Clinton County Jail
Clinton County Jail
Physical Address
241 7th Ave. NorthClinton, IA 52732
Jail Phone Number
563-242-9211Clinton County Jail Inmate Search, Clinton, Iowa
To see who is in the Clinton County Jail, open the sheriff's inmate list or call 563-242-9211.
Booking photos (mugshots) appear with Clinton listings.
Bond, warrants, federal and ICE holds, local police, phone calls, deposits and visiting follow.
Read inmate search answers
Read inmate search answers1. Which jails are nearby?
- Clinton County Jail, 241 Seventh Avenue North, Clinton, IA 52732; 563-242-9211.
- Cedar County Jail, 711 E. South Street, Tipton, IA 52772; jail line 563-886-2052, sheriff's main line 563-886-2121.
- Jackson County Jail, 1700 E. Maple Street, Maquoketa, IA 52060; 563-652-3312.
- Jones County Jail, 500 W. Main Street, Anamosa, IA 52205; 319-462-2720.
- Scott County Jail, 400 W. 4th Street, Davenport, IA 52801; 563-326-8750.
- Whiteside County Jail (Illinois), 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL 61270; 815-772-5203.
- Carroll County Correctional Facility (Illinois), 301 N. Main Street, Mt. Carroll, IL 61053; 815-244-0265.
- Rock Island County Jail (Illinois), 1317 Third Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201; 309-558-3425.
2. How do visits work?
All visits are by recorded video from a kiosk in the Law Center lobby, Monday through Friday from 1 to 3:30 p.m., except holidays. It is first come, first served. Before you go, make an account on the visit-and-deposit website the jail lists, then log in at the kiosk and pick the person. People inside can have visits once they are in general population, and each gets two 30-minute visits a week, with up to four visitors at once, children included. Adults need a state ID; children need a parent, grandparent or guardian. Leave phones and other devices in your car. Muscle shirts, revealing clothes, halter or midriff tops, dresses, skirts, swimsuits and shorts more than 3 inches above the knee are not allowed, and staff can end a visit over clothing.
↑ Back to the question list3. How do phone calls work?
People held here use tablets for calls, video calls, texts and email from 5 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. every day. All calls can be monitored, and three-way calls are not allowed. Staff will not take messages for anyone inside. For billing or to block collect calls, call 715-952-9622. See our phone guide and messaging guide.
↑ Back to the question list4. Where should letters go?
Address letters to Clinton County Jail, the person's name, P.O. Box 2957, Clinton, IA 52733. Letters missing the sender's full name and return address come back unopened. Greeting cards bigger than 6 by 9 inches are kept with the person's property until release. Staff open mail to look for contraband. More on our mail page.
↑ Back to the question list5. How can I send money?
Jail staff will not take cash or checks. Use the cashier kiosk in the Law Center lobby, which takes cards and cash but not $1 bills, for a small fee, or deposit online through that same site. The money covers commissary, tablet use, fines, bond and work release payments. You may also drop off legal papers and up to five photos no larger than 3 by 5 inches, but no Polaroids. Read our money guide too.
↑ Back to the question list6. Where are juveniles held?
Clinton County youth needing secure detention go to the Scott County Juvenile Detention Center, 500 West 4th Street, Davenport, IA 52801, 563-326-8686. Only a teen whose case has been moved to adult court stays at the Law Center. Juvenile officers in Clinton, 563-243-3349, can confirm a placement.
↑ Back to the question list7. What if they were sentenced?
Use the Iowa DOC offender search for state prison, the BOP locator for federal prison, and the ICE locator for immigration custody. Our bail guide explains release.
↑ Back to the question list8. Does the inmate portal show mugshots?
Yes. Every entry on the sheriff's Clinton inmate portal shows a mugshot thumbnail. News outlets can ask the sheriff's office for a booking photo that isn't online. Immigration pictures need ICE's approval on a request filed at ice.gov. Federal detainees' photos stay private; only the U.S. Marshals may release one.
↑ Back to the question list9. What is the VINE phone number for Clinton County?
It is 888-742-8463. Iowa VINE takes calls day and night.
↑ Back to the question list10. How can my family resolve a Clinton County warrant?
