Black Hawk County Jail

To search for an inmate in the Black Hawk County Jail, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 319-291-2587 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's criminal court case and docket schedule online for Black Hawk County and any other county in Iowa.

Black Hawk County Jail Inmate Search

Black Hawk County Active Arrest Warrants are listed on the Sheriff's website.

The Black Hawk County Jail maintains an average of 272 offenders in custody on any given day. The Black Hawk County Jail has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Black Hawk County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 5,920 offenders.

The following charts of Black Hawk County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from the Black Hawk County Corrections Department, the state of Iowa Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Black Hawk County.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Black Hawk County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Black Hawk County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Black Hawk County Jail Inmate Video Visitation Schedule

225 E 6th St
Waterloo, IA 50703
319-291-2587

• First, you must register, puchase data, and then schedule with CIDNET.
  
• Visits are 30 minutes.
• The more data you purchase, the less expensive each MB of data is.
• General population inmates may receive one local visit per weekday for up to 30 minutes.
• Maximum security inmates are allowed two visits per week, up to 30 minutes each, unless restricted for disciplinary or other reasons.
• Special Housing Unit (SHU) inmates are allowed one visit per week for up to 30 minutes each unless restricted for disciplinary or other reasons.
• Persons under 18 years of age are not allowed in the visitation waiting area. Children accompanying visitors may not be left unattended for any reason. 
• You must have a valid government issued photo ID and be 18 or older.

ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION

Black Hawk County Jail Remote Inmate Visitation

• You must register and schedule with CIDNET.
  
• Remote visits have a fee.
• Unlimited visits are allowed.
• No visits during meals, counts, lockdowns and shift changes.

REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Black Hawk County Jail uses CIDNET for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their friends and family.  
Register here.




Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
Contact Customer Support

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Black Hawk County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 319-291-2587 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Black Hawk County Jail?

Black Hawk County Jail Inmate Video Visitation Schedule

225 E 6th St
Waterloo, IA 50703
319-291-2587

• First, you must register, puchase data, and then schedule with CIDNET.
  
• Visits are 30 minutes.
• The more data you purchase, the less expensive each MB of data is.
• General population inmates may receive one local visit per weekday for up to 30 minutes.
• Maximum security inmates are allowed two visits per week, up to 30 minutes each, unless restricted for disciplinary or other reasons.
• Special Housing Unit (SHU) inmates are allowed one visit per week for up to 30 minutes each unless restricted for disciplinary or other reasons.
• Persons under 18 years of age are not allowed in the visitation waiting area. Children accompanying visitors may not be left unattended for any reason. 
• You must have a valid government issued photo ID and be 18 or older.

ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION

Black Hawk County Jail Remote Inmate Visitation

• You must register and schedule with CIDNET.
  
• Remote visits have a fee.
• Unlimited visits are allowed.
• No visits during meals, counts, lockdowns and shift changes.

REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Black Hawk County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 319-291-2587 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Black Hawk County Jail?

Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Black Hawk County Jail may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
1. Register or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen.
2. Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
3. Select the "Purchase Items" option.
4. Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Black Hawk County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Black Hawk County Jail follow these steps:

• Register to create an account, or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen if you already have one.
• 
• Select Iowa, then Black Hawk County Jail, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
• Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
• Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
• Maximum spend is $125.00.
• NOTE: Black Hawk County Jail may at times only allow online deposits for your inmate to purchase their own commissary locally. 

For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Black Hawk County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Black Hawk County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Black Hawk County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 319-291-2587 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Black Hawk County Jail?

How to Make and Receive Phone Calls and Video Phone Calls from an Inmate in Black Hawk County

To register and sign up for a phone account with CIDNET Inmate Phone Service, follow the instructions below:

• Register and create an account with CIDNET.
• 
• Type in your Email, Time Zone and First & Last Name of your Black Hawk County Jail inmate.
  1. Click the Create Account button.
  2. Read the Terms of Use, then click Agree.
  3. Login to your email and open the CIDNET email.
  4. In the email, click the Complete Your Verification link.
  5. Choose a Security PIN and a Password.
  6. Click the Sign In button.
• After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Iowa, then the Black Hawk County Jail, then your inmate's name.
• Once you have completed this, the Black Hawk County Jail will have to give final approval for you to set up a phone account with your inmate.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding making phone calls with an inmate in Black Hawk County, visit our full page guide. 

NOTE: All phone conversations are recorded. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some phone providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Black Hawk County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 319-291-2587 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Black Hawk County Jail, and what can I send them?

Black Hawk County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Black Hawk County Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Black Hawk County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Black Hawk County Jail
225 East 6th Street
Waterloo, IA 50703

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Black Hawk County Jail
225 East 6th Street
Waterloo, IA 50703

Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Inmates are allowed no more than three books or magazines  (magazines from the jail library) in their cell at one time, no more than three newspapers at one time, and may have up to three religious books in their cells at one time.

Magazines
No magazines allowed.

Books
Only books of a religious, educational, or legal nature are allowed to be sent to inmates, under the following circumstances:

• Any book an inmate wishes to receive must be first approved by the Jail Administrator. This must be done by the inmate submitting the request to the Jail Administrator on the tablet system.
• Books must be sent directly from a publisher, or other approved source (Amazon.com). Nothing from a third party will be allowed.
• The seller's information must be included in the request to the jail administrator.
• Books that are approved to be sent will count toward an inmate's total allowed books (three).
• No books will be stored or mailed outside of the jail for an inmate that exceeds the allowed number of books.
• Any books received that are not pre-approved will be returned to the sender.
• Inmates are allowed no more than three books or magazines (magazines from the jail library) in their cell at one time, no more than three newspapers at one time, and may have up to three religious books in their cells at one time.

All newspapers and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Black Hawk County Jail
225 East 6th Street
Waterloo, IA 50703

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Black Hawk County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 319-291-2587 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Black Hawk County Jail, and what can I purchase?

Black Hawk County Jail uses the services of Inmate Canteen for Online Commissary Purchases for an Inmate.

NOTE: Black Hawk County Jail may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.

For best results use google chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:

• Register or Log in to your account
• Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
• Select the "Purchase Items" option
• Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Black Hawk County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 319-291-2587 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Black Hawk County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

Black Hawk County Jail uses CIDNET for Digital Mail Messaging between inmates and their friends and family.  
Register here.

Friends & Family Portal Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
Contact Customer Support

How to send a text or email to an inmate in Black Hawk County

To send and receive secure texts or emails from an inmate housed in Black Hawk County follow these instructions:

• Register and create an account with CIDNET.
• 
• Choose a Security PIN and Password.
• After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Iowa, then the Black Hawk County Jail, then your inmate's name.
• Once you have completed this, the Black Hawk County Jail will have to give final approval for you to communicate by email with your chosen inmate.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues with Texting and Emailing an inmate in Black Hawk County, visit our full page guide. 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Black Hawk County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 319-291-2587 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Black Hawk County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Black Hawk County Jail may now offer CIDNET Tablet Rentals to their inmates.

CIDNET is the same company that handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:

• Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
• eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
• Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
• Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
• Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
• Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
• eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
• Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
• Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
• Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.

Here's how it works:

• Register here. 
• Pay for the subscription.
• You get charged the 1st of each month. 
• You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
• No activation or early termination fees.
• Your inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Black Hawk County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 319-291-2587 for further assistance.

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Black Hawk County?