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Laws and Safety

Learn about courts, corrections and public safety in Iowa.

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How Do I Get Notices from the Sex Offender Registry?

Search for and sign up to receive notifications about registered sex offenders. You get notices by email, phone, or text message within 60 minutes of changes.

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How Do I Request a Criminal History Background Check?

Requests for a Criminal History Background Check can be done online, by mail, fax, email, or in person.

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How Do I Pay a Traffic Ticket Online?

Use the online Iowa Courts system to pay your traffic ticket.

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Identity Theft

Learn more information on identity theft and what to do if it happens or how to prevent it from happening.

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How Do I Visit an Inmate?

Instructions on how to apply to visit an inmate in Iowa. Visitations are in-person or by video call.

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You can search for offenders (inmates in prison or a community based program) or people on parole in different online systems.

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