Appanoose County Jail
Appanoose County Jail
Physical Address
22158 Dewey RdCenterville, IA 52544
Jail Phone Number
641-437-7106Appanoose County Jail Inmate Search, Centerville, Iowa
No inmate list for the Appanoose County Jail is online, so call 641-437-7100 to ask who is held.
The Appanoose sheriff posts no mugshots either.
Bond, warrants, federal and ICE holds, local police, phone calls, deposits and visiting follow.
Read inmate search answers
Read inmate search answers1. Which jails are nearby?
- Appanoose County Jail, 22158 Dewey Road, Centerville, IA 52544; 641-437-7106.
- Wayne County Jail, 207 N. Lafayette Street, Corydon, IA 50060; 641-872-1566.
- Monroe County Jail, 114 19th Avenue West, Albia, IA 52531; 641-932-7815.
- Wapello County Jail, 330 W. 2nd Street, Ottumwa, IA 52501; 641-684-4350.
- Davis County Jail, 102 Anderson Street, Bloomfield, IA 52537; 641-664-2385.
- Lucas County Holding Facility, 48559 Hy-Vee Road, Chariton, IA 50049; 641-774-5083.
- Putnam County Jail (Missouri), 1601 Main Street, Unionville, MO 63565; 660-947-2515.
- Schuyler County Sheriff's Office (Missouri), 110 E. Washington Street, Lancaster, MO 63548; 660-457-3436.
2. When can I visit?
Visiting is Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m., through glass with no contact. Immediate family may come, plus up to three other people the jail approves after they return the visitor questionnaire. Bring a valid photo ID, sign the log and expect a search. Phones and tobacco stay outside, and visitors under 18 must be close family with a parent or guardian.
↑ Back to the question list3. How do phone calls work?
Inmates call out on the jail's phone system and cannot take personal calls except in an emergency. To open or fund a prepaid account, call the phone provider at 800-896-3201. Calls other than legal ones may be recorded. Our phone guide and texting guide explain the options.
↑ Back to the question list4. What is the jail's mailing address?
Put the inmate's full name above Appanoose County Jail, PO Box 474, Centerville, IA 52544. There is no limit on ordinary letters, but staff open and check each one, and only U.S. Postal Service mail is passed on. See our mail page for more.
↑ Back to the question list5. Can I leave money for commissary?
Yes. The jail's rules say visitors may bring money for an inmate to spend at the commissary. Ask at 641-437-7106 about other deposit methods before mailing anything. Phone balances are paid to the phone provider, not the jail. Read our money guide and commissary page for general tips.
↑ Back to the question list6. When can lawyers and clergy visit?
Attorneys and ministers may see inmates from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays, or at another time set up in advance. A legal or clergy call that the inmate cannot accept is passed on by staff so the two can connect later.
↑ Back to the question list7. How do I follow someone after court?
Prison sentences show up in the Iowa DOC offender search, federal ones on the BOP locator, and immigration custody on the ICE locator. Register with VINE at 888-742-8463 for release or transfer alerts.
↑ Back to the question list8. Are juveniles on the list?
No. Detained youths are held at the Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center, 2317 Rick Collins Way, Eldora, IA 50627, 641-858-3852, and the staff there can tell a parent or guardian how to stay in touch.
↑ Back to the question list9. Where would a mugshot be?
There is no Centerville roster online, so no photo appears anywhere official. Media can phone the sheriff at 641-437-7106 and ask; release is up to that office. An ICE detainee's picture is a separate matter, handled only through ICE's request form and an approval. Federal mugshots are not released to families or reporters, unless the Marshals Service puts one out, for example while hunting an escapee.
↑ Back to the question list10. What should my family do about an Appanoose County warrant?
