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Pottawattamie County Jail, Iowa, Inmate Roster, Visitation Rules

Updated on: February 3, 2024
Pottawattamie County Jail
Location 1400 Big Lake Road, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501
Official Website http://www.pottcountysheriff.com/divisions/corrections.php

The Pottawattamie County Jail is a correctional facility for Adult detainees in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa. This facility is physically situated at 1400 Big Lake Road, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501. It is a 288-bed facility.

Generally, this Pottawattamie County detention facility houses inmates awaiting trial and inmates serving brief sentences, usually a year or less. The Pottawattamie County detention facility primarily houses Adult convicted of less severe crimes, such as misdemeanor offenses. Those charged with felonies are typically transferred to maximum-security prison after trial. Pottawattamie County correction facility occasionally houses undocumented immigrants for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

The Pottawattamie County Sheriffs Department administers the Pottawattamie County Jail. There are also more than 60 staff members and corrections officers responsible for the well-being of all inmates and visitors at the Pottawattamie County jail.

Most inmates are transferred daily. A significant number of individuals arriving at the Pottawattamie County detention center are currently or recently high. They also arrive with injuries from assaults leading to their arrest. Some are psychologically unstable, with no place for the police to deliver them.

Inmate Search

If you believe your loved one is at Pottawattamie County Jail, visit the Pottawattamie County Sheriffs Department’s website. The website has the Pottawattamie County inmate search tool which allows you to for inmates by entering their last names. Additionally, you can view offender data on the roster below. This roster contains the Pottawattamie County detainee’s full name, gender, and age.

Alternatively, you can contact the Pottawattamie County jail directly by phone at 712-890-2260 to inquire about the detainee’s status and location.

Visitations at Pottawattamie County Jail

To schedule a visit to the Pottawattamie County facility, you must complete a visitation form, which is available on the Pottawattamie County Sheriffs Department website. Once your application is approved, you will receive the approved visitation schedule by phone.

The visiting hours at the Pottawattamie County Jail are as follows:

Monday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday — 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Sunday — 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

During the visit, you must show a valid government-issued ID, such as a driver’s license, passport, or state ID, and comply with the Pottawattamie County detention center’s dress code and rules. The Pottawattamie County Jail may deny visitation if you fail to meet these requirements.

To get more information about visitations, call the Pottawattamie County jail at 712-890-2260.

Pottawattamie County Jail — General Information

Facility Name Pottawattamie County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 1400 Big Lake Road, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501
Telephone carrier Securus Tech
Capacity 288
Facility Type Adult
City Council Bluffs
Postal Code 51501
State Iowa
County Pottawattamie County
Official Website http://www.pottcountysheriff.com/divisions/corrections.php

Pottawattamie County Sheriffs Department

Address 1400 Big Lake Road, Council Bluffs, Iowa, 51501
Phone 712-328-5737
Website website

Visiting Hours

Monday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

Directions

Refer the map below to find the driving directions.

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