Call the sheriff at 241 Seventh Avenue North in Clinton, 563-242-9211; deputies there serve county warrants, and Clinton police may hold city ones. No names are posted, and families can't search Iowa warrants statewide, though Iowa Courts Online shows the court file. A lawyer can walk your loved one into the Clinton County Jail for a planned turn-in. For a missed hearing, the clerk on North 2nd Street (563-243-6213) is the call to make.
↑ Back to the question list11. How is bond set and paid?
In Clinton, most first bonds follow the statewide uniform bond schedule; for serious charges, Clinton's magistrate sets it. Call 563-242-9211 for amounts.
- How to pay at 563-242-9211: cash, surety or Iowa property.
- Guide: our bail guide.
- Hearings: our court guide, or the clerk at 563-243-6213.
12. How do I find the charges?
Iowa Courts Online lists charges and dates by name; Clinton's clerk answers at 563-243-6213. Under Iowa Code 815.10 a judge can appoint the State Public Defender; Clinton's first appearance follows promptly (Iowa Code 804.22).
↑ Back to the question list13. Is the person in federal custody?
In Clinton, federal arrests go to the U.S. Marshals Service; its Davenport office answers at 563-526-6120. Cases are heard by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa; its clerk is at 131 East 4th Street, Davenport, IA 52801, 515-284-6248. After a federal sentence, check the BOP inmate locator. Bond at 241 7th Ave. North, Clinton, IA 52733 cannot lift a federal hold; only 515-284-6248 can.
↑ Back to the question list14. How does an ICE detainer work?
- The Clinton County Jail receives DHS Form I-247A from ICE.
- Iowa Code chapter 27A makes the jail in Clinton honor it, holding someone 48 hours longer at most (8 CFR 287.7(d)).
- After 48 hours without ICE at 241 7th Ave. North, Clinton, IA 52733, the hold ends.
- The ICE detainee locator tracks transfers by A-number or name.
15. When will the person get out?
In Clinton, once bond clears at 241 7th Ave. North, Clinton, IA 52733, release usually takes a few hours; 563-242-9211 knows. Prison sentences move people to the Iowa DOC offender search. Another county's hold keeps them; ask 563-242-9211. Federal or ICE holds go via 563-526-6120.
↑ Back to the question list16. What if the name is missing?
In Clinton, new bookings can lag; call 563-242-9211. Anyone moved from Clinton, or released, may show in the Iowa DOC offender search, or the BOP inmate locator. Juveniles are never listed (Iowa Code 232.147). If unsure, ask 563-242-9211.
↑ Back to the question list17. When does a judge see them?
In Clinton, a magistrate reviews the arrest within 24 hours (Iowa Code 804.22). Bond can be changed later (Iowa Code 811.2). If money is short, the State Public Defender may be appointed. The clerk (563-243-6213) has the next date.
↑ Back to the question list18. Can someone get out without paying?
Yes. Clinton's judges may release on a promise (Iowa Code 811.2), or with conditions, sometimes supervised by the Department of Correctional Services. Skipping court means forfeiture (Iowa Code 811.6) and a warrant; Clinton's clerk (563-243-6213) has the terms.
↑ Back to the question list19. When is cash bail returned?
In Clinton, the clerk (563-243-6213) refunds cash bail (612 North 2nd Street, P.O. Box 2957, Clinton, IA 52732) at case end, to the payer. A 10% bondsman fee is never returned; call 563-242-9211.
↑ Back to the question list20. Which sentences are served locally?
In Clinton, misdemeanor terms are served at 241 7th Ave. North, Clinton, IA 52733 (Iowa Code 903.1). Longer terms mean prison; see the Iowa DOC offender search. Work release or weekends in Clinton, Iowa, need a judge's OK; 563-242-9211 schedules it.
↑ Back to the question list21. Can a judge bar contact?
In Clinton, judges can bar contact at hearings (Iowa Code 664A.3). Breaking it is a new crime (Iowa Code 664A.7). Only judges can change it; Clinton's clerk (563-243-6213) keeps a copy at 612 North 2nd Street, P.O. Box 2957, Clinton, IA 52732.
↑ Back to the question list22. How is a free lawyer appointed?
In Clinton, a free lawyer depends on income (Iowa Code 815.9). Ask in court on day 1, or call 563-243-6213. The State Public Defender covers most cases in Clinton; families may hire private counsel.
↑ Back to the question list23. Is a bail call real?