Call the sheriff first at 641-437-7100; deputies based at the Law Center on Dewey Road in Centerville serve Appanoose warrants and can check a name for you. No public list is put out, and Iowa doesn't give families a statewide warrant search, though Iowa Courts Online shows the related case. Walking into the Appanoose County Jail beside a defense lawyer is the usual, safer way to resolve it. When it's only about a missed hearing, the clerk at 201 North 12th Street (641-856-6101) can say whether a new date is possible.
↑ Back to the question list11. How is bond set and paid?
In Centerville, most first bonds follow the statewide uniform bond schedule; for serious charges, Centerville's magistrate sets it. Call 641-437-7100 for amounts.
- How to pay at 641-437-7100: cash, surety or Iowa property.
- Guide: our bail guide.
- Hearings: our court guide, or the clerk at 641-856-6101.
12. How do I find the charges?
Iowa Courts Online lists charges and dates by name; Centerville's clerk answers at 641-856-6101. Under Iowa Code 815.10 a judge can appoint the State Public Defender; Centerville's first appearance follows promptly (Iowa Code 804.22).
↑ Back to the question list13. Is the person in federal custody?
In Centerville, federal arrests go to the U.S. Marshals Service; its Des Moines office answers at 515-400-8140. Cases are heard by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa; its clerk is at 111 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309, 515-284-6248. After a federal sentence, check the BOP inmate locator. Bond at 1125 W. Van Buren St., Centerville, IA 52544 cannot lift a federal hold; only 515-284-6248 can.
↑ Back to the question list14. How does an ICE detainer work?
- The Appanoose County Jail receives DHS Form I-247A from ICE.
- Iowa Code chapter 27A makes the jail in Centerville honor it, holding someone 48 hours longer at most (8 CFR 287.7(d)).
- After 48 hours without ICE at 1125 W. Van Buren St., Centerville, IA 52544, the hold ends.
- The ICE detainee locator tracks transfers by A-number or name.
15. When will the person get out?
In Centerville, once bond clears at 1125 W. Van Buren St., Centerville, IA 52544, release usually takes a few hours; 641-437-7100 knows. Prison sentences move people to the Iowa DOC offender search. Another county's hold keeps them; ask 641-437-7100. Federal or ICE holds go via 515-400-8140.
↑ Back to the question list16. What if the name is missing?
In Centerville, new bookings can lag; call 641-437-7100. Anyone moved from Centerville, or released, may show in the Iowa DOC offender search, or the BOP inmate locator. Juveniles are never listed (Iowa Code 232.147). If unsure, ask 641-437-7100.
↑ Back to the question list17. When does a judge see them?
In Centerville, a magistrate reviews the arrest within 24 hours (Iowa Code 804.22). Bond can be changed later (Iowa Code 811.2). If money is short, the State Public Defender may be appointed. The clerk (641-856-6101) has the next date.
↑ Back to the question list18. Can someone get out without paying?
Yes. Centerville's judges may release on a promise (Iowa Code 811.2), or with conditions, sometimes supervised by the Department of Correctional Services. Skipping court means forfeiture (Iowa Code 811.6) and a warrant; Centerville's clerk (641-856-6101) has the terms.
↑ Back to the question list19. When is cash bail returned?
In Centerville, the clerk (641-856-6101) refunds cash bail (201 North 12th Street, Centerville, IA 52544) at case end, to the payer. A 10% bondsman fee is never returned; call 641-437-7100.
↑ Back to the question list20. Which sentences are served locally?
In Centerville, misdemeanor terms are served at 1125 W. Van Buren St., Centerville, IA 52544 (Iowa Code 903.1). Longer terms mean prison; see the Iowa DOC offender search. Work release or weekends in Centerville, Iowa, need a judge's OK; 641-437-7100 schedules it.
↑ Back to the question list21. Can a judge bar contact?
In Centerville, judges can bar contact at hearings (Iowa Code 664A.3). Breaking it is a new crime (Iowa Code 664A.7). Only judges can change it; Centerville's clerk (641-856-6101) keeps a copy at 201 North 12th Street, Centerville, IA 52544.
