Iowa Department of Corrections Inmate Search
The Iowa Department of Corrections operates 9 major state correctional facilities, managing adult offenders committed by Iowa District Courts, as well as community-based corrections and residential facilities.
Search the Official IDOC Offender Database
Look up active state prisoners, past felony convictions, sentence lengths, and scheduled parole eligibility dates directly on the official Iowa Department of Corrections public portal.
Major Iowa State Prisons & Correctional Facilities
Directory of primary state-operated correctional institutions, diagnostic intake units, and close-security penitentiaries in Iowa.
Iowa State Penitentiary
Maximum SecurityAnamosa State Penitentiary
Medium SecurityIowa Medical and Classification Center (Oakdale)
State Intake & Receiving / Maximum SecurityFort Dodge Correctional Facility
Medium SecurityIowa State Prison Phone, Mail & Commissary Rules
Telephone services across IDOC institutions are managed by ViaPath Technologies (GTL). Inmates cannot receive incoming calls; families must create and fund a prepaid calling account to accept collect or debit conversations.
To send money for hygiene, food, or medical copays, use the state-approved vendor Access Corrections. Deposits require the offender's legal name and state DOC identification number.
Iowa DOC Inmate Search FAQs
How do I search for an inmate in Iowa state prison?
Use the official Iowa DOC Offender Search (doc.iowa.gov/offender-search) to locate state offenders by Inmate ID or name. Results show primary facility location, committing county, and tentative release date.
How do I deposit money into an Iowa inmate account?
Deposits can be made through Access Corrections (accesscorrections.com) online or via telephone at 1-866-345-1884.
Where are newly sentenced inmates in Iowa processed?
All adult male offenders sentenced to Iowa state custody are initially received at the Iowa Medical and Classification Center (IMCC) in Coralville for orientation and classification.
Browse Iowa County Jail Rosters
Search local county jail facilities, recent booking photos, and active sheriff intake records across Iowa.