Inmate Search 🔍 | Black Hawk County Jail

Black Hawk County Jail is a minimum security jail which falls under jurisdiction of Black Hawk, IA. The jail is maintained and operated by sheriffs in Black Hawk County. Offenders from the Police and City jails are transferred to the jail after the paper work is done. They usually stay in the jail, until they are sentenced, acquitted or released on bail. It houses inmates on temporary hold, typically serving less than a year jail term. Most of the inmates in Black Hawk County Jail are convicted for misdemeanor offenses like driving under the influence, fighting/assault, theft etc. It provides basic amenities to the inmates like bathroom facility, 3 meals daily, education program and TV facility. It also provides work release program and other specialized services to the inmates.

Location

225 East 6th Street
Waterloo, Iowa 50703

Inmate Capacity

280

Website

www.bhcso.org

Fax Number

319-291-2569

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Black Hawk County Jail?

Black Hawk County Jail maintains an online inmate list where one can find the list of detainees. The list is updated usually fairly frequently. To check the inmate roster please visit Black Hawk County Jail Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Waterloo police department at 319-291-2587 and find out about the inmate directly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Black Hawk County Jail?

It means the inmate is transferred to nearby county jail or state prison facility or is released from jail. Check Iowa inmate search page for more details on how to search for an inmate in Iowa.

Q. What are the visitation rules of Black Hawk County Jail?

Any individual with valid government ID and who isn’t on felony probation is allowed to visit an inmate. Children below 18 years, must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
For more information one can call 319-291-2587.

Black Hawk County Jail Visitation Hours

Sunday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday	9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.