↑ Back to the question list22. How is a free lawyer appointed?
In Centerville, a free lawyer depends on income (Iowa Code 815.9). Ask in court on day 1, or call 641-856-6101. The State Public Defender covers most cases in Centerville; families may hire private counsel.
↑ Back to the question list23. Is a bail call real?
In Centerville, the Appanoose County Jail never takes gift cards or crypto; call 641-437-7100 before paying anyone. Centerville's bond goes only to the clerk (641-856-6101) or the jail at 1125 W. Van Buren St., Centerville, IA 52544. Report scam calls to the Iowa Attorney General.
↑ Back to the question list24. Which police agencies serve Appanoose County?
- Appanoose County Sheriff's Office, 22158 Dewey Road, Centerville, IA 52544: 641-437-7100; patrols the rural county and the towns without police.
- Centerville Police Department, 22158 Dewey Road, Centerville, IA 52544: 641-437-7100; shares the Law Center with the sheriff.
- Moulton city marshal, City Hall, 111 S. Main Street, Moulton, IA 52572: 641-642-3328, weekday office hours.
- Iowa State Patrol District 2, 1619 Truro Pavement, Osceola, IA 50213: 641-342-2108.
- Emergencies: 911.
Appanoose County Bail and Bond, Centerville, Iowa
An Appanoose County arrest ends in release once bail is paid or a judge allows the person out on conditions.
Ask the Centerville jail at 641-437-7100 what the bond is. Appanoose County sits on the Missouri line in south central Iowa, with Rathbun Lake on its northwest side. Roughly 12,077 people live in Centerville, Moravia, Moulton, Mystic, Cincinnati, Exline, Unionville, Numa, Plano, Rathbun and Udell.
Arrests are booked into the county jail, opened in 2022 inside the Law Center at 22158 Dewey Road, Centerville; its mail goes to PO Box 474, Centerville, IA 52544. Jail staff take calls at 641-437-7106; the sheriff's main number is 641-437-7100.
1. How can I tell if someone was booked in Centerville?
The sheriff does not put a roster online. Look the person up on VINELink or by phone at 888-742-8463, then call the jail at 641-437-7106 to confirm. New arrests can lag on VINE for part of a day. Our inmate search page shows other ways to search.
↑ Back to the question list2. Where does the starting bond figure come from?
While court is closed, the jail goes by Iowa's uniform bond schedule: $300 for a simple misdemeanor, $1,000 serious, $2,000 aggravated, $5,000 for a class D felony, $10,000 for class C and $25,000 for class B. At the first appearance an Eighth Judicial District magistrate may raise it, lower it or set other terms.
↑ Back to the question list3. Which arrests have no preset bond?
The schedule skips some charges on purpose. Among them are any forcible felony, a domestic abuse assault, a broken protective or no-contact order and stalking. Sexual abuse (first, second or third degree) is listed too, with meth manufacture, delivery or possession meant for sale, intimidation involving a dangerous weapon, and a felon found carrying a gun. Those defendants remain at the Law Center until a magistrate sets bail.
↑ Back to the question list4. How can bond be paid?
- Cash: the whole amount, returned later if every court date is kept.
- Surety: a licensed bail agent writes the bond, and the agent keeps the fee.
- Property: Iowa land pledged under a real estate bond the court accepts.
Phone 641-437-7106 first to find out what the jail can take and when. Be wary of strangers who call promising a release for a payment.
↑ Back to the question list5. Did Iowa change its bail law in 2026?
Yes. Senate File 2399 took effect July 1, 2026. Only the two lowest misdemeanor grades can still end in release on a signature, and not when the case involves violence or drugs. Going below the schedule now needs a written explanation from the judge. The Judicial Council has until July 1, 2027 to update the dollar amounts for inflation.
↑ Back to the question list6. How do I reach the clerk?
