Inmate Search 🔍 | Buena Vista County Jail

Buena Vista County Jail is a minimum security jail which falls under jurisdiction of Buena Vista, IA. The jail is maintained and operated by sheriffs in Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista 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

411 Expansion Blvd PO Box 276
Storm Lake, Iowa 50588

County

Buena Vista County

Phone Number

712-749-2452

Contact Email

[email protected]

Facility Type

County Jail

Inmate Capacity

Website

www.bvsheriff.com

Fax Number

712-732-3397

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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

Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista County Jail Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Storm Lake police department at 712-749-2452 and find out about the inmate directly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista 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 712-749-2452.

Buena Vista 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.