Dallas County, IA Arrests, Mugshots & Jail Records

The Dallas County Sheriff's Office processes arrest records requests using the Iowa Record Request Form, which may be submitted online. The form must include a clear description of the records being requested, the date of the request, the requester's contact information, and their preferred delivery method.

In addition, the Dallas County Inmate Inquiry allows individuals to search for people currently in custody by entering the subject's name, inmate number, and booking date or number.

Anyone may request publicly available police arrest records by visiting the police department where the arrest took place during regular business hours. If available on the department's website, individuals may also submit their requests online or through a record request form.

Dallas County residents receive law enforcement services from multiple police departments, such as:

• De Soto Police Department
• Waukee Police Department
• Perry Police Department
• West Des Moines Police Department

The Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), which is a part of the Iowa Department of Public Safety, is responsible for collecting, maintaining, and disseminating criminal history record information to the public. The Iowa Criminal History Record includes arrest data from various criminal justice agencies, custody information from the Iowa Department of Corrections, and disposition information from the Iowa Judicial Branch.

To request a criminal history record check online, applicants must complete both a Billing Form and a Request Form. Information required includes a credit/debit card or DCI Account number, a fax number, an email address, and a physical address.

For mail requests, applicants may either complete the Request and Billing forms online and download them or download blank forms and complete them manually. Once the forms are completed, they may be submitted to the address below:

Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation Support Operations Bureau Dissemination Unit 215 E 7th St Des Moines, IA 50319

Criminal case documents typically include detailed arrest information such as the charges filed, the exact location and time of the arrest, and the law enforcement agency responsible for the arrest. If you are a party to the case, you may access this information through the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS), while the public may access case information through the Iowa Courts Online portal.

If you need copies of criminal case documents, you may visit the Clerk of Court's Office in person at the following address:

Clerk of Court's Office 801 Court Street Adel, IA 50003

Third-party resources such as InfoTracer serve as a reliable alternative for accessing comprehensive and accurate arrest information related to Dallas County.