A: Find the inmate record in the Polk County Jail Current Listing Inmates on the Web

A: Contact the Clerk of Court at 515-286-3765.

A: Jail Court proceedings may be viewed by the public in the lobby of the jail via closed circuit television.

A: Contact the arresting agency.

A: Call 515-875-5763

A: Find the inmate record in the Polk County Jail Current Inmate Listing and follow the link provided Inmates on the Web

A: Follow the directions found here English Español

A: Money deposited to an inmate’s commissary account can be used to make phone calls. To make a deposit to the commissary account follow these directions: English Español

A: Money can also be deposited directly with the inmate telephone provider. These funds are not able to be used for any other purpose. To make a deposit directly to a telephone account follow these directions: English Español

A: Sheriff’s staff will not pass on messages to inmates. It is recommended that you write the inmate a letter.

A: Mail for inmates must come into the jail via the United States Postal Service. The sender’s complete name and address must be on the return address portion of the envelope. If it is not, the mail will be returned to the Post Office.

Address the envelope to:

Inmate’s Complete Name
Polk County Jail
1985 - NE 51st Place
Des Moines, IA 50313-2517

A: Inmates must complete a Visitor Request form for each visitor and submit it to the Jail for approval. If you would like to visit an inmate, write a letter to the inmate and provide them with your information. He/she will need your full name, address, home phone number, date of birth, job description, and employer.

Visitation Hours:

Monday - Friday 8:30am - 10:20am, 1:00pm - 2:40pm
Wednesday Evening 6:00pm - 7:30pm

A: Property for in custody inmates is only released Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 3:45pm.

A: Inmates must complete a Property Release prior to their transfer. This release dictates who may receive the property. Photo Identification is required. This property is released any day, at any time.

A: Clothing for jury trial appearances may be brought in with prior approval of the Jail. Only two outfits are allowed.

Deliver to:

Court Staging
110 6th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
Hours: Monday - Friday 8am-4pm

A: Each inmate may have a total of five (5) photographs in their personal possession. Photographs must be 4" x 6" or smaller to be accepted. The Jail will NOT accept Polaroid type photos. Photos must be mailed to the inmate. We will not accept them in person.

A: The Polk County Sheriff’s Office does not accept packages or any other property for inmates. Neither the Sheriff’s Office, nor jail staff, will be responsible for lost or stolen items. Property left for over 10 days will be considered abandoned and will be discarded.

A: Room and Board payments are accepted at the Jail, Monday through Friday 8am - 3:45pm. Cash, Credit and Debit cards are accepted.

A: Fill out the Volunteer Application Form.