Clayton County Jail
Clayton County Jail
Sheriff Brent W. Ostrander's jail stands at 22680 230th Street in Saint Olaf; Jail Administrator Chris Scott's jail-and-dispatch crew answers 563-245-2422, option 1.
Inmate Services
Phone
563-245-2422Mailing address (personal mail)
P.O. Box 10
Saint Olaf, IA 52072
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
P.O. Box 10
Saint Olaf, IA 52072
Other Jails and Prisons
Facts about the Saint Olaf jail come chiefly from Sheriff Ostrander's section of claytoncountyia.gov (team roster, duties, victim resources and payments), supported by Reliance Telephone's facility record 84 and the First Judicial District's Clayton County listing. Dispatchers at the 230th Street building can confirm custody by phone.
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Brent W. Ostrander won the Clayton County sheriff's race in November 2024 and was sworn in on January 1, 2025. His county biography traces a career that began in 2002 as a Guttenberg reserve officer, where he became that city's first K-9 handler, followed by a move to the sheriff's office in December 2006, promotion to criminal investigator in 2009 and sergeant's stripes in 2014.
The county describes the sheriff as custodian of the jail, answerable for the secure and humane custody of every inmate until lawful discharge. Chris Scott, on staff since 2015, is listed as Jail Administrator, heading a combined jail and dispatch team; Mark Kautman is chief deputy, and the roster even includes three cooks.
Reaching the 230th Street office
Ostrander's administrators and the cellblock operate from one rural Saint Olaf address, 22680 230th Street. The county's published number, 563-245-2422, offers option 1 for dispatch and option 2 for administration; administrative staff work weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Crime tips go to 563-245-1234.
Visits, Reliance and room-and-board bills
Half-hour visits at Saint Olaf are booked ahead by phone. Reliance Telephone supplies calls, texting, tablets and video calling, and the sheriff's Make a Payment page accepts jail room-and-board charges online. Families planning ahead can read the Clayton County visiting guide alongside the Clayton County phone guide.
- Jail (Main): 563-245-2422
- Dispatch: 563-245-2422
Booking process details at Clayton County Jail
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Clayton 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 Clayton 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 563-245-2422.
How to post bail for a loved one in Clayton County
Once booked at Clayton County Jail in St. Olaf, 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 563-245-2422.
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 563-245-2422.
- Licensed bail bondsmen in Clayton 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 Clayton County, Iowa, visit the Clayton County Jail Bail Information Page.
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Visiting Schedule at the Saint Olaf Jail
Clayton County Jail
22680 230th Street, Saint Olaf, IA 52072
563-245-2422
- Morning visits, every day: 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
- Afternoon visits, every day: 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
- Evening visits, Monday through Friday only: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
- Sessions run 30 minutes, and an inmate's housing location can shift the actual time.
- Callers on the approved visitor list set an appointment by phone before coming.
- Clayton County allows each inmate one visit weekly, with two visitors as the ceiling.
- Government-issued photo ID is mandatory, and clothing should be professional and non-revealing.
Phone Saint Olaf ahead of each trip, since visiting times can change.
Reliance Sign-Up for Saint Olaf
Video calls and texts with a Clayton County inmate require a Reliance Telephone login and a funded Inmate Wallet; device access differs from one inmate to the next.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clayton County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 563-245-2422 for further assistance.
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Saint Olaf Video Charges
Each Clayton County video rate is shown in Reliance before the call is purchased.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clayton County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 563-245-2422 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 Clayton County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 563-245-2422 for further assistance.
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Rates for Saint Olaf Calls
Reliance lists the Clayton County per-minute charge inside the account ahead of any payment.
How Do Inmates in Clayton County Jail Make Phone Calls?
To set up your Clayton 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.
- Review your communication options and choose a plan.
- Select Clayton 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 Clayton 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 Clayton County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 563-245-2422 for further assistance.
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Clayton County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Clayton 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 Clayton County Jail:
Clayton County Jail
P.O. Box 10
Saint Olaf, IA 52072
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 Clayton County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 563-245-2422 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 Clayton County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 563-245-2422 for further assistance.
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Opening a Texting Account for Saint Olaf
Electronic messages to Saint Olaf are sent from a Reliance Telephone login; choose Clayton County Jail as the facility, then prepay through the Reliance Inmate Wallet because each text draws down that balance.
How Do Inmates in Clayton County Jail Send and Receive Texts and Emails?
To set up your Clayton 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.
- Review your communication options and choose the option for sending secure messages.
- Select Clayton 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 Clayton 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 Clayton County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 563-245-2422 for further assistance.
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Paying for Tablet Use in Clayton County
Relatives top up a Clayton County wallet at Reliance Telephone to pay for tablet extras; the sign-up screens indicate whether the inmate holds a unit.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clayton County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 563-245-2422 for further assistance.
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Clayton County County Jails
Clayton County Juvenile Facilities
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The Clayton County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Clayton County: Elkader, Guttenberg, Marquette and McGregor.