Clinton County Jail

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Clinton County Jail Information

The Clinton County Jail is a 96 bed jail in the city of Clinton, Clinton County, Iowa. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 563-242-9211.

Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.

You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.

Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Iowa State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 563-242-9211, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Clinton County Jail at 563-242-9211 to get it.

Phone: 563-242-9211

Physical Address:
241 7th Ave. North
Clinton, IA 52733

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Clinton County Jail
P.O. Box 2957
Clinton, IA 52733

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Clinton County Jail
P.O. Box 2957
Clinton, IA 52733

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How Do You Find Someone in the Clinton County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Clinton 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 563-242-9211 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's criminal court case and docket schedule online for Clinton County and any other county in Iowa.

Clinton County Jail Inmate Search

The Clinton County Jail maintains an average of 96 offenders in custody on any given day. The Clinton 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 Clinton County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,240 offenders.

The following charts of Clinton 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 Clinton 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 Clinton 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 Clinton 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.

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About the Clinton County Jail

The 96-bed Clinton County Jail is the holding location for all local arrests in Clinton County regardless of the arresting organization. Inmates of Clinton County will be waiting for their trial or they will be serving only a short sentence of less than a year, on either felony or misdemeanor charges.

The Clinton County Jail maintains an updated list of inmates including their charges, bail, and other details, and staff are also able to provide some information by phone by calling 563-242-9211.

Each cell block has phone banks, and they are active from 8am until 10pm every day. All phone calls are collect or prepaid with an account created and funded by friends or family who are not incarcerated, and this can be accessed online.

The new Clinton County Justice Center, which contains the jail, the sheriff, a small medical center and a 911 Center includes a jail pod design that arranges sections of cells around a central control station for continuous monitoring of inmates, replaces the existing linear layout. This makes it easier to keep inmates separated by gener and security classifications.

While inmates are unable to accept incoming phone calls, they are able to have mail delivered to:

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Clinton County Jail
P.O. Box 2957
Clinton, IA 52733

All contraband will be refused, and a full return address must be present on the envelope.

To visit an inmate, create an account and schedule your visit online, and all appointments will occur Monday to Friday 1:00pm-3:30pm.

Some inmates will be participating in the work release program and their visits will need to be scheduled around their working hours, when they are present within the facility.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

What is the booking process for the Clinton County Jail?

After being arrested, the offender is brought to the Clinton County Jail for booking, which is the detailed process of identifying, classifying, deciding on charges, and whether the person will either be released on their own recognizance, allowed to be released on bail, or moved into the jail until their court date.

The first thing every newly arrested person must do is close their mouth. Everything an offender says may be used against them, so the best thing to do is remain silent when questioned about the arrest and what led to it.

These are the steps of booking someone into the Clinton County Jail:

  • Personal identification.
  • Mugshot(s).
  • Questions about medical history, mental health, drug and alcohol use, and gang affiliations.
  • Possible DNA.
  • Full body search.
  • Property forfeiture.
  • Free phone call.

Booking can take as little as an hour, or up to 48 hours on a busy weekend or holiday evening, or if the offender is violent, wasted or generally uncooperative. If you have any questions about when you can pay an offender's bond and what the cost will be, call the facility at 563-242-9211.

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Directions / Map to the Clinton County Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How do you pay bail for someone who has been arrested in [county_extended}?

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.

  • If can be paid by cash, money order or credit card.
  • It can be paid using a bail company, licensed to do business in Clinton County.
  • It can be paid by using a residential property in the county as collateral. 

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

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Inmate Visitation

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

Clinton County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

241 7th Ave. North
Clinton, IA 52733
563-242-9211

Schedule Video Visits online with Reliance

  • On-site Visits are free.
  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • Visitation schedule subject to change.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per day however the weekly limit is determined by the inmates classification.
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an on-site video session.
  • All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIME
SUNDAY 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
MONDAY NO VISITS ON SITE
TUESDAY NO VISITS ON SITE
WEDNESDAY NO VISITS ON SITE
THURSDAY 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
FRIDAY 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
SATURDAY 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM


Clinton County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Schedule Remote Video Visit with Reliance

  • All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Remote visits are charged a fee of $0.25 per minute.
  • Visitation Schedule subject to change.

