Inmate Room & Board
Iowa Code 356.7 authorizes a Sheriff's Office to seek
reimbursement from inmates who are convicted in State court.
The Polk County Jail charges inmates for time spent in custody,
according to the guidelines presented in the Iowa Code.
Persons who receive a bill have 10 days from the sentencing date
to make a full payment, or to enter into a payment plan with the
Polk County Attorney. Failure to do so may result in the
Sheriff filing a Claim for Reimbursement with the Court. The
Court will approve the claim without hearing, and once approved the
claim will have the effect of a judgement fo the purpose of
enforcement.
Persons who do not agree with the order approving the Claim for
Reimbursement may file an application with the Court to reexamine
the decision. The application for reexamination must be filed
with the Court within 10 days of the filing of the order.
Persons who believe there is an error in their charges may
submit this
form to the Polk County Jail for review. Phone inquiries
please call 515-323-5411 or email us at polkcounty.sheriff@polkcountyiowa.gov .
Payments are only accepted after sentencing.
Payments may be made in person at the Polk County Jail, or at
the Clerk of Court.
Payments may also be mailed:
Polk County Jail
Room & Board
1985 NE 51st Place
Des Moines, Iowa 50313