Clark County Jail

Q: How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Clark County Jail?

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Clark County Jail? To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Clark County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 217-826-6393. There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status. Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours. If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online. Clark County Jail Booking Roster

Q: What happens during booking in Clark County?

What happens during booking in Clark County? After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Clark County for booking. Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

Q: What is the booking process like at the Clark County Jail?

What is the booking process like at the Clark County Jail? Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Clark County and other Illinois and USA jurisdictions. If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse. It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

Q: What kind of questions are asked during booking?

What kind of questions are asked during booking? The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs. What happens with an offender’s personal property during booking? During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member. Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed. If the offender remains in jail for any length of time, the Clark County Jail will allow a friend or family member to pick up the inmate's property if the offender gives written authorization for a named person to do so. To find out the days and times for picking up an inmate's property, and what you will need to bring to verify your identity, call the jail at 217-826-6393 during business hours.

Q: How long does the Clark County Jail booking process take?

How long does the Clark County Jail booking process take? Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender. If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable. What happens after an offender is booked into the Clark County Jail? At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release. If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Clark County Jail will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel. Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

Question 1

How Do You Find Someone in the Clark County Jail?

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To search for an inmate in the Clark County Jail, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 217-826-6393 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the Clark County Criminal Court or any court in Illinois, as well as criminal court case information regarding an offender.

Clark County Jail Inmate Search

The Clark County Jail maintains an average of 50 offenders in custody on any given day. The Clark County Jail has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Clark County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,000 offenders.

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Question 2

About the Clark County Jail

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The 50-bed Clark County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Clark County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year.

It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration, and other surrounding counties as needed.

If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 217-826-6393, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.

Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment.

Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks.

The Clark County Jail also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills.

Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided.

Visits are in person, and are via video and an account is created online to book and complete visits, allowing both visitors and inmates to schedule a visit.

Phone accounts are also registered online, and allow for inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime and evening hours when they are not participating in a task or program.

Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page.

All personal mail is sent to:

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Clark County Jail
207 N 5th
Marshall, IL 62441

Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.

Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Clark County Jail
207 N 5th
Marshall, IL 62441

Jail (Main): 217-826-6393

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Question 3

Recent Bookings & Arrests

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What is the booking process for the Clark County Jail?

After being arrested, the offender is brought to the Clark County Jail for booking, which is the detailed process of identifying, classifying, deciding on charges, and whether the person will either be released on their own recognizance, allowed to be released on bail, or moved into the jail until their court date.

The first thing every newly arrested person must do is close their mouth. Everything an offender says may be used against them, so the best thing to do is remain silent when questioned about the arrest and what led to it.

These are the steps of booking someone into the Clark County Jail:

Personal identification.
Mugshot(s).
Questions about medical history, mental health, drug and alcohol use, and gang affiliations.
Possible DNA.
Full body search.
Property forfeiture.
Free phone call.

Booking can take as little as an hour, or up to 48 hours on a busy weekend or holiday evening, or if the offender is violent, wasted or generally uncooperative. If you have any questions about when you can pay an offender's bond and what the cost will be, call the facility at 217-826-6393.

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Question 4

Directions / Map to the Clark County Jail

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Question 5

Inmate Bail and Bonding

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How do you pay bail for someone who has been arrested in [county_extended}?

When an offender is arrested and brought to the Clark County Jail in Marshall for booking, there are several outcomes after being processed.

1. The offender will be released with no bail, promising to return on a specific date to appear before a judge in either Municipal or Clark County Court.
2. The offender is ordered to remain in jail until their court date.
3. The offender is allowed to be released after paying a specified bond or bail. Call 217-826-6393 to get the exact amount.

The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.

If can be paid by cash, money order or credit card.
It can be paid using a bail company, licensed to do business in Clark County.
It can be paid by using a residential property in the county as collateral.

For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Clark County Illinois, check out the Clark County Jail Bail Page.

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Question 6

Inmate Visitation

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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Clark County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Clark County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

207 North 5th Street
Marshall, IL 62441
217-826-6393

Visits are 30 minutes.
You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 217-826-6393 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 217-826-6393 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY	TIMES
SUNDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM
MONDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
TUESDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
WEDNESDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
THURSDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
FRIDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
SATURDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clark County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-826-6393 for further assistance.

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Question 7

Remote Video Visitation

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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Clark County Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clark County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-826-6393 for further assistance.

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Question 8

Inmate Money Accounts

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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Clark County Jail?

For online or over the phone inmate deposits, use Care A Cell Money Deposit System.

If you have specific questions that you want answered, check out their informative FAQ Page. or call them at 800-622-8166.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clark County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-826-6393 for further assistance.

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Question 9

Inmate Phone Contact

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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Clark County Jail?

How Do Inmates in Clark County Jail Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Clark County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

Register here,
contact them online, or
call 800-729-8355 if you want to speak to an agent.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Clark County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, costs, limits, tablet rental and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clark County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-826-6393 for further assistance.

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Question 10

Mailing an Inmate

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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Clark County Jail, and what can I send them?

Clark County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Clark County Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Clark County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Clark County Jail
207 N 5th
Marshall, IL 62441

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Clark County Jail
207 N 5th
Marshall, IL 62441

Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Clark County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Clark County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Clark County Jail
207 N 5th
Marshall, IL 62441

Clark County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Clark County Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.

All mail is to be shipped to the Clark County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Clark County Jail
207 N 5th
Marshall, IL 62441

For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clark County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-826-6393 for further assistance.

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Question 11

Inmate Commissary

Answer

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Clark County Jail, and what can I purchase?

