Clarke County Jail
Clarke County Jail
About the Clarke County Jail and Its Inmate Services
Sheriff Kovacevich's jailers hold adults for Clarke County, Osceola police and other agencies at the Townline Road law center. Families reach inmates four ways: CIDNET video visits (on site or from home, 20 minutes each), outgoing CIDNET phone calls, CIDNET electronic messages and tablets, and paper letters addressed to the Townline Road building. Postal money orders cover commissary; CIDNET sells call, video and message credit at customer.cidnet.net or 888-984-1903. Osceola's courthouse on South Main hosts the Fifth District judges who hear these defendants' cases. For anything about a specific inmate's stay, the booking desk number on Townline Road is 641-342-2914.
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
Step 1: search online. Clarke County's inmate search runs through IowaVINE. Enter the person's last and first name, or an offender ID, and look for a Clarke County Jail custody line. VINE also tells you if someone was released or transferred, and a free VINE alert will text, email or call you when that status changes.
Step 2: check the charges and bond. In Iowa Courts Online, choose Clarke County and search the name to see the charges, the bond amount and the next court date.
Step 3: call the jail. The Clarke County Jail can be reached at 641-342-2914. Jail staff will confirm whether a person is being held there and can explain the CIDNET video visit hours, how much bail is set and where to post it, how to send money for commissary and calls, and where to mail letters. Have the person's full name and date of birth ready when you call.
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Arrests from Osceola, Murray, Woodburn and the rest of Clarke County are booked here. Sheriff Rob Kovacevich runs the jail inside the Clarke County Law Enforcement Center at 220 Townline Road, Osceola, a building it shares with the Osceola Police Department, and the jail desk answers at 641-342-2914.
Inmate search: IowaVINE at vinelink.vineapps.com confirms custody inside the Osceola lockup, and Iowa Courts Online lists the charge and bond on each Clarke County case.
Visits: all public visits are 20-minute video sessions through CIDNET. At the jail, on-site video runs daily from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.; from home, sessions run daily from 9:00 to 10:45 a.m., 11:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. and 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Only people the inmate has placed on a visitor roster may book, using a CIDNET account.
Phone calls and messages: inmates call out on CIDNET phones, and the same CIDNET account funds calls, video sessions, electronic messages and tablet time; CIDNET's help line is 888-984-1903. Under Iowa Code 804.20, anyone just booked may phone a relative or attorney right away.
Money and commissary: commissary funds arrive by postal money order mailed to 220 Townline Road, Osceola, IA 50213, each one marked with the inmate's complete name; CIDNET credit for calls and video is a separate purchase.
Mail: letters go to [inmate's full name], Clarke County Jail, 220 Townline Road, Osceola, Iowa 50213, with a return address and no cash or personal checks.
Bail: A Fifth District magistrate sets each bond; cash bond is posted at the law center or at the courthouse clerk's window, 100 South Main (641-342-6096).
- Jail (Main): 641-342-2914
- Sheriff: 641-342-2914
Booking process details at Clarke County Jail
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Clarke County Jail for booking. This process involves verifying identity, assessing charges, and determining whether the person will be released on bail or detained.
It's crucial to remain silent during this process, as any statements could be used in court. Legal counsel should be consulted before making any comments about the arrest.
The booking process at Clarke County Jail typically involves the following steps:
- Identifying the individual.
- Taking a mugshot.
- Health assessments and questions about criminal background.
- DNA collection if applicable.
- Conducting a full-body search.
- Confiscating personal property.
- Allowing a phone call.
For details on posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 641-342-2914.
How to post bail for a loved one in Clarke County
Once booked at Clarke County Jail in Osceola, the individual has several possible outcomes:
1. Release without posting bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Remaining in custody until their court date.
3. Posting bail or bond for release. For the exact amount, call 641-342-2914.
Several payment methods are available for bail.
- Cash bonds are settled in full at the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court with cash, a cashier's check or a money order, and card payments are often available at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail can be reached at 641-342-2914.
