Pottawattamie County Jail

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Updated on: April 24, 2024

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Location 1400 Big Lake Road, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501
Official Website http://www.pottcountysheriff.com/divisions/corrections.php

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Pottawattamie County County can be found in the Iowa area. Council Bluffs – is the county seat. Pottawattamie County has a total population of 93386 and was formed in 1848.

Pottawattamie County County has a total area of 950 square miles. The zip codes in Pottawattamie County County are 51501, 51502, 51503, 51510, 51521, 51525, 51526, 51536, 51542, 51548, 51549, 51553, 51559, 51560, 51570, 51575, 51576, 51577.

Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office:

The Pottawattamie County Sheriff, Jefferey D. Danker, is the head law enforcement officer in the Pottawattamie County county. You can reach him by calling 712-328-5737.

Address: 1400 Big Lake Road, Council Bluffs, Iowa, 51501, 51501, 51502, 51503, 51510, 51521, 51525, 51526, 51536, 51542, 51548, 51549, 51553, 51559, 51560, 51570, 51575, 51576, 51577.

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Phone: 712-328-5737

 

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Pottawattamie County Jail is located in Pottawattamie County County, Iowa state. The specific address of the Pottawattamie County Jail is 1400 Big Lake Road, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501. The Pottawattamie County Jail is a correctional facility that house approximately 2,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 46,000. The Pottawattamie County Jail is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 712-890-2260, the Pottawattamie County Jail information line, or fax at or fax712-890-2220.

Jail History and Structure

In 1986, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Council Bluffs. The justice center houses the Pottawattamie County county sheriff, Council Bluffs police department offices, and the Pottawattamie County Jail. The Pottawattamie County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Pottawattamie County Jail. Originally, the Pottawattamie County Jail could house approximately 2083 inmates.

Over the years, the Pottawattamie County Jail has undergone numerous modifications and eventually became one of the largest facilities in the Pottawattamie County county.

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Pottawattamie County Jail but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Pottawattamie County Jail has a 126-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Pottawattamie County Jail.

The Pottawattamie County Jail comprises three units: the girl’s detention unit, the boy’s detention unit, and the detention control center. During working hours, the staffing ratio is 1 to 10, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 13. The youth detained in the Pottawattamie County Jail is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Pottawattamie County Jail, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Pottawattamie County Jail has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2011, a mental health unit was established at the Pottawattamie County Jail. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Pottawattamie County Jail inmates. In 2009, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Pottawattamie County Jail inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Pottawattamie County Jail inmates participate in daily group activities, contact their loved ones frequently and attend therapy sessions. There is also a general medical facility at the Pottawattamie County Jail where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

Pottawattamie County Sheriffs Department

Address 1400 Big Lake Road, Council Bluffs, Iowa, 51501
Phone 712-328-5737
Website website

Pottawattamie County Jail — General Information

Facility Name Pottawattamie County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 1400 Big Lake Road, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501
Capacity 288
Facility Type Adult
City Council Bluffs
Postal Code 51501
State Iowa
County Pottawattamie County
Official Website http://www.pottcountysheriff.com/divisions/corrections.php

Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

You need to dress appropriately while visiting the Pottawattamie County Jail inmate; hence transparent and tight clothes are prohibited at the Pottawattamie County Jail. You will be prohibited from visiting an inmate at the Pottawattamie County Jail if you have been arrested within the past year.

Some of the prohibited items at the Pottawattamie County Jail include manicure kits, nail clippers, glass bottles, metallic bottle openers, and any other material that may trigger violence within the Pottawattamie County Jail.

The Pottawattamie County Jail is under tight security 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you are an inmate or a visitor, ensure you adhere to all the Pottawattamie County Jail rules to avoid quarrels and disagreements with the Pottawattamie County Jail authorities. You can learn more through the Pottawattamie County Jail’s prison website.

Visiting Hours

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Monday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County , IA Overview

mottos:
"Iowa's Spirit"
Coordinates:
41.250°N 95.867°W
Country:
United States
State:
Iowa
County:
Pottawattamie
Incorporated:
January 19, 1853
Government:
Mayor:
Matt Walsh
City Council:
Joe DiSalvo, Chad Hannan, Roger Sandau, Melissa Head, Mike Wolf
Area:
City:
45.59 sq mi (118.07 km2)
Land:
42.93 sq mi (111.18 km2)
Water:
2.66 sq mi (6.89 km2)
Elevation:
1,090 ft (332 m)
Population (2010):
City:
62,230
Estimate (2019):
62,166
Rank:
10th in Iowa
Density:
1,448.18/sq mi (559.14/km2)
Metro:
865,350
Time zone:
UTC−6 (CST)
Summer (DST):
UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP codes:
51501-51503
Area code(s):
712
FIPS code:
19-16860
GNIS feature ID:
0455672
Interstates:

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