Jefferson County Correctional Facility
Jefferson County Correctional Facility
Physical Address
1200 W. Grimes AveFairfield, IA 52556
Jail Phone Number
641-472-3967Jefferson County Correctional Facility Inmate Search, Fairfield, Iowa
No inmate list for the Jefferson County Correctional Facility is online, so call 641-472-3967 to ask who is held.
The Jefferson sheriff posts no mugshots either.
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?
- Jefferson County Correctional Facility, 1200 W. Grimes Ave, Fairfield, IA 52556; 641-472-3967.
- Wapello County Jail, 330 W. 2nd Street, Ottumwa, IA 52501; 641-684-4350.
- Henry County Jail, 800 S. Grand Avenue, Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641; 319-385-2712.
- Washington County Jail, 2185 Lexington Boulevard, Washington, IA 52353; 319-653-5902.
- Keokuk County Jail, 204 South Stone, Sigourney, IA 52591; 641-622-2727.
- Van Buren County Jail, 907 Broad Street, Keosauqua, IA 52565; 319-293-3426.
- Davis County Jail, 102 Anderson Street, Bloomfield, IA 52537; 641-664-2385.
2. How do I set up a visit?
Visits take place Monday through Friday, 6 to 8 p.m., in the lockup lobby on the east side of the Law Center. Bring valid photo ID; visitors under 18 must be with a parent or guardian. Each visitor must already be on the inmate's visiting list, so ask the inmate by phone or letter to add you. Each inmate gets 30 minutes of visiting a week, which several visitors have to share. Former inmates of this facility must wait 90 days after release before visiting, except to see immediate family.
↑ Back to the question list3. How do inmate calls work?
Inmates can call collect or with phone cards. After seeing a judge, usually within a day, each one is issued a tablet for calls, video and text messages, run by an outside phone provider; family members load funds and get help through that provider.
↑ Back to the question list4. How can I send money?
The deposit kiosk in the jail lobby is open around the clock and credits the inmate's account, which pays for commissary. Tablet funds are separate and go to the phone provider. More detail is in our money guide.
↑ Back to the question list5. What are the mail rules?
Write the inmate's full name and inmate ID number, then Jefferson County Jail, 1200 W. Grimes Ave, Fairfield, Iowa 52556. Legal mail and subscriptions go to the same address. Our mail page covers general rules.
↑ Back to the question list6. How do custody alerts work?
VINE sends a phone, email or TTY notice when the person's custody status changes. Sign up at VINELink or 888-742-8463.
↑ Back to the question list7. What if they were sentenced?
Prison inmates appear in the Iowa DOC search; federal prisoners in the BOP locator; immigration detainees in the ICE locator. Shorter jail terms are often served at the Law Center, some on work release.
↑ Back to the question list8. Are minors kept in the jail?
No. Detained youths are housed at South Iowa Juvenile Detention, 2528 255th Street, Montrose, IA 52639, 319-463-7417. Contact the center directly.
↑ Back to the question list9. Are mugshots online?
We found no Fairfield correctional facility roster that shows pictures. The press can ask the sheriff's office for one. ICE photos need ICE's own approval, requested at ice.gov/foia. Federal detainees' mugshots are not released, apart from any put out by the U.S. Marshals.
↑ Back to the question list10. How do we arrange a warrant turn-in at the Fairfield jail?
A lawyer usually phones the sheriff at 641-472-3576 to confirm the warrant and agree on a time. The person then reports to the Jefferson County Correctional Facility, a 32-bed jail inside the Fairfield Law Center, reachable at 641-472-3967. Fairfield deputies don't publish names; Iowa keeps no public statewide lookup, but Iowa Courts Online shows the court case. If it's only about a missed date, the clerk on East Briggs (641-472-3454) may be able to sort it out first.
↑ Back to the question list11. How is bond set and paid?
In Fairfield, most first bonds follow the statewide uniform bond schedule; for serious charges, Fairfield's magistrate sets it. Call 641-472-3967 for amounts.
- How to pay at 641-472-3967: cash, surety or Iowa property.
- Guide: our bail guide.
- Hearings: our court guide, or the clerk at 641-472-3454.