In Clinton, the Clinton County Jail never takes gift cards or crypto; call 563-242-9211 before paying anyone. Clinton's bond goes only to the clerk (563-243-6213) or the jail at 241 7th Ave. North, Clinton, IA 52733. Report scam calls to the Iowa Attorney General.
↑ Back to the question list24. Who polices Clinton County?
- Clinton County Sheriff's Office: Law Center, 241 Seventh Avenue North, Clinton, IA 52732; 563-242-9211 or 800-462-6530.
- Clinton Police Department: 113 6th Avenue South, Clinton, IA 52732; 563-243-1458.
- DeWitt Police Department: 1505 6th Avenue, DeWitt, IA 52742; 563-659-3145.
- Camanche Police Department, 818 7th Avenue, Camanche, IA 52730: 563-259-8575.
- Iowa State Patrol District 12: 22365 20th Avenue, Stockton, IA 52769; 563-284-9501.
Clinton County Bail and Bond, Clinton, Iowa
Bail and bond options for people held at the Clinton County Jail are laid out below, along with what happens at release.
Clinton jail staff answer at 563-242-9211. Clinton County, home to about 46,000 people in Clinton, DeWitt, Camanche, Wheatland, Grand Mound, Delmar, Lost Nation and other towns along the Mississippi, books every arrest into the jail at the Law Center, 241 Seventh Avenue North, Clinton, IA 52732.
The communications center there answers 563-242-9211 day and night. Iowa still uses money bail, unlike Illinois across the river.
1. Is the person on the jail list?
Yes, you can check online. The sheriff links a Who's in Jail list from its jail page. If the name is missing, try VINELink or call 563-242-9211. Staff will confirm a booking but will not pass along messages. Our inmate search page covers other options.
↑ Back to the question list2. What does Iowa's bond schedule say?
When the court is closed, the uniform bond schedule decides the starting bond. A simple misdemeanor is $300, a serious misdemeanor $1,000, and an aggravated misdemeanor $2,000. On the felony side, class D is $5,000, class C is $10,000 and class B is $25,000. Every count is priced on its own, so three charges can mean three bonds.
↑ Back to the question list3. Which charges skip the schedule?
Forcible felonies are never released on the schedule, and neither are domestic abuse arrests or violations of no-contact and protective orders. Stalking, sexual abuse in degree one, two or three, making, distributing or possessing meth with intent to distribute, dangerous-weapon intimidation and a felon having a firearm are also held for a Seventh Judicial District magistrate. That judge looks at the person's history, local ties and risk to others before naming terms.
↑ Back to the question list4. Ways to post bond in Clinton
- All cash, which comes back at the end if no hearing is missed.
- A surety bond from a licensed insurance agent. The fee is not refunded.
- Iowa real estate pledged through the clerk.
Before going to the Law Center, call 563-242-9211 to ask what forms of payment the jail takes at that hour.
↑ Back to the question list5. Has the 2026 bail law taken effect?
Yes. Senate File 2399 became law on July 1, 2026. Release with nothing more than a promise is now open only to people charged with simple or serious misdemeanors where violence and drugs played no role. Going below the schedule now requires the judge to put the reasons on paper. The current schedule stays in place while the Judicial Council prepares an inflation update for the Iowa Supreme Court, due by July 1, 2027.
↑ Back to the question list6. Reaching the clerk of court
The Clerk of District Court is at 612 North 2nd Street, Clinton, IA 52732; mail goes to P.O. Box 2957. The phone is 563-243-6213. The clerk handles bond payments, posts court dates and keeps case files, but cannot give legal advice.
↑ Back to the question list7. What if someone doesn't show up for court?
A judge will normally order the person's arrest and may order the bond forfeited. Iowa Code 811.6 gives the bonding company 30 days after notice to bring the person to court or pay. Under 811.2(8), skipping court is a crime by itself: a class D felony when the underlying charge is a felony, otherwise a serious misdemeanor.
↑ Back to the question list8. Getting cash bond back
After a case in which every court date was attended, the clerk sends the cash to whoever posted it. A judge may first apply some of it to fines, costs or restitution. A bonding agent's fee is never refunded. Money left on the jail account is covered in our money guide.
↑ Back to the question list9. Federal charges and ICE detainers
Clinton County's federal cases are filed in the Southern District of Iowa, Eastern Division, at the federal courthouse in Davenport, 131 East 4th Street, Davenport, IA 52801; for the clerk's office, call the district-wide main line, 515-284-6248. A federal magistrate judge controls release in federal cases, and county bond has no effect on them. Under Iowa Code chapter 27A the jail honors ICE detainers; follow a transfer with the ICE locator.
