Where it stands
Pottawattamie County · 9 facilities on this plate
Particulars
- Type
- Regional jail
- Capacity
- 288 beds
- Security level
- Maximum
- County
- Pottawattamie County
- State
- Iowa
- Country
- United States
- Court
- Pottawattamie County Court
Also in Pottawattamie County
- Council Bluffs Residential Treatment CenterState prison
- Council Bluffs Residential Correctional FacilityState prison
- Southwest Iowa Juvenile Detention CenterJuvenile facility
- Carter Lake Police DepartmentPolice department
- Council Bluffs Police DepartmentPolice department
- Pottawattamie County Sheriffs Department / Pottawattamie County JailSheriff's office
- Iowa State Patrol District 3 - Council BluffsPolice department
- Avoca Police DepartmentPolice department
Frequently asked
Where is Pottawattamie County Jail located?
Pottawattamie County Jail is at 1400 Big Lake Rd, Council Bluffs, IA 51501 (Pottawattamie County, Iowa).
Is there a telephone number for Pottawattamie County Jail?
You can reach Pottawattamie County Jail on (712) 890-2250. If the line has changed, the agency's website will have the current number.
How do I find out if someone is held at Pottawattamie County Jail?
Use the agency's official inmate lookup, linked on this page, or call the facility on (712) 890-2250. Official agency records are the final authority on custody status.
How can I contact Pottawattamie County 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 Pottawattamie County Jail?
Pottawattamie County 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 Pottawattamie County Jail hold?
Its sources list a capacity of 288 places. Actual occupancy changes from day to day.
How do I visit someone at Pottawattamie County Jail?
Most facilities ask visitors to book ahead and to show photo ID on arrival. Pottawattamie County Jail's own visiting times and dress rules are the ones that count, so check with the facility on (712) 890-2250 first.
What address should I use for mail to Pottawattamie County Jail?
Address the envelope with the person's full name and booking or inmate number, followed by Pottawattamie County Jail, 1400 Big Lake Rd, Council Bluffs, IA 51501. Many facilities only accept plain letters and photos, so check its mail rules before sending anything else.