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Name	Booked	Charges	Status
HOLTZ, MICHAEL SCOTT 60 · M #38bbaa97-48b3-f09e-9a06-ab1351439145	14 Jul 2026	124.414 - Possess Drug Paraphernalia \| 321.561 - DRIVING WHILE BARRED - HABITUAL OFFENDER	In custody
HERNANDEZ, ALFONSO FABRE 37 · M #98bffe0a-ed5b-e920-ba56-862ac5042702	13 Jul 2026	908.11 - Violation Of Probation - 1985	In custody
RUE, MATTHEW ALLEN 43 · M #defa898d-c7b6-ac99-e7be-34ffcc890056	10 Jul 2026	706A.2(4) - Commit Spec Unlawful Act -- Ongoing Activity \| 715A.8(3)(a) - Forgery -- Identity Theft Over $10,000 \| 820.2 - Fugitive From Justice - 1989 \|+2 Show all 4 charges Hide 706A.2(4) - Commit Spec Unlawful Act -- Ongoing Activity \| 715A.8(3)(a) - Forgery -- Identity Theft Over $10,000 \| 820.2 - Fugitive From Justice - 1989 \| 706.3(2) - Conspire to Commit Non-Forc Felony -- Conduct \| 714.2(1) - Theft 1st -- All Other Larceny	In custody $35,000.00
BOHLEN, JOSHUA MICHAEL 28 · M #122ff354-c63a-bacd-2863-86147da3541c	08 Jul 2026	716.6(1)(a)(1) - Crim Misch 4th -- Damage $300 - $750 \| CB/8.56.010 - Eluding a Police Officer - On Foot \| 713.6A(2) - Burglary 3rd Deg -- Vehicle, 1st Off \|+1 Show all 3 charges Hide 716.6(1)(a)(1) - Crim Misch 4th -- Damage $300 - $750 \| CB/8.56.010 - Eluding a Police Officer - On Foot \| 713.6A(2) - Burglary 3rd Deg -- Vehicle, 1st Off \| 713.6A(1) - Burglary 3rd Deg -- Non Vehicle	In custody $6,000.00
BARNHOUSE, ANDREW JAMES 41 · M #81b7660a-ebe8-53f9-31ae-90c011c1a3c3	07 Jul 2026	708.2(3) - Assault with Dangerous Weapon (threatening manner) \| 724.26(1)(a)(1) - Possession Firearm or Offensive Weapon by Felon \|+1 Show all 3 charges Hide 708.2(3) - Assault with Dangerous Weapon (threatening manner) \| 724.26(1)(a)(1) - Possession Firearm or Offensive Weapon by Felon \| 708.2(2) - Assault Causing Bod Inj or Ment Illness, No Intent	In custody $25,000.00
WILBURN, THARIAN TERRELL 33 · M #0bd29da5-5bac-e5d7-7720-2dad1471b7f7	06 Jul 2026	713.3 - Burglary 1st Deg -- Bodily Injury \| 708.3A(1) - Assault on Persons in Certain Occup, Intend Injury \|+3 Show all 5 charges Hide 713.3 - Burglary 1st Deg -- Bodily Injury \| 708.3A(1) - Assault on Persons in Certain Occup, Intend Injury \| 716.8(1) - Trespass -- Refuse to Vacate, $0 Dam/Inj 1st Off \| 719.1(1)(c) - Interfere w/ Official Acts, Bodily Injury Result	In custody $25,000.00
MCGINN, JOHN CHARLES DAVID 41 · M #c87fa66d-cfa6-4a99-2c55-72160612da2e	02 Jul 2026	692A.104 - Sex Offender Registration Req Violation - 1st Off \| 908.1 - VIOLATION OF PAROLE - 1985	In custody