The Clerk of District Court works in the Appanoose County Courthouse, 201 North 12th Street, Centerville, IA 52544. Office hours can change, so phone 641-856-6101 ahead of a visit or write to countyclerk.appanoose@iowacourts.gov.
↑ Back to the question list7. Someone skipped court in Centerville. Now what?
A judge usually issues a warrant and starts steps to forfeit the bond. Iowa Code 811.6 gives the surety notice and 30 days before that is final. The County Attorney may also file a failure-to-appear charge, graded by the original case: a class D felony for skipping a felony hearing, a serious misdemeanor for a misdemeanor case.
↑ Back to the question list8. How is cash bond refunded?
After the final ruling, if no appearance was missed, the clerk returns the cash by mail to whoever paid it, though a judge may first keep part for fines, costs or restitution. Questions about timing go to 641-856-6101. For putting money on a jail account, read our money guide.
↑ Back to the question list9. Can federal or immigration holds block release?
Federal cases from Appanoose County belong to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa, Central Division, 111 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309, 515-284-6248; the county cannot set bond on them. Iowa Code chapter 27A has the jail honor ICE detainers, so a family that posts the state bond may see the person moved straight into ICE custody. Check the ICE locator if that happens.
↑ Back to the question list10. How does release work for someone under 18?
Juvenile court, not the bond schedule, decides it. Centerville youths ordered into detention are placed at the Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center, 2317 Rick Collins Way, Eldora, IA 50627, 641-858-3852. The judge must hear the matter within 1 working day after the child arrives.
↑ Back to the question listAppanoose County bail at a glance
No one in Iowa holds a bail bondsman's license, so Appanoose County bail takes one of three forms: the full cash amount, a sworn pledge of land the signers own in Iowa, or an insurer's surety bond.
Senate File 2399 took effect on July 1, 2026 and ended the old Iowa choice of putting up a tenth of the bond, so cash bail now means the whole figure unless the release order allows otherwise.
Law Center staff at 641-437-7106 know the bail figure; the courthouse clerk at 641-856-6101 explains which payments the court takes. A quick look at Iowa VINE before driving over confirms the person has not already been released.
Visiting Rules: Appanoose County Jail
Appanoose County Jail, Appanoose County Law Center
22158 Dewey Road, Centerville, IA 52544
641-437-7106
| VISITOR | WHEN |
|---|---|
| Family and approved visitors | Sunday, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Attorneys and clergy | Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or by arrangement |
- Immediate family may visit. Up to three non-family visitors are allowed once the Jail Administrator approves them through the Visitors Questionnaire.
- Show a valid photo ID and sign the Visitor Log.
- All visits are non-contact, and every visitor may be searched.
- Visitors under 18 must be the inmate's son, stepson, daughter, stepdaughter, brother, sister or grandchild and must come with a parent or guardian.
- Tobacco and electronic devices, cell phones included, aren't allowed.
- You may bring money to put toward the inmate's commissary.
Friends who aren't immediate family download the county's Visitors Questionnaire, return it to the jail, and wait for the Jail Administrator's approval.
Each Centerville video minute costs 42 cents on Reliance's facility page. Reliance's family support line, 1-800-896-3201, settles video billing disputes, while Law Center staff at 641-437-7106 explain how sessions are set up.
Appanoose County District Court, Centerville, Iowa
Criminal cases in Appanoose County are heard at the courthouse on the Centerville square, 201 North 12th Street, in Iowa's Eighth Judicial District.
People held for trial stay at the Law Center jail on Dewey Road.
Call the clerk at 641-856-6101.
1. Who handles a case here?
- Clerk of District Court: 201 North 12th Street, Centerville, IA 52544; 641-856-6101.
- Appanoose County Attorney: 201 North 12th Street, Centerville, IA 52544; 641-437-7178.
