Pottawattamie County Jail

Pottawattamie County Jail Information

The Pottawattamie County Jail is a 288 bed jail in the city of Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 712-890-2260, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

Phone: 712-890-2260

Physical Address:
1400 Big Lake Road
Council Bluffs, IA 51501

Mailing Address (personal mail):
INMATE'S NAME
Pottawattamie County Jail
1400 Big Lake Rd.
Council Bluffs, IA 51501

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
INMATE'S NAME
Pottawattamie County Jail
1400 Big Lake Rd.
Council Bluffs, IA 51501

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Pottawattamie County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Pottawattamie 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 712-890-2260 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's criminal court case and docket schedule online for Pottawattamie County and any other county in Iowa.

Pottawattamie County Jail Inmate Search

The Pottawattamie County Jail maintains an average of 288 offenders in custody on any given day. The Pottawattamie 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 Pottawattamie County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 6,240 offenders.

The following charts of Pottawattamie 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 Pottawattamie 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 Pottawattamie 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 Pottawattamie 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.

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

Pottawattamie County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 3/28/2024

Race Inmates % Total
White 224 91.80%
Black 1 0.41%
Hispanic or Latino 19 7.79%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 0 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 0 0.00%
Other 0 0.00%
Total 244 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Pottawattamie County Inmate Criminal Charges - 3/28/2024

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 81 33.20%
Felony (2rd Degree) 42 17.21%
Felony (1st Degree) 0 0.00%
State Jail Felony 20 8.20%
Felony (Uncategorized) 30 12.30%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 71 29.10%
Misdemeanor (Class C) 0 0.00%
Holds 0 0.00%
Uncategorized 0 0.00%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Pottawattamie County Inmate Sex - 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 219 89.75%
Female 25 10.25%
Total 244 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Pottawattamie County Inmate Age - 3/28/2024

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 1 0.41%
18-20 14 5.74%
21-24 24 9.84%
25-30 45 18.44%
31-35 45 18.44%
36-40 47 19.26%
41-45 32 13.11%
46-50 13 5.33%
51-55 10 4.10%
56-60 8 3.28%
61-65 3 1.23%
66-75 2 0.82%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 244 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.
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About the Pottawattamie County Jail

The Pottawattamie County Jail in Iowa has a capacity of 288 beds.
The address and contact number for the Pottawattamie County Jail in Iowa are as follows:
Address: 1400 Big Lake Road, Council Bluffs, IA 51501.
Phone numbers:
Jail -712-890-2250
Sheriff -712-890-2200
Booking -712-890-2260.

For non-emergencies, you can also call the Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Office at 712-328-5737.

A video courtroom for arraignments and hearings is located within the jail.

Registered nurses are on duty seventeen (17) hours per day, seven days a week. The jail contracts with an outside vendor to provide food, laundry, and commissary services.

The Pottawattamie County Jail has varying visitation hours depending on factors such as the day of the week, where the inmate is housed, the inmate's sex, and whether or not it is a holiday. Each inmate is allowed two 20-minute visits per week.  If you have specific concerns about an inmate's well-being, you may want to contact the jail directly or seek legal assistance. The Pottawattamie County Jail in Iowa is unique because the prior jail was a rotary jail, also known as a squirrel cage jail. It was built in 1885 and is one of only three remaining rotary jails in the United States. The jail has three floors of 18 revolving, circular, or lazy Susan jail cells. It was in use until 1969 and is now a museum. The current Pottawattamie County Jail is a separate facility that operates a 288 bed direct supervision jail.

Mail can be received every day and is processed and passed to the inmates quickly, however the jail also uses a digital service to help avoid contraband entering the facility. Friends and family of inmates in the Pottawattamie County Jail can arrange to visit inmates by video, both at the jail and remotely from home. They can also send them money and buy them commissary online, and set up a phone account that allows the inmates to call them during the day and evening seven days a week.

All the information on these inmate services can be found in the sections below.  If you still have questions, you can phone the jail 24 hours a day by calling 712-890-2260.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Pottawattamie County Jail?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Pottawattamie County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 712-890-2260.

There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.

Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.

If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.

Pottawattamie County Jail Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Pottawattamie County?

After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Pottawattamie County for booking.

Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

What is the booking process like at the Pottawattamie County Jail?

Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Pottawattamie County and other Iowa and USA jurisdictions.

If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.

It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.

Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.

What happens after booking?

At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.

If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Pottawattamie County Jail will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.

Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

How long does the Pottawattamie County Jail Booking process take?

Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.

If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.

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Directions / Map to the Pottawattamie County Jail
Inmate Visitation

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

Pottawattamie County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

1400 Big Lake Road
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
712-890-2260

  • Visits are 20 minutes.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.
  • Each inmate can receive a maxmium of two (2), 20-minute visits per week.
  • Inmates on certain types of disciplinary restriction may not be permitted visitors.
  • Visitors may only visit one (1) inmate per day.
  • Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
  • Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 712-890-2260 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY TIME
SUNDAY NO ON-SITE VISITS
MONDAY 9:00AM - 11:40AM
3:00PM - 3:40PM
8:00PM - 10:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00AM - 11:40AM
3:00PM - 3:40PM
8:00PM - 10:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00AM - 11:40AM
3:00PM - 3:40PM
8:00PM - 10:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00AM - 11:40AM
3:00PM - 3:40PM
8:00PM - 10:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00AM - 11:40AM
3:00PM - 3:40PM
8:00PM - 10:00PM
SATURDAY NO ON-SITE VISITS


 

Pottawattamie County Jail Inmate Video Visitation Schedule

1400 Big Lake Road
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
712-890-2260

  • First, you must register, puchase data, and then schedule with CIDNET.
  • Visits are 20 minutes.
  • The more data you purchase, the less expensive each MB of data is.

ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 1:00PM - 4:00PM
6:30PM - 9:00PM
MONDAY 1:00PM - 4:00PM
6:30PM - 9:00PM
TUESDAY 1:00PM - 4:00PM
6:30PM - 9:00PM
WEDNESDAY 1:00PM - 4:00PM
6:30PM - 9:00PM
THURSDAY 1:00PM - 4:00PM
6:30PM - 9:00PM
FRIDAY 1:00PM - 4:00PM
6:30PM - 9:00PM
SATURDAY 1:00PM - 4:00PM
​​​​​​​6:30PM - 9:00PM

REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 9:00AM - 10:45AM
11:45AM - 4:45PM
6:30PM - 9:30PM
MONDAY 9:00AM - 10:45AM
11:45AM - 4:45PM
​​​​​​​6:30PM - 9:30PM
TUESDAY 9:00AM - 10:45AM
11:45AM - 4:45PM
​​​​​​​6:30PM - 9:30PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00AM - 10:45AM
11:45AM - 4:45PM
​​​​​​​6:30PM - 9:30PM
THURSDAY 9:00AM - 10:45AM
11:45AM - 4:45PM
​​​​​​​6:30PM - 9:30PM
FRIDAY 9:00AM - 10:45AM
11:45AM - 4:45PM
​​​​​​​6:30PM - 9:30PM
SATURDAY 9:00AM - 10:45AM
11:45AM - 4:45PM
​​​​​​​6:30PM - 9:30PM

Pottawattamie 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 Pottawattamie County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-890-2260 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

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

Pottawattamie County Jail Inmate Video Visitation Schedule

1400 Big Lake Road
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
712-890-2260

  • First, you must register, puchase data, and then schedule with CIDNET.
  • Visits are 20 minutes.
  • The more data you purchase, the less expensive each MB of data is.

ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 1:00PM - 4:00PM
6:30PM - 9:00PM
MONDAY 1:00PM - 4:00PM
6:30PM - 9:00PM
TUESDAY 1:00PM - 4:00PM
6:30PM - 9:00PM
WEDNESDAY 1:00PM - 4:00PM
6:30PM - 9:00PM
THURSDAY 1:00PM - 4:00PM
6:30PM - 9:00PM
FRIDAY 1:00PM - 4:00PM
​​​​​​​6:30PM - 9:00PM
SATURDAY 1:00PM - 4:00PM
​​​​​​​6:30PM - 9:00PM

REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 9:00AM - 10:45AM
11:45AM - 4:45PM
6:30PM - 9:30PM
MONDAY 9:00AM - 10:45AM
11:45AM - 4:45PM
​​​​​​​6:30PM - 9:30PM
TUESDAY 9:00AM - 10:45AM
11:45AM - 4:45PM
​​​​​​​6:30PM - 9:30PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00AM - 10:45AM
11:45AM - 4:45PM
​​​​​​​6:30PM - 9:30PM
THURSDAY 9:00AM - 10:45AM
11:45AM - 4:45PM
​​​​​​​6:30PM - 9:30PM
FRIDAY 9:00AM - 10:45AM
11:45AM - 4:45PM
​​​​​​​6:30PM - 9:30PM
SATURDAY 9:00AM - 10:45AM
11:45AM - 4:45PM
​​​​​​​6:30PM - 9:30PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pottawattamie County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-890-2260 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

