What are Dubuque County Arrest Records?
Dubuque County arrest records are official records containing information about the arrest of persons alleged to be involved in criminal activities in Dubuque. Arrest records are generated by the Office of the Dubuque County Sheriff and other law enforcement agencies. They may include information about warrants issued on a person, court trials, and indictments. However, an arrest record may not be sufficient to substantiate that a person committed a crime, except the record, is accompanied by a criminal indictment.
Crime Statistics.
The FBI - Iowa Crime in The United States Report of 2016 recorded total index offenses reported by law enforcement agencies in Dubuque County to be 4,102. Of the cases reported within the year in reference, property crime constituted about forty-five percent (45%) of the incidence. This was followed by larceny-theft which constituted thirty-three percent (33%), and burglary which constituted ten percent (10%) of the reported crimes. Violent crimes, with a total of 210 reported cases constituted five percent (5%) of the county’s crimes while there were also 75 reported cases of Motor Vehicle theft and 52 cases of rape. The least recorded cases were arson and murder.
What are Dubuque County Criminal Records?
Criminal records are official documents containing the criminal history information of persons convicted in Dubuque County. These records are compiled by the Dubuque County Records Division which data submitted Dubuque County Sheriff's Office and other local law enforcement agencies. The content of criminal records include details of personal arrests, proceedings of the court, history of convictions, outstanding warrants, and awaiting dispositions.
How Do I Get Dubuque County Criminal Records?
The Criminal records of persons living in Dubuque County can be requested by completing the Local Criminal Background Check Form of the Dubuque Law Enforcement Center.
The Iowa State criminal history record dissemination unit offers a Criminal History Record Check Information, which provides a number of options for submission of criminal records applications. Request applications can be made to the unit by mail, fax, submission in person, or online requests, but not through phone calls or email.
Requests to be submitted in person should be taken to:
Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation
Support Operations Bureau 1st Floor
215 E 7th St
Des Moines, IA 50319
Phone: (515) 725 6066
Fax: (515) 725 6080
If the requester is the subject of the criminal record, the search may be processed immediately. However, if the request is made on someone else, the requester must provide an identity card issued by the government, and the request has to be allowed time adequate for processing. The subject of the record is required to sign the release authorization on the Criminal History Record Check Request form before a criminal record can be released. Requests through the Division of Criminal Investigation require a $15 fee.
The Iowa Courts Online Search also provides access to search for criminal records background checks for free.
How to Find Dubuque County Sex Offender Information
In Accordance with Chapter 692A of the Code of Iowa, the Iowa Department of Public Safety
maintains a Sex Offender Registry. Records of persons convicted of criminal charges of sexual exploitations, sexually violent crimes or sexual abuse of a minor are maintained in this registry. The registry holds the records of persons in incarceration, on probation, and parole in Iowa from July 1, 1995. It also keeps records of cases with deferred sentences or judgments, and cases from other states recorded as federal sex offenses. Persons interested in accessing sex offender information in Dubuque County may use the Simple Search on The Iowa Sex Offender Registry or Advanced Search On The Iowa Sex Offender Registry. But due to the fact that some records may not be uploaded online, a requester can visit the Iowa Department of Public Safety at:
Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation
Department of Public Safety Building
215 East 7th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
Phone: (515) 725-6050
Fax: (515) 725-6040
How do I Visit an Inmate in Dubuque County Jail?
To visit an inmate at the Dubuque County Jail, the intending visitor is required to be a registered visitor to the inmate applicable. The Dubuque County Jail is operated by the Iowa Department of Corrections, and the facility strictly houses adult male inmates convicted for serious crimes, serving periods of more than a year. It is located at:
855 Central Avenue,
Dubuque, IA
Postal Code 52004-1004
(563) 589-4420
An inmate in Dubuque County jails is entitled to two (2) visitors a week with a period of twenty-five (25) minutes allowable in each visit session. Inmates can receive visitors from Monday to Friday except for holidays. Members of the immediate family to an inmate above 18 years of age are allowed to visit. Visitors are enjoined to book a visitation appointment by a phone call with the Dubuque jail, a day before the planned visit. A visitor application request is required to be made by an inmate, on behalf of any intending visitor. A completed visitors request form must include the name and address of the visitor, relationship of the visitor with the inmate, date of birth, and phone number. These are prerequisites to become a registered visitor to an inmate in Dubuque County Jail.