↑ Back to the question list10. Are juveniles bailed out of the Clinton jail?
No. Youths who need detention are taken to the Scott County Juvenile Detention Center, 500 West 4th Street, Davenport, IA 52801, 563-326-8686. A juvenile judge, not a bond schedule, decides release at a hearing due within 1 working day.
↑ Back to the question listDepositing Money in an Inmate's Account so that they can Self Bail
Bail at the Clinton County Jail
Under Iowa Code chapter 811, release terms for anyone held by Sheriff Greenwalt are set by magistrates and judges of Chief Judge Henry Latham's Seventh Judicial District; the Law Center at 563-242-9211 can read out the amounts once they are entered.
If the Clinton County magistrate does not grant release on a written promise to appear, Greenwalt's jail will hold the defendant until the bail is paid in cash or guaranteed by an acceptable surety. Section 811.3 limits Iowa sureties to insurers authorized to write bail business in Iowa or Iowa residents pledging property in the state, so commercial bail agents have no role in Clinton County cases. The partial deposit families once used in Clinton County, ten percent paid to the clerk, disappeared under Senate File 2399 at the start of July 2026.
An inmate may also post bail from his or her own jail account: the sheriff's Inmate Money page lists posting one's own bond among the permitted uses, and relatives can fund that account through Inmate Canteen after confirming the amount by phone.
Clinton County Jail Inmate Visitation
Friends and Family – Visitors need to create an account at Inmate Canteen, inmatecanteen.com, to qualify for a visit. At the jail, log into the kiosk in the lobby with that account and select the inmate you want to visit. Visits may also be scheduled through Reliance Telephone at https://www.reliancetelephone.com. Video visitation is recorded. Visiting is first come, first served. Inmates must be in general population before they are eligible for visits. Each inmate is allowed two (2) thirty (30) minute visits per week. The maximum number of people at one visit is four (4), including children.
Visiting hours:
Monday to Friday, 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., excluding holidays
- Anyone 18 and over is an adult visitor and must have a valid state-issued ID. Anyone 17 or younger is a child visitor, does not need ID, and must be accompanied by a parent, grandparent, or legal guardian.
- Electronic or digital communications devices are not allowed in the Law Center. Leave them in a vehicle or another nonpublic place outside the complex.
- Wear appropriate clothing. Muscle shirts, revealing attire, halter tops, midriffs, dresses, skirts, bathing suits, or shorts extending higher than 3 inches above the knee are not permitted. Staff has the final say on clothing. Lewd or inappropriate acts will end the visit at once and may result in a ban or criminal charges.
Inmate Canteen Video Visitation allows family members and approved contacts to hold scheduled, face-to-face video visits with incarcerated loved ones from home. Using a computer with a webcam or a mobile device, visitors can connect directly through housing-unit video kiosks without traveling to the correctional facility.
Important: Advance Visitor Clearance Required
Detention centers do not permit unscheduled or unverified video sessions. Correctional facilities require prospective visitors to submit government-issued photo identification and receive administrative clearance before booking an appointment, an approval process that can take up to 48 hours depending on facility staffing. You should verify your visitor approval status with the facility prior to scheduling. If you do not register well in advance, you will miss your loved one's scheduled visiting window for the week.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Register and Schedule a Video Visit
- Visit www.inmatecanteen.com and sign into your account.
- Register your visitor profile and upload a clear photograph of your government-issued ID (driver's license or passport) for facility background review.
- Wait for email notification confirming facility visitor approval.
- Select Video Visitation, choose the detention facility, and select the inmate.
- Browse the available schedule calendar, select an open time slot, and pay the visitation fee using a credit or debit card.
- Log into the website or app 10 minutes prior to the start time on a device with a functioning camera, microphone, and reliable high-speed internet connection.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate receives a visitation notification on their housing unit video kiosk. At the appointed time, they log in with their PIN and sit before the terminal. Inmates and visitors must strictly observe jail dress and conduct rules; sessions are monitored by staff and will terminate immediately upon any violation.
Official Provider: Inmate Canteen Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-715-690-2965
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by Inmate Canteen (TurnKey Corrections)
In addition to Remote Video Visitation, Inmate Canteen provides several other communication, financial, and commissary services at participating correctional facilities:
- Commissary & Snack Packs: Order pre-approved snack boxes, food packages, and clothing directly to the jail.