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

Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Pottawattamie 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 Pottawattamie County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Pottawattamie 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 Pottawattamie 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: Pottawattamie 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 Pottawattamie County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Pottawattamie County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pottawattamie County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-890-2260 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pottawattamie County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-890-2260 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Pottawattamie County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Pottawattamie 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 Pottawattamie 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 NAME
Pottawattamie County Jail
1400 Big Lake Rd.
Council Bluffs, IA 51501



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
INMATE'S NAME
Pottawattamie County Jail
1400 Big Lake Rd.
Council Bluffs, IA 51501



Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Pottawattamie County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Pottawattamie County Jail standards will be disposed of. 
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
INMATE'S NAME
Pottawattamie County Jail
1400 Big Lake Rd.
Council Bluffs, IA 51501

Pottawattamie County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Pottawattamie County Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.

All mail is to be shipped to the Pottawattamie County Jail:
INMATE'S NAME
Pottawattamie County Jail
1400 Big Lake Rd.
Council Bluffs, IA 51501


For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pottawattamie County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-890-2260 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

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

NOTE: Pottawattamie 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 to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Pottawattamie County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Pottawattamie 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 Pottawattamie 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.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pottawattamie County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-890-2260 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

Pottawattamie 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 Pottawattamie County

To send and receive secure texts or emails from an inmate housed in Pottawattamie 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 Pottawattamie County Jail, then your inmate's name.
  • Once you have completed this, the Pottawattamie 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 Pottawattamie County, visit our full page guide

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pottawattamie County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-890-2260 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

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

Pottawattamie 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 Pottawattamie County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-890-2260 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the Pottawattamie County Jail? What does it look like?
Other Jails in Pottawattamie County

What are the other City and County Jails in Pottawattamie County?

Pottawattamie County County Jails
Pottawattamie County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Pottawattamie County?

Pottawattamie Harrison Shelby Cass Mills Montgomery Sarpy Douglas Washington
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US State Prison Population Demographics

Total Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 973,343 93.26%
Female 70,362 6.74%
Total 1,043,705 100.0%

Total Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 327,300 35.27%
Black 345,500 37.23%
Hispanic 226,800 24.44%
American Indian / Alaska Native 15,900 1.71%
Asian 12,500 1.35%
Total 928,000 100.0%

Total of Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 622,200 95.46%
Female 31,700 4.86%
Total 653,900 100.0%

Total of Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 178,600 29.23%
Black 234,500 38.38%
Hispanic 179,500 29.38%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9,600 1.57%
Asian 8,800 1.44%
Total 611,000 100.0%

Murderers Held in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 147,500 93.95%
Female 10,000 6.37%
Total 157,500 100.0%

Murderers Held in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 37,600 26.04%
Black 63,000 43.63%
Hispanic 39,100 27.08%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,300 1.59%
Asian 2,400 1.66%
Total 144,400 100.0%

Violent Negligent Manslaughter Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 16,000 86.02%
Female 2,600 13.98%
Total 18,600 100.0%

Violent Negligent Manslaughter Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 5,400 43.90%
Black 3,600 29.27%
Hispanic 2,900 23.58%
American Indian / Alaska Native 200 1.63%
Asian 200 1.63%
Total 12,300 100.0%

Violent Rape & Sexual Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 159,800 98.95%
Female 2,200 1.36%
Total 162,000 100.0%

Violent Robbery Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 125,800 96.18%
Female 5,400 4.13%
Total 131,200 100.0%

Violent Robbery Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 21,900 18.64%
Black 66,800 56.85%
Hispanic 26,500 22.55%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,200 1.02%
Asian 1,100 0.94%
Total 117,500 100.0%

Violent Aggravated/Simple Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 137,000 94.74%
Female 8,100 5.60%
Total 145,100 100.0%

Violent Aggravated/Simple Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 37,500 23.28%
Black 53,300 33.09%
Hispanic 65,300 40.53%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,800 1.74%
Asian 2,200 1.37%
Total 161,100 100.0%

Other Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 36,100 91.86%
Female 3,300 8.40%
Total 39,400 100.0%

Other Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

race Inmates % Total
White 12,200 32.45%
Black 14,200 37.77%
Hispanic 9,700 25.80%
American Indian / Alaska Native 800 2.13%
Asian 700 1.86%
Total 37,600 100.0%

