Johnson County Jail, IA Inmate Roster
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:
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Clothing
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Shoes
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Hygiene products
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Razors
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Books
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Magazines
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TVs
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Radios
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Playing cards
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Headphones
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Tablets (no internet access)
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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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