Clinton County Jail

Details about the Seventh Avenue North jail are drawn mainly from the sheriff's pages on clintoncounty-ia.gov (jail, visitation, inmate money, inmate property and FAQ), the county's staff directory and the Seventh Judicial District's Clinton County listing. For a quick answer on custody, the Seventh Avenue North desk at 563-242-9211 is the official source.

How do you pay bail for someone who has been arrested in Clinton County?

When an offender is arrested and brought to the Clinton County Jail in Clinton for booking, there are several outcomes after being processed.

1. The offender will be released with no bail, promising to return on a specific date to appear before a judge in either Municipal or Clinton County Court.
2. The offender is ordered to remain in jail until their court date.
3. The offender is allowed to be released after paying a specified bond or bail.  Call 563-242-9211 to get the exact amount.

The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.

• A cash bond is paid in full at the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court, usually by cash, cashier's check or money order, and many jails also take debit or credit cards through a lobby kiosk or an online bond vendor for an added fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's number is 563-242-9211.
• It can be paid using a bail company, licensed to do business in Clinton County.
• Many courts accept land or a home as bond collateral; the owner shows clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, using a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the property.

For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Clinton County Iowa, check out the Clinton County Jail Bail Page.

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

Lobby Visiting Hours at the Law Center

Clinton County Jail
241 Seventh Avenue North, Clinton, IA 52732
563-242-9211

• Visiting runs Monday through Friday, 1:00 to 3:30 p.m., except holidays, on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Each inmate may receive two visits of thirty minutes per week, and only after reaching general population.
• Visitors must first create an Inmate Canteen account, then sign in at the lobby kiosk and choose the inmate.
• Up to four people, children included, may share one visit; visits are by video and are recorded.
• Adults bring valid state-issued identification; minors under 18 are exempt from the ID rule but must arrive with a parent, grandparent or legal guardian.

For a home video session or any question about booking a slot, the Law Center desk at 563-242-9211 explains the method in use now.

Setting Up Inmate Canteen for a Visit

The same Inmate Canteen username used at the Law Center lobby kiosk works for video sign-up; Clinton County jail staff review each applicant's form, license picture and face photo before approving access.

How to Have Remote Video Visits with an Inmate in Clinton County

To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with Inmate Canteen to communicate with your Clinton County Jail inmate, follow the instructions below:

• Register and create an account with your Clinton County inmate using Inmate Canteen.
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• Inmate Canteen has excellent quality video visits between your home device and a video terminal in the inmate's housing area at Clinton County Jail.
• You can also send and receive secure messages and use them to make and receive phone calls with your Clinton County inmate.
• This is a fee based service.

Instructions for Inmate Video Visitation:
- Register or Log in to your account
- Select Clinton County Jail and the inmate you wish to visit.
- Select the "Video Visit an Inmate" option
- Follow the prompts on screen to schedule the visit.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding visiting with an inmate (both at the jail and remotely) in Clinton County, visit our full page guide. 

Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.

NOTE: All video visits are recorded and stored. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some video visits providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clinton County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 563-242-9211 for further assistance.

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

Remote Visit Charges for Clinton County

Inmate Canteen lists the per-session cost of a Law Center video visit before it is booked.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clinton County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 563-242-9211 for further assistance.

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

Adding Funds Through Access Corrections

The jail's listing describes these Access Corrections routes for a Clinton County inmate:

• the Access Corrections website, or its iPhone and Android apps, paying for a Law Center deposit by verified Visa or Mastercard;
• by phone at 866-345-1884, a domestic call center the jail's listing describes as always open;
• at Access Corrections kiosks in retail and check-cashing stores.

Access Corrections answers Clinton County deposit questions through its help center and customerservice@accesscorrections.com. Because the sheriff's own pages name the lobby Cashier machine and Inmate Canteen, check with 563-242-9211 which route posts fastest.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Clinton County

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

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
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• Select Iowa, then select Clinton 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 Clinton County Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clinton County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 563-242-9211 for further assistance.

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

Clinton County Jail Call Rates at the Law Center

Phone balances for Seventh Avenue North prisoners are bought on Inmate Canteen, the vendor Greenwalt names, and its account page prints the per-minute price of a Law Center call before money changes hands.

Phones on Seventh Avenue North shut off at 9:45 p.m. and come back at 5:00 a.m.; Inmate Canteen's help line is 715-690-2965.

How Do Inmates in Clinton County Jail Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Clinton County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

• Clinton County Jail uses the services of Inmate Canteen.
• Register online, or log in if you already have an account with them. (Note: Chrome works best with this website)
• Services for Clinton County inmates and their families and friends include Collect Calling, PIN Debits or Purchasing Calling Cards.

Instructions on Purchasing Calling Cards or setting up to receive calls from an inmate:

• Register or Log in to your account
• Select Iowa, then Clinton County Jail, then the inmate you wish to purchase a phone card or calling time for.
• Select the "Purchase Phone Card for an Inmate" option.
• Follow the prompts on screen to purchase the phone card for your inmate in Clinton County.

Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Clinton County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clinton County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 563-242-9211 for further assistance.

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

What the Law Center Jail Accepts by Mail

Family letters and snapshots for the Law Center

Write in blue or black ink, put the inmate's name with the P.O. Box 2957 address and print the return address in the upper left. The sheriff's property rules allow an inmate five photographs no larger than 3 by 5 inches, and Polaroids are refused.

Legal papers and publications

Legal documents are on the sheriff's short list of property the jail accepts. According to the jail's listing, newspapers, magazines and books must be new and shipped straight from the publisher to the same box in the city of Clinton.

Buying books for a Clinton County inmate

Before ordering from Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million, call 563-242-9211 to confirm the Law Center will accept a shipment from that seller.

Clinton County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Check the Clinton County Jail's mail rules before sending postcards or books.

Envelopes
The Clinton County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Clinton County Jail
P.O. Box 2957
Clinton, IA 52733

Legal Mail

Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Clinton County Jail
P.O. Box 2957
Clinton, IA 52733

Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
Check the Clinton County Jail's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Clinton County Jail standards will be disposed of.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Clinton County Jail
P.O. Box 2957
Clinton, IA 52733

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clinton County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 563-242-9211 for further assistance.

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

Ordering Commissary With Inmate Canteen

Commissary bought by family for a Law Center inmate is ordered at Inmate Canteen by locating the Clinton County Jail inmate and stepping through the "Purchase Items" screens. The jail's listing cautions that the Law Center may limit online deposits to local commissary purchases; account questions go to 715-690-2965 or support@inmatecanteen.com.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Clinton County

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

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
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• Select Iowa, then select Clinton 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 Clinton County Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clinton County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 563-242-9211 for further assistance.

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

Starting a Message Account for the Law Center

A first message to a Clinton County inmate requires four steps on Inmate Canteen: create the account, find the Law Center inmate, deposit message credit and confirm the sender's email.

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Clinton County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Clinton County Jail follow these steps:

• Register with Inmate Canteen to create an account or log in if you already have one.
• Select Iowa, then select Clinton County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
• Add money to your account.
• Verify your email.
• Send message.
• NOTE: All messages between you and your Clinton County inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Clinton County Jail, the costs, rules, policies and more check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Clinton County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clinton County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 563-242-9211 for further assistance.

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

Funding Tablet Services in Clinton County

Paid tablet features at Seventh Avenue North draw on a balance that relatives build at Inmate Canteen before the inmate starts calling or messaging.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clinton County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 563-242-9211 for further assistance.

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

Clinton County County Jails

Clinton County Juvenile Facilities

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