Benton County Jail

Benton County Jail Information

The Benton County Jail is a 35 bed jail in the city of Vinton, Benton County, Iowa.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

Phone: 319-472-2337

Physical Address:
113 E. 3rd St.
Vinton, IA 52349

Mailing Address (personal mail):

Benton County Jail
113 E. 3rd St.
Vinton, IA

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How Do You Find Someone in the Benton County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Benton 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 319-472-2337 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's criminal court case and docket schedule online for Benton County and any other county in Iowa.

Benton County Jail Inmate Search

The Benton County Jail maintains an average of 35 offenders in custody on any given day. The Benton 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 Benton County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,260 offenders.

The following charts of Benton County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from the Benton County Corrections Department, the state of Iowa Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Benton County.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Benton County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years, and a database of most wanted criminals for Benton County, neighboring counties and the state of Iowa.

For a collection of over 20 additional graphs and charts of the demographic and criminal arrest information of the inmates in Benton County and Iowa state prisons, click the button below.
Benton County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

Benton County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 10/3/2023

Race Inmates % Total
White 50 100.00%
Black 0 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 0 0.00%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 0 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 0 0.00%
Other 0 0.00%
Total 50 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Benton County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Benton County Inmate Criminal Charges - 10/3/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 11 22.00%
Felony (2rd Degree) 14 28.00%
Felony (1st Degree) 0 0.00%
State Jail Felony 0 0.00%
Felony (Uncategorized) 12 24.00%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 13 26.00%
Misdemeanor (Class C) 0 0.00%
Holds 0 0.00%
Uncategorized 0 0.00%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Benton County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Benton County Inmate Sex - 10/3/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 45 90.00%
Female 5 10.00%
Total 50 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Benton County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Benton County Inmate Age - 10/3/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 1 2.00%
18-20 3 6.00%
21-24 6 12.00%
25-30 11 22.00%
31-35 10 20.00%
36-40 6 12.00%
41-45 4 8.00%
46-50 4 8.00%
51-55 3 6.00%
56-60 2 4.00%
61-65 0 0.00%
66-75 0 0.00%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 50 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Benton County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.
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About the Benton County Jail
According to and, the Benton County Jail in Iowa has a capacity of 35 inmates. The address for the Benton County Jail in Iowa is 113 East 3rd Street, Vinton, IA 52349. The phone number to contact the jail is 319-472-2337. You can call this number 24/7 to inquire about a particular person's custody status or visitation hours. Visitation hours are Monday through Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Friday through Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Benton County Jail in Iowa has visitation hours from Monday to Thursday, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Friday to Sunday, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Visitors must have a photo ID and no more than three visitors are allowed at one time. Visitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their legal guardian. The actual visiting hours may vary depending on factors such as the day of the week, where the inmate is housed, and whether or not it is a holiday. It is advisable for visitors to call the Benton County Jail before making a trip to ensure they are familiar with any visiting rules. There is limited information available on the specific issues and conditions at Benton County Jail in Iowa. However, according to the Benton County Government website, there are rules for visitation, including a limit of three visitors at one time and no use of electronic devices during visits. Inmates can purchase additional items from a store called commissary if they have money on their personal accounts. To locate an inmate or obtain more information about the jail, individuals can visit the Benton County Inmate Search page or call 319-472-2337 for assistance. There is no information available in the provided search results that suggests what makes Benton County Jail in Iowa unique. The search results only provide general information about the jail, such as its location, contact information, and services offered to inmates.
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Directions / Map to the Benton County Jail
Inmate Visitation

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

Benton County Jail uses the services of Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communication (CPC) for visitation communication between inmates and their friends and family members.

In order to have a successful video visit, these are the steps to follow:

  1. Make sure you have a device a speaker, a camera and a connection to the internet.
  2. Register with Inmate Sales.
  3. Find Benton County Jail
  4. Select 'New Purchase'
  5. Choose this facility and a product ('Remote' or 'Onsite' Visit)
  6. Enter your personal information and purchase minutes.
  7. Schedule a visit.

Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
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Remote Video Visitation

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

Benton County Jail uses the services of Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communication (CPC) for visitation communication between inmates and their friends and family members.

In order to have a successful video visit, these are the steps to follow:

  1. Make sure you have a device a speaker, a camera and a connection to the internet.
  2. Register with Inmate Sales.
  3. Find Benton County Jail
  4. Select 'New Purchase'
  5. Choose this facility and a product ('Remote' or 'Onsite' Visit)
  6. Enter your personal information and purchase minutes.
  7. Schedule a visit.

Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
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Inmate Money Accounts

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

There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person. 
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.

Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Benton County Jail uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.

Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union. Call the Benton County Jail first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
113 E. 3rd St.
Vinton, IA 52349


Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Benton County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Benton County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Benton County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose Iowa, then choose Benton County Jail
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Benton County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Benton County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Benton County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Benton County.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

How Do Inmates in Benton County Jail Make Phone Calls?

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

  • Benton County Jail uses the services of a company named Inmate Sales.
  • Register with them online or call them at 877-998-5678
  • Agents are available M-F from 8:00 AM - 12:00 midnight EST, Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM, and speak both English & Spanish.
  • Services for Benton County inmates and their families and friends include: Collect Calling, PIN Debit, Purchasing Calling Cards, Deposits, Messaging & Video Visitation.

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

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Inmate Commissary

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

JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Benton County Jail

Search for JailATM services for Benton County Jail.

Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Benton County Jail. 

Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Benton County Jail may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.

Send Gift Packs

Benton County Jail has an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.

These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.

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

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

  • Go to JailATM, choose Iowa, then choose Benton County Jail
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
  • Select the products you want shipped to them at Benton County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Benton County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914

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


 

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

Benton County Jail uses the services of Inmate Sales to allow text messaging communication between inmates and their friends and family.

Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.  
This product allows inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.


Here's how it works:

  • First you must register, and then funds are added to the inmate's account. If you want to pay by phone, call 877-998-5678.
  • When an inmate gets the device they may send 5 free automated messages each day for the first three days of possession of the chirping device.  
  • These automated messages will inform the person the inmate Chirped who is sending the Chirps and the facility they are Chirping from.
  • It will then ask them to go to a direct link to the inmate's account on the Inmate Sales website.
  • The website will then instruct them to use a credit card to put money on the inmate's account.  

Cost of Chirping:  

  • Inmates will be charged a monthly service fee of $4.00.  Inbound and Outbound Chirps are $0.10 each.
  • If an inmate has available funds on their chirping device they will be able to chirp any cell phone and that chirp will appear to be a normal text. 
  • If you wish to stop receiving Chirps from an inmate, reply to the Chirp with STOP.

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

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

  • Register with Inmate Sales, the company that handles inmate messaging in Benton County, by creating an account.
  • Select Iowa, then select Benton County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to spend, and input your payment method. The funds can also be used by the inmate to send a message back to you.
  • If you want to pay by phone, call 877-998-5678.
  • NOTE: All messages between you and your inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.

-  Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.  
-  This product allows Benton County inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
-  Inmates will be charged a monthly service fee of $4.00.
-  Inbound and Outbound Chirps are $0.10 each.

Inmate Sales Apps

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

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Other Jails in Benton County

What are the other City and County Jails in Benton County?

Benton County County Jails
Benton County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

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

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Most Wanted Fugitives

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This facility, known as "Benton County Jail" is also known as Benton County Jail, Iowa, Benton.