, Vehicle, etc. |
  • 124.401(5) - Possession Of Controlled Substance - Methamphetamine, 1st Offense |
  • 124.401(5)(b) - Possession of a Controlled Substance, Marijuana 1st Offense |
  • 124.414 - Possess Drug Paraphernalia
In custody
$2,000.00
CLINKSCALES, CORNELIUS DARRELL
41 · M
#bdc3fc04-54c2-ab9f-3924-f066ef0c68a3
19 Aug 2026
  • 714.2(3) - Theft 3rd -- Possession of Stolen Property - $750 - $1,500 |
  • 124.401(1)(b)(7) - Intent Manufacture/Deliver Meth Over 5g Und 5kg |+1
Show all 3 charges
  • 714.2(3) - Theft 3rd -- Possession of Stolen Property - $750 - $1,500 |
  • 124.401(1)(b)(7) - Intent Manufacture/Deliver Meth Over 5g Und 5kg |
  • 724.26(1)(a)(1) - Possession Firearm or Offensive Weapon by Felon
In custody
$25,000.00
JOHNSON, BRYANT PERCIVAL
36 · M
#edcf2ee8-adc9-8c80-5bcb-30d5afae09ec
19 Aug 2026
  • 714.7 - Operate Motor Vehicle Without Owners Consent -- Motor Vehicle |
  • 820.2 - Fugitive From Justice - 1989 |+1
Show all 3 charges
  • 714.7 - Operate Motor Vehicle Without Owners Consent -- Motor Vehicle |
  • 820.2 - Fugitive From Justice - 1989 |
  • 719.1(1)(b) - Interfere w/ Official Acts, $0 Injury/Dam
In custody
$2,000.00
RING, TRENT JAMES
23 · M
#95783bba-d189-b7e5-6d18-dfaf6c6b6440
18 Aug 2026
  • 908.11 - Violation Of Probation - 1985
In custody
STONE, GLYN THOMAS
39 · M
#91e6f99a-9a7c-1377-d098-607671f2e93e
18 Aug 2026
  • 124.401(5) - Possess Con Sub, 3rd Off (1/+ Non Marij) |
  • 123.46(2) - Public Intoxication -- 1st Off
In custody
$2,000.00
WALTERS, WYATT JAMES
21 · M
#f2191f80-3989-e831-9b49-d7247ca8d2b7
18 Aug 2026
  • 708.2A(2)(b) - Domestic Abuse Assault, 1st Off Causing Bodily Inj
In custody
$2,000.00
FOSTER, TODD ERIC JR.
35 · M
#b4f16786-5e2f-7a42-1ab4-69af2f1ca2bc
18 Aug 2026
  • 908.11 - Violation Of Probation - 1985
In custody
$5,000.00
CASE, TRAVIS ALAN JR.
23 · M
#15613fd2-7375-62a2-7eb2-8dc0126dcc5f
17 Aug 2026
  • 908.1 - VIOLATION OF PAROLE - 1985
In custody
COPELAND, AARON MICHAEL
40 · M
#50446b65-c4aa-8f7e-20f3-54be887401cf
16 Aug 2026
  • 708.7(2)(a)(1) - Harassment 1st Deg - Threaten Forcible Felony |
  • 708.6(1) - Intimidation with a Dangerous Weapon - Intent |+1
Show all 3 charges
  • 708.7(2)(a)(1) - Harassment 1st Deg - Threaten Forcible Felony |
  • 708.6(1) - Intimidation with a Dangerous Weapon - Intent |
  • 708.2A(5) - Domestic Abuse Assault, Strangulation w/ Bod Inj
In custody
$5,000.00
PALMER, PAUL BENJAMIN
45 · M
#644ecfa6-0c7b-6003-2dd0-ab69c9d193d2
16 Aug 2026
  • 713.5 - Burglary 2nd Deg -- Person Pres, No Weapon/Inj |
