Carroll County Jail

Carroll County Jail facts come from four places: the county's jail and sheriff web pages, Reliance's facility record, the Iowa Judicial Branch listing for the courthouse, and Carroll Broadcasting reports on the 2022 opening. VINELink or a call to 712-792-4393 will show whether a person is currently in custody on 6th Street.

Steps to pay bail in Carroll County

After an arrest, individuals are brought to Carroll County Jail in Carroll for processing. Following this, three possible outcomes exist:

1. The individual may be released without posting bail, with a promise to appear in court.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their court date.
3. Bail or bond can be posted for release; for more information, contact 712-792-4394.

Bail payment can be handled through various means.

• Pay a cash bond in full at the bonding window inside the jail or at the clerk of court, by cash, cashier's check or money order; a lobby kiosk or online bond vendor often takes debit and credit cards for an extra fee, and you should bring the inmate's full name and booking number (the jail can be reached at 712-792-4394).
• Licensed bail bond agents in Carroll County are available for assistance.
• Land or a home can often serve as bond collateral: the owner provides a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value showing clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, commonly double, and the court that set bail approves the pledge.

To learn more about the bail process in Carroll County, Iowa, visit the Carroll County Jail Bail Page.

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

Video Visiting at the Carroll County Jail

Regular visits at the Carroll County Jail take place over a video visitation system, according to the sheriff's jail information. Every visit needs a reservation made with the jail 24 hours in advance by calling 712-792-4394.

No Carroll County visits are held on holidays that fall on a Tuesday or Friday.

Who may visit

• Adults 18 and older with photo identification may visit; a minor can join only when a parent or guardian comes along.
• Anyone arrested or booked into the Carroll County Jail within the past six months may not visit.
• Each Carroll County visit lasts 30 minutes, an inmate receives one visit a week, and a maximum of two guests may take part; whether extra visits can be arranged is something to raise with 712-792-4394.
• A guest's name has to appear on the inmate's approved Carroll County visitor list.

Conduct and dress

Everyone entering is subject to search, children must be supervised at all times, and food, drinks and disruptive behavior are not allowed; anyone who appears intoxicated will be asked to leave. Clothing must be conservative, with nothing see-through, low-cut, cropped or showing the midriff, no short splits, and no vulgar or racist printing. Staff may end a visit for profanity, exposure, misuse of equipment or disorderly conduct.

Professional visits

Attorneys and their staff, cleared clergy and mental health workers, physicians, law enforcement, probation and parole officers and social workers may hold confidential visits during business hours, Monday through Friday, or by appointment.

Reliance Video Visitation in Carroll County

The screens families see during a Carroll County Jail video visit belong to Reliance Telephone. For anything Reliance charges, the account pulls from a Reliance Inmate Wallet, and the price is displayed before you approve the payment.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Carroll County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-792-4394 for further assistance.

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

Video Session Pricing for the Carroll County Jail

Each Carroll County Jail video session shows its price in the Reliance account before it is confirmed; the Reliance Carroll County facility page lists current details.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Carroll County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-792-4394 for further assistance.

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

Funding Commissary at the Carroll County Jail

Commissary purchases in the 6th Street jail draw on each inmate's account balance, which families build up in either of the ways the sheriff allows:

• buying online through JailATM;
• a cash drop-off at 114 E. 6th St., which the sheriff's jail information permits at any time.

Mail, phone and visiting rules are posted on Carroll County's jail information page.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Carroll County

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

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• Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at Carroll County.
• After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
• Choose Iowa, then choose Carroll 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 Carroll County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
• NOTE: JailATM's support page lists a deposit limit of $300 a week per inmate and says the limit can be different at each facility.
• If you need to phone JailATM customer support, call 877-810-0914.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Carroll County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-792-4394 for further assistance.

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

Call Charges at the 6th Street Jail

Reliance shows the rate for each Carroll County Jail call inside the customer account before payment, and its Carroll County facility page is the place to check current terms.

How Do Inmates in Carroll County Jail Make Phone Calls?

To set up your Carroll County inmate to make phone calls to you and others, follow these instructions:

• Register and set up a new account with RELIANCE Telephone, or log in if you already have an account.
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• Review your communication options and choose a plan.
• Select Carroll County Jail, then select your inmate who you will be funding.

For all the information you need in order to receive phone calls from your Carroll County inmate, or to assist them in making calls to others, including instructions, fees, cost of calls, payment methods and times that your inmate can use the phone, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your communication with your inmate will be monitored and recorded. Use discretion when discussing sensitive information about their pending case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Carroll County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-792-4394 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Carroll County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-792-4394 for further assistance.

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

Commissary Deposits for the Jail on 6th Street

Two deposit routes keep a Carroll County inmate's commissary funded: the JailATM website and cash dropped off at the jail.

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

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

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• Go to JailATM, choose Iowa, then choose Carroll 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 Carroll County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
• NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Carroll 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 Carroll County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Carroll County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Carroll County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-792-4394 for further assistance.

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

Texting a Carroll County Inmate

Texting a person held at 114 E. 6th St. starts with an account at Reliance Telephone; after picking the Carroll County Jail, messages are paid for from the Reliance Inmate Wallet.

How Do Inmates in Carroll County Jail Send and Receive Texts and Emails?

To set up your Carroll County inmate to make to send and receive texts and emails to you and others, follow these instructions:

• Register and set up a new account with RELIANCE Telephone, or log in if you already have an account.
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• Review your communication options and choose the option for sending secure messages.
• Select Carroll County Jail, then select your inmate who you will be funding.

For all the information you need in order to send and receive texts and emails from your Carroll County inmate, or to assist them in sending and receiving secure messages to and from others, including instructions, fees, cost of each message, tablet rentals, payment methods and times that your inmate can send messages, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: All of your communication with your inmate will be monitored and recorded. Use discretion when communicating sensitive information about their pending case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Carroll County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-792-4394 for further assistance.

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

Reliance Wireless Service for Carroll County Inmates

Money for an inmate's device use on 6th Street is loaded into a Reliance Inmate Wallet after signing in at Reliance Telephone and choosing the Carroll County Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Carroll County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-792-4394 for further assistance.

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

Carroll County County Jails

Carroll County Juvenile Facilities

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