Clarke County Jail

Clarke County Jail Information

The Clarke County Jail is a 46 bed jail in the city of Osceola, Clarke 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: 641-342-2914

Physical Address:
220 Townline Road
PO Box 537
Osceola, IA 50213

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
Clarke County Jail
PO Box 537
Osceola, IA 50213

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How Do You Find Someone in the Clarke County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Clarke 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 641-342-2914 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's criminal court case and docket schedule online for Clarke County and any other county in Iowa.

Clarke County Jail Inmate Search

The Clarke County Jail maintains an average of 46 offenders in custody on any given day. The Clarke 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 Clarke County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,400 offenders.

The following charts of Clarke 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 Clarke 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 Clarke 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 Clarke 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 Clarke 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 Clarke County and Iowa state prisons, click the button below.
Clarke County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

Clarke County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 9/30/2023

Race Inmates % Total
White 41 77.36%
Black 1 1.89%
Hispanic or Latino 11 20.75%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 0 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 0 0.00%
Other 0 0.00%
Total 53 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Clarke County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Clarke County Inmate Criminal Charges - 9/30/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 10 18.87%
Felony (2rd Degree) 10 18.87%
Felony (1st Degree) 0 0.00%
State Jail Felony 4 7.55%
Felony (Uncategorized) 14 26.42%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 15 28.30%
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 Clarke County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Clarke County Inmate Sex - 9/30/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 47 88.68%
Female 6 11.32%
Total 53 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Clarke County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Clarke County Inmate Age - 9/30/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 1 1.89%
18-20 2 3.77%
21-24 4 7.55%
25-30 9 16.98%
31-35 9 16.98%
36-40 10 18.87%
41-45 8 15.09%
46-50 3 5.66%
51-55 3 5.66%
56-60 2 3.77%
61-65 1 1.89%
66-75 1 1.89%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 53 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Clarke 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 Clarke County Jail
According to, the Clarke County Jail in Iowa has a capacity of 46 beds. The address for the Clarke County Jail in Iowa is 220 Town Line Road, Osceola, IA 50213. The contact number for the jail is 641-342-2914. According to and, the visitation hours for Clarke County Jail in Iowa are as follows. Sunday: 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Monday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM. Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM. Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM. Thursday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM. Friday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM. Saturday: 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Visitation 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 recommended that you contact the jail directly or check their website for up-to-date information on visitation hours. The Clarke County Jail in Iowa has a daily average of 46 inmates, ranging from low-level misdemeanor offenders to those awaiting trial for violent crimes like robbery, rape, and murder. The Clarke County Sheriff's Office requires applicants to be 21 years old with a valid driver's license and clean criminal history. Inmate records can be found on the Clarke County official website or through nationwide inmate record searches. Jails and prisons maintain records on inmates, including arrest records, sentencing records, court documents, and other criminal records. There is no information available on specific inmate issues or conditions at the jail. The provided search results do not provide any information on what makes Clarke County Jail in Iowa unique. The search results only provide general information about the jail, such as its location, contact information, and basic features like its locking system and surveillance cameras.
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Directions / Map to the Clarke County Jail
Inmate Visitation

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

Clarke County Jail uses CIDNET for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their friends and family.  
Register here.





Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
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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 Clarke County Jail?

Clarke County Jail uses CIDNET for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their friends and family.  
Register here.


Friends & Family Portal Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
Contact Customer Support

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Clarke County Jail

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Clarke County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Clarke County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

Clarke County Jail uses CIDNET for Digital Mail Messaging between inmates and their friends and family.  
Register here.



Friends & Family Portal Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
Contact Customer Support

How to send a text or email to an inmate in Clarke County

To send and receive secure texts or emails from an inmate housed in Clarke County follow these instructions:

  • Register and create an account with CIDNET.
  • Choose a Security PIN and Password.
  • After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Iowa, then the Clarke County Jail, then your inmate's name.
  • Once you have completed this, the Clarke County Jail will have to give final approval for you to communicate by email with your chosen inmate.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues with Texting and Emailing an inmate in Clarke County, visit our full page guide

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Inmate Tablets

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

Clarke County Jail may now offer CIDNET Tablet Rentals to their inmates.

CIDNET is the same company that handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:

  • Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
  • eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
  • Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
  • Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
  • Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
  • Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
  • eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
  • Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
  • Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
  • Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.

Here's how it works:

  • Register here
  • Pay for the subscription.
  • You get charged the 1st of each month. 
  • You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
  • No activation or early termination fees.
  • Your inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.
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Other Jails in Clarke County

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

Clarke County County Jails
Clarke County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

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

Clarke Union Ringgold Decatur Madison Warren Lucas Wayne
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Most Wanted Fugitives

Do you have a list of Arrest Warrants, and the Most Wanted Criminals in Clarke County, the state of Iowa and the United States?

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