Polk County Non-Compliant Jail Report
- Jail Name
- Polk County
- Report Date
- 10/29/2026
- Number of days
- 13
- Inspector
- Original Report
- Download Non-Compliant Special Report
- Notes and Summary
- During the investigation of complaint #47871, documentation revealed that the inmate in question submitted a medical ticket in accordance with guidelines set forth in the Polk County Jail Inmate Handbook on 4/2/2026 stating, “I can’t breathe good.” It was determined the submitted medical ticket did not receive a staff response until 4/6/2026, asking the inmate “Are you doing ok??” The inmate responded on 4/6/2026, and stated, “No.” The medical ticket task was scheduled for resolution on 4/7/2026 by staff. Additionally, the inmate was not seen by medical until 4/7/2026.
- During the investigation of complaint #47871, documentation revealed that the intake was conducted on 4/1/2026. Medical did not receive the intake form until 4/6/2026. The inmate reported taking medication, however the medication was not reviewed by medical until 4/6/2026.
State finds Polk County Jail noncompliant, took too long to get inmate an inhaler
- Violation Types
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- Health Services - Chapter 273: Health Services