Des Moines, IA Polk County IA Jail - New View
was instituted when the State of Iowa was granted Statehood in 1846. As the only elected law enforcement officer, the Office of Sheriff is unique in that the Sheriff is directly accountable to the people. The first Polk County Sheriff, Thomas Mitchell, took the Oath of Office on April 3, 1846. Our current Sheriff, Kevin J. Schneider, was appointed by the Polk County Board of Supervisors in December, 2018, and took the Oath of Office on December 18, 2018..
Polk County IA Jail - New Contact Details
Address: 1985 NE 51st Place, Polk, IA
City: Des Moines
Zip: 50313
Phone 1: 515-323-5400
Type: County Jail
Mailing to Polk County IA Jail - New Inmates and Staff
Inmate Visiting Days and Hours
| Day of Week | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. and 1 to 2:30 p.m |
| Tuesday | 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. and 1 to 2:30 p.m |
| Thursday | 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. and 1 to 2:30 p.m |
| Sunday | 12:30 to 2:30 p.m |