• Learn more on our website: Commissary Orders Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Inmate Canteen Commissary - Digital Messaging & Chirp Texts: Send electronic messages and photos directly to housing pod kiosks and handheld devices.
• Learn more on our website: Digital Messaging Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Inmate Canteen Messaging - Trust & Phone Deposits: Deposit money directly into an inmate's jail trust account or phone calling balance.
• Learn more on our website: Trust & Phone Deposits Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Inmate Canteen Deposits
Clinton County District Court, Clinton, Iowa
The Clinton County Courthouse is at 612 North 2nd Street, Clinton, IA 52732, a few blocks from the Law Center jail on Seventh Avenue North.
Criminal cases here are part of Iowa's Seventh Judicial District, which also takes in Scott, Muscatine, Cedar and Jackson counties.
Simple misdemeanors and traffic cases stay with magistrates.
1. Court offices
- Clerk of District Court: 612 North 2nd Street, P.O. Box 2957, Clinton, IA 52732; 563-243-6213.
- Clinton County Jail: Law Center, 241 Seventh Avenue North, Clinton, IA 52732; 563-242-9211.
- Juvenile Court Office: 121 Sixth Avenue South, Suite 102, Clinton, IA 52732; 563-243-3349.
- State Public Defender, Davenport Office: 300 Brady Street, 3rd Floor, Davenport, IA 52801; 563-265-3470.
2. Steps in a Clinton County case
- First appearance: a magistrate sets release terms and appoints a lawyer if you qualify.
- Formal charges: the county attorney files a trial information for indictable cases.
- Arraignment: a district judge takes your plea.
- Pretrial: discovery, motions and plea talks.
- Trial and sentence: before a judge or jury, if the case does not settle.
Track dates on Iowa Courts Online.
↑ Back to the question list3. Getting a public defender
At your first appearance, explain that you can't pay an attorney and sign the financial affidavit. The State Public Defender office in Davenport takes only class A and B felonies from Clinton County. Lesser felonies and misdemeanors go to contract or court-appointed lawyers. If convicted, you may be ordered to repay part of the cost. See our bail guide for release.
↑ Back to the question list4. Cases for people under 18
Seventh District juvenile court officers at 121 Sixth Avenue South, Suite 102, 563-243-3349, review complaints against youth. They can resolve minor matters informally or refer the case for a delinquency petition. Certain serious charges against 16- and 17-year-olds begin in adult court, and other cases can be waived up.
↑ Back to the question list5. Federal court in Davenport
Federal crimes from Clinton County are tried in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa, Eastern Division, 131 East 4th Street, Davenport, IA 52801; calls go to the clerk's main line in Des Moines, 515-284-6248. For federal custody, see our inmate search page.
↑ Back to the question list6. Where are juveniles held while a case is pending?
Clinton youths ordered detained go to the Scott County Juvenile Detention Center, 500 West 4th Street, Davenport, IA 52801, 563-326-8686. A judge must hold a detention hearing inside 1 working day.
↑ Back to the question list7. What should I expect at the Clinton courthouse?
You will be screened with a metal detector on the way in. The clerk for Clinton County is at 563-243-6213, and documents can be faxed to 563-243-3655.
↑ Back to the question list8. Can I find out about a warrant from the courthouse on North 2nd Street?
Deputies under the sheriff carry out North 2nd Street courthouse warrants, reachable at 563-242-9211. They keep names off the internet, and Iowa, unlike some states, has no public statewide search, so call to be sure. Iowa Courts Online shows the case. Should a missed hearing be the cause, the Clerk of District Court at 612 North 2nd Street in Clinton, 563-243-6213, can explain getting back before a Clinton judge.
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Inmate Canteen (operated by TurnKey Corrections) allows friends and family members to purchase pre-approved commissary packages, including brand-name snacks, confectionery goods, personal hygiene products, stationery, and apparel kits sent directly to an incarcerated loved one. Every package is packed to adhere strictly to facility security regulations, ensuring items pass institutional intake without being rejected at the loading dock.
