Iowa Criminal Records: How to Search for Criminal Records

Whether you are a member of a professional organization or an individual who is examining the location where he or she is living, it may be prudent to do research of local criminals who lived in your area. There are a number of excellent resources available for this purpose, both on-line and offline.

If you are planning to do a search for local offenders, be aware that some websites may require fees for you. However, the official websites are free save for requested official transcripts by mail.

A search for inmates may be performed here: http://www.dps.state.ia.us/DCI/Records_Ident/pubcch.shtml

There is a federal inmate search engine you can access free on-line by visiting: http://www.bop.gov/

This website has numerous functions that will be helpful during a search including:
• Locators for all federal buildings dealing with inmates
• Contact information for the above federal buildings
• An easy to use searchable offender database

If you need individualized instructions for a specific request, the official Iowa website has a page devoted to specific concerns and processes: http://www.dps.state.ia.us/DCI/Records_Ident/pubcch.shtml#5

You can also access a sex offender database to search for individuals in your area by visiting: http://www.iowasexoffender.com/

You will find a list of official addresses and phone numbers below where all concerns or requests can be made:
Mailing Address
Iowa Department of Public Safety
215 East 7th Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50319

You may also call directly:
Phone: Office of Public Information: (515) 725-6196
Sex offender information is also available from this phone number: (515) 725-6050

State Criminal Records

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