Clark County Jail contracts with Access Securepak (aka MyCarePak) for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

Access Securepak carries over 1,000 different items in the following categories:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel

Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select Illinois.
3. Select Clark County Jail.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at customerservice@securepak.net.
* You can write them at:
Access Securepak
10880 Linpage Place
St. Louis, MO 63132

* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST,
and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.

*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Clark County Jail staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Clark County Jail's outside vendor for Commissary Items. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.

*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Clark County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Clark County Jail follow these steps:

Select Illinois, then select Clark County Jail, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
Register and create an account with Access Securepak, for Clark County.
Choose the inmate and the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method.
NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Clark County at any one time.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Clark County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Clark County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clark County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-826-6393 for further assistance.

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Question 12

Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Clark County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

inteleMESSAGE by Pay Tel is a service in which Clark County inmates can use tablets to send messages to any friend or family member that has set up an on-line prepaid or direct bill account with Pay Tel.

How inteleMESSAGE Works

The Clark County Jail inmate must contact you first in order to activate messaging for your account.
Once an inmate has messaged you, you are then able to visit the Pay Tel website, log in, read and respond to his or her messages.
When you log in and follow the inteleMESSAGE™ link, you will be asked if you want to accept messages from your Clark County inmate. If you accept, you will then be able to read any inmate message that has been sent to you.
An on-line prepaid or direct bill account is required to use messaging.
You must visit the Pay Tel website, login to your account, and follow the inteleMESSAGE™ link in order to send or check for messages. You will not be notified of messages by any other method.
All messages are subject to monitoring and review and should never be used for privileged attorney-inmate communications.
If a message is rejected for any reason, the sender’s account will be automatically credited for the cost of the message.
Free messages which are rejected will not be refunded or restored.

Cost to send messages

The sender of the message is charged $.50 per message. Rates are subject to change.
For friends and family outside of a facility, this amount is deducted from the prepaid account balance or charged to your direct bill account.
For inmates, the amount is charged to the inmate and deducted from the inmate’s debit account.
There is no charge to read a message that was sent to you.

Paytel App Download

Check to see if Tablets are Available in Clark County Jail for rent to your inmate. Tablets can be used for phone calls, messaging, education, and entertainment.

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Clark County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Clark County Jail follow these steps:

How inteleMESSAGE Works

The Clark County Jail inmate must contact you first in order to activate messaging for your account.
Once an inmate has messaged you, you are then able to visit the Pay Tel website, log in, read and respond to his or her messages.
When you log in and follow the inteleMESSAGE™ link, you will be asked if you want to accept messages from your Clark County inmate. If you accept, you will then be able to read any inmate message that has been sent to you.

For all information on rates, and how to Text/Email an Inmate in Clark County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Clark County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clark County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-826-6393 for further assistance.

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Question 13

Inmate Tablets

Answer

Do Inmates in the Clark County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Paytel Tablets can be rented by inmates housed in the Clark County Jail for a small monthly fee.

Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:

Phone Calls
Messages (email / texts)
Educational applications
Entertainment (movies, games, television, music)
Clark County Jail information (rules, guidelines, visitation schedules, etc.)
Legal research
Medical requests
Programs (anger management, drug recovery, job skills, parenting, etc.)

Contact Paytel online, or call the Clark County Jail directly at 217-826-6393 to rent a tablet for your inmate.

If you want download the Paytel App, click the image below:

Tablets Rentals Offer Great Solutions for Inmates at the Clark County Jail

How can you rent a tablet for an inmate in Clark County? Read the following:

Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:

Phone Calls
Messages (email / texts)
Educational applications and Entertainment
Legal Research
and much more!

Contact Paytel online, or call the Clark County Jail directly at 217-826-6393 to rent a tablet for your inmate.

To find out everything you need to know about renting a tablet, what it can be used for, how much it costs, and more, check out our Tablet Page for Clark County Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clark County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 217-826-6393 for further assistance.

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Question 14

Are there photos of the Clark County Jail? What does it look like?

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Question 15

Other Jails Nearby

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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Clark County?

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What is the booking process for the Clark County Jail?

How do you pay bail for someone who has been arrested in [county_extended}?

Clark County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

For online or over the phone inmate deposits, use Care A Cell Money Deposit System.

How Do Inmates in Clark County Jail Make Phone Calls?

Register here,

contact them online, or

call 800-729-8355 if you want to speak to an agent.

Clark County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Clark County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

Clark County Jail contracts with Access Securepak (aka MyCarePak) for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Clark County

inteleMESSAGE by Pay Tel is a service in which Clark County inmates can use tablets to send messages to any friend or family member that has set up an on-line prepaid or direct bill account with Pay Tel.

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Clark County

Paytel Tablets can be rented by inmates housed in the Clark County Jail for a small monthly fee.

Tablets Rentals Offer Great Solutions for Inmates at the Clark County Jail

Search for an Inmate in Clark County

Clark County Jail

Search for an Inmate in Clark County

Clark County Jail Information

What is the booking process for the Clark County Jail?

How do you pay bail for someone who has been arrested in [county_extended}?

Clark County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

For online or over the phone inmate deposits, use Care A Cell Money Deposit System.

How Do Inmates in Clark County Jail Make Phone Calls?

Register here,

contact them online, or

call 800-729-8355 if you want to speak to an agent.

Clark County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Clark County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

Clark County Jail contracts with Access Securepak (aka MyCarePak) for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Clark County

inteleMESSAGE by Pay Tel is a service in which Clark County inmates can use tablets to send messages to any friend or family member that has set up an on-line prepaid or direct bill account with Pay Tel.

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Clark County

Paytel Tablets can be rented by inmates housed in the Clark County Jail for a small monthly fee.

Tablets Rentals Offer Great Solutions for Inmates at the Clark County Jail

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