- Licensed bail bondsmen in Clarke County can assist with the process.
- Many courts accept land or a house as bond collateral; the owner proves clear title and equity worth at least the bond amount, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the property.
For more details on the bail process in Clarke County, Iowa, visit the Clarke County Jail Bail Information Page.
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Visiting Hours at the Clarke County Jail
Clarke County Jail
220 Townline Road, Osceola, IA 50213
641-342-2914
Visits with Townline Road prisoners take place by video and last 20 minutes. Visitors register, fund an account and book a time with the jail's video-visit provider; the jail at 641-342-2914 names the company.
Townline Road video sessions for visitors who come in person
- Sunday through Saturday: 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
- Sunday through Saturday: 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.
From home, by video
- Sunday through Saturday: 9:00 to 10:45 a.m.
- Sunday through Saturday: 11:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
- Sunday through Saturday: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Osceola's schedule can change, so confirm the session by phone before relying on it.
Accounts for Osceola Video Visits Each 20-minute session with a Townline Road prisoner is booked through CIDNET, the jail's video provider, after registering and funding a CIDNET account.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clarke County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-342-2914 for further assistance.
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Clarke County Jail Remote Visit Costs and Times
The remote-visit company bills each Osceola session and lists the price at checkout; a session can last up to 20 minutes.
Sessions can be booked on any day of the week, and Townline Road staff at 641-342-2914 will identify the booking company.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clarke County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-342-2914 for further assistance.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clarke County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-342-2914 for further assistance.
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What Calls From Osceola Cost
The calling provider confirmed by the jail displays Clarke County rates in its account before any payment.
How to Make and Receive Phone Calls and Video Phone Calls from an Inmate in Clarke County
To register and sign up for a phone account with CIDNET Inmate Phone Service, follow the instructions below:
- Register and create an account with CIDNET.
- Type in your Email, Time Zone and First & Last Name of your Clarke County Jail inmate.
1. Click the Create Account button.
2. Read the Terms of Use, then click Agree.
3. Login to your email and open the CIDNET email.
4. In the email, click the Complete Your Verification link.
5. Choose a Security PIN and a Password.
6. Click the Sign In button. - 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 set up a phone account with your inmate.
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding making phone calls with an inmate in Clarke County, visit our full page guide.
NOTE: All phone conversations are recorded. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clarke County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-342-2914 for further assistance.
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What Osceola Inmates Can Receive by Mail
Personal letters
Letters for Kovacevich's prisoners carry the inmate's full name, the jail's Townline Road address and the sender's own return address.
Privileged mail for Osceola clients
Attorney mail is typically marked "Legal Mail" on the front with the lawyer's name, firm and return address, and Iowa county jails open it in the inmate's presence to check for contraband without reading it.
Books and magazines for Osceola prisoners
For Osceola prisoners, new softcover books and magazines typically get through only when mailed straight from the publisher or a seller like Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million, addressed to the inmate at the Osceola law center; family-mailed hardcovers and secondhand copies are typically turned back. The Townline Road jail at 641-342-2914 confirms its current publication rules.
Clarke County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Clarke County Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Clarke County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Clarke County Jail
220 Townline Road
Osceola, Iowa 50213
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clarke County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-342-2914 for further assistance.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clarke County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-342-2914 for further assistance.
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Before Messaging Someone in Osceola
Confirm the messaging provider for the Clarke County Jail by phone first, then register and select the Osceola facility in that provider's system.
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.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clarke County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-342-2914 for further assistance.
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Inmate Tablets at the Clarke County Jail in Osceola
Inmates at the Clarke County Jail use CIDNET tablets inside the Osceola housing units. A family member funds tablet time through the same CIDNET account used for video visits and electronic messages, and CIDNET's help line for account questions is 888-984-1903.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clarke County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-342-2914 for further assistance.
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Clarke County County Jails
Clarke County Juvenile Facilities
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The Clarke County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Clarke County: Murray and Osceola.