Important: Package Deadlines and Delivery Windows Vary
Detention centers do not manage care package deliveries under identical schedules. While some facilities allow weekly orders, others restrict deliveries to bi-weekly or monthly distribution windows, and spending limits vary from jail to jail. You should verify the facility's active cutoff schedule and order allowances by calling them directly. If an order is submitted after the weekly processing deadline, delivery will be held until the following cycle, leaving your loved one waiting an extra cycle for fresh snacks, thermal wear, or personal care supplies.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Place a Commissary Package Order
- Confirm the inmate's legal first and last name, date of birth, and assigned booking or inmate ID number.
- Navigate to www.inmatecanteen.com and sign in or create a user profile.
- Select Commissary / Store and choose your state and detention center.
- Search for the inmate to unlock the facility's approved product catalog.
- Select allowable snack foods, candies, personal care goods, and clothing items up to the facility's allowed spending limit.
- Proceed to checkout, enter your debit or credit card billing details, and submit payment.
- Save your digital receipt and confirmation tracking number for your records.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate does not need an internet account to receive care packages. TurnKey Corrections prepares the order in secure, tamper-evident packaging and delivers it directly to the jail commissary department. Facility staff inspect the shipment and deliver the items during regular housing unit commissary rounds, where the inmate signs for receipt.
Official Provider: Inmate Canteen Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-715-690-2965
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by Inmate Canteen (TurnKey Corrections)
In addition to Commissary Care Packages, Inmate Canteen provides several other communication, financial, and visitation services:
- Tablets & Chirp Units: Learn how secure handheld devices allow inmates to communicate, read, and message.
• Learn more on our website: Tablet Programs Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Inmate Canteen Devices - Remote Video Visitation: Schedule and join live face-to-face video visits from your computer or smartphone.
• Learn more on our website: Video Visitation Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Inmate Canteen Video Visits - Digital Messaging: Send electronic messages and photos directly to housing pod kiosks and handheld devices.
• Learn more on our website: Digital Messaging Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Inmate Canteen Messaging - Trust & Phone Deposits: Deposit money directly into an inmate's jail trust account or phone calling balance.
• Learn more on our website: Trust & Phone Deposits Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Inmate Canteen Deposits
Buy Commissary for an Inmate in the Clinton County Jail
Commissary at the Clinton County Jail
Law Center inmates order snacks, hygiene products, stationery and clothing from commissary, paid from their jail account. For spending limits and delivery days, call 563-242-9211; deposit choices are explained in the Law Center money guide.
Access Secure Deposits (Smart Deposit) allows families and friends to securely transfer money directly into an incarcerated person's jail trust account using a debit or credit card. Deposited funds become immediately available for your loved one to purchase essential hygiene goods, over-the-counter medication, food items, and writing materials from the facility commissary.
Important: Inmate Banking Policies Vary by Facility
Once a person is booked and moved to a cell, facilities do not always allow cash drop-offs or phone payments directly to the jail. Some might and you should confirm this by calling the facility and asking. But if you do not register online and fund your loved one's trust account immediately, they may be forced to wait days or weeks for standard paper processing, leaving them without essential soap, clean undergarments, basic medical sundries or snacks.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Register and Access Service
- Obtain the inmate's legal first and last name, date of birth, and official six- to ten-digit Booking or Inmate ID number.
- Visit the official Access Corrections portal at www.accesscorrections.com or download the Access Corrections mobile app.
- Select the state and the exact detention facility or county jail where the inmate is currently housed.
- Add the inmate as a contact and confirm their identity from the facility roster.
- Enter your debit or credit card billing information, choose your deposit amount, review the facility processing fee, and submit your payment.
- Save and print your transaction confirmation number for verification.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate does not need internet access to receive your deposit. Once approved, the funds post directly to their facility account balance. The inmate can verify their balance at the dayroom kiosk or on their trust statement and start ordering items on the next designated commissary day.
Official Provider: Access Corrections / Keefe Group Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-866-345-1884
Support Hours: 24/7/365
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by Access Corrections / Keefe Group
In addition to Access Secure Deposits (Trust Money), Access Corrections / Keefe Group provides several other communication, financial, and visitation services at participating correctional facilities:
- Digital Messaging & Photos: Send digital letters and pictures straight to the inmate's kiosk or tablet.
• Learn more on our website: Digital Messaging & Photos Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Access Corrections / Keefe Group Digital Messaging & Photos - Commissary Care Packages: Order pre-approved food boxes, thermal clothes, and snack bundles directly to the jail.