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIME
SUNDAY 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
MONDAY 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
TUESDAY 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
THURSDAY 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
FRIDAY 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
SATURDAY 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Attorneys have access to their clients during the following times:

9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

  • Inmates cannot be seen during mealtimes, lockdowns and emergency situations.
  • Attorneys may call 563-242-9211 for questions or appointments.

Clinton County Jail uses the services of Reliance Telephone for video (visit) phone calls and for emailing/texting to inmates.

Note: This option may not be available for your inmate. When registering, check to see if devices are available.

Known as the 'Reliance Inmate Wallet', it makes funding jail communication easy. Payments made into an 'Inmate Wallet' account are linked to a dedicated telephone number for inmates who rent one of their Reliance Tablet Phones. Inmate Wallet funds can be used for personal inmate text messaging, voice calls and video calls.  The cost of this is $4.00 per month for rental of the Reliance Tablet Phone + $0.25 per minute for video and voice calls.

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.

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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 Clinton County Jail?

Clinton County Jail uses the services of Reliance Telephone for video (visit) phone calls and for emailing/texting to inmates.

Note: This option may not be available for your inmate. When registering, check to see if devices are available.

  • Known as the 'Reliance Inmate Wallet', it makes funding jail communication easy. 
  • Payments made into an 'Inmate Wallet' account are linked to a dedicated telephone number for inmates who rent one of their Reliance Tablet Phones.
  • Inmate Wallet funds can be used for personal inmate text messaging, voice calls and video calls. 
  • The cost of this is $4.00 per month for rental of the Reliance Tablet Phone + $0.25 per minute for video and voice calls.

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.

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Inmate Money Accounts

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

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Clinton County Jail, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits

1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Jail Lobby Kiosk - Kiosks accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards.
4. Mail-in Lockbox - Friends or Family who do not have a credit or debit card can mail money orders to their secure lockbox to make deposits to an inmate’s account. Depositors use a customized form that captures all needed information. Upon receipt, they process and post the deposits to the inmate's trust fund in approximately 48 hours.

Money orders may be mailed to inmates at:
Access Corrections
P.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132

Money orders must be made out to "Access Secure Deposits".
Include the state, city, inmate name and ID number on all money orders.

5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Go to any Cash Pay Today location to deposit cash to your inmate's account.

Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages

Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Emailcustomerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.

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.
  • 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.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

How Do Inmates in Clinton County Jail Make Phone Calls?

To set up your Clinton County inmate to make to make phone calls to you and others, follow these instructions:

For all the information you need in order to receive phone calls from your Clinton 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 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.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Clinton County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Clinton County Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Clinton County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

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
The Clinton County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address below.
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. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


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

Clinton County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Clinton County Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature.

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
The Clinton County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address below.
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. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


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.

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Inmate Commissary

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

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.
  • 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.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

Clinton County Jail uses the services of Reliance Telephone for emailing/texting to inmates.

Known as the 'Reliance Inmate Wallet', it makes funding jail communication easy. 

  • Payments made into an 'Inmate Wallet' account are linked to a dedicated telephone number for inmates who rent one of their Reliance Tablet Phones.
  • Inmate Wallet funds can be used for personal inmate text messaging, voice calls and video calls.  
  • Cost of texting is $4.00 per month for rental of the Reliance Tablet Phone + $0.09 per message sent or received up to 160 characters.

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

To set up your Clinton County inmate to make to send and receive texts and emails to you and others, follow these instructions:

For all the information you need in order to send and receive texts and emails from your Clinton 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 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.

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Inmate Tablets

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

Clinton County Jail uses the services of Reliance Telephone for video (visit) phone calls and for emailing/texting to inmates.

Note: This option may not be available for your inmate. When registering, check to see if tablets are available.

  • Known as the 'Reliance Inmate Wallet', it makes funding jail communication easy. 
  • Payments made into an 'Inmate Wallet' account are linked to a dedicated telephone number for inmates who rent one of their Reliance Tablet Phones.
  • Inmate Wallet funds can be used for personal inmate text messaging, voice calls and video calls. 
  • The cost of this is $4.00 per month for rental of the Reliance Tablet Phone + $0.25 per minute for video and voice calls.

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.

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Other Jails in Clinton County

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

Clinton County County Jails
Clinton County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

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

Clinton Scott Cedar Jones Jackson Rock Island Whiteside Carroll
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Search for an Inmate in Clinton County

This facility, known as "Clinton County Jail" is also known as Clinton County Jail, Iowa, Clinton.