BURGHARDT, BRANDON JOSEPH 26 · M #a8bbd258-235b-b102-3461-e3ffb572e808	28 Jun 2026	708.7(2)(a)(1) - Harassment 1st Deg - Threaten Forcible Felony \| 708.2A(2)(b) - Domestic Abuse Assault, 1st Off Causing Bodily Inj \|+1 Show all 3 charges Hide 708.7(2)(a)(1) - Harassment 1st Deg - Threaten Forcible Felony \| 708.2A(2)(b) - Domestic Abuse Assault, 1st Off Causing Bodily Inj \| 708.2A(5) - Domestic Abuse Assault, Strangulation w/ Bod Inj	In custody $15,000.00
DAVIS, JAMES JASON 45 · M #0a17bfaf-3c3e-0747-7b6b-3ffc5f052d28	27 Jun 2026	714.2(2) - Theft 2nd -- Motor Vehicle Theft Under $10,000 \| 124.401(5) - Possession Of Controlled Substance - Methamphetamine, 1st Offense \|+3 Show all 5 charges Hide 714.2(2) - Theft 2nd -- Motor Vehicle Theft Under $10,000 \| 124.401(5) - Possession Of Controlled Substance - Methamphetamine, 1st Offense \| 124.414 - Possess Drug Paraphernalia \| 716.6(2) - Crim Misch 5th -- Damage Under $300 \| 713.6B(2) - Attempt Burglary 3rd Deg -- Vehicle, 1st Off	In custody $5,000.00
GRIFFEN, VICTORIA ANNE 29 · F #8c1d7b95-5d12-a8c8-00ec-6ef225c5dbdb	27 Jun 2026	321.561 - DRIVING WHILE BARRED - HABITUAL OFFENDER \| 719.4(3) - Absence from Custody - Completed \| 321J.2(2)(c) - OWI -- 3rd or Subsequent Offense \|+1 Show all 3 charges Hide 321.561 - DRIVING WHILE BARRED - HABITUAL OFFENDER \| 719.4(3) - Absence from Custody - Completed \| 321J.2(2)(c) - OWI -- 3rd or Subsequent Offense \| 908.11 - Violation Of Probation - 1985	In custody
DAVID, JEFFREY PAUL JR. 40 · M #4c15fa5b-d7b3-7622-ca5d-a9883ae4c974	27 Jun 2026	714.2(1) - Theft 1st -- Possession of Stolen Property \| 706.3(2) - Conspiracy to Commit NonForcible Felony	In custody
GRUHN, JOHN GLENN 52 · M #4bf1783d-2a49-bf61-1fe7-134e6d81e694	27 Jun 2026	703.3(2) - Accessory After the Fact - Offense is a Felony NOT included in Section 707.3, or+2 Show all 4 charges Hide 703.3(2) - Accessory After the Fact - Offense is a Felony NOT included in Section 707.3, or 707.3A \| 706.3(2) - Conspiracy to Commit NonForcible Felony	In custody
DIAZ, IGNACIO SEBASTIAN JR. 38 · M #2183d67e-8b8c-874f-f92a-5e4b88035300	26 Jun 2026	708.2A(5) - Domestic Abuse Assault, Strangulation w/ Bod Inj \| 124.401(5)(b) - Possession of a Controlled Substance, Marijuana 1st Offense \|+1 Show all 3 charges Hide 708.2A(5) - Domestic Abuse Assault, Strangulation w/ Bod Inj \| 124.401(5)(b) - Possession of a Controlled Substance, Marijuana 1st Offense \| 124.414 - Possess Drug Paraphernalia	In custody $10,000.00
GALL, TYLER NATHAN 41 · M #4c2391f2-1c39-2944-39e4-a31c9198be0f	25 Jun 2026	713.6A(2) - Burglary 3rd Deg -- Vehicle, 1st Off \| 714.2(3) - Theft 3rd -- All Other Larceny - $750 - $1,500 \|+3 Show all 5 charges Hide 713.6A(2) - Burglary 3rd Deg -- Vehicle, 1st Off \| 714.2(3) - Theft 3rd -- All Other Larceny - $750 - $1,500 \| 716.8(1) - Trespass -- Refuse to Vacate, $0 Dam/Inj 1st Off \| 714.2(5) - Theft 5th -- All Other Larceny Under $300	In custody $20,000.00