• Learn more on our website: Commissary Care Packages Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Access Corrections / Keefe Group Commissary Care Packages
Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Clinton County Jail
Ways to Put Money on a Law Center Account
- Lobby Cashier machine. The sheriff's property page says this lobby unit accepts debit or credit cards and paper currency in denominations larger than one dollar, charging a modest fee per deposit.
- Inmate Canteen online. The sheriff names inmatecanteen.com for adding money to an inmate's books and phone balance.
- Access Corrections. The jail's listing adds Access Corrections online and by phone at 866-345-1884, plus retail kiosks.
- Paper money orders. Greenwalt's staff at 563-242-9211 can give the correct payee and destination for a postal money order, which should travel alone in its envelope.
Greenwalt's staff do not accept currency or personal checks for an inmate's account, so neither belongs in an envelope addressed to the jail.
The Clinton County Jail takes its mail at a post office box in Clinton, not at the Law Center on 7th Avenue North. The sheriff asks that the inmate's name go in parentheses right after "Clinton County Jail" on the first line of the address. Officers may open and inspect any letter for contraband or anything else of concern.
Letters, legal papers and publications:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Clinton County Jail
P.O. Box 2957
Clinton, IA 52733
- No return address, no delivery: Your complete name and address must be on the envelope. Without them, the letter is treated as undeliverable and given back to the post office.
- Photos: An inmate may have five pictures, each no bigger than 3 x 5 inches. The jail won't take Polaroid pictures.
- Large cards: A greeting card bigger than 6 x 9 inches goes into the inmate's property locker until release.
- Ink: Write in blue or black.
- Newspapers, magazines and books: They must be new and shipped by the publisher to the P.O. box.
- Money: Staff will not take cash or personal checks for an inmate's account. Use the cashier machine in the Law Center lobby (cards, or cash but not $1 bills), or add money online.
Sheriff's staff will not pass along messages, so a letter is the way to go. When you need to reach them sooner, electronic messages are quicker.
Inmate Canteen Trust & Phone Deposits allow friends and family members to transfer money directly into an incarcerated person's jail trust account or telephone calling balance using a credit or debit card. Deposited funds give your loved one the financial balance needed to buy personal care goods, over-the-counter medication, snacks, and phone talk time from the facility canteen.
Important: Facility Banking Policies Vary Across Jails
Once a person is booked and moved to a cell, facilities do not always allow cash drop-offs or phone payments directly to the jail window. Some might and you should confirm this by calling the facility and asking. But if you do not register online and fund your loved one's trust account immediately, they may be forced to wait days or weeks for standard paper processing, leaving them without essential soap, clean undergarments, basic medical sundries or snacks.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Register and Deposit Funds
- Confirm the inmate's legal first and last name, date of birth, and assigned booking or inmate ID number.
- Navigate to www.inmatecanteen.com on your computer or mobile device.
- Click on Deposit Funds and select whether to fund the Trust Account (for commissary) or Phone Account (for talk time).
- Select the state and facility where the inmate is currently housed.
- Search for the inmate to confirm their active housing record matches the facility roster.
- Enter your deposit dollar amount, review convenience fees, and enter your debit or credit card billing details.
- Submit payment and save the digital confirmation receipt for your financial records.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate does not need an internet connection to receive trust funds. Once payment clears, the balance posts directly to their accounting profile in the jail's internal system. The inmate can review their updated balance at the pod kiosk terminal and place their regular weekly commissary order or make outbound phone calls.
Official Provider: Inmate Canteen Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-715-690-2965
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by Inmate Canteen (TurnKey Corrections)
In addition to Trust & Phone Deposits, Inmate Canteen provides several other communication, financial, and commissary services at participating correctional facilities:
- Commissary & Snack Packs: Order pre-approved snack boxes, food packages, and clothing directly to the jail.
• Learn more on our website: Commissary Orders Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Inmate Canteen Commissary - Remote Video Visitation: Schedule and join live face-to-face video visits from your computer or smartphone.
• Learn more on our website: Video Visitation Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Inmate Canteen Video Visits - Digital Messaging & Chirp Texts: Send electronic messages and photos directly to housing pod kiosks and handheld devices.
• Learn more on our website: Digital Messaging Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Inmate Canteen Messaging
Inmate Canteen Digital Messaging allows friends and family members to send electronic text messages and digital photos directly to an incarcerated loved one. Messages are delivered electronically to housing unit kiosks and Chirp handheld devices within hours, avoiding the lengthy delivery times associated with postal mail.
