Pocahontas County Jail is a 10-bed facility based in Pocahontas, Pocahontas County, Iowa. For inmate information, you can call the facility 24/7 at 712-335-5071 .
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors or felonies are processed at this facility. After booking and processing, they may remain incarcerated until they are bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.
The inmate search tool provides access to the current roster of inmates.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time here, while those with longer sentences are transferred to either the Iowa State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides detailed information on services such as the visitation schedule, funding an inmate’s account, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
Be sure to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for communication purposes. If you can’t find it online, you can call Pocahontas County Jail at 712-335-5071 for assistance.
Phone: 712-335-5071
Physical Address:
99 Court Square
Pocahontas, IA 50574
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Pocahontas County Jail
99 Court Square, Suite 9
Pocahontas, Iowa 50574
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Pocahontas County Jail
99 Court Square, Suite 9
Pocahontas, Iowa 50574
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Pocahontas County Jail, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 712-335-5071 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's criminal court case and docket schedule online for Pocahontas County and any other county in Iowa.
Pocahontas County Jail Inmate Search
The Pocahontas County Jail maintains an average of 10 offenders in custody on any given day. The Pocahontas County Jail has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Pocahontas County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 500 offenders.
The following charts of Pocahontas County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.
The information is compiled from the Pocahontas County Corrections Department, the state of Iowa Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Pocahontas County.
For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Pocahontas County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.
We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.
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The 10-bed Pocahontas County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Pocahontas County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year.
It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration, and other surrounding counties as needed.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 712-335-5071 , and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.
Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment.
Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks.
The Pocahontas County Jail also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills.
Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided.
Visits are in person, and are via video and an account is created online to book and complete visits, allowing both visitors and inmates to schedule a visit.
Phone accounts are also registered online, and allow for inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime and evening hours when they are not participating in a task or program.
Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page.
All personal mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Pocahontas County Jail
99 Court Square, Suite 9
Pocahontas, Iowa 50574
Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.
Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Pocahontas County Jail
99 Court Square, Suite 9
Pocahontas, Iowa 50574
After an arrest, the individual is brought to Pocahontas County Jail for the booking process. This procedure involves identifying the person, determining charges, and deciding whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Remaining silent is highly recommended, as anything said can later be used in court. Wait for legal advice before responding to questions.
The booking process typically involves the following steps at Pocahontas County Jail:
Booking timeframes vary, ranging from one hour to up to 48 hours. For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Pocahontas County Jail at 712-335-5071 .
Once an individual is booked at Pocahontas County Jail in Pocahontas, options for their release include:
1. Release without paying bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Continued detention until their court date.
3. Release upon paying a bail or bond. Call 712-335-5071 for the bail amount.
Bail can be paid through various methods.
For more details on the bail process in Pocahontas County, Iowa, visit the Pocahontas County Jail Bail Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Pocahontas County Jail? What is the Schedule?
99 Court Square
Pocahontas, IA 50574
712-335-5071
ON SITE KIOSK/VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 712-335-5071 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 2:00PM - 3:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:30AM - 10:30AM |
Pocahontas County Jail uses the services of Inmate Canteen for 'At the Jail' Visitation with Inmates.
For best results use Google Chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on Inmate Video Visitation:
To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with Inmate Canteen to communicate with your Pocahontas County Jail inmate, follow the instructions below:
Instructions for Inmate Video Visitation:
- Register or Log in to your account
- Select Pocahontas County Jail and the inmate you wish to visit.
- Select the "Video Visit an Inmate" option
- Follow the prompts on screen to schedule the visit.
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding visiting with an inmate (both at the jail and remotely) in Pocahontas County, visit our full page guide.
NOTE: All video visits are recorded and stored. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some video visits providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pocahontas County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-335-5071 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Pocahontas County Jail?
For best results use Google Chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on Inmate Video Visitation:
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pocahontas County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-335-5071 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Pocahontas County Jail?
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Pocahontas County Jail may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
1. Register or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen.
2. Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
3. Select the "Purchase Items" option.
4. Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Pocahontas County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Pocahontas County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pocahontas County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-335-5071 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Pocahontas County Jail?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Pocahontas County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
Instructions on Purchasing Calling Cards or setting up to receive calls from an inmate:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Pocahontas County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pocahontas County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-335-5071 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Pocahontas County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Pocahontas County Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Pocahontas County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Pocahontas County Jail
99 Court Square, Suite 9
Pocahontas, Iowa 50574
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Pocahontas County Jail
99 Court Square, Suite 9
Pocahontas, Iowa 50574
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
The Pocahontas County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Pocahontas County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Pocahontas County Jail
99 Court Square, Suite 9
Pocahontas, Iowa 50574
For inmates receiving mail in the Pocahontas County Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Pocahontas County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Pocahontas County Jail
99 Court Square, Suite 9
Pocahontas, Iowa 50574
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pocahontas County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-335-5071 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Pocahontas County Jail, and what can I purchase?
NOTE: Pocahontas County Jail may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
For best results use google chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pocahontas County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-335-5071 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Pocahontas County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Pocahontas County Jail follow these steps:
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Pocahontas County Jail, the costs, rules, policies and more check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Pocahontas County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pocahontas County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-335-5071 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Pocahontas County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pocahontas County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-335-5071 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Pocahontas County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Pocahontas County?
This facility, known as "Pocahontas County Jail" is also known as Pocahontas County Jail, Iowa, Pocahontas.