To visit an inmate in Dubuque County Jail, the intending visitor is required to write a letter to the inmate using the following address:
The Dubuque Law Enforcement Center
770 Iowa Street.
Dubuque County.
Cell phones and cameras are prohibited during the visit sessions, any violation can result in the termination of a visit. Attorneys and members of the clergy visiting inmates may not be required to write a letter to become a registered visitor.
Where And How To Find Dubuque County Inmate Information
The Iowa Department of Corrections maintains the Dubuque County Jail register which contains information regarding all inmates in all jail facilities across the state. Interested parties can search for inmate information by using Iowa Department of Corrections Offenders Search tool.
What are Dubuque County Court Records?
Dubuque County Court Records are records generated during proceedings held within the jurisdiction of Dubuque County. These include transcripts, dockets, and administrative information gotten during criminal and civil court proceedings. Online searches for court records can be conducted using the Iowa Courts Online Search or a physical application made to the county district court at:
Dubuque County District Court
720 Central Avenue,
P.O. Box 1220
Dubuque, IA 52004
(563) 589-4418
Location of all Courts in Dubuque County
Below is the address and contact information of the courthouses in Dubuque County, Iowa
Dubuque County District Court
720 Central Avenue, P.O. Box 1220
Dubuque, IA 52004
(563) 589-4418
What are Dubuque County Vital Records?
Dubuque County Vital Records are records of birth, death, marriage, divorce of residents of the county, maintained by the record custodians. Copies of these records can be obtained from the county office only by members of the immediate families of the subject.
Where And How to Get Dubuque County Divorce Records
Divorce records in Dubuque County are maintained by the Office of the Clerk of the District Court. Certified copies of Divorce Records will require a payment of $15 each to produce. Requesters may contact The Recorder the District County Courthouse to request access to the record at:
Dubuque County Courthouse
720 Central Avenue
Dubuque, IA 52001
Where And How To Get Dubuque County Marriage Records
Dubuque County Marriage Records are maintained at the Dubuque County Recorder’s office, and can only be obtained by members of the immediate family of the subject. A member of the immediate family of the subject who wish to apply for a marriage record can apply by completing the Application for Copy of Vital Records form and mail the completed application to:
Dubuque County Recorder
720 Central Avenue
P.O. Box 5001
Dubuque, IA 52004-5001
A mailed request for a marriage record must come in the company of a notarized signature and a copy of the identity card of the applicant, bearing a photo. Certified copies of a marriage record will require a payment of $15 each to produce.
Where And How To Get Dubuque County Birth and Death Records
All birth and death records in Dubuque County from the year 1880 to date are maintained at the Dubuque County Courthouse, except for some birth records within the year of 1921 and 1941, and some death records between the years of 1904 through 1907, and 1917 through 1941. The Iowa code for public records makes birth and death records accessible to the public, but only immediate family members of the subject are eligible to apply for the records.
A requester for birth and death records can either apply in person or by mail to the Recorder at the Dubuque County Courthouse. Certified copies of birth and death records from Dubuque County Courthouse will require a payment of $15 to produce.
In addition to government agencies, county public records may also be obtained from third-party websites. These non-government platforms come with intuitive tools that allow for expansive searches. Record seekers may either opt to use these tools to search for a specific record or multiple records. Users are able to search third-party websites remotely for multiple records at a time with just the name of the record subject and their last known location, including the city, county, or state. Third-party sites are not sponsored by government agencies. Because of this, record availability and results may vary.