12. How do I find the charges?
Iowa Courts Online lists charges and dates by name; Fairfield's clerk answers at 641-472-3454. Under Iowa Code 815.10 a judge can appoint the State Public Defender; Fairfield's first appearance follows promptly (Iowa Code 804.22).
↑ Back to the question list13. Is the person in federal custody?
In Fairfield, federal arrests go to the U.S. Marshals Service; its Des Moines office answers at 515-400-8140. Cases are heard by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa; its clerk is at 111 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309, 515-284-6248. After a federal sentence, check the BOP inmate locator. Bond at 1200 W. Grimes Ave, Fairfield, IA 52556 cannot lift a federal hold; only 515-284-6248 can.
↑ Back to the question list14. How does an ICE detainer work?
- The Jefferson County Correctional Facility receives DHS Form I-247A from ICE.
- Iowa Code chapter 27A makes the jail in Fairfield honor it, holding someone 48 hours longer at most (8 CFR 287.7(d)).
- After 48 hours without ICE at 1200 W. Grimes Ave, Fairfield, IA 52556, the hold ends.
- The ICE detainee locator tracks transfers by A-number or name.
15. When will the person get out?
In Fairfield, once bond clears at 1200 W. Grimes Ave, Fairfield, IA 52556, release usually takes a few hours; 641-472-3967 knows. Prison sentences move people to the Iowa DOC offender search. Another county's hold keeps them; ask 641-472-3967. Federal or ICE holds go via 515-400-8140.
↑ Back to the question list16. What if the name is missing?
In Fairfield, new bookings can lag; call 641-472-3967. Anyone moved from Fairfield, 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 641-472-3967.
↑ Back to the question list17. When does a judge see them?
In Fairfield, 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 (641-472-3454) has the next date.
↑ Back to the question list18. Can someone get out without paying?
Yes. Fairfield'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; Fairfield's clerk (641-472-3454) has the terms.
↑ Back to the question list19. When is cash bail returned?
In Fairfield, the clerk (641-472-3454) refunds cash bail (51 East Briggs, Ste. 5, Fairfield, IA 52556) at case end, to the payer. A 10% bondsman fee is never returned; call 641-472-3967.
↑ Back to the question list20. Which sentences are served locally?
In Fairfield, misdemeanor terms are served at 1200 W. Grimes Ave, Fairfield, IA 52556 (Iowa Code 903.1). Longer terms mean prison; see the Iowa DOC offender search. Work release or weekends in Fairfield, Iowa, need a judge's OK; 641-472-3967 schedules it.
↑ Back to the question list21. Can a judge bar contact?
In Fairfield, 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; Fairfield's clerk (641-472-3454) keeps a copy at 51 East Briggs, Ste. 5, Fairfield, IA 52556.
↑ Back to the question list22. How is a free lawyer appointed?
In Fairfield, a free lawyer depends on income (Iowa Code 815.9). Ask in court on day 1, or call 641-472-3454. The State Public Defender covers most cases in Fairfield; families may hire private counsel.
↑ Back to the question list23. Is a bail call real?
In Fairfield, the Jefferson County Correctional Facility never takes gift cards or crypto; call 641-472-3967 before paying anyone. Fairfield's bond goes only to the clerk (641-472-3454) or the jail at 1200 W. Grimes Ave, Fairfield, IA 52556. Report scam calls to the Iowa Attorney General.
↑ Back to the question list24. Which police serve Jefferson County?
- Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, 1200 W. Grimes Avenue, Fairfield, IA 52556: 641-472-3576; civil division 641-472-2666.
- Fairfield Police Department, same Law Center address, 24 hours a day: 641-472-4146.
- Iowa State Patrol District 13, 1300 S Grand Ave., Mount Pleasant, IA 52641: 319-385-8715.
- Emergencies: 911.
Jefferson County Bail and Bond, Fairfield, Iowa
Release from the Jefferson County Correctional Facility in Fairfield follows a posted bond or a court release order.
Ask the facility at 641-472-3967 about bail. Fairfield is the seat of Jefferson County in southeast Iowa, and the county's other towns include Batavia, Libertyville, Lockridge, Packwood and Maharishi Vedic City.
Everyone charged in the county is booked into the Jefferson County Correctional Facility, a 32-bed jail inside the Law Center at 1200 W. Grimes Avenue, Fairfield, IA 52556. Correctional officers answer 641-472-3967; the Sheriff's Office is 641-472-3576.