HICKEY, JERMAINE MARTEL 41 · M #53148da1-f9ca-6a18-b34a-4b5128f0eaa9	23 Jun 2026	714.2(2) - Theft 2nd -- All Other Larceny - $1,500 - $10,000 \| 708.7(4) - Harassment 3rd Deg -- Communicate \| CB/8.21.040 - Theft - 5th Degree - All Other \| HOLD - HOLD FOR OTHER FACILITY	In custody $6,000.00
RUIZ MONTOYA, DANIEL 39 · M #3cb07c8d-f768-d951-7d76-859164a567c0	22 Jun 2026	708.3A(3) - Assault on Persns in Certn Occup, Bod Inj/Ment Ill \| 321J.2(2)(c) - OWI -- 3rd or Subsequent Offense \| 716.8(1) - Trespass -- Refuse to Vacate, $0 Dam/Inj+2 Show all 4 charges Hide 708.3A(3) - Assault on Persns in Certn Occup, Bod Inj/Ment Ill \| 321J.2(2)(c) - OWI -- 3rd or Subsequent Offense \| 716.8(1) - Trespass -- Refuse to Vacate, $0 Dam/Inj 1st Off \| 719.1(1)(c) - Interfere w/ Official Acts, Bodily Injury Result \| CHAPTER 75 - IMMIGRATION	In custody $10,000.00
GARCIA, ROGELIO F. 47 · M #bd9358c0-77f5-04fc-e19d-e65ce1abd5a3	20 Jun 2026	321.279(2)(a) - Eluding While Exceeding Speed Limit By 25 mph Or More \| 321.277 - Reckless Driving \|+2 Show all 4 charges Hide 321.279(2)(a) - Eluding While Exceeding Speed Limit By 25 mph Or More \| 321.277 - Reckless Driving \| 321.174(1) - NO VALID DRIVERS LICENSE \| 124.414 - Possess Drug Paraphernalia \| CHAPTER 75 - IMMIGRATION \| 321J.2(2)(a) - OWI -- 1st Offense	In custody $3,000.00
KEHM, HEATHER VIRGINIA 56 · F #b1411179-39b4-3abb-0419-4283a264a81f	18 Jun 2026	708.3A(1) - Assault on Persons in Certain Occup, Intend Injury	In custody $10,000.00
HASTINGS, TRENT 21 · M #dbdf07e1-0682-5626-c029-2b4658374aa0	12 Jun 2026	707.11(1) - Attempt to Commit Murder \| 711.2 - Robbery 1st -- Inflict or Attempt Serious Injury or Armed w/ Dangerous Weapon	In custody $500,000.00
LASSISSI, JEREMIAH JAMES 19 · M #91483e2a-6a13-56be-1224-25207cdbab6a	12 Jun 2026	707.11(1) - Attempt to Commit Murder \| 711.2 - Robbery 1st -- Inflict or Attempt Serious Injury or Armed w/ Dangerous Weapon \|+1 Show all 3 charges Hide 707.11(1) - Attempt to Commit Murder \| 711.2 - Robbery 1st -- Inflict or Attempt Serious Injury or Armed w/ Dangerous Weapon \| 724.26(1)(a)(2) - Possession Firearm or Offensive Weapon by Felon - 2nd Offense	In custody $500,000.00
REH, REE 30 · M #80f62b18-49e5-0906-d7be-4eb8d1b6e8bc	12 Jun 2026	CHAPTER 75 - IMMIGRATION	In custody
TACKETT, JOSEPH DUANE 43 · M #436499af-b0e2-d2b2-454a-780ee21f4ea3	11 Jun 2026	321.561 - DRIVING WHILE BARRED - HABITUAL OFFENDER	In custody
HANOVER, HARLEY RAY 18 · M #a8a332a7-9b85-d7b6-6733-1dd92f1162ac	10 Jun 2026	708.3A(1) - Assault on Persons in Certain Occup, Intend Injury \| 719.4(1) - Escape from Custody -- Felon	In custody $15,000.00
