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Scott County, Iowa · Davenport, Bettendorf and Quad Cities arrest-to-court guide

Find a Scott County Booking and Verify the Criminal Case Before Relying on It

Scott County provides one of Iowa’s more useful county jail databases: search current and recently released inmates, browse daily booking reports, identify the arresting agency, read charges, review bond and then follow the case into Iowa Courts Online.

This guide also covers Sheriff reports, active warrants, initial appearances, cash bond, pretrial release, jail visits, inmate mail, commissary, the Davenport Public Defender, Iowa DCI criminal history and expungement.

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An arrest without disposition is not an indication of guilt. Scott County places this warning directly on its inmate and warrant databases. A jail charge is a starting point; use the court docket to determine whether the charge was dismissed, changed, prosecuted or resulted in conviction.
Roster update

Approximately every 10 minutes.

Public jail window

Current custody plus releases from the last 7 days.

Jail capacity

394-bed county facility.

Initial appearance

Generally within 24 hours of booking.

Iowa DCI check

$15 per last name searched.

Start here

Which Scott County record answers your question?

JAIL ROSTER Is the person in custody?

Shows current and recent custody, booking date, release, committing agency and charges.

Best first step after a recent arrest.
BOOKING REPORT Who was booked on a specific day?

Daily booking reports list people booked into Scott County Jail by date and time.

Useful when the name is uncertain.
POLICE REPORT What happened during the arrest?

Contact the committing law-enforcement agency identified in the jail record.

The Sheriff does not own every arrest report.
IOWA COURTS ONLINE How did the criminal case end?

Use the statewide electronic docket for filed charges, proceedings and disposition.

Essential before describing an arrest as a conviction.
IOWA DCI Need statewide Iowa history?

DCI provides Iowa criminal-history record checks that go beyond one Scott County agency.

Different from the county jail roster.

Go directly to the Scott County task

Daily arrest activity

Use Scott County daily booking reports when you know the date

Open the inmate listing The top of the roster displays booking reports for recent dates.
Select the arrest or booking date Results are sorted by booking time.
Compare the committing agency This immediately tells you which law-enforcement office likely owns the arrest report.
Open the person’s detailed profile Review custody, booking and charge information.
Save the criminal case number when displayed Scott County inmate profiles can connect a charge to an Iowa court case such as an FECR, AGCR, SRCR or SMCR file.
Seven-day limit: the online inmate listing covers people currently in custody and people released within the previous seven days. Older arrests require police/Sheriff records, Iowa court research or a broader criminal-history check.
Jail-record decoder

Understand a Scott County inmate profile before using it

Important fields in the Scott County inmate system
Field What it tells you What it does not prove Next step
Permanent ID An identifier associated with the individual in the jail system. It is not the court case number. Use booking and case numbers for event-specific research.
Booking number Identifies a specific jail intake. It does not show final guilt. Use it when discussing the custody event.
Committing agency Shows the agency connected to the booking. It does not mean Scott County Sheriff wrote the arrest report. Request the report from that agency.
Booking date/time When jail intake occurred. It may differ from the time of arrest or alleged offense. Compare with the arrest report.
Release date/type Shows when and how jail custody ended. Release does not equal dismissal. Check Iowa Courts Online.
Bond Shows a release amount/type associated with a case. Another charge or detainer may prevent release. Verify every open bond and detainer.
Detainer Another agency or authority may be requesting continued custody. Paying the local bond may not clear it. Identify the issuing agency.
Case number Links the charge to an Iowa court matter when available. A case number alone does not show the result. Search the complete docket.

Common Scott County charge-code abbreviations

FTA

Failure to appear.

OWI

Operating while intoxicated.

DUS

Driving under suspension.

DWB

Driving while barred.

PCS

Possession of controlled substance.

DT

Detainer.

RCF

Residential Corrections Facility hold.

WRC

Work Release Center hold.

