Linn County Correctional Center

To search for an inmate in the Linn County Correctional Center, 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 319-892-6300 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's criminal court case and docket schedule online for Linn County and any other county in Iowa.

Linn County Correctional Center Inmate Search

The Linn County Correctional Center maintains an average of 401 offenders in custody on any given day. The Linn County Correctional Center 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 Linn County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 8,500 offenders.

Iowa is one of the few states in the country where individual counties can charge an inmate a Room and Board Fee for county inmates who have been sentenced and are serving their time. Counties in this state could charge anywhere from $25-80 per day. Some of the counties who currently charge are Carroll, Black Hawk, Lyon, Worth and Des Moines Counties. Ask your inmate's lawyer if this is something you should be concerned with. Keep in mind that it has a lot to do with the charges the accused could be found guilty of as well. Ultimately, the judge will decide whether to demand this fee or not.

The following charts of Linn 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 Linn 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 Linn 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 Linn 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.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Linn County Correctional Center? What is the Schedule?

Linn County Correctional Center ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

53 3rd Avenue Bridge
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
319-892-6300

The Visitation Kiosks are located on the 2nd floor public visitation area at Linn County Correctional Center.

Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC

• On-site Visits are free.
• Visits are 20 minutes.
• Visitation schedule subject to change.
• Inmates are allowed two visits per week
• A maximum of two adults and one child, or one adult and two children.
• All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
• Dress properly and non-seductively.  You must be over 18 and have a valid, government issued photo ID.
• NOTE: Inmates in special status, including Behavior Modification (1 visit per week), Administrative Segregation, Suicide Watch, etc., can ONLY visit from 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m., seven days a week.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Linn County Correctional Center REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

• All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
• Visitation Schedule subject to change.
• Remote visits cost $0.25 per minute.

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Linn County Correctional Center uses the services of NCIC for remote video visitation.

In other words, you can visit your inmate in jail by using your home computer, as long as it is equipped with a microphone and camera that supports video.

Ask Linn County Correctional Center whether a video visit made at the jail is free.

Costs
NCIC shows the price of a video visit before you confirm it. Rates are set by the provider and can change.
Ask Linn County Correctional Center whether a video visit made at the jail is free.

How to set up your Video Visit

• Register here.  
• Select Linn County Correctional Center
• Select your inmate.
• Choose your date and time.

Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be logged in and connected to NCIC before the scheduled start time.

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Linn County Correctional Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 319-892-6300 for further assistance.

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

Linn County Correctional Center ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

53 3rd Avenue Bridge
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
319-892-6300

The Visitation Kiosks are located on the 2nd floor public visitation area at Linn County Correctional Center.

Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC

• On-site Visits are free.
• Visits are 20 minutes.
• Visitation schedule subject to change.
• Inmates are allowed two visits per week
• A maximum of two adults and one child, or one adult and two children.
• All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
• Dress properly and non-seductively.  You must be over 18 and have a valid, government issued photo ID.
• NOTE: Inmates in special status, including Behavior Modification (1 visit per week), Administrative Segregation, Suicide Watch, etc., can ONLY visit from 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m., seven days a week.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Linn County Correctional Center REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

• All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
• Visitation Schedule subject to change.
• Remote visits cost $0.25 per minute.

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Linn County Correctional Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 319-892-6300 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Linn County Correctional Center?

How Do I put Money on an Inmate's Commissary Account in the Linn County Correctional Center to Purchase Phone Cards?

There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Linn County Correctional Center
Bring money to the jail in person. 
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use the NCIC self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.

Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Linn County Correctional Center uses NCIC to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. NCIC charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.


Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.  Mail it to the Linn County Correctional Center address on this page, or to the address below if it is different than the facility address.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Linn County Correctional Center
P.O. BOX 608
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406

Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit over the Phone by calling 800-943-2189

For more information about sending an inmate money for phone cards or other commissary sundries, check out our Inmate Money Page.

How to deposit money in an inmate's phone account in the Linn County Correctional Center

• To deposit money online go the NCIC website. 
• To deposit money over the phone call 800-943-2189. 
• To deposit money at the jail use the NCIC Kiosk in the Linn County Correctional Center lobby.
• Call the jail at 319-892-6300 to confirm lobby hours for depositing inmate funds.

For complete information on depositing money in an inmate's account, check out our Inmate Money page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Linn County Correctional Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 319-892-6300 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Linn County Correctional Center?

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Linn County Correctional Center?

To receive phone calls from an inmate in Linn County follow these instructions:

Linn County Correctional Center uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.

In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:

• Register here, or by phone 800-943-2189
• Choose Iowa.
• Choose Linn County Correctional Center
• Select your Inmate.
• Enter the phone number your Inmate will be calling.
• Fund your account.

NOTE:
1.   You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2.  When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3.  When allowed by Linn County Correctional Center, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.

Fees

• Adding funds to your account: NCIC's terms cap the fee for an automated payment (web, phone menu or kiosk) at $3.00.
• NCIC shows the current per-minute rate when you set up the account.
• NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
Full list of participating jails.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Linn County Correctional Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 319-892-6300 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Linn County Correctional Center, and what can I send them?

Linn County Correctional Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Check the Linn County Correctional Center's mail rules before sending postcards or books. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Linn County Correctional Center 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 #
Linn County Correctional Center
P.O. BOX 591
Longview, Texas 75606

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Linn County Correctional Center
P.O. BOX 608
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406

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

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

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

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Linn County Correctional Center
P.O. BOX 608
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406

Linn County Correctional Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Check the Linn County Correctional Center's mail rules before sending postcards or books.

Envelopes
The Linn County Correctional Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Linn County Correctional Center
P.O. BOX 591
Longview, Texas 75606

Legal Mail

Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Linn County Correctional Center
P.O. BOX 608
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406

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

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

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

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Linn County Correctional Center
P.O. BOX 608
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Linn County Correctional Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 319-892-6300 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Linn County Correctional Center, and what can I purchase?

There are three options for putting commissary money on an inmate's books. 

Inmates order commissary on Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings before 5 p.m. and it is delivered on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Option 1 - Dropping Commissary Money at the Jail

• Bring money to the jail in person. 
• Bring cash only (change will not be made) to the Linn County Correctional Center lobby window. The lobby window is closed daily from 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
• You can also put the money in the Kiosk machine in the Lobby.

Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online

• Payments will be applied to an inmate's commissary account within 24 hours (excluding weekends). A minimum authorized payment of $20.00 is required for each transaction. 

Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Commissary Deposit to the Jail

• Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits.
• Never send cash.
• Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.

Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name.

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Linn County Correctional Center
P.O. BOX 608
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Linn County Correctional Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 319-892-6300 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Linn County Correctional Center using an Online Messaging Service?

Linn County Correctional Center uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your inmate’s account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.

You can deposit money three different ways:
•    Deposit online at NCIC.com
•    Ask Linn County Correctional Center whether it has an NCIC deposit kiosk and where it is.
•    Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.)

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com

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

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Linn County Correctional Center follow these steps:

Linn County Correctional Center uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your inmate's account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.

You can deposit money three different ways:
•    Deposit online at NCIC.com
•    Ask Linn County Correctional Center whether it has an NCIC deposit kiosk and where it is.
•    Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.)
Email – info@ncic.com

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Linn County Correctional Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Linn County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Linn County Correctional Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 319-892-6300 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Linn County Correctional Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Ask Linn County Correctional Center whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.

How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate at the Linn County Correctional Center

Ask Linn County Correctional Center whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.

Ask Linn County Correctional Center what the tablets can be used for and whether there is a charge.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Linn County Correctional Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 319-892-6300 for further assistance.

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