Marion County Jail
Marion County Jail
You can call the 36-bed Marion County Jail 24 hours a day for inmate information at 641-828-2245.
This facility handles the booking and processing of individuals arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Depending on the charges, they may remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until the conclusion of their trial.
The inmate search tool allows you to view the jail’s roster and find out who is currently in custody.
Those sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail. Inmates with longer sentences are transferred to either the Iowa State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on inmate services such as the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It is helpful to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for correspondence. If you cannot locate it online, you can call Marion County Jail at 641-828-2245 for assistance.
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Marion County Jail, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 641-828-2245 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's criminal court case and docket schedule online for Marion County and any other county in Iowa.
Marion County Jail Inmate Search
The Marion County Jail maintains an average of 36 offenders in custody on any given day. The Marion County Jail has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Marion County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,320 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 Marion 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 Marion 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 Marion 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 Marion 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.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessFound just outside of town, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and the local jail are both located in the Marion County Jail. It provides for all of the housing needs for offenders who are arrested on either misdemeanor or felony charges both as they wait for their trial and as they serve their sentence from the cities of Hamilton, Marysville, Bussey, Harvey, Swan: the non-incorporated villages of Tracy, Otley, Columbia, Pershing and Attica, and all other unincorporated areas of Marion County.
With ample parking and 3 buildings, the Marion County Jail and Sheriff’s Office provide services to the entire county and have both inside and outdoor recreation areas, laundry, meals, and medical care as well as mental health care.
An account is created for each offender as they finish the booking process and friends or family can add money to the account, allowing inmates to order commissary, phone cards, and more. Add money to the account of an inmate at the kiosk that is located in the lobby of the jail, or online or you may purchase commissary items to be delivered.
Phones are active only during daytime hours and can only make outgoing calls, with no way to call in and speak to an inmate.
Visits are also conducted and booked online and onsite visits occur Thursday and Sunday 5:30pm-9pm for 20 inmates, with remove visits occurring on each of the other days of the week 6am-11pm.
All personal mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Marion County Jail
211 N Godfrey Lane
Knoxville, IA 50138
Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.
Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Marion County Jail
211 N Godfrey Lane
Knoxville, IA 50138
- Jail (Main): 641-828-2245
The booking procedure at Marion County Jail
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Marion County Jail for the booking process, where their identity is confirmed, charges are reviewed, and decisions are made about whether they will be released on bail or detained.
The arrested individual should remain silent during booking, as anything said could be used against them. It’s important to wait for legal representation before answering questions.
The booking process at Marion County Jail includes the following steps:
- Personal identification confirmation.
- Mugshots for record-keeping.
- Answering health-related questions and inquiries about criminal history.
- DNA collection may be required.
- Conducting a thorough body search.
- Securing personal belongings.
- Providing a phone call.
For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at 641-828-2245.
How to handle bail after an arrest in Marion County
If someone has been booked at Marion County Jail in Knoxville, their next steps may include:
1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call 641-828-2245.
There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.
- The usual way to post a cash bond is to pay the full amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk of court by cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also offer card payment through a lobby kiosk or online bond vendor for a fee, and you should bring the inmate's full name and booking number (call 641-828-2245 for the jail).
- Assistance is available from licensed bail bond companies in Marion County.
- Real property bonds are accepted in many courts: an owner may offer land or a home after showing clear title and equity of at least the bond, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves it.
For a full guide to the bail process in Marion County, Iowa, visit the Marion County Jail Bail Information Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Marion County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Marion County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
211 N. Godfrey Lane
Knoxville, IA 50138
641-828-2245
- Visits are 30 minutes.
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
- The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 641-828-2245 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
- Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
- A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
- Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
- Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 641-828-2245 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
Marion County Jail uses the services of Inmate Canteen for 'At the Jail' Visitation with Inmates.
For best results use Google Chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on Inmate Video Visitation:
- Register or Log in to your account
- Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to visit.
- Select the "Video Visit an Inmate" option
- Follow the prompts on screen to schedule the visit.
Video Visitation must be done from a computer using Google Chrome and an updated Adobe Flash player. Before starting this process you must make sure that your Adobe Flash player is fully updated and that you are using Google Chrome. First... Set up Flash, then restart your computer and then go to Google Chrome on your desktop or laptop computer and log on to Inmate Canteen.
Steps Inmate canteen Visitation:
1. Go to www.inmatecanteen.com on a computer (not supported on mobile devices i.e. tablets, cell phones, etc)
2. Log in, select your inmate, and select the Video Visit an Inmate option.
3. You will be required to fill out a form, submit a driver's license picture and a picture of your face. Once submitted, Marion County Jail will either approve or deny it.
4. Once approved you will be all set to video visit!
NOTES: Make sure you are allowing flash player to run in google chrome by selecting the lock icon to left of the browser. Flash Player needs to be set to “allow”. Then you can refresh the page and it should be good to go. If flash player is being blocked you will not be able to take a picture or see any video during the visitation. When you click on the video visitation link on the website, please visit the Audition Room to test your equipment. To find the Audition Room, please click on 'Video Visit an Inmate' and it will be located on the top of your screen. Here you can test and verify that your webcam and microphone are working. We highly recommend a hard line for video visiting, unstable internet can result in poor visit qualities.