Identity safeguards

Confirm the record belongs to the correct person

Full first and last name match
Middle name or suffix is consistent
Date of birth matches
Age at booking is plausible
Booking date fits the known incident
Committing agency fits the location
Booking number identifies the correct event
Court case follows that same arrest
Do not use a name, mugshot or charge alone to identify someone. Match multiple independent official fields.
No-result troubleshooting

Why an older Scott County arrest can disappear from the jail search

The person was released more than seven days ago The public inmate listing is intentionally limited to current custody and recent releases.
The arrest is still being processed Very recent intake may not yet have synchronized with the public roster.
The person is a federal detainee Scott County states that federal prisoners and detainees are excluded from the public roster.
The person was booked elsewhere Search the actual county of detention.
The arresting agency was outside Scott County Sheriff Contact the committing agency for the arrest report.
The name was entered differently Try a legal surname, former surname, suffix or alternate spelling.
You need the court case instead of jail data Iowa Courts Online remains the better source after jail custody ends.
The record is legally restricted Juvenile, expunged and other confidential records may not be publicly available.
Committing agency

Use the jail record to find who owns the arrest report

Common Scott County committing agencies
Agency Phone What to request there
Scott County Sheriff’s Office 563-326-8625 Sheriff-created incident or arrest records.
Davenport Police Department 563-326-7979 Davenport Police arrest or incident report.
Bettendorf Police Department 563-344-4015 Bettendorf Police report.
Blue Grass Police Department 563-381-1485 Blue Grass incident report.
Eldridge Police Department 563-285-3916 Eldridge Police report.
LeClaire Police Department 563-289-4242 ext. 1 LeClaire Police report.
Iowa State Patrol District 12 563-284-9501 Iowa State Patrol arrest or crash-related record.
Key rule: being housed in Scott County Jail does not make Scott County Sheriff the owner of every police report.
Sheriff records

Get a Scott County Sheriff arrest or incident record

Scott County Sheriff’s Records & Reports
400 W. 4th Street
Davenport, IA 52801
Records phone: 563-326-8719
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Verify that Scott County Sheriff created the arrest report Check the committing agency field first.
Collect the report or booking number A specific identifier speeds up the records search.
Add the arrest date and location Include the complete name of the arrested person.
Ask for the exact document Specify arrest report, incident report or another identified public record.
Ask for electronic delivery when available Paper-copy costs can apply when physical copies are required.
Use the local Sheriff criminal-history check only for Sheriff records Scott County cautions that its local check does not include records from other agencies and does not provide disposition information. Open Sheriff Records & Reports

Local Sheriff background check

Scott County Sheriff’s current local-record check
Item Current detail
Scope Scott County Sheriff’s Office records only.
Current fee $5.
Identification Current photo ID required.
Disposition included? No. The Sheriff warns users to verify court disposition separately.
A local Sheriff arrest-history check is not a statewide Iowa background check and should not be described as one.
Official warrant search

Search possibly active Scott County Iowa warrants

Open the Sheriff’s warrant search Search Scott County warrants
Search any part of the first or last name The advanced search also allows a warrant number or charge search.
Use issue-date filters when necessary This helps isolate a specific warrant.
Check the warrant number Save it before contacting the Clerk or law enforcement.
Review the listed charge and bond Do not assume every warrant has the same surrender or release process.
Read the status carefully Scott County also displays recently served or otherwise updated warrant records.
Verify validity through authorized law enforcement The Sheriff’s site expressly states that no action should be taken solely from the online list.
Public warrant window: the Sheriff’s dataset covers possibly active warrants issued approximately 7 days to 18 months ago and disposed or served warrants within the previous 30 days. A missing online warrant does not establish that no warrant exists.

If your own name appears

The Sheriff’s warrant FAQ states that a person who has an attorney should contact that lawyer. It also directs people appearing on the list to the Clerk of Court’s office on the first floor of the Scott County Courthouse between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. to report for a warrant surrender and have the case pulled.
Never attempt to physically apprehend another person based on this database.
First court event

Know when a newly arrested person first sees a judge

Scott County states that new arrests facing Iowa state charges generally appear before a judge within 24 hours of booking.
Regular business days

Initial appearances generally begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Scott County Courthouse.