  • 714.2(1) - Theft 1st -- All Other Larceny |+1
Show all 3 charges
  • 713.5 - Burglary 2nd Deg -- Person Pres, No Weapon/Inj |
  • 714.2(1) - Theft 1st -- All Other Larceny |
  • 706.3(2) - Conspire to Commit Non-Forc Felony -- Conduct
In custody
$10,000.00
MANNING, ROBERT EUGENE JR.
32 · M
#7f61a149-2ff7-2741-a069-2e56be6a5d22
16 Aug 2026
  • 908.11 - Violation Of Probation - 1985 | CB/8.21.040 - Theft - 5th Degree - All Other
In custody
ANDRADE VALDEZ, TONY ENRIQUE
23 · M
#1d699110-adb3-40fc-fca4-13e38516adc6
15 Aug 2026
  • 321.279(2)(a) - Eluding While Exceeding Speed Limit By 25 mph Or More | 321J.2(2)(a) - OWI -- 1st Offense
In custody
$5,000.00
DEBLIECK, FAITH LYNN
29 · F
#886a9b49-247c-6128-65b3-d78af9583d51
14 Aug 2026
  • 708.3A(1) - Assault on Persons in Certain Occup, Intend Injury
In custody
$2,000.00
HAYES, DAVIAN GEORGE
18 · M
#a3165775-6408-c5b7-5e58-a69e11ca8151
14 Aug 2026
  • 708.4(1) - Willful Injury Resulting in Serious Injury
In custody
FLYNN, ANDREW DALE
18 · M
#a59979c0-752e-607f-fdfe-74c7f5578664
14 Aug 2026
  • 708.4(1) - Willful Injury Resulting in Serious Injury |
  • 820.2 - Fugitive From Justice - 1989
In custody
CAMP, EMILY ANN
30 · F
#66294fd6-a95e-c8f6-d422-61bfd6e8714f
14 Aug 2026
  • 708.3A(4) - Assault on Persons in Certain Occup, No Injury |
  • 723.4(1)(a) - Disorderly Conduct - Fighting/Violent Behavior
In custody
$2,000.00
CLAYTON, KEVIN R.
42 · M
#d162ee23-6ce5-f5d0-eb8f-66e2356acff8
14 Aug 2026
  • 708.7(2)(a)(1) - Harassment 1st Deg - Threaten Forcible Felony |
  • 708.2A(5) - Domestic Abuse Assault, Strangulation w/ Bod Inj |+1
Show all 3 charges
  • 708.7(2)(a)(1) - Harassment 1st Deg - Threaten Forcible Felony |
  • 708.2A(5) - Domestic Abuse Assault, Strangulation w/ Bod Inj |
  • 719.1(1)(b) - Interfere w/ Official Acts, $0 Injury/Dam
In custody
$10,000.00
LIDDICK, DONALD RUSSEL LEWIS
50 · M
#19e45218-b6e3-5543-77b2-52d38ed389b6
13 Aug 2026
  • 664A.7(5) - Violation Of No Contact/Protective Order-Contempt |
  • 708.2A(3)(b) - Domestic Abuse Assault 2nd Off, Prior/This Ser/Agg |+1
Show all 3 charges
  • 664A.7(5) - Violation Of No Contact/Protective Order-Contempt |
  • 708.2A(3)(b) - Domestic Abuse Assault 2nd Off, Prior/This Ser/Agg |
  • 708.4(2) - Willful Injury Resulting in Bodily Injury
In custody
$50,000.00
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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 / Inmate Information Phone: (712) 890-2260
Operating Agency: Sheriff 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:

