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Iowa Inmate Search Statistics

8,999

Total number of incarcerated in Iowa

Statistics courtesy of the US Department of Justice Bureau of Statistics

372

No. of incarcerated per adult population in Iowa

285

No. of incarcerated per total population in Iowa

Statistics courtesy of the US Department of Justice Bureau of Statistics

Inmate Search in Iowa - The Ultimate Guide 2024

About Iowa State

Iowa is part of the Midwest and shares borders with six other states, including Nebraska and South Dakota. The name of the state comes from the Ioway, which was one of the main Native American tribes that lived there. It became the 29th state when it joined the nation on December 27, 1846. Known as the Hawkeye State, Iowa is home to Des Moines, which is both the state’s largest city and its capital. It ranks as the 26th largest state in terms of its size as well as the 31st most populous state. More than three million people live in Des Moines and other major cities, including Cedar Rapids and Davenport.

Iowa DOC Inmate Search

The easiest way to find inmates in Iowa is through the search offered by the Department of Corrections.

Step 1: Visit the Offender Search page.

Step 2: Type the name of the offender in the name box. You need at least the last name but can use a first name and middle name, too. Iowa allows you to narrow down your search with an age range, location and other info. If your search finds too many results, you need to go back and add more information.

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Step 3: Check out the names in the search results to find an inmate. You can choose to learn more about a person after seeing their full name, date of birth, sex and current location.

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Step 4: Click on one of the names to see the offenses the person committed and other info. Iowa lets you learn more about those released on parole and inmates still in custody.

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The Iowa Sex Offender Registry also helps you find inmates and former inmates convicted of sexual crimes.

Step 1: Visit the Iowa Sex Offender Registry site. Use the captcha form to access the search area.

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Step 2: Type the last name of the offender in the name box and click to search for all known aliases. Iowa lets you add more information if you have it.

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Step 3: Check the results to decide which person you want to read about. You can see the inmate’s offense tier, home address, date of birth and a photo.

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Step 4: Click on either the name or image of the inmate to access their record. Not only can you see a larger photo, but you’ll see all of the offenses they committed and the sentences given to them.

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Iowa DOC Information

510 E 12th St. # 3
Des Moines, IA 50319
Phone Number: (515) 725-5701
Email Address: doc.information@iowa.gov

Iowa Department of Corrections Facilities

Iowa has nine facilities that house inmates. Though there are some designed for female offenders, there are also facilities for those convicted of serious offenses. You can contact any facility that you need to find out the rules for visitors and when you can visit as well as how to contact inmates.

Facility NameAddressPhone
Anamosa State Penitentiary406 North High Street, Anamosa, IA 52205(319) 462-3504
Clarinda Correctional Facility2000 North 16th Street, Clarinda, IA 51632(712) 695-7140
Fort Dodge Correctional Facility1550 L Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501(515) 574-4700
Iowa Correctional Institution for Women420 Mill Street SW, Mitchellville, IA 50169(515) 725-5042
Iowa Medical and Classification Center2700 Coral Ridge Avenue, Coralville, IA 52241(319-) 26-2391
Iowa State Penitentiary2111 330th Ave, Fort Madison, IA 52627(319) 372-5432
Mt. Pleasant Correctional Facility1200 East Washington Street, Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641(319) 385-9511
Newton Correctional Facility307 South 60th Avenue West, Box 218, Newton, IA 50208(641) 792-7552
North Central Correctional Facility313 Lanedale​, Rockwell City, IA 50579(712) 297-7521

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