MITCHELL, ZACHARY RYAN 29 · M #ad76a852-80c6-04ca-8234-2d554a46b505	09 Jun 2026	714.2(2) - Theft 2nd -- Possession of Stolen Property - $1,500 - $10,000 \| 716.8(1) - Trespass -- Refuse to Vacate, $0 Dam/Inj+2 Show all 4 charges Hide 714.2(2) - Theft 2nd -- Possession of Stolen Property - $1,500 - $10,000 \| 716.8(1) - Trespass -- Refuse to Vacate, $0 Dam/Inj 1st Off \| 124.414 - Possess Drug Paraphernalia	In custody $5,000.00
WILLIAMS, TRENT ALLEN 50 · M #b97b3c58-3dd3-1406-4fe1-906c7b599c05	09 Jun 2026	708.3A(3) - Assault on Persns in Certn Occup, Bod Inj/Ment Ill	In custody $30,000.00
KELLEY, MICHAEL DEAN 65 · M #5a549526-fd2a-10c2-8687-bf732acfd86a	05 Jun 2026	692A.104 - Sex Offender Registration Req Violation - 1st Off \| 908.1 - VIOLATION OF PAROLE - 1985	In custody
LEWIS, JANELLE R. 18 · F #3db7d3a7-f818-7f0c-a775-8a08c09f5b3b	02 Jun 2026	706.3(1) - Conspiracy to Commit Forcible Felony \| 711.3 - Robbery 2nd -- Assault/Oth Forcible Felony Threat	In custody $30,000.00
CLARK, JERMANY AJZA NCHANCES 25 · F #ad98c249-ad9f-fa40-65ac-29aa4c15862a	02 Jun 2026	711.2 - Robbery 1st -- Inflict or Attempt Serious Injury or Armed w/ Dangerous Weapon \| 706.3(1) - Conspiracy to Commit Forcible Felony \|+2 Show all 4 charges Hide 711.2 - Robbery 1st -- Inflict or Attempt Serious Injury or Armed w/ Dangerous Weapon \| 706.3(1) - Conspiracy to Commit Forcible Felony \| 711.3 - Robbery 2nd -- Assault/Oth Forcible Felony Threat \| 708.2(2) - Assault Causing Bod Inj or Ment Illness, No Intent	In custody $101,000.00
MCNEESE, KENDALL NIIRI 25 · M #bc1e4dfc-a29c-8a5e-a701-d4601ba73d04	02 Jun 2026	706.3(1) - Conspiracy to Commit Forcible Felony \| 711.3 - Robbery 2nd -- Assault/Oth Forcible Felony Threat \|+4 Show all 6 charges Hide 706.3(1) - Conspiracy to Commit Forcible Felony \| 711.3 - Robbery 2nd -- Assault/Oth Forcible Felony Threat \| 820.2 - Fugitive From Justice - 1989 \| 719.1(1)(b) - Interfere w/ Official Acts, $0 Injury/Dam \| 711.2 - Robbery 1st -- Inflict or Attempt Serious Injury or Armed w/ Dangerous Weapon \| 708.2(2) - Assault Causing Bod Inj or Ment Illness, No Intent	In custody $22,000.00
MCNEESE, JAYLIN RAKEY 20 · M #32111a45-32ae-7e35-3c5d-c5b665e97dde	02 Jun 2026	706.3(1) - Conspiracy to Commit Forcible Felony \| 711.3 - Robbery 2nd -- Assault/Oth Forcible Felony Threat \|+1 Show all 3 charges Hide 706.3(1) - Conspiracy to Commit Forcible Felony \| 711.3 - Robbery 2nd -- Assault/Oth Forcible Felony Threat \| 708.2(2) - Assault Causing Bod Inj or Ment Illness, No Intent	In custody $31,000.00
CARTER, RYAN MICHEL 41 · M #8e262254-d8e8-ab80-dd5a-d10a33aa668b	01 Jun 2026	820.8 - HOLD FOR OTHER IOWA AGENCY \| 716.8(1) - Trespass -- Refuse to Vacate, $0 Dam/Inj+1 Show all 3 charges Hide 820.8 - HOLD FOR OTHER IOWA AGENCY \| 716.8(1) - Trespass -- Refuse to Vacate, $0 Dam/Inj 1st Off	In custody $100,000.00
