515-323-5400

1985 NE 51st Place, Des Moines, IA, 50313

http://www.polkcountyiowa.gov

Polk County Jail - New offender locator: Bookings, Arrest Date, Bond, Warrant #, Status, Inmate List, Document Type, Release Date, Warrant #, Mugshots, Arrests, Who's in jail, Booking Date, Charges.

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This jail has 1500 beds and is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Sheriff of Polk County oversees all operations, and there are about 70 correction officers working at this jail. The Polk County Jail – New is unique in that it is a direct supervision facility, which means correctional officers are located in the housing units with inmates to observe and interact. Inmates are not isolated behind bars and barriers. Inmates are not held at this facility for longer than a year.

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Polk County Jail – New — General Information

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Inmate Search

Start your search here to find an inmate currently in the Polk County Jail - New.

Sending a Mail/Care Package

Send all mail to inmates via the United States Postal Service. Do not use any third party shippers like UPS or Fedex. Make sure to also include sender’s name and return address, or the mail will not be delivered to the inmate.

Send mail to:

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

You can send photographs. Inmates can hold up to a total of fifteen (15) pictures at any time. Make sure they are 4" x 6" or smaller, and do not send Polaroids.

Sending Money

The easiest way to deposit money on an inmate’s account is either online or by bringing cash to the jail lobby and depositing in the Polk County Jail - New lobby kiosk. You can also send a cashier’s check or money order through the US mail.

You can deposit up to $150.00 at a time and up to $500 every 30 days. There are small fees associated with deposits.

Phone calls

While inmates cannot receive incoming calls, they can call out. The easiest way for inmates to make phone calls is to use their commissary account. It is possible to purchase phone cards for inmates from the commissary website. You are also able to deposit money for phone cards by calling 515-323-5400.

Visitation

Start by looking at the visitation webpage. To get started, an inmate will need to fill out a Visitor Request form for any visitor. The inmates will submit these forms to the Jail for approval. The easiest way to help facilitate this is to write the inmate a letter and provide all your relevant contact information.

You will need to pass a background check before your visit is approved.

Visiting Hours

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

Directions

Refer the map below to find the driving directions.