Iowa Department of Corrections

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New Offender Non-Legal Mail Process

Effective July 21, 2022, the way you send non-legal mail to an offender is going to change.

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VISITING

Visiting policies, procedures and online reservations will be available on the visiting page.

Note: Because each prison has different in-person vs video visiting days/times, those looking to schedule a visit will need to use the online scheduling system to find times/days that are available.

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Quick Links

Announcement of New Offender Non-Legal Mail Process
ASP Timeline of Events
A timeline of events since March 23, 2021 (Updated December 2021)
Iowa DOC Safety and Security Review Summary
Voting Rights
Information on voting for those with a felony conviction
Community Connections Supporting Reentry Resource Guide
A guide to support services for all returning citizens around the state.

In the News

10/27/2022 – WHO TV - Iowa prisoners create new life while building affordable housing
08/29/2022 – Radio Iowa - Iowa Prison's recidivism rate drops to 37%, well below national average
08/26/2022 – The Gazette - Fewer inmates sent back to Iowa state prisons, new data says
05/11/2022 – Iowa Department of Corrections hosts emergency preparedness exercise

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