Pottawattamie County, IA Jail and Prison System

Address:	1400 Big Lake Road, Council bluffs, IA 51501
E-mail:	randersen@sheriff.pottcounty-ia.gov
Phone:	712-890-2260
Fax:	712-890-2220
Website:	http://www.pottcountysheriff.com/divisions/corrections.php
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/PottCoSheriff/

Pottawattamie County IA Jail is a Maximum security level County Jail located in the city of Council Bluffs, Iowa. The County Jail was opened in 1972 The facility has a capacity of 288 inmates, which is the maximum amount of beds per facility.

The facility is part of Council Bluffs, Iowa judicial district, which has 0 facilities in total.

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288 Capacity
Council Bluffs, Iowa Judicial District

How Do I Visit an Inmate in Pottawattamie County IA Jail?

Locating an Inmate in Pottawattamie County IA Jail

The best way to locate or get information of any inmate currently incarcerated in Pottawattamie County IA Jail is to contact the County Jail for information on the inmate or visit them online at https://www.bop.gov/.

Be Approved

Make sure an inmate you are visiting have placed you on their approved visiting list.

Be Prepared to Pottawattamie County IA Jail Visiting Rules

For information on official policy that outlines the regulations and procedures for visiting a Pottawattamie County IA Jail inmate contact the facility directly via 712-890-2260 phone number.

Visitation Days and Hours

Pottawattamie County IA Jail County Jail has visiting hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays. For more information on when you can visit an inmate and get directions contact the County Jail directly.

Visiting a Pottawattamie County IA Jail inmate on holidays:

The inmate will be notified as to any changes to the "normal" visitation schedule due to holidays and/or any special commitments.

	USP General Visiting Hours
Mon	8:50 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. 12:50 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.
Tue	8:50 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. 12:50 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.
Wed	8:50 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. 12:50 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.
Thu	8:50 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. 12:50 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.
Fri	8:50 a.m. - 11:20 p.m.
Sat	—
Sun	—
Hol	—

How to Send a Mail/Care Package to an Inmate?

Inmates can receive letters from their family members and friends, as well as packages from home with prior written approval from the inmate's unit team or authorized staff member at Pottawattamie County IA Jail.

To make sure the mail and package you are sending comes under approved item list and for more clarification contact the County Jail administration at 712-890-2260. Another option for contacting the facility is reaching out via email at randersen@sheriff.pottcounty-ia.gov.

You can also try to contact the facility by reaching out to them on social media platforms. Visit their Facebook page here.

For sending a mail or a care package to an Pottawattamie County IA Jail County Jail inmate you should have the following information on the parcel:

Inmate Mail 1	Inmate Mail 2	Freight and non-USPS parcels	Staff Mail
INMATE'S NAME Pottawattamie County Jail 1400 Big Lake Rd Council Bluffs, IA 51501	—	—	—

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