CABALLERO, ERICA MICHELLE 41 · F #293f9d20-0c2e-a100-b094-d2f8e1347148	23 May 2026	124.401(5) - Possession Of Controlled Substance - Methamphetamine, 1st Offense \| 908.11 - Violation Of Probation - 1985	In custody
SCHROEDER, KATHRYN MARIE 47 · F #af99fba8-4082-41ce-31dc-545cfaa708db	06 May 2026	706.3(1) - Conspiracy to Commit Forcible Felony \| 711.3 - Robbery 2nd -- Assault/Oth Forcible Felony Threat \|+2 Show all 4 charges Hide 706.3(1) - Conspiracy to Commit Forcible Felony \| 711.3 - Robbery 2nd -- Assault/Oth Forcible Felony Threat \| 711.4(1)(a) - Extortion -- Physical Injury Threat \| 710.7 - False Imprisonment	In custody $20,000.00
BUNZ, BLAKE ADAM 39 · M #3b8fef5a-364a-2ed4-e83c-5e8b41a9d9b2	06 May 2026	708.2A(2)(c) - Domestic Abuse Assault, 1st Off w/ Danger Weapon \| 713.5 - Burglary 2nd Deg -- Bod Inj Resulting \|+2 Show all 4 charges Hide 708.2A(2)(c) - Domestic Abuse Assault, 1st Off w/ Danger Weapon \| 713.5 - Burglary 2nd Deg -- Bod Inj Resulting \| 710.7 - False Imprisonment \| 716.6(1)(a)(1) - Crim Misch 4th -- Damage $300 - $750 \| HOLD - HOLD FOR OTHER FACILITY \| 664A.7(1) - Contempt --Violation of No Contact/Protective Ord	In custody $21,000.00
BERTOLINO, JOSEPH E. III 37 · M #2c6e775c-5244-931f-33f9-b17745c80144	04 May 2026	707.2(1)(a) - Murder 1st Degree -- Premeditation	In custody $1,000,000.00
QUIRK, ADAM JORDAN 38 · M #260f5942-7283-a617-3c09-56cbb8c8964e	01 May 2026	692A.113 - Sex Offender Registry Area/Activity Viol - 2nd Off 692A.104 - Sex Offender Registration Req Violation - 1st Off	In custody
MCDADE, ANTHONY CHARLES 72 · M #85c5cd19-4b4b-cbdf-529d-f663af0c133f	30 Apr 2026	692A.104 - Sex Offender Registration Req Violation - 2nd Off	In custody $5,000.00
QUINN, THOMAS BRYAN III 39 · M #6dfb8fb8-b9b0-bb80-d9c5-89fa058bb3ac	30 Apr 2026	908.11 - Violation Of Probation - 1985	In custody
POINTS, TARRY LYNN 56 · F #feb1e96d-de80-c1e2-df91-31cf1f3b6815	27 Apr 2026	908.11 - Violation Of Probation - 1985	In custody
NYAGESKA, DENNIS ONCHURU 44 · M #9e4f6d68-b470-c2d9-eff9-dbe1ab941747	23 Apr 2026	CHAPTER 75 - IMMIGRATION	In custody
CODDINGTON, TYLER L GENE 33 · M #37088975-2caf-03a5-9f7c-6602de6addea	17 Apr 2026	124.414 - Possess Drug Paraphernalia \| 908.1 - VIOLATION OF PAROLE - 1985 \| 692A.104 - Sex Offender Registration Req Violation - 2nd Off	In custody $5,000.00
WALKER, JESSICA LYNN 37 · F #e63d57ae-a073-f58f-cd3f-c7cb8bc03eae	16 Apr 2026	711.3 - Robbery 2nd -- Assault/Oth Forcible Felony Threat \| 714.2(1) - Theft 1st -- All Other Larceny \|+2 Show all 4 charges Hide 711.3 - Robbery 2nd -- Assault/Oth Forcible Felony Threat \| 714.2(1) - Theft 1st -- All Other Larceny \| 713.5 - Burglary 2nd Deg -- Person Pres, No Weapon/Inj \| 706.3(2) - Conspiracy to Commit NonForcible Felony	In custody
