Cedar County Jail Emailing An Inmate
Send an Email or Text to an Inmate in the Cedar County Jail
Chirping with an Inmate in the Cedar County Jail
"Inmate chirping (text messaging)" appears beside CPC's name on the Cedar County quick-contact list. Families fund the texting account through InmateSales, and the inmate uses a CPC Chirper device to message them directly.
CPC treats chirper funds as tied to one inmate: they cannot be moved to another detainee or another service, though InmateSales will review a refund request when given the Transaction ID. Whether Access Corrections SecureMail is also available in Tipton is a question for 563-886-2121.
Cedar County Jail
Address:
711 E. South St.
Tipton, IA 52772-1977
Phone:
563-886-2052
Chirping Questions from Cedar County Families
Chirping? What does that mean in Tipton?
Is a chirping balance shown online?
Can chirper money be switched to phone time?
Chirping? What does that mean in Tipton?
Texting between a Cedar County inmate's CPC Chirper and a family member's phone.
Is a chirping balance shown online?
Call InmateSales; CPC says the balance is not available without speaking to a representative ((702) 829-3001).
Can chirper money be switched to phone time?
No. CPC says chirper funds are not transferable, but a refund can be requested with the Transaction ID.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you email or text an inmate in Cedar County Jail?
Yes, Cedar County Jail contracts with a third-party service called Access Corrections Secure Mail. You can exchange digital messages with an inmate for a fee. The way it works is that after registering, you purchase a certain amount of 'credits' which cost $0.01 each. You can spend those credits on words or photos. Likewise, if you allow it, your inmate can also use those credits to message you back. They cannot send photos though. Important things to know: Don't send anything violent or pornographic. Don't send anything related to a crime or his case. All your correspondence will be monitored by the jail staff. You can have unlimited credits, but are limited to how much you can purchase at one time. For any questions about Secure Mail, call Access Corrections at 866-345-1884, or call the jail at 563-886-2052. Learn more about how to text/email an inmate in the Cedar County Jail.
Can an inmate in Cedar County Jail email or text me?
Yes, an inmate in Cedar County Jail can email or text you using the jail's third-party service called Access Corrections Secure Mail. Inmates can write you back ONLY if you select that option, so make sure you check the box for allowing your inmate to be able to message you when you open your account. For any questions about Secure Mail, call Access Corrections at 866-345-1884, or call the jail at 563-886-2052. Learn more about how to text/email an inmate in the Cedar County Jail.
How do I email or text an inmate in Cedar County Jail?
To send an email or a text to an inmate in Cedar County Jail, you first need to register with the third-party service they contract with, Access Corrections. You can link to it directly and get full instructions on the JailExchange website linked above. After registering, you select Cedar County Jail, then select your inmate, then add your payment method, and then you can write your message and/or upload the photo(s) you are choosing to send them. Access Corrections will walk you through each step. They also have apps for both iphone and Android. For any questions about Secure Mail, call Access Corrections at 866-345-1884, or call the jail at 563-886-2052. Learn more about how to text/email an inmate in the Cedar County Jail.
How long does it take for my email or text to get to to an inmate?
Access Corrections Secure messaging, the third party service used to send texts/emails to an inmate in Cedar County Jail processes the text and/or photo to your inmate immediately. First it has to be reviewed by their filtering (censoring) system. If it passes that it gets sent to the facility so that their staff can review it, just like they review regular snail mail. The entire process can take as short as one day, but as long as five days. For any questions about Secure Mail, call Access Corrections at 866-345-1884, or call the jail at 563-886-2052. Learn more about how to text/email an inmate in the Cedar County Jail.
Can I send a photo by email or text to an inmate in Cedar County Jail
Yes. Using a third party service the Cedar County Jail allows, Access Corrections Secure Mail, you can send a photo of up to 32MB in file size. While Secure messaging is not an email or texting service per se, it functions like email, except that your photos must first be reviewed and cleared by the jail before they are forwarded on to your inmate. For any questions about Secure Mail, call Access Corrections at 866-345-1884. Learn more about how to text/email an inmate in the Cedar County Jail.
How much does it cost to send an email, text or photo to an inmate in Cedar County Jail?
The cost to send an inmate a text, an email or a photo using Access Corrections Secure Mail is $0.01 per credit. The fee is designed this way so that they can change the definition of what a 'credit' is. This means that if the jail decides that they want to allow a credit to mean "one word', or to mean "one letter or number" they have that option. You can also choose a 'plan' with special pricing. In the long run, you will end up saving money by purchasing a 'plan'. After registering with Access Corrections, and selecting Cedar County Jail, then your inmate, and then preparing a message, you can review the cost to you prior to sending it. For any questions about Secure Mail, call Access Corrections at 866-345-1884, or you can learn more about how to text/email an inmate in the Cedar County Jail.
Can I send an inmate in Cedar County Jail emoticons in my emails or texts?
No. Access Corrections Secure Mail does NOT allow, nor recognize emoticons in your digital messages to an inmate in Cedar County Jail. If you use an emoticon it will be rejected and the inmate will not see it. You may only use words. For any questions about Secure Mail, call Access Corrections at 866-345-1884, or you can learn more about how to text/email an inmate in the Cedar County Jail.