- Appanoose County Sheriff and Jail: 22158 Dewey Road, Centerville, IA 52544; sheriff 641-437-7100, jail 641-437-7106.
2. How soon is the first hearing?
Usually within a day of booking, and most often over a video link from Dewey Road. The magistrate explains the charge, decides release conditions and checks whether a public lawyer is wanted. When police arrested with no warrant, probable cause needs a judge's review inside 48 hours.
↑ Back to the question list3. Who presides over each type of case?
- Magistrate: the lowest misdemeanors, tickets, and local ordinance violations written in Centerville, Moravia, Moulton or elsewhere in the county.
- District associate judge: OWI and similar indictable misdemeanors.
- District judge: felonies and juvenile matters.
4. What is the order of a Centerville felony?
- Arrest, booking on Dewey Road and the first appearance.
- The County Attorney's formal charge, the trial information, about 45 days later.
- Arraignment and a plea, often entered on paper.
- Pretrial work in Centerville: evidence sharing, sworn depositions and motion hearings.
- A jury trial inside 90 days of arraignment, unless speedy trial is given up.
- Sentencing after a guilty verdict or plea, with a presentence investigation first.
5. Can I track a case online?
Open Iowa Courts Online, pick Appanoose County and type a name or case number. Charges, upcoming hearings, bond and rulings show for adult cases; juvenile and sealed files stay hidden.
↑ Back to the question list6. What if the defendant cannot afford a lawyer?
Request one from the magistrate and complete a sworn statement of income. When the court agrees the person qualifies, the State Public Defender system appoints counsel, which in this county is usually a contract attorney. The court may later order partial repayment.
↑ Back to the question list7. How are juvenile cases handled?
Delinquency cases go to the juvenile court in the Centerville courthouse. Juvenile Court Services has an office at 211 North 12th Street, Centerville, IA 52544, 641-856-6194. A youth who has to be held is taken to the Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center, 2317 Rick Collins Way, Eldora, IA 50627, 641-858-3852.
↑ Back to the question list8. Which court takes federal charges?
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa, Central Division, 111 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309, 515-284-6248. Federal dockets are on PACER, and sentenced federal prisoners are listed in the BOP locator.
↑ Back to the question list9. Where is the bail information?
Our Appanoose County bail page covers the bond schedule, how to pay and how refunds work.
↑ Back to the question list10. What should I know before going to the Centerville courthouse?
Guns, knives and other weapons are not allowed in the building. The clerk takes calls at 641-856-6101 and faxes at 641-856-2282. Court dates come from the district scheduler, 641-684-6502.
↑ Back to the question list11. Where can I ask about an Appanoose County court warrant?
Appanoose County deputies serve the warrants issued at the courthouse on North 12th Street, and the sheriff's office answers at 641-437-7100. Appanoose keeps its warrant names off the internet, and no Iowa statewide search exists for the public, so call before assuming anything. The case itself shows on Iowa Courts Online. Where a missed Centerville court date is the cause, phone the Clerk of District Court at 641-856-6101; the office sits at 201 North 12th Street in Centerville.
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JailATM Commissary Ordering allows family members to purchase pre-approved snack boxes, meat and cheese selections, hygiene bundles, and seasonal gift care packages sent directly to an incarcerated loved one. Each package is tailored to comply with local facility security rules, ensuring items clear intake smoothly without being rejected at the loading dock.
Important: Package Deadlines and Delivery Windows Vary
Detention centers do not all follow identical package distribution schedules. Some facilities allow weekly orders while others restrict shipments to bi-weekly or monthly windows, and spending limits differ widely across institutions. You should confirm the facility's active cutoff schedule and order allowances by calling them directly. If an order is placed after the weekly processing deadline, it will be held until the following distribution cycle, leaving your loved one waiting an extra cycle for fresh supplies.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Place a Commissary Package Order
- Confirm the inmate's legal first and last name, date of birth, and assigned booking identification number.
