Johnson County Sheriffs Department / Johnson County Jail
Sheriff's office511 South Capitol Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
Iowa City, IA 52240
Non-emergency(319) 356-6020
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Johnson County, Iowa
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Johnson County custody orientation
| Facility and guide | Street address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson County Jail → | 511 S Capitol St, Iowa City, IA 52240 | 319-356-6020, extension 5; 319-356-6025 direct |
Use the facility guide for task-specific instructions and unresolved questions.
Sources: Johnson County Sheriff — Jail Division · Johnson County Sheriff — Jail Division FAQ · Johnson County Sheriff’s Office · Johnson County Sheriff — Frequently Asked Questions · Johnson County Sheriff — Records Division · Johnson County Sheriff — About/Staff · Iowa DOC — Johnson County Jail Inspection, January 6, 2026 · Johnson County Sheriff’s Office and Jail Needs Assessment, 2024 · Johnson County Sheriff 2024 Annual Report · Johnson County Jail 2024 PREA Audit · Johnson County Sheriff — PREA Information Update · Johnson County Jail — Inmate Canteen Guide · Johnson County Jail — How to help your family with Inmate Canteen · Inmate Canteen secure portal · Iowa VINE / VINELink · Iowa Judicial Branch — Johnson County, District 6 · Iowa Judicial Branch — Iowa Courts Online Search · State Public Defender — Iowa City Office · Johnson County Attorney — Where Do I? · Johnson County — Title VI and ADA Resources · Johnson County ADA Complaint Form · Johnson County Sheriff — Jail Alternatives Program · GuideLink Center · Johnson County General Assistance · Johnson County Social Services — Navigator Services · Shelter House · CommUnity Food Pantry at Pepperwood Plaza · NAMI Johnson County — Contact · Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown — Hotel Information · Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown — Dining · Iowa City Transit · Iowa City Transit — General Information for Transit Riders · Iowa City — Downtown transit interchange returns to Washington Street, July 13, 2026 · Iowa City — New Year transit schedule 2026 · Iowa City — MLK Day transit schedule 2026 · Iowa City — Memorial Day transit 2026 · Iowa City — Labor Day transit 2026 · City of Iowa City 2026 Holiday Calendar · Iowa City — Parking Ramps and Meters · Johnson County Resolution — County Employee Parking Lots · Johnson County — Sheriff/Jail project property update · Iowa Office of Ombudsman — Contact
Original directory and other custody systems
The reviewed orientation is above. This older directory is preserved with historical listings and facilities from other systems. Use the current guide for the confirmed facility; adult-jail rules do not automatically apply to youth custody, special programs or other operators.
The local jail
Open a facility for its address, phone and family rules.
- Johnson County JailIowa City · (319) 356-6020County jail
- HOPE HOUSECoralvilleState prison
- IOWA MEDICAL & CLASSIFICATION CENTERCoralvilleState prison
Sheriff and police in Johnson County
6 listed agencies. The arresting agency is usually not the holding facility.
Coralville Police Department
City police1503 5th Street
Coralville, IA 52241
Coralville, IA 52241
Public line(319) 248-1800
Iowa City Police Department
City police410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
Iowa City, IA 52240
Public line(319) 356-5275
North Liberty Police Department
City police25 West Cherry Street
North Liberty, IA 52317
North Liberty, IA 52317
Public line(319) 626-5724
Practical information.
Before you visit, call or send.
Start with the general process. Then use the Johnson County Jail guide for the local details available there.
Visiting
Schedules, visitor approval, identification and arrival.
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Calling accounts, approved providers and connection issues.
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Mailing addresses, permitted contents and delivery rules.
Read the guideMoney & commissary
Deposit methods, account types and fees to check.
Read the guideDifferent custody systems.
Different places to start.
A Johnson County arrest usually means the county jail. A state sentence, a federal case or an immigration hold means a different system with its own locator and rules.
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Jail411 is an independent information resource for families and friends. We are not a government agency, jail operator, law firm or live custody-records service.
Who holds someone arrested in Johnson County?
Usually Johnson County Jail, (319) 356-6020. The arresting agency books the person and the jail holds them; ask the jail what holds are on the booking before you act on anything.
Does posting bond mean the person comes home?
Not always. A probation or parole hold, another county\'s warrant, or an immigration detainer can keep someone in custody after bond is posted. Ask the jail what holds are on the booking, and ask the bondsman what happens if there are, before you pay.
What should I confirm before visiting?
Confirm the person\'s current facility, the visiting schedule, approval requirements, accepted identification and arrival instructions. Check the facility guide before you travel.
What if I find something that needs correcting?
Send us the page and the detail that needs attention. Do not send private booking documents or other sensitive personal information.
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