Weekends and state holidays

Initial appearances generally begin at 8:00 a.m. through a virtual court proceeding.

Start times can change because of court or jail circumstances. Jail staff does not administer the virtual court system.
Iowa Courts Online

Find the charge actually filed in Scott County District Court

Iowa Courts Online provides free public electronic docket information without registration or a subscription.
Open Iowa Courts Online Open Electronic Docket Record Search
Search the case number from the jail profile when available This minimizes mistaken matches.
Otherwise search the defendant’s legal name Narrow the result to Scott County.
Match the charge and filing date Compare these with the booking and arrest report.
Read the docket chronologically Review initial appearance, arraignment, motions, warrant activity, plea, trial and sentencing.
Check each count separately One case can contain dismissed charges and a conviction on another charge.
Locate the final disposition Do not use the original booking allegation as the final outcome.
Use the Scott County Clerk when the online entry is unclear Criminal Clerk: 563-326-8787.
Scott County Clerk of District Court
400 W. 4th Street
Davenport, IA 52801
Main Clerk: 563-326-8647
Criminal information: 563-326-8787
Scott County’s local Traffic & Criminal office says computerized records extend back to approximately late 1993. Earlier cases may require use of the pre-computer index or Clerk assistance.
Court proof

View the actual public criminal case document

Find the case online first Record the full case number and defendant name.
Go to the courthouse where the case was filed Iowa Courts Online states that free public case documents can be viewed through courthouse public-access terminals.
Identify the exact document needed Examples include complaint, order, dismissal, plea, judgment or sentencing record.
Ask the Clerk when a certified copy is required Certification may be required for immigration, licensing or another official use.
Use the case number when calling Scott County’s Criminal Clerk specifically recommends having the case number available.
Iowa Courts Online also offers an optional Advanced Case Search subscription with additional docket information. The current subscription price is $25 per month, but it does not provide online access to public case-document images.
Jail bond payment

Verify every Scott County bond before sending money

A jail profile can show multiple bond entries or a detainer. Paying one bond does not necessarily cause release.
Open the detailed inmate profile Review each open bond and case number.
Check for detainers A Department of Corrections, out-of-county or other hold can affect release.
Verify the newest court order Bond can change after initial appearance.
Collect the payment identifiers Scott County requires the inmate name, date of birth and case number for online or telephone payment.
Pay cash in person when appropriate Cash can be posted at Scott County Jail without the credit/debit service fee.
Or use the official card-payment service Open Scott County online bond payment
Telephone payment is available 24/7 Call 888-604-7888.
Save the payment receipt Keep the case number and transaction confirmation.
Scott County’s published bond-payment charges
Method Current fee
Cash at jail counter No service fee.
Credit / debit card $10 minimum flat fee or 8.50% of amount posted.
Operator-assisted telephone transaction Card service fee plus $3.50 operator charge.
Check / e-check Not accepted for jail bond payment.
Pretrial release

Check supervision requirements after release

Scott County Jail directs pretrial-release questions to 563-326-8791.
Read the release type in the jail profile Scott County records can identify a pretrial release.
Read the court order Identify reporting, contact, substance-use or other release conditions.
Call Pre-Trial Release when instructions are unclear Use 563-326-8791.
Keep the next court date Failure to appear can create a warrant.
Contact Alternative Sentencing when directed Scott County lists Community Services / Alternative Sentencing at 563-328-3250.
Iowa State Public Defender

Contact the Davenport Public Defender for appointed representation

Iowa State Public Defender — Davenport
300 Brady Street
3rd Floor
Davenport, IA 52801
Phone: 563-265-3470
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Ask the court about appointed counsel The judge determines eligibility for court-appointed representation under Iowa’s indigent-defense process.
Complete required financial information Eligibility can depend on the defendant’s ability to afford counsel.
Record the criminal case number Give the Public Defender the Scott County case number when known.
Confirm who is actually assigned Obtain the lawyer’s name and instructions for future contact.
Do not discuss detailed case facts on ordinary jail calls Ask counsel how confidential attorney communication should be handled.
Victim and prosecution information