1. Is the person being held in Fairfield?
Search VINELink by name, or phone 888-742-8463. For confirmation, or for charges VINE has not yet posted, call the jail at 641-472-3967. Our inmate search page offers other ways to search.
↑ Back to the question list2. Where does the bond amount come from?
Before anyone sees a judge, the figure is taken from Iowa's uniform bond schedule: $300 on a simple misdemeanor, $1,000 on a serious one and $2,000 on an aggravated one, rising to $5,000, $10,000 and $25,000 for class D, C and B felonies. At the initial appearance an Eighth Judicial District magistrate can keep that number or set another.
↑ Back to the question list3. Why is there no bond listed?
Certain charges carry no schedule amount at all, so the jail cannot accept money on them until a judge sets conditions. That group covers forcible felonies, domestic abuse assaults, breaking a protective or no-contact order, and stalking, plus sexual abuse in its first, second or third degree, methamphetamine dealing, production or possession with intent, dangerous-weapon intimidation, and a prohibited person found with a firearm.
↑ Back to the question list4. How do I post bond at the Law Center?
Call 641-472-3967 first to learn the exact amount and what form of payment the officers will take that day. Bond can be paid in full or written by a licensed bail agent. Use the east entrance and east parking lot of the Law Center.
↑ Back to the question list5. Does the jail charge for a stay?
Yes, for sentenced time. Jefferson County bills $35 for each day served, $10 for each workday on work release and a $10 convenience fee for every 24 hours, and these are combined when more than one applies. Inmates from other counties are billed at $65 a day.
↑ Back to the question list6. How did Senate File 2399 change release?
Since July 1, 2026, personal-recognizance release in Jefferson County is reserved for simple and serious misdemeanors free of any violent or drug component; a new medical-need exception was also written in. Release below the schedule, or in any other form, now requires the judge's written reasons. The schedule figures have not changed yet, and an inflation proposal from the Judicial Council is due to the Supreme Court on July 1, 2027.
↑ Back to the question list7. Clerk of District Court
The clerk is in the Jefferson County Courthouse, 51 E. Briggs Avenue, Suite 5, Fairfield, IA 52556, phone 641-472-3454, email countyclerk.jefferson@iowacourts.gov. The courthouse is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays.
↑ Back to the question list8. If the defendant skips court
The court can issue a warrant and have the bond paid in, though Iowa Code 811.6 gives 30 days' written notice before that becomes final. Not showing up is a separate crime too: it is graded as a class D felony when the defendant was charged with a felony, otherwise as a serious misdemeanor.
↑ Back to the question list9. Getting the bond back
After the final hearing, provided no date was missed, the clerk refunds cash bail to the depositor, minus whatever the judge assigns to fines, costs or restitution. For jail account deposits, read our money guide.
↑ Back to the question list10. What if the case is federal or there is an ICE hold?
Federal cases from Jefferson County are heard in Des Moines by the Central Division of Iowa's Southern District, 111 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309; the clerk's number is 515-284-6248. Iowa Code chapter 27A requires jails to honor ICE detainers, so release on state bond may not mean going home. See the ICE locator.
↑ Back to the question list11. What happens if a Fairfield teen is arrested?
Juvenile court decides release instead of a bond list. If detention is ordered, the youth is placed at South Iowa Juvenile Detention, 2528 255th Street, Montrose, IA 52639, 319-463-7417, with a hearing within 1 working day.
↑ Back to the question listHow to Bail Someone Out of the Jefferson County Correctional Facility
Release terms for a Grimes Avenue arrestee come from Chief Judge Shawn Showers's Eighth District bench: the uniform bond schedule sets many amounts, and a magistrate reviews them at the first appearance, which Jefferson County says usually happens within 24 hours. Iowa's 2026 bail overhaul, Senate File 2399, scrapped the 10 percent deposit for Jefferson County cases starting in July. What remains is a choice between handing the clerk the entire bond and finding a qualified surety that a Fairfield judge signs off on. During business hours a bond can be posted with the Jefferson County Clerk of Court, 51 East Briggs, Ste. 5 (641-472-3454), and the posting steps and release details follow in the cards below. Sheri Miller's staff at 641-472-3967 can give the exact figure and accepted payment forms before anyone drives to Fairfield.