DEAYE, ARTHUR VOWAL 19 · M #62ecc44c-b989-81d6-cbbe-33c6311a2785	15 Apr 2026	708.2(5) - Assault - Causing Serious Bodily Injury No Intent (Felony) \| 708.3A(4) - Assault on Persons in Certain Occup, No Injury \|+2 Show all 4 charges Hide 708.2(5) - Assault - Causing Serious Bodily Injury No Intent (Felony) \| 708.3A(4) - Assault on Persons in Certain Occup, No Injury \| 719.1(1)(b) - Interfere w/ Official Acts, $0 Injury/Dam \| 820.8 - HOLD FOR OTHER IOWA AGENCY	In custody $5,300.00
WAITE, LAVON FRENCH 19 · M #de0b2565-83d7-0997-be01-9253bd3c8cb4	15 Apr 2026	908.11 - Violation Of Probation - 1985	In custody
MOODY, DYLAN MICHAEL 31 · M #c658eac1-1190-8415-face-19b2cd768df0	15 Apr 2026	820.8 - HOLD FOR OTHER IOWA AGENCY \| 692A.104 - Sex Offender Registration Req Violation - 2nd Off	In custody $17,000.00
BROWN, DONELL DOMINIQUE 35 · M #1d25ac64-91f3-8c34-7177-2c7ead9d11a2	06 Apr 2026	664A.7(5) - Violation Of No Contact/Protective Order-Contempt \| 708.2A(2)(a) - Domestic Abuse Assault, Parent of Same Minor Child	In custody $100,000.00
CUADRA SOTO, GERSON EMIR 34 · M #411ee3ff-e2d0-1ca9-ba91-66df03cad994	07 Mar 2026	CHAPTER 75 - IMMIGRATION	In custody
DAUD, ADAM 35 · M #4dcae530-094c-9306-121f-46bcaebbd8f6	04 Mar 2026	CHAPTER 75 - IMMIGRATION	In custody
AWADALLAH, MOHAMED ABDALLAHSULIMAN 37 · M #63412dc9-a0fd-303e-a7bf-9a4ea4ceb7a7	24 Feb 2026	CHAPTER 75 - IMMIGRATION	In custody
LIDDICK, DARRIAN ANDREW WAYNE 24 · M #de74e3aa-a3d7-010c-4944-183f8e5b797b	28 Jan 2026	908.1 - VIOLATION OF PAROLE - 1985 \| 709.8(1)(e) - Lasc Acts w/ Child -- Inflict Pain/Discft on Child \|+2 Show all 4 charges Hide 908.1 - VIOLATION OF PAROLE - 1985 \| 709.8(1)(e) - Lasc Acts w/ Child -- Inflict Pain/Discft on Child \| 726.2 - Incest \| 709.3(1)(b) - Sex Abuse 2nd -- Child 1st Off	In custody $25,000.00

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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:

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.
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:

Black Hawk County → Marshall County → Wapello County →

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

This directory compiles public custody data from published agency sources in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. This website is an independent directory and is not affiliated with any law enforcement or government department.

FCRA Notice: We are not a Consumer Reporting Agency under 15 U.S.C. § 1681. Information may not be used for employment, housing, or credit decisions. To submit a removal request for sealed or expunged records, visit our Record Removal Request page.

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