Get Scott County criminal case and custody updates

Scott County Attorney’s Office
Scott County Courthouse, 2nd Floor
400 W. 4th Street
Davenport, IA 52801
Phone: 563-326-8600
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Collect the criminal case and police-report numbers These help identify the correct prosecution.
Contact the Scott County Attorney The office is the chief prosecutor for State of Iowa criminal cases in Scott County.
Ask how to receive case updates Keep contact information current when you are a victim or required witness.
Register for VINE custody notifications Scott County provides a VINE link from qualifying inmate profiles. Open VINElink
Preserve financial-loss documentation Keep bills, receipts and other loss records relevant to the criminal matter.
Scott County Jail visitation

Complete the visitor approval before scheduling a jail visit

You cannot simply arrive and request to see an inmate. The inmate must list you as a visitor, and the visitor must pass a background check before an appointment is scheduled.
Tell the inmate your full legal name The inmate must submit a Visitor Request form.
Pass the NCIC and criminal-history check Bring government-issued photo identification and proof of Social Security number when completing the approval process.
Know the 60-day incarceration rule A person incarcerated within the previous 60 days is denied visitation until that period has passed.
Schedule at least 24 hours ahead Appointments cannot be booked more than seven days in advance.
Call visitation Dial 563-326-8750 and press 1.
Arrive at least 15 minutes early Register with the Visitation Officer.
Leave your phone outside the courthouse Cell phones are prohibited in the courthouse and visitation area.
Expect video visitation Visits may be recorded.

Current visitation allowances

Scott County’s published social-visitation rules
Rule Current detail
Visits per inmate Up to two one-hour visits per week.
People per visit Up to three people, including children.
Monday / Wednesday / Friday Visitation area open 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Sunday 8:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Applicable holidays 8:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. when the holiday falls on Monday, Wednesday or Friday.
Background-check validity One year.

Visitor rules that cause denials

No food or drinks during the visit
No touching or striking the video screen
No revealing clothing
No offensive or profane clothing
No gang-affiliated clothing or gestures
No appearing under the influence
Children must remain controlled
Proper footwear is required
Visitors are checked for current wants and warrants during the visit process. Scott County states that a visitor found to have an active warrant can be taken into custody.
Important 2024 mail rule

Send personal mail to Scott County Jail correctly

Mailing format

Inmate’s Complete Name
Scott County Jail
400 W. 4th Street
Davenport, IA 52801
Effective March 11, 2024, Scott County photocopies incoming personal mail, including the envelope. The inmate receives the copy and the original is placed in the inmate’s property.
Confirm the inmate is still in Scott County custody Do not mail to a person who has already transferred.
Use the inmate’s complete name Match the name shown by the jail.
Put your full first and last name in the return address Include your complete return address.
Do not write anything else on the outside of the envelope Excessive writing can cause return.
Send photographs through the printing company Personal photographs cannot be enclosed with an ordinary personal letter under the current policy.
Check the current restrictions before mailing Open Scott County inmate mail rules

Do not send these items

Packages
Polaroid photographs
Stamps or postage
Blank paper or envelopes
Post-It notes
Glitter, crayon, marker or paint
Stickers, tape or staples
Perfume
Third-party mail
Unauthorized inmate-to-inmate correspondence
Scott County currently permits unused paperback books, magazines and newspapers when sent directly by an approved publisher or qualifying local bookstore.
Inmate account and commissary

Add Scott County Jail money through an approved method

Confirm the inmate is still housed at Scott County Jail Check the live roster immediately before depositing.
Deposit cash at the jail lobby kiosk The kiosk is available in the visitation lobby.
Or use Inmate Canteen Registration is required and service fees can apply. Open Inmate Canteen
Respect the current card-deposit limits Scott County currently publishes $150 per transaction and $500 every 30 days, including service fees.
Or mail a money order Make it payable to the inmate and mail it to the Scott County Jail address.
Keep the deposit confirmation Record the inmate, amount and transaction number.
Scott County Jail
400 W. 4th Street
Davenport, IA 52801
Jail staff will not pass ordinary messages to inmates. Scott County recommends using inmate correspondence rather than asking staff to relay a personal message.
State correctional custody