Jefferson County Correctional Facility Visiting Hours: Weeknight Schedule
Fairfield Visiting Schedule
| DAY | TIMES |
|---|---|
| Monday through Friday | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (each inmate has an assigned time) |
| Saturday and Sunday | No visiting |
Where: Law Center east lobby, 1200 W. Grimes Ave., Fairfield; jail line 641-472-3967
Sheriff Richmond's page and the City of Fairfield's jail page agree on those evening hours; since an inmate's weekly allowance is 30 minutes, relatives of one person split that time. Ask the inmate, by call or letter, to add your name, then ring the jailers at 641-472-3967 to learn the slot assigned to that person. Anyone jailed in the facility within the past 90 days can't visit, except immediate family.
Reliance Telephone Video Visitation provides a secure online platform that enables families and friends to conduct live, face-to-face video visits with incarcerated loved ones from home. Using an internet-connected computer with a webcam or a mobile device, visitors can join live video calls without traveling to the detention center or waiting in facility visitor lobbies.
Important: Advance Registration and 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.reliancetelephone.com and sign into your account or register a new profile.
- Upload a clear photograph of your valid 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 mobile app 10 minutes prior to the start time on a device with a functioning camera, microphone, and stable high-speed internet connection.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate receives a visitation notification on their housing unit video kiosk or assigned tablet. 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.
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Customer Service Telephone: 1-800-896-3201
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by Reliance Telephone
In addition to Remote Video Visitation, Reliance provides calling, texting, and tablet services at participating facilities:
- Prepaid Phone Calling Accounts: Prepay for phone calling credits so your loved one can call your telephone directly.
• Learn more on our website: Prepaid Calling Accounts Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Reliance Phone Services - Inmate Texting & Messaging: Send two-way digital text messages to dedicated inmate handheld devices.
• Learn more on our website: Inmate Texting Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Reliance Texting Services - Inmate Tablets & Digital Media: Discover educational programs, phone access, and entertainment offered on facility tablets.
• Learn more on our website: Tablet Programs Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Reliance Tablets
Jefferson County District Court, Fairfield, Iowa
Criminal cases from Jefferson County are heard at the courthouse on Briggs Avenue in Fairfield, within the Eighth Judicial District.
Pretrial detainees are kept at the Law Center on Grimes Avenue, and the clerk's line is 641-472-3454.
People arrested in Jefferson County usually see a judge within about a day; the jail notes that inmates get their tablet after that first court contact.
1. Who handles a case
- Clerk of District Court: Jefferson County Courthouse, 51 E. Briggs Avenue, Suite 5, Fairfield, IA 52556; 641-472-3454.
- Jefferson County Attorney: 51 W. Hempstead Avenue, Fairfield, IA 52556; 641-472-9201.
- Jefferson County Correctional Facility: 1200 W. Grimes Avenue, Fairfield, IA 52556; 641-472-3967.
2. Initial appearance
The magistrate reads the charge, sets or reviews release and takes a request for appointed counsel. An arrest without a warrant needs a probable cause finding within 48 hours.
↑ Back to the question list3. Levels of judges
- Magistrate: simple misdemeanors and the traffic and ordinance citations issued by Fairfield police and county deputies.
- District associate judge: serious and aggravated misdemeanors; OWI cases usually land here.
- District judge: felony prosecutions and the juvenile court.
4. A felony case, step by step
- Arrest and booking at the Law Center, followed by the initial appearance.
- The prosecutor files a trial information, generally within 45 days.
- Arraignment, frequently replaced by a written not-guilty plea.
- Discovery, witness depositions and motions.
- Trial within 90 days after arraignment, unless speedy trial is waived.
- Sentencing after any conviction, normally preceded by a presentence investigation.
5. Looking up a case
Iowa Courts Online lets you pick Jefferson County and type a party name or case number for charges, hearing dates and bond. Juvenile and sealed files are excluded.
↑ Back to the question list6. Court-appointed counsel
Ask for a lawyer when you first appear; the court will want a sworn affidavit listing what you earn and own. Eligible defendants get a public defender or contract attorney, and a judge can order partial reimbursement at the end of the case.
