This is a private reference site, not a Linn County government office. We cannot confirm custody, release anyone, post bond, or retrieve an official booking record. Contact the responsible public office directly.
Choose the Correct Linn Office
Identify the record, agency, and approximate date before calling. Ask about fees in advance. The sheriff’s Criminal Division handles county booking records and photographs, while a city police agency holds its own incident report and Iowa courts hold the later disposition.
Linn County Sheriff’s Office310 2nd Avenue SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Main and nonemergency: 319-892-6100
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m., except holidays
Dispatch operates continuouslyCriminal Division and Records
310 2nd Avenue SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Records: 319-892-6250
Fax: 319-892-6242
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.Linn County Correctional Center
53 3rd Avenue Bridge
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Jail information: 319-892-6300
Fax: 319-892-6279
Use the route that matches the request:
- For a mugshot, booking record, active inmate, or released-person request, follow the official steps on the home page.
- For a question about a possible warrant, use the safe direct-verification paths on Most Wanted.
- For someone just arrested, check the recent-arrest sources, then distinguish a police event from county jail admission.
- For release status or alerts, use the active jail roster or IowaVINE.
- For a sentenced state prisoner, use the Iowa Department of Corrections offender search.
- For federal sentenced custody or immigration detention, use the federal BOP or ICE locator.
- For a filed charge or final outcome, search Iowa Courts Online rather than treating an arrest as proof of guilt.