- Navigate to deposits.jailatm.com/webdeposits/ and sign into your account.
- Select Commissary Packs or Gift Packs from the service menu.
- Choose your state and detention center to open the jail's authorized product catalog.
- Search for the inmate to link the order to their active housing record.
- Browse available food bundles, hygiene kits, and clothing options, adding items up to the facility's allowed spending limit.
- Enter your billing details, complete checkout with a credit or debit card, and save your confirmation receipt.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate does not need an active online account to receive care packages. JailATM fulfills the order in tamper-evident security containers and delivers it directly to the facility commissary department. Jail staff inspect the shipment and deliver the items during regular housing unit commissary distribution, where the inmate signs for receipt.
Official Provider: JailATM Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-877-810-0614
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by JailATM
In addition to Commissary Gift Packs, JailATM provides several other communication, financial, and visitation services at participating facilities:
- Inmate Trust & Commissary Money Deposits: Send money directly into an inmate's jail trust account for independent commissary spending.
• Learn more on our website: Inmate Trust Deposits Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JailATM Trust Deposits - Digital Messaging & Picture Sharing: Send electronic messages and photos directly to an inmate's housing unit kiosk.
• Learn more on our website: Digital Messaging Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JailATM Messaging - Remote Video Visitation: Schedule and join live video visits from home using your computer or smartphone.
• Learn more on our website: Video Visitation Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JailATM Video Visits
Buy Commissary for an Inmate in the Appanoose County Jail
Appanoose County Jail Commissary: How Inmates Buy Items in Centerville
The Dewey Road list typically includes snack foods, coffee and drink mixes, personal-care items, writing paper, envelopes and stamps, as is usual at most Iowa county jails. Centerville prisoners order on their Reliance handsets, which Reliance's Appanoose County record equips for commissary, and the cost comes off their jail balance. Sunday visitors are allowed to leave commissary money with jailers between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m., under the rules on the sheriff's jail page. Relatives farther away can mail a money order with the inmate's complete name written on it to Appanoose County Jail, PO Box 474, Centerville, IA 52544. Reliance phone and video credit is a separate balance bought from Reliance, not from the commissary account. Loose bills and checks drawn on a family bank account do not go in PO Box 474 envelopes. Current Dewey Road order days are confirmed at 641-437-7106.
JailATM provides a secure electronic payment portal that allows friends and family members to deposit funds directly into an incarcerated person's jail trust and commissary account. Deposited money provides the financial balance needed for your loved one to purchase personal hygiene items, snacks, over-the-counter medical sundries, and correspondence supplies from the facility commissary.
Important: Facility Deposit Rules and Window Intake Vary
Once a person is booked and moved to a housing unit, facilities do not always allow cash drop-offs or phone payments directly to the jail window. Some might and you should confirm this by calling the facility and asking. But if you do not register online and fund your loved one's trust account immediately, they may be forced to wait days or weeks for standard paper processing, leaving them without essential soap, clean undergarments, basic medical sundries or snacks.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Register and Deposit Funds
- Obtain the inmate's legal first and last name, date of birth, and assigned facility booking ID number.
- Navigate to deposits.jailatm.com/webdeposits/ on your computer or mobile device.
- Click Sign In or Register to set up your verified user account using your email address and password.
- Select the state and the detention facility where the inmate is currently housed.
- Search for the inmate using their ID number or legal last name to confirm an exact roster match.
- Enter your desired deposit dollar amount and review the calculated transaction and convenience fees.
- Input your debit or credit card billing details, complete payment authorization, and save your digital receipt.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate does not need an internet account to receive funds. Once the electronic transaction clears, the balance posts directly to their jail trust ledger according to facility accounting schedules. The inmate can review their updated balance at a dayroom pod kiosk or on their weekly trust statement and place orders on their regular commissary day.