↑ Back to the question list7. Juvenile court
Delinquency matters for Jefferson County youth go through juvenile court in Fairfield. Juvenile Court Services is at 304 South Maple, Fairfield, IA 52556, 641-472-3012. When secure detention is ordered, youths go to the South Iowa Area Detention Service Agency center at 2528 255th Street, Montrose, IA 52639, 319-463-7417.
↑ Back to the question list8. Federal court
Jefferson County is in the Central Division of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa, 111 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309; clerk 515-284-6248. Dockets are on PACER, and the BOP locator covers federal custody.
↑ Back to the question list9. Bail
See our Jefferson County bail page for amounts, no-bond holds, jail fees and refunds.
↑ Back to the question list10. Where are Fairfield juveniles detained?
At South Iowa Juvenile Detention, 2528 255th Street, Montrose, IA 52639, 319-463-7417. A hearing on detention is required within 1 working day.
↑ Back to the question list11. Any rules for the Fairfield courthouse?
You may not bring any weapon inside. Jefferson's clerk is 641-472-3454, with fax 641-472-9472. The district office at 641-684-6502 sets hearings.
↑ Back to the question list12. Fairfield court warrant: who do I talk to?
For a county warrant, talk to the sheriff's office at the Law Center on West Grimes Avenue, 641-472-3576; deputies there serve what the court signs, while Fairfield police keep their own city warrants. Jefferson County publishes no names, and the state has no public statewide lookup. Iowa Courts Online shows the case itself. Should a missed Fairfield hearing be behind it, the Clerk of District Court at 51 East Briggs, Ste. 5 (641-472-3454), can describe how to ask for a fresh date.
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JailATM Commissary Ordering allows family members to purchase pre-approved snack boxes, meat and cheese selections, hygiene bundles, and seasonal gift care packages sent directly to an incarcerated loved one. Each package is tailored to comply with local facility security rules, ensuring items clear intake smoothly without being rejected at the loading dock.
Important: Package Deadlines and Delivery Windows Vary
Detention centers do not all follow identical package distribution schedules. Some facilities allow weekly orders while others restrict shipments to bi-weekly or monthly windows, and spending limits differ widely across institutions. You should confirm the facility's active cutoff schedule and order allowances by calling them directly. If an order is placed after the weekly processing deadline, it will be held until the following distribution cycle, leaving your loved one waiting an extra cycle for fresh 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 identification number.
- Navigate to deposits.jailatm.com/webdeposits/ and sign into your account.
- Select Commissary Packs or Gift Packs from the service menu.
- Choose your state and detention center to open the jail's authorized product catalog.
- Search for the inmate to link the order to their active housing record.
- Browse available food bundles, hygiene kits, and clothing options, adding items up to the facility's allowed spending limit.
- Enter your billing details, complete checkout with a credit or debit card, and save your confirmation receipt.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate does not need an active online account to receive care packages. JailATM fulfills the order in tamper-evident security containers and delivers it directly to the facility commissary department. Jail staff inspect the shipment and deliver the items during regular housing unit commissary distribution, where the inmate signs for receipt.
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Customer Service Telephone: 1-877-810-0614
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by JailATM
In addition to Commissary Gift Packs, JailATM provides several other communication, financial, and visitation services at participating facilities:
- Inmate Trust & Commissary Money Deposits: Send money directly into an inmate's jail trust account for independent commissary spending.
• Learn more on our website: Inmate Trust Deposits Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JailATM Trust Deposits - Digital Messaging & Picture Sharing: Send electronic messages and photos directly to an inmate's housing unit kiosk.
• Learn more on our website: Digital Messaging Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JailATM Messaging - Remote Video Visitation: Schedule and join live video visits from home using your computer or smartphone.
• Learn more on our website: Video Visitation Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JailATM Video Visits
Buy Commissary for an Inmate in the Jefferson County Correctional Facility
Jefferson County Correctional Facility Commissary: How Inmates Buy Items
Grimes Avenue inmates pay for snacks and hygiene items out of the jail account that relatives load at the Law Center's east-lobby kiosk, open around the clock. The iPod balance used for calls and texts is a separate Reliance account. Spending limits and order days are set by the correctional facility; jail staff at 641-472-3967 can explain them.
