Nationwide Inmate Records Online Check

Jail records, court & arrest records, mugshots and even judicial reports.

Buena Vista County Jail, IA Inmate Roster

Updated on: December 28, 2023
Buena Vista County Jail

Visitation Hours

  • Sunday 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
  • 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
  • Holiday Closed

Buena Vista County Jail Basic Information

Facility Name
Buena Vista County Jail
Facility Type
County Jail
Address
411 Expansion Blvd PO Box 276, Storm Lake, IA, 50588
Phone
712-749-2452
Telephone Carrier
Reliance
Email
[email protected]
Capacity
24
Security Level
Medium
City
Storm Lake
Postal Code
50588
State
Iowa
County
Buena Vista County
Official Website
Website

Buena Vista Sheriffs Office in Storm Lake, Iowa

Sheriff
Kory Elston
Address
411 Expansion Boulevard, Storm Lake, Iowa, 50588
Phone
712-749-2530
Fax
712-732-3397
Email
[email protected]
Website
http://www.bvsheriff.com

Buena Vista County Jail offender lookup: Warrant #, Cell Location, Appeals Court, Arrests, Booking Date, Bookings, Bond, Who's in jail, Mugshots, Offense Date, Institution, Race, Current Location, Received Date, Charge, Release Date, Inmate Roster.

When you find out that someone you love is in prison, it can be a hard blow. Inmates in the Buena Vista County Jail in Iowa have their records maintained by the county jail. This means you can look up information on this inmate, using their search engine.

County jails are typically used for those who are awaiting their trial or sentencing. Those in the Buena Vista County Jail are not usually in this facility more than 1 year at a time. There are many ways you can get in touch with an inmate, so stay tuned to learn more about this facility and how you can get in touch with an inmate.

About the Buena Vista County Jail

As a county jail, this isn’t a huge a facility. In all of Buena Vista County, this is the only county jail serving the entire county. Both males and females are incarcerated in this facility.

If you’d like to get in touch with the jail, you can call 712-749-2452.

Finding an Inmate

Are you looking for an inmate in the Buena Vista County Jail in Iowa? Mugshots and the roster by date is available through the Buena Vista County Jail.

The Buena Vista County Jail in Iowa has a webpage in which you can find an inmate. This is a public webpage.

The public can look for information and this can help them identify an inmate. It can also help them determine bail and booking information.

While you can find all of this information online, it’s important to note that a person is innocent until proven to be guilty.

Scheduling a Visitation

Finding out a loved one in jail usually leads to a visitation. You can schedule a visitation with an inmate by following a simple protocol.

The first step to visiting with an inmate in the Buena Vista County Jail is to get on the visitation list. Also, if you’re on the visitation list, you need to have a government-issued identification card.

A valid United States Passport is also valid for those who don’t have a government issued ID.

When it comes to visiting an inmate in the Buena Vista County Jail, make sure you’re following all protocol. You must follow a particular dress code. You also must follow the rules and regulations of the county jail. If you violate these rules, you must deal with the consequences.

Sending Money to an Inmate

Sending money to an inmate isn’t difficult with the Buena Vista County Jail. The county jail allows you to send a money order to the inmate by using the jail’s mailing address:

411 Expansion Blvd
PO Box 276, Storm Lake, IA, 50588

Also using the kiosk in the lobby, you can deposit money into an inmate’s account. These kiosks only take cash and there is a fee per transaction. For each transaction, there is a $2.50 fee.

You can go into the jail at any time and add money to the inmate’s account. This means 24/7 you can walk into the lobby and add money. Just be aware that you will need to pay the transaction fee every time you want to add money.

Money added to the account always has the possibility of being used to pay inmate fees. Fees can be wracked up through court fees and other prison costs. Once you add money to an inmate’s account, you won’t be able to get it back.

Make sure you are positive you want to add money before you add it!

Calling an Inmate

Pay Tel Communications is what Buena Vista County Jail uses to help inmates get in touch with family and friends.

Pay Tel uses innovative solutions to help inmates and loved ones connect. No incoming calls can be made, which is why the work done by Pay Tel is so important.

The payphones in the Buena Vista County Jail are managed by Pay Tel and inmates may make phone calls from 10 AM to 10 PM.

If you have any problems getting a phone call from an inmate, you cannot call the jail, but instead call Pay Tel at 1.800.729.8355.

Keep in mind that you may talk to an inmate, but it may take a while to establish a calling routine. Since an inmate calling you is limited to a certain time period. Try to be available when an inmate calls, so that you don’t have to worry about the stress of not knowing when they’ll be able to call again.

Commissary and Inmates

After you’ve looked through the inmate list, you may be wondering what you can send an inmate in the Buena Vista County Jail.

Every county jail has something known as a commissary. With this commissary, inmates can buy extra items for themselves, using money in their accounts.

Inmates can buy items like:

  • Paper

  • Pencils

  • Envelopes

  • Hygiene products

  • Food

  • Extra pieces of clothing

Everything that an inmate needs is provided by the Buena Vista County Jail. The commissary is for items that the inmate may want extra. Inmates are provided with the basic minimum, so sometimes it’s nice to have an extra treat or a piece of paper to write a letter.

The Buena Vista County Jail in Iowa is a short-term sentencing jail. You may notice that the inmate you’re looking for has been moved. In case they are moved, you will need to go to that website and look for the inmate.

City jails, county jails, and state prisons all have different web pages allow you to search for an inmate. The Buena Vista County Jail in Storm Lake, Iowa, has the goal of keeping all inmates and staff safe. If you plan on visiting the jail, their main goal is to also keep you safe.

Buena Vista County Prison Statistics

Buena Vista County Prison Admissions

Asian Prison Admissions 4
Native Prison Admissions -
Total Prison Admissions 30
Other Prison Admissions 1
White Prison Admissions 12
Latino Prison Admissions 4
Black Prison Admissions 9
Male Prison Admissions -
Female Prison Admissions -

Buena Vista County Prison Population

Male Prison Population -
Female Prison Population -
Total Prison Population 51

Buena Vista County Prison Population By Race

Asian Prison Population 5
Latino Prison Population 12
White Prison Population 22
Other Prison Population 1
Black Prison Population 11
Native Prison Population -

Buena Vista County Jail Admissions By Race

Native Jail Population -
Asian Jail Population -
Latino Jail Population 9
Black Jail Population 4
White Jail Population 15

Buena Vista County Jail Admissions

Female Jail Population 7
Total Jail Admissions 1,439
Total Jail Population 26
Male Jail Population 23

Buena Vista County Pretrial Jail Population

Female Pretrial Jail Population -
Male Pretrial Jail Population 13
Pretrial Jail Population 24

Buena Vista County Jail Held Inmates

Jail Population Held for State Prison 1
Jail Population Held for Federal Agencies 5
Jail Population Held for State Jail -
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Prison -
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Jail -
Jail Population Held for ICE -

Buena Vista County, Iowa Warrants, Arrests

Buena Vista County Arrest Warrants
Buena Vista County Child Support Warrants

Buena Vista County Arrest Records
Buena Vista County Sheriff's Office Police Press Release
Buena Vista County Sheriff's Office Sheriff Sales

Buena Vista County Most Wanted
Buena Vista County Sheriff's Office Police Press Release
Buena Vista County Sheriff's Office Sheriff Sales
Buena Vista County Sheriff's Office Website
Buena Vista County Pistol Permits & Gun Licenses

Buena Vista County Sex Offender Registry
Buena Vista County Sex Offender Registry

Nearby Jail/Prison

Other Prison Types