Johnson County, IA Arrests & Jail Records

The Johnson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) maintains records of individuals booked into the jail. The Sheriff's Office may allow anyone to view arrest records upon request. Alternatively, they may contact the JCSO at (319) 356-6020 or visit the Records Division in person at:

Johnson County Sheriff's Office

511 South Capitol Street

Iowa City, IA 52244

They may also search for individuals incarcerated within the last forty-eight hours through the Jail Roster provided by the Sheriff's Office.

Several police departments in the county release arrest records to individuals upon request. Individuals must provide additional information, such as the individual's name and the possible arrest date, to access these records. They must pay a fee to obtain copies of the documents. Some Police Departments in the county are listed below:

• Coralville Police Department
• Iowa City Police Department
• North Liberty Police Department
• University Heights Police Department
• University of Iowa Police Department

The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), under the Iowa Department of Public Safety, maintains the state's criminal history records, including arrest records. The DCI provides an online tool, the Criminal History Record Check Request Form, through which anyone can submit requests for arrest records. Individuals may also request arrest records by mail, fax, or in person. They must know the offender's name and exact date of birth, and the service costs $15 per request.

You may download the Criminal History BIlling and Request Form, complete it manually, and mail or fax it to the DCI. Alternatively, you may visit the DCI in person to request arrest records at:

Oran Pape State Office Building

Dissemination Unit

215 East 7th Street

Des Moines, IA 50319

Fax (515) 725-6080

Certain arrests may subsequently result in the filing of criminal charges before the District Court. The Johnson County Clerk of Court maintains the criminal court records, which include arrest records. The Iowa Judicial Branch allows the public to search Johnson County court records through the Iowa Courts Online Search. Individuals may view the case documents on a public access terminal at the courthouse or visit the Clerk of Court's office.

Record requesters must provide background details about the case and pay a fee to obtain the documents. In addition, reputable third-party websites, such as InfoTracer, allow interested individuals to access Johnson County arrest records.