JailATM provides a secure electronic payment portal that allows friends and family members to deposit funds directly into an incarcerated person's jail trust and commissary account. Deposited money provides the financial balance needed for your loved one to purchase personal hygiene items, snacks, over-the-counter medical sundries, and correspondence supplies from the facility commissary.
Important: Facility Deposit Rules and Window Intake Vary
Once a person is booked and moved to a housing unit, 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
- Obtain the inmate's legal first and last name, date of birth, and assigned facility booking ID number.
- Navigate to deposits.jailatm.com/webdeposits/ on your computer or mobile device.
- Click Sign In or Register to set up your verified user account using your email address and password.
- Select the state and the detention facility where the inmate is currently housed.
- Search for the inmate using their ID number or legal last name to confirm an exact roster match.
- Enter your desired deposit dollar amount and review the calculated transaction and convenience fees.
- Input your debit or credit card billing details, complete payment authorization, and save your digital receipt.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate does not need an internet account to receive funds. Once the electronic transaction clears, the balance posts directly to their jail trust ledger according to facility accounting schedules. The inmate can review their updated balance at a dayroom pod kiosk or on their weekly trust statement and place orders on their regular commissary day.
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Customer Service Telephone: 1-877-810-0614
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by JailATM
In addition to Trust & Commissary Money Deposits, JailATM provides several other communication, store, and visitation services at participating facilities:
- Commissary Gift Packs & Store Ordering: Order pre-approved snack boxes, food packages, and hygiene bundles sent directly to the jail.
• Learn more on our website: Commissary Gift Packs Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JailATM Store Orders - Digital Messaging & Picture Sharing: Send electronic messages and photos directly to an inmate's housing unit kiosk.
• Learn more on our website: Digital Messaging Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JailATM Messaging - Remote Video Visitation: Schedule and join live video visits from home using your computer or smartphone.
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Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Jefferson County Correctional Facility
How to Send Money to an Inmate at the Jefferson County Correctional Facility
Sheriff Richmond's jail page sends account deposits to the Jail Money Kiosk, which stands in the east-side jail lobby of the Law Center and runs day and night. An inmate's iPod balance is a separate pot, loaded online with Reliance Telephone (reliancetelephone.com). Because deposits belong in Richmond's lobby machine, leave paper money and personal checks out of letters to Grimes Avenue. A mailed money order is generally accepted by Iowa county jails; call 641-472-3967 first to confirm the payee name before you send one.
The Jefferson County Correctional Facility is the county jail on West Grimes Avenue in Fairfield. It does not send mail to any outside scanning center. Personal letters, legal mail and shipments from publishers all go to the jail itself, addressed with the inmate's full name.
Letters, legal papers and publisher shipments:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Jefferson County Jail
1200 W. Grimes Ave
Fairfield, IA 52556
- Return address: Show who the letter is from by writing your full name and complete address on the envelope.
- Addressing it: Use the inmate's full name, the one they were booked under.
- Money: Rather than mailing money, use the money kiosk in the jail lobby, which is open around the clock, or send money online.
- Messages: Inmates can also get text messages, a faster option than the mail.
The inmate search shows whether the person is still being held in Fairfield.
Reliance Telephone provides telecommunications systems, inmate texting devices, and prepaid calling accounts for county jails across the upper Midwest. Opening a Reliance account allows families to purchase talk time or fund SMS text messaging credits so incarcerated individuals can maintain regular contact from housing unit kiosks and wireless devices.
Important: Mobile Calling Blocks and Messaging Approvals Vary
Inmates cannot receive incoming phone calls, and wireless providers automatically block collect calls from jail systems. While some facilities provide direct text messaging units, device availability and call permissions vary depending on facility housing rules, which you can confirm with the facility directly. If you do not register online and fund your account in advance, your loved one will not be able to connect calls or send text updates to your phone.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Register and Fund Reliance Services
- Visit www.reliancetelephone.com or call 1-800-896-3201.
- Select Create Account and register your 10-digit telephone number and email address.
- Choose your state and the detention facility where the inmate is housed.
- Link the inmate using their full legal name or facility booking ID.
- Select whether to purchase a Phone Card, fund an Inmate Texting Account, or set up Prepaid Collect Calling.
