Clay County Jail

For the Spencer lockup, the strongest sources are Sheriff Raveling's pages on claycounty.iowa.gov, especially the Jail Division listing with Hayden Seidel's contact details, along with Reliance Telephone's facility entry 97 and the Third Judicial District's Clay County page. Staff on West 4th Street confirm custody over the phone.

How to post bail for someone arrested in Clay County

When an individual is arrested and booked at Clay County Jail in Spencer, the outcomes include:

1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 712-264-4242 for specific bail amounts.

Bail payments can be made in different ways.

• Cash bonds must be paid in full, either at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, and are accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also process cards through a lobby kiosk or online vendor for a fee, so bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and phone the jail at 712-264-4242 if needed.
• You can work with a licensed bail bondsman in Clay County.
• Many courts allow a property bond, letting an owner put up land or a home after proving clear title and equity of at least the bond (often double) through a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, with approval from the court that set bail.

For further information on posting bail in Clay County, Iowa, visit the Clay County Jail Bail Information Page.

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

On-Site Visiting Hours in Spencer

Clay County Jail
3115 W. 4th Street, Spencer, IA 51301
712-264-4242

• Sunday and Saturday: 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
• Monday through Friday: 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
• Each visit lasts 30 minutes; actual times depend on the inmate and the housing location.
• Only names already on the prisoner's approved list may come, and each slot is reserved through 712-264-4242.
• A Clay County prisoner receives a single visit weekly, and that visit admits two guests at most.
• Bring government-issued photo identification, and dress professionally in non-revealing clothes.

Confirm the Spencer schedule by phone before every trip, since times can change.

Reliance Video for Spencer Families

Before any video visit or text with a Spencer prisoner, a relative registers with Reliance Telephone, picks Clay County and loads an Inmate Wallet; registration also shows whether that prisoner has a device.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clay County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-264-4242 for further assistance.

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

Clay County Jail Video Visit Pricing

Spencer video sessions are purchased in a Reliance account, which states the price at the moment of purchase.

Because web scheduling is switched off for facility 97, Seidel's staff at 712-264-4242 set the time, and Reliance records each session.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clay County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-264-4242 for further assistance.

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

Ways to Add Commissary Money in Spencer

1. Online. Deposit with a verified Visa or Mastercard at Access Corrections or in its Apple or Android app.
2. Phone. Card deposits by phone go to Access Corrections at 1-866-345-1884.
3. At the jail. Whether the Clay County Jail has a deposit kiosk, or takes cash at the window, is answered at 712-264-4242.
4. Money orders. Confirm with Access Corrections or Seidel's staff first that mailed money orders are taken; if so, mark each with the Clay County inmate's name and booking number.

If a Spencer deposit goes astray, Access Corrections investigates through 1-866-345-1884 or customerservice@accesscorrections.com.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Clay County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Clay County Jail follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
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• Select Iowa, then select Clay County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Clay County Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clay County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-264-4242 for further assistance.

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

Call Rates From Spencer

Each Clay County call rate appears in the Reliance account before money is added.

How Do Inmates in Clay County Jail Make Phone Calls?

To set up your Clay 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 Clay 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 Clay 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 Clay County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-264-4242 for further assistance.

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

Mail That Reaches Clay County Inmates

Family letters to West 4th Street

Number 3115 on Spencer's West 4th Street receives family letters, which need the prisoner's complete booked name plus the writer's return address. Whether postcards are welcome is a question for 712-264-4242 before mailing.

Defense counsel writing to Spencer clients

Lawyers use that same West 4th Street address for privileged letters to Spencer clients.

Publications ordered for Spencer inmates

Before ordering reading material from Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million for a Clay County prisoner, ask Seidel's staff at 712-264-4242 whether publisher-shipped items are accepted.

Clay County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Clay 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 Clay County Jail:
Clay County Jail
3115 W. 4th Street
Spencer, IA 51301

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 Clay County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-264-4242 for further assistance.

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

Commissary at the Spencer Jail

Online commissary money for Clay County inmates can be sent through JailPayments.com, as well as by Access Corrections deposit.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Clay County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Clay County Jail follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
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• Select Iowa, then select Clay County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Clay County Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clay County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-264-4242 for further assistance.

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

Starting Texts With Someone in Spencer

One Reliance Inmate Wallet, loaded after registering at Reliance Telephone and naming the Spencer jail, pays for a Clay County prisoner's texts as well as voice and video.

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

To set up your Clay 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 Clay 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 Clay 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 Clay County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-264-4242 for further assistance.

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

Funding a Tablet for a Clay County Inmate

Paid tablet features on West 4th Street draw down a wallet that relatives fund at Reliance Telephone, where sign-up also reveals whether the prisoner has a unit.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clay County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-264-4242 for further assistance.

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

Clay County County Jails

Clay County Juvenile Facilities

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