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Johnson County Jail, IA Inmate Roster

Updated on: January 19, 2024
Johnson 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

Johnson County Jail Basic Information

Facility Name
Johnson County Jail
Facility Type
County Jail
Address
511 South Capital Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240
Phone
319-356-6020
Telephone Carrier
Lattice - PrePaid Inmate Calls
Capacity
92
Security Level
Medium
City
Iowa City
Postal Code
52240
State
Iowa
County
Johnson County
Official Website
Website

Johnson County Sheriffs Department

Address
511 South Capitol Street, Iowa, Iowa, 52240
Phone
319-356-6020

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When you find out a friend or loved one has been sent to jail, it can be a trying time for everyone involved. Although this is a tough situation, we are here to make it easier. Below you will find everything you need to know about Johnson County Jail including how to see if the person you are looking for is actually there.

General Information About the Facility

Johnson County Jail is a county jail which means that inmates may not stay there for very long. If they have committed a smaller crime, they will be jailed in a county jail up to 3 years.

If an offender has committed a more serious crime, they will be transferred to a state prison. Most inmates will stay in a county jail until they are fully sentenced.

Johnson County Jail is located at 511 South Capital Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240. The jail is at a medium security level, and is for adults who have committed a crime or offense in Johnson County.

Daily Life in Johnson County Jail

Daily life in county jail works a little differently than federal prison. This is because detainees are delivered daily and some may stay only a few days, but rarely more than 3 years.

Johnson County Jail is divided into pods. Each pod has cells, common areas, and an outside recreation court. There are typically only 3 inmates per cell unless the jail is crowded.

Inside the cells is only a sliver of a window. Common areas have tables made of solid steel attached to the floor for inmates to play cards or board games.

How to Find an Inmate

Johnson County Jail houses and serves inmates on a daily basis. Because inmates are coming in and out, you can call 319-356-6020 for their current roster.

You can also do an inmate search by using VINELink online. Click find an offender. You will need to know the offender’s first and last name. This will give you the exact location of the offender as well as their offender ID which you will want to write down.

Commissary

Within every jail or prison is a commissary. A commissary is a store where inmates can purchase additional items that they may need while incarcerated. Inmates can get the following items at Johnson County Jail:

  • Clothing

  • Shoes

  • Hygiene products

  • Razors

  • Books

  • Magazines

  • TVs

  • Radios

  • Playing cards

  • Headphones

  • Tablets (no internet access)

  • MP3 players

If you choose, you can send money to an inmate for them to purchase these items at the commissary. They will need money on their books to purchase any items.

To send money, you will need to call the facility at 319-356-6020 to find the best way to put money on an inmate’s books. Usually, you can send a money order, moneygram, or cashiers check.

You will want to have the inmate’s first and last name, their offender ID, and the address of the jail they are incarcerated at.

Staying in Contact with an Inmate

It is very important for an inmate to be able to stay in contact with positive friends and family. Research has shown this helps them to focus on rehabilitation and keep them out of jail in the future.

There are several ways you can stay in contact with an inmate at the Johnson County Jail.

You can send them mail. From packages and gifts to postcards and letters, mail is a great way to stay in contact. Send mail addressed to the offender with their ID number to 511 South Capital Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240. You must have a return address.

You can visit an inmate. You will be limited to only two people visiting the inmate at one time. You will also need to fill out a visitor application. Call 319-356-6020 to get more information about visiting.

All visits are non-contact. You will see each other through a glass partition.

You can receive calls from an inmate. Although inmates in Johnson County Jail cannot receive incoming calls, they can make outgoing calls. These calls are collect which means the person receiving them will need to pay for the incoming call.

If you have an friend or family member in the Johnson County Jail, rest assured that they are in good hands and will be taken care of.

Johnson County Prison Statistics

Johnson County Prison Population By Race

Other Prison Population -
Latino Prison Population 15
Asian Prison Population 4
Black Prison Population 88
White Prison Population 104
Native Prison Population -

Johnson County Pretrial Jail Population

Male Pretrial Jail Population 58
Female Pretrial Jail Population 10
Pretrial Jail Population 68

Johnson County Jail Admissions

Total Jail Population 89
Total Jail Admissions -
Male Jail Population 68
Female Jail Population 13

Johnson County Prison Admissions

White Prison Admissions 51
Total Prison Admissions 99
Other Prison Admissions -
Female Prison Admissions 14
Asian Prison Admissions -
Latino Prison Admissions 10
Native Prison Admissions -
Male Prison Admissions 85
Black Prison Admissions 38

Johnson County Prison Population

Female Prison Population 13
Total Prison Population 211
Male Prison Population 198

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