- Enter your debit or credit card billing details, complete payment, and save your receipt.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate dials your number from a dayroom wall phone or accesses their texting device using their PIN. The system verifies that calling or messaging units are funded and allows the conversation to proceed. All non-privileged communications are subject to recording and monitoring.
Official Provider: Reliance Telephone Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-800-896-3201
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by Reliance Telephone
In addition to Prepaid Calling Accounts, Reliance offers texting and voice mail features at participating facilities:
- Inmate Texting & Messaging: Send two-way digital text messages to dedicated inmate handheld devices.
• Learn more on our website: Inmate Texting Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Reliance Texting Services
Reliance Telephone provides telecommunications systems, inmate texting devices, and prepaid calling accounts for county jails across the upper Midwest. Opening a Reliance account allows families to purchase talk time or fund SMS text messaging credits so incarcerated individuals can maintain regular contact from housing unit kiosks and wireless devices.
Important: Mobile Calling Blocks and Messaging Approvals Vary
Inmates cannot receive incoming phone calls, and wireless providers automatically block collect calls from jail systems. While some facilities provide direct text messaging units, device availability and call permissions vary depending on facility housing rules, which you can confirm with the facility directly. If you do not register online and fund your account in advance, your loved one will not be able to connect calls or send text updates to your phone.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Register and Fund Reliance Services
- Visit www.reliancetelephone.com or call 1-800-896-3201.
- Select Create Account and register your 10-digit telephone number and email address.
- Choose your state and the detention facility where the inmate is housed.
- Link the inmate using their full legal name or facility booking ID.
- Select whether to purchase a Phone Card, fund an Inmate Texting Account, or set up Prepaid Collect Calling.
- Enter your debit or credit card billing details, complete payment, and save your receipt.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate dials your number from a dayroom wall phone or accesses their texting device using their PIN. The system verifies that calling or messaging units are funded and allows the conversation to proceed. All non-privileged communications are subject to recording and monitoring.
Official Provider: Reliance Telephone Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-800-896-3201
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by Reliance Telephone
In addition to Prepaid Calling Accounts, Reliance offers texting and voice mail features at participating facilities:
- Inmate Texting & Messaging: Send two-way digital text messages to dedicated inmate handheld devices.
• Learn more on our website: Inmate Texting Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Reliance Texting Services
Reliance Telephone provides secure, corrections-grade handheld tablets designed for county jails and regional detention centers across the upper Midwest. Through these portable units, incarcerated individuals can exchange text messages with family, place voice phone calls, conduct scheduled video visits, stream approved entertainment, read eBooks, and access self-help 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, listening to music, or making phone calls from the tablet requires an active balance funded by outside contacts.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Fund Reliance Tablet Services
- Verify that Reliance Telephone handheld tablets are active at your loved one's specific detention facility.
- Navigate to www.reliancetelephone.com on your computer or mobile device.
- Sign into your verified user profile or select Create Account using your primary 10-digit telephone number.
- Select your state, detention center, and link the inmate using their full legal name or facility booking ID.
- Select Inmate Texting / Media Funds or Inmate Wallet to add funds to their available balance.
- Specify your deposit dollar 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 ready for use.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate unlocks their assigned tablet using their facility PIN. Their active wallet balance appears on the home screen, allowing them to download songs, read digital books, write messages, and communicate with approved family members. Devices are returned to charging racks during facility count times and for overnight storage.
Official Provider: Reliance Telephone Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-800-896-3201
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by Reliance Telephone
In addition to Tablet Services, Reliance Telephone provides calling, messaging, and visitation channels:
- Prepaid Phone Calling Accounts: Prepay for phone calling credits so your loved one can call your telephone directly.
• Learn more on our website: Prepaid Calling Accounts Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Reliance Phone Services - Inmate Texting & Messaging: Send two-way digital text messages to dedicated inmate handheld devices.
• Learn more on our website: Inmate Texting Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Reliance Texting Services - Remote Video Visitation: Schedule and join live video visits from home using your computer or smartphone.
• Learn more on our website: Video Visitation Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Reliance Video Visits
Jefferson County Juvenile Facilities
Nearby counties
- Jail (Main): 641-472-3967
- Sheriff: 641-472-3576
The Jefferson County Correctional Facility serves the following cities and towns of Jefferson County: Fairfield and Packwood.