Use Iowa DOC only after a state-prison or supervision transfer

Use Scott County Jail for
  • Recent Scott County bookings.
  • Current county jail custody.
  • Pretrial detainees.
  • Local jail bond and services.
Use Iowa DOC search for
  • State correctional custody.
  • State offender supervision.
  • Prison location after transfer.
  • State offender identifiers.
Do not use state offender search as the first step for a fresh arrest The defendant usually remains in the county system during initial proceedings.
Search Iowa DOC after a state transfer or sentence Open Iowa DOC offender information
Save the state offender identifier State facility services use correctional identifiers rather than the county booking number.
Return to Iowa Courts Online for proof of conviction A correctional locator is not the official judgment record.
Statewide Iowa criminal history

Request an Iowa DCI criminal-history check

Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation currently charges $15 per last name for an Iowa criminal-history record check.
Prepare the required identity information DCI requires at minimum the first name, last name and exact date of birth.
Add middle name, gender and Social Security number when appropriate These are not required but can help distinguish common names and birth dates.
Choose online, mail, fax, email or in-person submission DCI does not accept record-check requests by telephone.
Complete both Request and Billing forms An incomplete submission is not processed.
Pay $15 for each last name searched A different last name requires a separate form and payment.
Provide a signed release when fuller non-conviction history matters Without a signed release, DCI restricts disclosure of completed deferred judgments and arrests older than 18 months without a final disposition.
Review the final dispositions Compare questionable Scott County entries against Iowa Courts Online. Open Iowa DCI criminal-history request
Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation
Oran Pape State Office Building
215 E. 7th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
Criminal History Checks: 515-725-6066
DCI states that most juvenile information is confidential and cannot be included in ordinary Iowa criminal-history results.
Record accuracy

Correct a wrong Scott County or Iowa criminal record

Identify which system contains the error Compare the jail profile, police report, court case and DCI result.
Save the incorrect data Record booking number, report number, case number, charge and disposition.
Obtain the controlling official court document A judgment or dismissal entry is stronger than a website screenshot.
Correct the originating agency first Police-report errors generally start with the law-enforcement agency; court errors start with the Clerk or court.
Contact DCI when its criminal-history result is inaccurate DCI asks the subject to provide details of the disputed information and may require fingerprints to verify identity.
Recheck every connected system One agency’s correction may not immediately change all other databases.
Correction is different from expungement. Correct a record when it is factually inaccurate. Expungement addresses an accurate record that qualifies for statutory removal or restriction.
Iowa record relief

Check whether a Scott County arrest or case qualifies for expungement

Iowa does not provide one universal rule that erases every arrest after dismissal. Different laws apply to dismissals, acquittals, certain misdemeanors and deferred judgments.
Not-guilty verdict

Iowa Code chapter 901C contains a specific expungement path for qualifying not-guilty cases.

Dismissed criminal charge

Chapter 901C also addresses qualifying dismissed charges.

Qualifying misdemeanor

Iowa Code 901C.3 provides a separate misdemeanor-expungement process with eligibility restrictions.

Deferred judgment

Completed deferred judgments are addressed under Iowa’s deferred-judgment statutes rather than being treated like a standard conviction.

Juvenile matter

Juvenile confidentiality and sealing procedures are separate from adult chapter 901C relief.

Non-qualifying record

Some offenses and circumstances remain outside ordinary Iowa expungement statutes.