Official Provider: JailATM Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-877-810-0614
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by JailATM
In addition to Trust & Commissary Money Deposits, JailATM provides several other communication, store, and visitation services at participating facilities:
- Commissary Gift Packs & Store Ordering: Order pre-approved snack boxes, food packages, and hygiene bundles sent directly to the jail.
• Learn more on our website: Commissary Gift Packs Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JailATM Store Orders - Digital Messaging & Picture Sharing: Send electronic messages and photos directly to an inmate's housing unit kiosk.
• Learn more on our website: Digital Messaging Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JailATM Messaging - Remote Video Visitation: Schedule and join live video visits from home using your computer or smartphone.
• Learn more on our website: Video Visitation Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JailATM Video Visits
Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Appanoose County Jail
Money for Appanoose County Jail Inmates
The sheriff's office says visitors may bring money to apply to an inmate's commissary when they come for a visit. Visits are held Sundays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Law Center, 22158 Dewey Road, Centerville, IA 52544.
- Mailed bills or checks are refused at PO Box 474; Sunday visitors may hand over commissary cash in person, and JailATM supplies ready-made packs.
- Before using a kiosk or deposit website, ring 641-437-7106.
- If you plan to use a money order, get the exact payee name from the jail first.
See our Appanoose County visiting rules before you come.
The Appanoose County Jail stands on Dewey Road near Centerville, but letters must go to its post office box, not the street. Only mail that comes through the U.S. Postal Service is handed to inmates, and there is no cap on how many letters someone can get. Write the person's name first, then the jail and box number.
Letters, legal mail, publications and money orders:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Appanoose County Jail
PO Box 474
Centerville, IA 52544
- Searches: Staff open and search every piece of mail that is not privileged. They may also read it and make copies.
- Contraband: Anything the jail did not issue or clearly allow counts as contraband, so mail plain letters.
- Writing to other prisoners: Inmates cannot send mail to people locked up in this jail or in any other jail or prison.
- From line: Your return address belongs on the outside of the envelope.
- Cash: Never mail it.
Reliance Telephone provides telecommunications systems, inmate texting devices, and prepaid calling accounts for county jails across the upper Midwest. Opening a Reliance account allows families to purchase talk time or fund SMS text messaging credits so incarcerated individuals can maintain regular contact from housing unit kiosks and wireless devices.
Important: Mobile Calling Blocks and Messaging Approvals Vary
Inmates cannot receive incoming phone calls, and wireless providers automatically block collect calls from jail systems. While some facilities provide direct text messaging units, device availability and call permissions vary depending on facility housing rules, which you can confirm with the facility directly. If you do not register online and fund your account in advance, your loved one will not be able to connect calls or send text updates to your phone.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Register and Fund Reliance Services
- Visit www.reliancetelephone.com or call 1-800-896-3201.
- Select Create Account and register your 10-digit telephone number and email address.
- Choose your state and the detention facility where the inmate is housed.
- Link the inmate using their full legal name or facility booking ID.
- Select whether to purchase a Phone Card, fund an Inmate Texting Account, or set up Prepaid Collect Calling.
- Enter your debit or credit card billing details, complete payment, and save your receipt.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate dials your number from a dayroom wall phone or accesses their texting device using their PIN. The system verifies that calling or messaging units are funded and allows the conversation to proceed. All non-privileged communications are subject to recording and monitoring.
Official Provider: Reliance Telephone Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-800-896-3201
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by Reliance Telephone
In addition to Prepaid Calling Accounts, Reliance offers texting and voice mail features at participating facilities:
- Inmate Texting & Messaging: Send two-way digital text messages to dedicated inmate handheld devices.
• Learn more on our website: Inmate Texting Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Reliance Texting Services
Reliance Telephone provides telecommunications systems, inmate texting devices, and prepaid calling accounts for county jails across the upper Midwest. Opening a Reliance account allows families to purchase talk time or fund SMS text messaging credits so incarcerated individuals can maintain regular contact from housing unit kiosks and wireless devices.
