How do I locate an inmate in Iowa?

How to find someone in Iowa Department of Corrections (IA DOC) :

1. Go to pigeonly.com to start a search for your inmate.
2. Make sure to check if your inmate’s facility is county, state, or federal.
3. Find your inmate and select from the list of services designed to help you keep in touch.

How do I find out where someone is incarcerated?

The best way to locate information on a federal prisoner for free is to go to the Bureau of Federal Prisons website at Then, go to the inmate locator tab. You can search by inmate number or name.

What is the Iowa Department of Corrections?

The Iowa Department of Corrections (IDOC) is responsible for nine institutions housing approximately 8,200 individuals, and the accreditation and funding of eight district departments of correctional services that supervise about 30,800 people in the community on any given day.

How do I contact an inmate in Iowa?

Families and friends on an offender’s calling list may call (319) 372-5432 extensions 41821#, Monday through Friday between 1:00 P.M. and 4:00 P.M. with questions regarding deposits.

How do I find someone in the feds?

You can look up inmates in two ways:

1. First and last name (required) and middle name, age, race, and sex (optional)
2. Inmate number from the: Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Register. D.C. Department of Corrections (DCDC) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Immigration and Naturalization Services (INS)

What are all the prisons in Iowa?

Facilities

• Anamosa State Penitentiary – Anamosa.
• Clarinda Correctional Facility – Clarinda.
• Fort Dodge Correctional Facility – Fort Dodge.
• Iowa Correctional Institution for Women – Mitchellville.
• Iowa Medical and Classification Center – Oakdale.
• Iowa State Penitentiary – Fort Madison.

Can you sleep all day in jail?

No. Inmates are not allowed to sleep all day. If an inmate were to attempt to sleep all day long, it would be noticed by prison staff. Every prison has different procedures and punishments for dealing with inmates who break the rules (yes, oversleeping in prison is against the rules).

What is a Class D felony in Iowa?

Class “D” Felonies A class “D” felony, the least serious type of felony in Iowa, is normally punishable by up to five years’ imprisonment and a fine of between $750 and $7,500. Cultivation of up to 50 kilograms of marijuana is a class “D” felony. (Iowa Code § 902.9 (2019).)

How many prisons are there in Iowa?

nine institutions
Iowa has nine institutions with varying security levels.

How do I send money to Fort Dodge Correctional Facility?

To send money, you need to contact IA DOC – Fort Dodge Correctional Institution (FDCF) for your inmate’s correctional ID. Next, contact the nearest MoneyGram agent and provide them your name, inmate’s name, along with their correctional ID, facility code, and the amount you want to send.