Des Moines Jail Inmate Search and Prison Information

Des Moines Jail inmate lookup: Bookings, Inmate Roster, Bond, Booking Time, Arrest Date, Loc, Mugshots, Arrests, Release Date, Who's in jail, Booking Date, Criminal Records, Warrant #.
The Des Moines Jail is a short-term medium-security facility. The Des Moines Jail will only house inmates on a short-term basis.
Inmates who have been sentenced will be sent out to the county jail. All inmates who are in the Des Moines Jail are waiting to post bond (if applicable) or they are waiting to start their trial.
The Des Moines Jail is operated by the Polk County Police Department.
How to Find Someone in Des Moines Jail
The Des Moines Jail does not keep their inmate roster public. Most days there will be many inmates coming into the facility and many inmates leaving the facility.
If you need information, you will need to get in touch with the Des Moines Jail. The correctional officer can help you locate the things you need.
Send a Mail/Package
All mail must be sent using USPS. If you use any other mail delivery service, it will be refused and sent back to you.
Ensure that all mail is made out to the inmate. If it is not, the mail will also be sent back to you.
Sending Money
The Des Moines Jail does not accept cash, personal checks, or cashier's checks. You will need to obtain a money order to bring to the facility or if you are not local to the Des Moines Jail, you can mail it via USPS.
Phone Calls
Inmates can make phone calls home using Global Tel Link or by calling collect.
Global Tel Link is a phone service that is commonly used in jails all throughout the United States. This third-party company is not affiliated with the jail in anyway. They just offer their services for these inmates to use.
They have two plans you can choose from.
Inmate Mailing Address
Inmate Name, ID, Housing #
Des Moines Jail
25 East First Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309
Des Moines Jail Prison Information
Jail Name | Des Moines Jail |
Jail Type | City Jail |
Location | 25 East First Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309 |
Phone | 515-283-4800 |
City | Des Moines |
Postal Code | 50309 |
State | Iowa |
County | Polk County |
Jail Webpage | website |
Visitation Hours
When visiting an inmate in the Des Moines Jail you will not be permitted to bring in your cell phones or other personal belongings. You will be subjected to a search before you will be brought down to the visitation area.
If you are on probation, community corrections supervision or parole, you will not be permitted to visit the Des Moines Jail.
If you are under the age of 18, you will need to visit with your legal guardian. Your legal Guardian will be responsible for staying with you the entire time.
The current visiting schedule is:
Monday through Friday: 8 am to 9 pm
Saturday and Sunday: 8 am to 3 pm
Sunday | 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
Monday | 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
Thursday | 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
Friday | 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
Saturday | 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
Holiday | – |