Important: Mobile Calling Blocks and Messaging Approvals Vary
Inmates cannot receive incoming phone calls, and wireless providers automatically block collect calls from jail systems. While some facilities provide direct text messaging units, device availability and call permissions vary depending on facility housing rules, which you can confirm with the facility directly. If you do not register online and fund your account in advance, your loved one will not be able to connect calls or send text updates to your phone.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Register and Fund Reliance Services
- Visit www.reliancetelephone.com or call 1-800-896-3201.
- Select Create Account and register your 10-digit telephone number and email address.
- Choose your state and the detention facility where the inmate is housed.
- Link the inmate using their full legal name or facility booking ID.
- Select whether to purchase a Phone Card, fund an Inmate Texting Account, or set up Prepaid Collect Calling.
- Enter your debit or credit card billing details, complete payment, and save your receipt.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate dials your number from a dayroom wall phone or accesses their texting device using their PIN. The system verifies that calling or messaging units are funded and allows the conversation to proceed. All non-privileged communications are subject to recording and monitoring.
Official Provider: Reliance Telephone Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-800-896-3201
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by Reliance Telephone
In addition to Prepaid Calling Accounts, Reliance offers texting and voice mail features at participating facilities:
- Inmate Texting & Messaging: Send two-way digital text messages to dedicated inmate handheld devices.
• Learn more on our website: Inmate Texting Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Reliance Texting Services
Reliance Telephone provides secure, corrections-grade handheld tablets designed for county jails and regional detention centers across the upper Midwest. Through these portable units, incarcerated individuals can exchange text messages with family, place voice phone calls, conduct scheduled video visits, stream approved entertainment, read eBooks, and access self-help materials directly from their living areas.
Important: Tablet Hardware Deployment and Rental Rules Vary
Detention centers do not manage tablet distribution identically. While some agencies issue individual personal tablets to every detainee at booking, others utilize shared pod docking stations or restrict tablet use to specific dayroom hours, which you should confirm with the facility directly. Although core educational and legal resources are generally provided free of charge, sending messages, listening to music, or making phone calls from the tablet requires an active balance funded by outside contacts.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Fund Reliance Tablet Services
- Verify that Reliance Telephone handheld tablets are active at your loved one's specific detention facility.
- Navigate to www.reliancetelephone.com on your computer or mobile device.
- Sign into your verified user profile or select Create Account using your primary 10-digit telephone number.
- Select your state, detention center, and link the inmate using their full legal name or facility booking ID.
- Select Inmate Texting / Media Funds or Inmate Wallet to add funds to their available balance.
- Specify your deposit dollar amount, review convenience fees, and enter your credit or debit card billing details.
- Submit payment, save your confirmation receipt, and notify your loved one that their device balance is ready for use.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate unlocks their assigned tablet using their facility PIN. Their active wallet balance appears on the home screen, allowing them to download songs, read digital books, write messages, and communicate with approved family members. Devices are returned to charging racks during facility count times and for overnight storage.
Official Provider: Reliance Telephone Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-800-896-3201
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by Reliance Telephone
In addition to Tablet Services, Reliance Telephone provides calling, messaging, and visitation channels:
- Prepaid Phone Calling Accounts: Prepay for phone calling credits so your loved one can call your telephone directly.
• Learn more on our website: Prepaid Calling Accounts Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Reliance Phone Services - Inmate Texting & Messaging: Send two-way digital text messages to dedicated inmate handheld devices.
• Learn more on our website: Inmate Texting Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Reliance Texting Services - Remote Video Visitation: Schedule and join live video visits from home using your computer or smartphone.
• Learn more on our website: Video Visitation Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Reliance Video Visits
Appanoose County Juvenile Facilities
- Jail (Main): 641-437-7106
- Sheriff: 641-437-7100
The Appanoose County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Appanoose County: Centerville, Moravia and Moulton.