Total of Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 127,900 90.64%
Female 13,600 9.64%
Total 141,500 100.0%

Total of Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 60,500 50.46%
Black 37,800 31.53%
Hispanic 18,100 15.10%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,100 1.75%
Asian 1,400 1.17%
Total 119,900 100.0%

Burglary Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 75,900 95.11%
Female 4,200 5.26%
Total 80,100 100.0%

Burglary Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 30,500 44.40%
Black 24,200 35.23%
Hispanic 12,300 17.90%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,100 1.60%
Asian 600 0.87%
Total 68,700 100.0%

Larceny & Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 22,300 84.47%
Female 4,200 15.91%
Total 26,500 100.0%

Larceny & Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 13,800 58.97%
Black 6,800 29.06%
Hispanic 2,200 9.40%
American Indian / Alaska Native 300 1.28%
Asian 300 1.28%
Total 23,400 100.0%

Motor Vehicle Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 6,400 91.43%
Female 600 8.57%
Total 7,000 100.0%

Motor Vehicle Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 2,500 48.08%
Black 1,500 28.85%
Hispanic 1,000 19.23%
American Indian / Alaska Native 100 1.92%
Asian 100 1.92%
Total 5,200 100.0%

Fraud Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 9,800 75.97%
Female 3,200 24.81%
Total 13,000 100.0%

Fraud Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 6,900 63.30%
Black 2,600 23.85%
Hispanic 900 8.26%
American Indian / Alaska Native 300 2.75%
Asian 200 1.83%
Total 10,900 100.0%

Other Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 13,600 90.67%
Female 1,400 9.33%
Total 15,000 100.0%

Other Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

race Inmates % Total
White 6,700 58.26%
Black 2,700 23.48%
Hispanic 1,700 14.78%
American Indian / Alaska Native 200 1.74%
Asian 200 1.74%
Total 11,500 100.0%

Total of Drug Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 114,600 87.08%
Female 17,400 13.22%
Total 132,000 100.0%

Total of Drug Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 49,500 47.50%
Black 37,300 35.80%
Hispanic 14,600 14.01%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,700 1.63%
Asian 1,100 1.06%
Total 104,200 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Possession in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 28,500 84.57%
Female 5,300 15.73%
Total 33,800 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Possession in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 14,800 56.27%
Black 7,900 30.04%
Hispanic 3,000 11.41%
American Indian / Alaska Native 400 1.52%
Asian 200 0.76%
Total 26,300 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Dealing/Manufacturing in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 86,100 88.04%
Female 12,000 12.27%
Total 98,100 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Dealing/Manufacturing in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 34,700 44.54%
Black 29,400 37.74%
Hispanic 11,600 14.89%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,300 1.67%
Asian 900 1.16%
Total 77,900 100.0%

Total of 'Public Order' Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 102,500 93.95%
Female 6,900 6.32%
Total 109,400 100.0%

Total of 'Public Order' Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 35,900 40.84%
Black 34,500 39.25%
Hispanic 13,800 15.70%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,500 2.84%
Asian 1,200 1.37%
Total 87,900 100.0%

Inmates Convicted on Illegal Weapon Possession in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 37,800 97.93%
Female 900 2.33%
Total 38,700 100.0%

Inmates Convicted on Illegal Weapon Possession in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 7,200 22.86%
Black 16,900 53.65%
Hispanic 6,500 20.63%
American Indian / Alaska Native 500 1.59%
Asian 400 1.27%
Total 31,500 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Multiple DUI/DWI in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 13,400 89.33%
Female 1,600 10.67%
Total 15,000 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Multiple DUI/DWI in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 6,800 59.65%
Black 2,000 17.54%
Hispanic 1,800 15.79%
American Indian / Alaska Native 700 6.14%
Asian 100 0.88%
Total 11,400 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Other 'Public Order' Felonies in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 51,200 92.25%
Female 4,400 7.93%
Total 55,600 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Other 'Public Order' Felonies in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 21,900 48.45%
Black 15,700 34.73%
Hispanic 5,600 12.39%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,300 2.88%
Asian 700 1.55%
Total 45,200 100.0%

Total Number of Inmates Convicted of Unspecified Felonies in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 6,100 89.71%
Female 800 11.76%
Total 6,900 100.0%

Total Number of Inmates Convicted of Unspecified Felonies in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 2,700 52.94%
Black 1,500 29.41%
Hispanic 700 13.73%
American Indian / Alaska Native 100 1.96%
Asian 100 1.96%
Total 5,100 100.0%
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