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Mail can be sent to inmates through the Black Hawk County Jail. Learn more about the guidelines for sending mail to inmates.

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Send An Inmate Money?

Depositing money into an inmate’s account can be done in person via credit or debit card, through the mail via check, or online.

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Visit An Inmate?

You will first need to create a CIDNET account. Click below for more information on how to visit an inmate in Black Hawk County.

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Pay Room & Board?

There are fees associated with booking and room and board for inmates. Payments can be brought or mailed to the sheriff’s office.

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Our work is dedicated to ensuring the safety and security of Black Hawk County. We are sincerely proud of our distinguished history and are committed to future excellence through proactive and innovative policing to positively impact Black Hawk County citizens. This website demonstrates our pledge to provide consistently excellent service with a community outreach focus.

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Our Special Services division maintains focus on court processes and supporting the court system.

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Our mission is to provide professional, high-quality and effective law enforcement, correctional and court support services in partnership with the communities we serve. We, the members of the Black Hawk County Sheriff’s Office, believe that our work has a vital impact on the quality of life in our county. Learn more about how we demonstrate our commitment to our profession, on and off duty by clicking the button below.

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Driver Injured in Single Vehicle Rollover on N. Pilot Grove Rd.

July 23, 2024

On July 20th, 2024, deputies and emergency first responders were dispatched to the 6000 block of North Pilot Grove Road at approximately 2:23 p.m. for an automated crash detection from a cellular phone. Upon arriving at the scene, a 17 year old male driver...

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Arrest Warrant Issued for Gas Station Robbery - Suspect in Custody

July 09, 2024

On Saturday night, 06/29/2024, at approximately 9:23 pm, BHC Deputies responded to a robbery at the Elite Fuel Mart at Elk Run Road and Independence Avenue.  A black male subject, dressed in dark clothing and a black mask, robbed the gas station...

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