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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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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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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 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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Rear End Crash With Injuries Near Cedar Falls

July 28, 2026

On July 26, 2026 at approximately 4:17p.m, Black Hawk County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a motor vehicle accident involving a Jeep Liberty that was being driven by Tammy Levy and a Chevrolet Silverado that was being driven by Kyle Soldwisch. Kyle...

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Six Inmates Charged with Rioting at the Black Hawk County Jail

July 13, 2026

Damontre Tairice Burt (34), William Rashad Burt (32), London Willis Walker (32), Treshundus Kentrelle Redd (23), Zavyon Brian Nix (28), and Asa Louis Crawford (20) have all been charged with Rioting (Class D Felony), 2nd Degree Criminal Mischief (Class...

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