Important: Electronic Mail Guidelines Vary by Facility
Correctional facilities enforce strict rules regarding incoming correspondence. While some jails continue to accept paper letters, many facilities restrict physical postal mail or mandate digital message screening, which you can verify by checking facility rules. If you do not register online and set up message credits immediately, your loved one may face lengthy periods without direct written contact from family.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Register and Send Messages
- Go to www.inmatecanteen.com and sign in or create a user profile.
- Select Email / Messaging and choose your state and detention facility.
- Search for the inmate using their legal first and last name or booking ID number.
- Purchase messaging credits using a credit or debit card.
- Type your message in the text box and attach approved digital images if permitted by the facility.
- Submit your message to the facility's screening queue.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
All electronic correspondence is screened by facility staff before delivery. Once approved, messages appear in the inmate's inbox on their housing unit kiosk or assigned handheld Chirp device. The inmate opens the message, reads your note, and types an electronic reply using their available account credits.
Official Provider: Inmate Canteen Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-715-690-2965
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by Inmate Canteen (TurnKey Corrections)
In addition to Digital Messaging, Inmate Canteen provides several other communication, financial, and commissary services at participating correctional facilities:
- Commissary & Snack Packs: Order pre-approved snack boxes, food packages, and clothing directly to the jail.
• Learn more on our website: Commissary Orders Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Inmate Canteen Commissary - Remote Video Visitation: Schedule and join live face-to-face video visits from your computer or smartphone.
• Learn more on our website: Video Visitation Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Inmate Canteen Video Visits - Trust & Phone Deposits: Deposit money directly into an inmate's jail trust account or phone calling balance.
• Learn more on our website: Trust & Phone Deposits Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Inmate Canteen Deposits
Inmate Canteen (TurnKey Corrections) provides specialized handheld tablets and Chirp communication units to incarcerated individuals in county detention centers. Running over a secure internal wireless network, these devices allow inmates to send and receive text messages, submit facility requests, review commissary balance accounts, and read digital materials directly from their living areas.
Important: Tablet Hardware Deployment and Rental Rules Vary
Detention centers do not manage tablet distribution identically. While some agencies issue individual personal tablets to every detainee at booking, others utilize shared pod docking stations or restrict tablet use to specific dayroom hours, which you should confirm with the facility directly. Although core educational and legal resources are generally provided free of charge, sending messages, initiating video calls, or making phone calls from the tablet requires an active balance funded by outside contacts.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Support and Fund Tablet Use
- Confirm that TurnKey Corrections / Inmate Canteen tablets or Chirp devices are active at the facility.
- Navigate to www.inmatecanteen.com and sign into your user profile.
- Link the inmate to your account by state, detention facility, and their legal name or booking ID.
- Select Messaging / Chirp Funds or Trust Deposits to add funds to their available balance.
- Specify your deposit amount, review convenience fees, and enter your credit or debit card billing details.
- Submit payment, save your confirmation receipt, and notify your loved one that their device balance is available.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate logs into their assigned tablet or Chirp device using their personal PIN. They can review their available messaging balance, read incoming family correspondence, and type replies directly on the device. Tablets are returned to docking stations during facility count times and for overnight charging.
Official Provider: Inmate Canteen Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-715-690-2965
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by Inmate Canteen (TurnKey Corrections)
In addition to Tablet Services, Inmate Canteen provides several other communication, financial, and commissary services:
- Commissary & Care Packages: Order pre-approved snack boxes, food packages, and clothing directly to the jail.
• Learn more on our website: Commissary Orders Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Inmate Canteen Commissary - Remote Video Visitation: Schedule and join live face-to-face video visits from your computer or smartphone.
• Learn more on our website: Video Visitation Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Inmate Canteen Video Visits - Digital Messaging: Send electronic text messages and digital photos directly to housing pod kiosks and handheld devices.
• Learn more on our website: Digital Messaging Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Inmate Canteen Messaging - Trust & Phone Deposits: Deposit money directly into an inmate's jail trust account or phone calling balance.
• Learn more on our website: Trust & Phone Deposits Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Inmate Canteen Deposits
Clinton County Juvenile Facilities
- Jail (Main): 563-242-9211
The Clinton County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Clinton County: Camanche, Clinton, DeWitt and Goose Lake.