Pocahontas County Jail

To search for an inmate in the Pocahontas 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 712-335-3308 for the information you are looking for.

Pocahontas County Jail Inmate Search

Pocahontas County maintains an average of 25 inmates in custody on any given day (in all jails combined). The jails have a weekly turnover of 55% of their population. Every year Pocahontas County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 500 offenders.

The following charts of Pocahontas County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for 6/8/2023. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from Pocahontas County, the state of Iowa, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records.

For complete information on how to bond, visit, mail, send and receive email, receive phone calls, send money or commissary to an inmate, find information in this and other counties, and view the Most Wanted Fugitives, scroll down this page.

For a collection of over 20 additional graphs and charts of the demographic and criminal arrest information of the inmates in Pocahontas County and Iowa state prisons, click the button below.
Pocahontas County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

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

Pocahontas County Jail uses the services of Inmate Canteen for 'At the Jail' Visitation with Inmates.



For best results use Google Chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on Inmate Video Visitation:

• Register or Log in to your account
• Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to visit.
• Select the "Video Visit an Inmate" option
• Follow the prompts on screen to schedule the visit.
  
  Video Visitation must be done from a computer using Google Chrome and an updated Adobe Flash player. Before starting this process you must make sure that your Adobe Flash player is fully updated and that you are using Google Chrome. First... Set up Flash, then restart your computer and then go to Google Chrome on your desktop or laptop computer and log on to Inmate Canteen.
  Steps Inmate canteen Visitation:
  1. Go to www.inmatecanteen.com on a computer (not supported on mobile devices i.e. tablets, cell phones, etc)
  2. Log in, select your inmate, and select the Video Visit an Inmate option.
  3. You will be required to fill out a form, submit a driver's license picture and a picture of your face. Once submitted, Pocahontas County Jail will either approve or deny it.
  4. Once approved you will be all set to video visit!
  NOTES: Make sure you are allowing flash player to run in google chrome by selecting the lock icon to left of the browser. Flash Player needs to be set to “allow”. Then you can refresh the page and it should be good to go. If flash player is being blocked you will not be able to take a picture or see any video during the visitation. When you click on the video visitation link on the website, please visit the Audition Room to test your equipment. To find the Audition Room, please click on 'Video Visit an Inmate' and it will be located on the top of your screen. Here you can test and verify that your webcam and microphone are working. We highly recommend a hard line for video visiting, unstable internet can result in poor visit qualities.

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

Pocahontas County Jail uses the services of Inmate Canteen for Remote Video Visitation with Inmates.

For best results use Google Chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on Inmate Video Visitation:

• Register or Log in to your account
• Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to visit.
• Select the "Video Visit an Inmate" option
• Follow the prompts on screen to schedule the visit.
  
  Video Visitation must be done from a computer using Google Chrome and an updated Adobe Flash player. Before starting this process you must make sure that your Adobe Flash player is fully updated and that you are using Google Chrome. First... Set up Flash, then restart your computer and then go to Google Chrome on your desktop or laptop computer and log on to Inmate Canteen.
  Steps Inmate canteen Visitation:
  1. Go to www.inmatecanteen.com on a computer (not supported on mobile devices i.e. tablets, cell phones, etc)
  2. Log in, select your inmate, and select the Video Visit an Inmate option.
  3. You will be required to fill out a form, submit a driver's license picture and a picture of your face. Once submitted, Pocahontas County Jail will either approve or deny it.
  4. Once approved you will be all set to video visit!
  NOTES: Make sure you are allowing flash player to run in google chrome by selecting the lock icon to left of the browser. Flash Player needs to be set to “allow”. Then you can refresh the page and it should be good to go. If flash player is being blocked you will not be able to take a picture or see any video during the visitation. When you click on the video visitation link on the website, please visit the Audition Room to test your equipment. To find the Audition Room, please click on 'Video Visit an Inmate' and it will be located on the top of your screen. Here you can test and verify that your webcam and microphone are working. We highly recommend a hard line for video visiting, unstable internet can result in poor visit qualities.

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

Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Pocahontas 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 Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Pocahontas County Jail?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Pocahontas County Jail

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Pocahontas County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Pocahontas County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.

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

Pocahontas County Jail uses the services of Inmate Canteen for Online Commissary Purchases for an Inmate.
NOTE: Pocahontas 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.

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

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Pocahontas County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Pocahontas County Jail follow these steps:

• Register with Inmate Canteen to create an account or log in if you already have one.
• Select Iowa, then select Pocahontas County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
• Add money to your account.
• Verify your email.
• Send message.
• NOTE: All messages between you and your Pocahontas County inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Pocahontas County Jail, the costs, rules, policies and more check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Pocahontas County.

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