How to Have Remote Video Visits with an Inmate in Marion County
To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with Inmate Canteen to communicate with your Marion County Jail inmate, follow the instructions below:
- Register and create an account with your Marion County inmate using Inmate Canteen.
- Inmate Canteen has excellent quality video visits between your home device and a video terminal in the inmate's housing area at Marion County Jail.
- You can also send and receive secure messages and use them to make and receive phone calls with your Marion County inmate.
- This is a fee based service.
Instructions for Inmate Video Visitation:
- Register or Log in to your account
- Select Marion County Jail and the inmate you wish to visit.
- Select the "Video Visit an Inmate" option
- Follow the prompts on screen to schedule the visit.
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding visiting with an inmate (both at the jail and remotely) in Marion County, visit our full page guide.
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
NOTE: All video visits are recorded and stored. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some video visits providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Marion County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-828-2245 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Marion County Jail?
Marion County Jail uses the services of Inmate Canteen for Remote Video Visitation with Inmates.
For best results use Google Chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on Inmate Video Visitation:
- Register or Log in to your account
- Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to visit.
- Select the "Video Visit an Inmate" option
- Follow the prompts on screen to schedule the visit.
Video Visitation must be done from a computer using Google Chrome and an updated Adobe Flash player. Before starting this process you must make sure that your Adobe Flash player is fully updated and that you are using Google Chrome. First... Set up Flash, then restart your computer and then go to Google Chrome on your desktop or laptop computer and log on to Inmate Canteen.
Steps Inmate canteen Visitation:
1. Go to www.inmatecanteen.com on a computer (not supported on mobile devices i.e. tablets, cell phones, etc)
2. Log in, select your inmate, and select the Video Visit an Inmate option.
3. You will be required to fill out a form, submit a driver's license picture and a picture of your face. Once submitted, Marion County Jail will either approve or deny it.
4. Once approved you will be all set to video visit!
NOTES: Make sure you are allowing flash player to run in google chrome by selecting the lock icon to left of the browser. Flash Player needs to be set to “allow”. Then you can refresh the page and it should be good to go. If flash player is being blocked you will not be able to take a picture or see any video during the visitation. When you click on the video visitation link on the website, please visit the Audition Room to test your equipment. To find the Audition Room, please click on 'Video Visit an Inmate' and it will be located on the top of your screen. Here you can test and verify that your webcam and microphone are working. We highly recommend a hard line for video visiting, unstable internet can result in poor visit qualities.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Marion County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-828-2245 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Marion County Jail?
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Marion County Jail may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
1. Register or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen.
2. Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
3. Select the "Purchase Items" option.
4. Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Marion County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Marion County Jail follow these steps:
- Register to create an account, or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen if you already have one.
- Select Iowa, then Marion County Jail, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
- Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
- Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
- NOTE: Marion County Jail may at times only allow online deposits for your inmate to purchase their own commissary locally.
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Marion County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Marion County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Marion County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-828-2245 for further assistance.
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How Do Inmates in Marion County Jail Make Phone Calls?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Marion County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
- Marion County Jail uses the services of Inmate Canteen.
- Register online, or log in if you already have an account with them. (Note: Chrome works best with this website)
- Services for Marion County inmates and their families and friends include Collect Calling, PIN Debits or Purchasing Calling Cards.
Instructions on Purchasing Calling Cards or setting up to receive calls from an inmate:
- Register or Log in to your account
- Select Iowa, then Marion County Jail, then the inmate you wish to purchase a phone card or calling time for.
- Select the "Purchase Phone Card for an Inmate" option.
- Follow the prompts on screen to purchase the phone card for your inmate in Marion County.
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Marion County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Marion County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-828-2245 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Marion County Jail, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Marion County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-828-2245 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Marion County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Marion County Jail uses the services of Inmate Canteen for Online Commissary Purchases for an Inmate.
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
NOTE: Marion County Jail may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
For best results use google chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
- Register or Log in to your account
- Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
- Select the "Purchase Items" option
- Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Marion County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Marion County Jail follow these steps:
- Register to create an account, or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen if you already have one.
- Select Iowa, then Marion County Jail, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
- Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
- Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Marion County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Marion County.
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Marion County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-828-2245 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Marion County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Marion County
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Marion County Jail follow these steps:
- Register with Inmate Canteen to create an account or log in if you already have one.
- Select Iowa, then select Marion County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
- Add money to your account.
- Verify your email.
- Send message.
- NOTE: All messages between you and your Marion County inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Marion County Jail, the costs, rules, policies and more check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Marion County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Marion County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-828-2245 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Marion County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Marion County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-828-2245 for further assistance.
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Marion County County Jails
Marion County Juvenile Facilities
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Nearby counties
This facility, known as "Marion County Jail" is also known as Marion County Law Enforcement Center, Marion County Jail & Law Enforcement Center, Marion County Jail & Law Enforcement Center, Iowa, Marion.