Micro-step record-relief workflow

Find every Scott County criminal case Search Iowa Courts Online and make a list of case numbers and dispositions.
Get the final disposition Do not evaluate eligibility from the Sheriff’s booking charge.
Determine the correct Iowa statute Iowa Code chapter 901C separates not-guilty/dismissed cases from qualifying misdemeanor convictions. Open current Iowa Code chapter 901C
Check connected cases and outstanding obligations Court debt, unresolved charges or other statutory conditions can matter depending on the requested relief.
Contact the Scott County Clerk for filing procedure Criminal Clerk: 563-326-8787.
Use the correct court form or electronic filing process Follow the Iowa Judicial Branch requirements for the specific petition or application.
Keep the signed court order Save a permanent copy for future record disputes.
Recheck the court, arresting agency and DCI records Allow the agencies time to process the court’s order.
Important DCI distinction: Iowa DCI states that a completed deferred judgment can remain in the DCI record as a discharged non-conviction even when the court-level deferred judgment has been expunged. Disclosure rules can differ depending on whether the subject signs a release authorization.
Local contact board

Scott County arrest, jail and court contacts

Scott County Sheriff’s Office
400 W. 4th Street
Davenport, IA 52801

563-326-8625

Sheriff Records & Reports

563-326-8719

Arrest, incident and local Sheriff record requests.

Scott County Jail Visitation

563-326-8750

Press 1 for visitation.

Scott County Criminal Clerk
400 W. 4th Street
Davenport, IA 52801

563-326-8787

Clerk of District Court

563-326-8647

General Scott County court records.

Pre-Trial Release

563-326-8791

Release supervision questions.

Davenport Public Defender
300 Brady Street, 3rd Floor
Davenport, IA 52801

563-265-3470

Scott County Attorney
400 W. 4th Street, 2nd Floor
Davenport, IA 52801

563-326-8600

Scott County Courthouse and Jail map

Iowa State Public Defender — Davenport map

Scott County details that matter

Local facts that prevent bad arrest-record searches

The roster updates quickly

Scott County publishes updates roughly every ten minutes, making it useful for fresh bookings.

But it only keeps seven days of releases

Use court records, agency reports or DCI for older research.

Daily booking reports are built in

You can search by booking date rather than knowing the person’s exact name.

The arresting agency matters

Davenport and Bettendorf Police arrests can appear in the Scott County jail even though those departments control their own reports.

Warrant search has a limited time window

The public list does not represent every possible warrant ever issued.

New arrests usually see a judge quickly

State-charge initial appearances generally occur within 24 hours of booking.

Personal mail is photocopied

Since March 11, 2024, the inmate receives a copy and the original is stored with property.

Photos must come from the printer

Current jail rules do not allow personal photos to be enclosed with an ordinary letter.

The Sheriff’s $5 background check is local only

Use Iowa DCI when statewide Iowa history is actually required.

Title-related questions

Scott County arrest-record questions answered

How do I search Scott County Iowa arrest records?

Start with the official Sheriff inmate listing for current and recently released people. Then identify the arresting agency and search Iowa Courts Online for the final criminal case.

How often is the Scott County inmate roster updated?

The Sheriff’s public roster states that it is updated approximately every ten minutes.

How far back does the jail roster go?

It covers people currently in custody and those released within the previous seven days. Federal detainees are not included.

How do I find an older Scott County arrest?

Use the arresting agency’s records, Iowa Courts Online or an Iowa DCI criminal-history record check rather than relying on the seven-day jail roster.

How do I get the final court result?

Search Iowa Courts Online using the case number or defendant name. Review every count for dismissal, plea, conviction, judgment or other disposition.

How do I request a Scott County Sheriff arrest report?

Contact Sheriff Records & Reports at 563-326-8719 when the Sheriff created the record. If another agency made the arrest, request the report there.

How do I search Scott County active warrants?

Use the official Sheriff’s warrant search and verify any result with law enforcement because the public database has a limited date window and warrant status can change.

How do I pay Scott County Jail bond?

Cash, qualifying credit or debit payment and bail-company bonds are available depending on the court order. Verify every bond and detainer before paying.

How do I visit an inmate?

The inmate must list you as an approved visitor, you must pass a background check and the appointment must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.

Can a Scott County arrest be expunged?

Some dismissed charges, not-guilty cases and qualifying misdemeanors may be eligible under Iowa law. Use the court disposition and current Iowa Code chapter 901C before filing.

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