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Regional jail · Polk County, Iowa

Polk County Main Jail

Located in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, Polk County Main Jail operates as a regional jail shared by several jurisdictions. Its listed capacity is 1,500 places. The listed security level is maximum. Polk County has 4 other places of detention in the atlas. Its telephone number, official website and address are listed below, with an interactive map. Polk County Sheriff's Office is listed at the same site.

Location

Where it stands

Polk County · 25 facilities on this plate

Particulars

Particulars

Type
Regional jail
Capacity
1,500 beds
Security level
Maximum
County
Polk County
State
Iowa
Country
United States
Court
Iowa District Court for Polk County
Roster checked
October 15, 2026
Vicinity

Also in Polk County

All of Polk County

Questions

Frequently asked

Where can I find Polk County Main Jail?

Polk County Main Jail is at 1985 NE 51st Pl, Des Moines, IA 50309 (Polk County, Iowa).

How can I call Polk County Main Jail?

You can reach Polk County Main Jail on (515) 323-5400. If the line has changed, the agency's website will have the current number.

How do I find out if someone is held at Polk County Main Jail?

Use the agency's official inmate lookup, linked on this page, or call the facility on (515) 323-5400. Official agency records are the final authority on custody status.

What other places of detention are in Polk County?

The atlas lists 4 other places of detention in Polk County, linked at the bottom of this page with their addresses.

How do I find Polk County Main Jail on a map?

Polk County Main Jail is at 41.6533° N, 93.5880° W. The map on this page and the directions link open the exact spot.

How can I contact Polk County Main Jail online?

The official website is linked on this page. Use it for general questions; urgent matters are best handled by phone.

What type of institution is Polk County Main Jail?

Polk County Main Jail is a regional jail shared by several jurisdictions. Regional jails pool custody for several counties or cities, holding people before trial and on short sentences.

How many people can Polk County Main Jail hold?

Its sources list a capacity of 1,500 places. Actual occupancy changes from day to day.

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