  1. Online Booking Roster: Search the roster table above using the inmate’s full legal first and last name.
  2. Verify Booking Details: Review the booking date, charges, assigned booking number, and bond status.
  3. Intake Phone Verification: If the individual was arrested recently (within the last 2 to 6 hours), they may still be undergoing central intake and booking processing before appearing on the public index.
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.
Trust accounts

5. Commissary & Inmate Account Deposits

Funding inmate accounts for phone time, hygiene, and commissary.

Detainees in Pottawattamie County can use funds deposited into their commissary trust accounts to purchase hygiene products, approved snacks, writing materials, and postage.

  • Online Electronic Deposits: Available through authorized payment processors.
  • Lobby Kiosks: Self-service kiosks located in the detention facility public lobby accepting cash and credit/debit cards.
  • Money Orders: Must be made payable to the inmate with their assigned booking number. Personal checks are not accepted.
Communication

6. Inmate Mail & Phone Communication Rules

Mailing guidelines and telephone policies for Pottawattamie County.

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

Standard Inmate Mailing Format:
Inmate Full Legal Name, Booking #
Pottawattamie County Jail
1400 Big Lake Rd, Council Bluffs, IA 51501

Prohibited items: cash, stamps, stickers, glitter, perfumed paper, polaroid photos, and packages without prior authorization.

Visitor rules

7. Visitation Rules & Scheduling

In-person and video visitation guidelines in Pottawattamie County.

Visitation policies in Pottawattamie County require advance registration. Visitors must be on the inmate’s approved visitor list.

ID Requirement: All adult visitors must present a valid, government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, state ID, or passport).
Minors: Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult parent or legal guardian with valid documentation.
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:

Answers

10. Frequently Asked Questions

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

How do I search for someone in Pottawattamie County custody?

To locate an inmate detained in Pottawattamie County, use the custody roster directory above or check the primary detention facility portal. You will generally need the individual's full legal name and date of birth or booking number to verify current housing status.

What information is needed to locate an inmate?

At minimum, the individual's legal first and last name is required. Having additional identifiers such as their date of birth, booking number, or arrest date ensures faster and more accurate verification.

How does bail and bond posting work in Pottawattamie County?

Bail is established according to the local judicial bond schedule or determined by a judge during an initial arraignment hearing. Bail can typically be posted in cash directly at the jail bonding window or through a state-licensed bail bond surety agent.

How do I deposit money into an inmate's commissary account?

Funds can generally be added to an inmate's commissary account online via approved electronic payment providers, through electronic kiosks in the facility lobby, or by mailing a postal money order clearly marked with the inmate's full name and booking ID.

What are the rules for sending mail to an inmate?

Incoming mail must be addressed with the inmate's full legal name and booking ID, accompanied by a complete return address. Letters must be on plain paper; contraband, polaroids, stickers, cash, and scented items are strictly prohibited by facility security.

How do inmate phone calls and communications work?

Detainees cannot receive incoming phone calls. Inmates may place outbound collect calls or use prepaid calling accounts set up by family members through the facility's contracted inmate telephone service provider.

What are the general rules for visiting an inmate in Pottawattamie County?

Visitors must be on the inmate's pre-approved visitor list and present valid, unexpired government-issued photo identification (such as a driver's license or passport). Minors must be accompanied by an adult legal guardian.

How do I find court hearing dates for someone arrested in Pottawattamie County?

Court dates, case dockets, and scheduled appearances are maintained by the Pottawattamie County Clerk of Court. Case records can be looked up through the county court docket search or by contacting the clerk's criminal division.

Is inmate arrest and booking information a matter of public record?

Yes. Under state open records statutes and Freedom of Information laws, criminal arrest logs and detention rosters are public records unless sealed or expunged by formal judicial court order.

What should I do if an indexed public record has an error or has been expunged?

If your criminal case was dismissed, sealed, or expunged, or if you wish to request record removal from our directory index, please submit documentation via our Record Removal Request page.

Compliance & Sources

11. Data Source & Directory Disclaimers

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Pottawattamie County Detention

Facility Name: Pottawattamie County Jail
Jail Location: 1400 Big Lake Rd, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Inmate Info / Booking: (712) 890-2260
Operating Agency: Sheriff Andy Brown
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About This Public Record

Data Source: Sheriff Andy Brown
Indexing Method: Automated daily public intake scrape
Jurisdiction: Pottawattamie County, Iowa (IA)
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