THE JAIL ROSTER at bvjail.com is "BOOKED AS" INFORMATION ONLY. DO NOT RELY ON THIS INFORMATION FOR FACTUAL HISTORY OR BACKGROUND INFORMATION.   Do not rely on this information to form an opinion of any individual without verification of identity!  

IMPORTANT NOTE:  Inmates listed are listed by the name provided at the time of booking and may not reflect accurate identification to the inmates true identity.

Jail photos are available upon written requests. Such request must include the full name, date of birth and booking number of the inmate. Email is the preferred delivery. There is a charge for printed photos and multiple photo requests. Make requests to Chuck Eddy, Buena Vista Co, Sheriff, Box 276, Storm Lake, Iowa 50588 or email the Sheriff at Chuck@bvsheriff.com

Jail records from April 2004 to current date: www.bvjail.com

Visitors must be registered on the inmates visitation list. Visitation is held over video conferencing by appointment only from 9:00AM - Noon and 1:00PM - 4:40PM except holidays and when posted otherwise. Visitors must agree abide to all visitation policies. A complete list of these policies are available at the Sheriff's Office.  [Visitation Policy] Policy subject to change without notice.

Phone calls: Incoming calls are not allowed. Attorneys and bondsmen will be allowed phone access. Inmates may make calls out using the "inmate Phone System" calling collect or using phone cards purchased at the jail. The "inmate Phone System" is not owned or operated by the Buena Vista County Jail.

Mailing packages, magazines, books, bulk mailings, food, etc. will not be accepted into the jail. Letters may be sent by U.S. mail to an inmate with the following address and appropriately marked with the senders return mail address on the outside of the envelope.
   (inmates name)
   Buena Vista County Jail
   Box 276
   Storm Lake, Iowa  50588

Email can be sent to an inmate by sending the email to Jail@bvsheriff.com clearly marking the subject line with the inmates full name and including your full address in the letter. Electronic mail is not a reliable source of delivery. If it is received, email will be handled and delivered to the inmate as though it came through the U.S. mail. Return email is not available from the inmates. Email is limited 20 lines of text. Photos and attachments will not be delivered, and only one email per day will be delivered.

Money can be deposited into an inmates account by mailing a U.S. Postal Money Order to the inmate at Buena Vista Co Jail, PO Box 276, Storm Lake, IA 50588. Money deposited into an inmates account is subject to payment for medication and Doctor care costs incurred during their incarceration.

Medical service is provided to all inmates no mater what their financial condition is, however Inmates are liable for most medical care costs and these costs will be deducted from their inmate account as accrued. New money deposited will be applied to medical debt.  

Mental Health issues are addressed by professional mental health associates from the Seasons Center. Inmates at the Buena Vista County Jail will not be charged for this service.

In-home and work release programs are available at the inmates expense if the judgments ordered by the courts. Payment for the cost of these programs must be arranged in advance and a strict set of rules must be followed to the letter. Violations will result in the loss of all in-home and work release privileges and incarceration. The base charge for In-home detention is $20/day. Base charge for work release is $30/day. 

Jail fee's: All inmates sentenced to the Buena Vista County Jail will be charged $30 per day. Contract housing (Inmates serving their sentence for other jurisdictions) is $55/day.

Other questions, contact the jail at jail@bvsheriff.com or call 712 749-2532.

Updated: January 31, 2007