Marshall County Jail

Marshall County Jail Information

The Marshall County Jail is a 182 bed jail in the city of Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

Phone: 641-754-6380

Physical Address:
2369 Jessup Avenue
Marshalltown, IA 50158

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
Marshall County Jail
2369 Jessup Avenue
Marshalltown, IA 50158

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How Do You Find Someone in the Marshall County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Marshall 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 641-754-6380 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's criminal court case and docket schedule online for Marshall County and any other county in Iowa.

Marshall County Jail Inmate Search

The Marshall County Jail maintains an average of 182 offenders in custody on any given day. The Marshall 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 Marshall County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,240 offenders.

The following charts of Marshall 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 Marshall 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 Marshall 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 Marshall 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, and a database of most wanted criminals for Marshall County, neighboring counties and the state of Iowa.

For a collection of over 20 additional graphs and charts of the demographic and criminal arrest information of the inmates in Marshall County and Iowa state prisons, click the button below.
Marshall County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

Marshall County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 9/30/2023

Race Inmates % Total
White 91 56.17%
Black 6 3.70%
Hispanic or Latino 54 33.33%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 2 1.23%
Asian 6 3.70%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 2 1.23%
Other 1 0.62%
Total 162 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Marshall County Inmate Criminal Charges - 9/30/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 32 19.75%
Felony (2rd Degree) 30 18.52%
Felony (1st Degree) 0 0.00%
State Jail Felony 12 7.41%
Felony (Uncategorized) 41 25.31%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 47 29.01%
Misdemeanor (Class C) 0 0.00%
Holds 0 0.00%
Uncategorized 0 0.00%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Marshall County Inmate Sex - 9/30/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 145 89.51%
Female 17 10.49%
Total 162 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Marshall County Inmate Age - 9/30/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 3 1.85%
18-20 8 4.94%
21-24 14 8.64%
25-30 28 17.28%
31-35 27 16.67%
36-40 29 17.90%
41-45 23 14.20%
46-50 10 6.17%
51-55 9 5.56%
56-60 7 4.32%
61-65 2 1.23%
66-75 1 0.62%
76-85 1 0.62%
Total 162 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, Iowa Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.
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About the Marshall County Jail
I could not find the current capacity of the Marshall County Jail in Iowa through the provided search results. It is recommended to contact the jail directly or check the official website of the Marshall County Sheriff's Office for more information. The address and contact number for the Marshall County Jail in Iowa are as follows. Address: 2369 Jessup Avenue, Marshalltown, Iowa, 50158. Phone number: 641-754-6380. Fax number: 641-754-6369. Visitation hours are from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily, but certain hours may not be available due to jail service, such as meal times. Visitors can request a reservation by calling the jail or submitting a request through the CIDNET public portal. The Marshall County Jail in Iowa has varying visitation hours depending on the day of the week, where the inmate is housed, the inmate's sex, and whether or not it is a holiday. Each inmate is allowed one or two visits per week, ranging from 15 minutes to one hour in length. According to the Marshall County Sheriff's Office website, visitation hours are from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily, but certain hours may not be available due to jail service, such as meal times. Visits are not allowed to exceed thirty (30) minutes, and minor visitors under the age of 16 must be the inmate's son, stepson, daughter, stepdaughter, brother, sister, or grandchild. To find information about inmate issues and conditions at the Marshall County Jail in Iowa, you can visit the official Marshall County Sheriff's Office website or the Inmate Search Jail Roster. The latter provides information on criminal charges, bond amounts, visitation schedules, and mugshots. Additionally, you can contact the jail directly at 641-754-6380 for more information. It is important to note that the information provided on these websites may not be up-to-date, so it is recommended to verify conditions with the Clerk of Court or legal counsel. The Marshall County Jail in Iowa is unique in that it is a modern "direct supervision" jail with a 182-bed capacity. It was constructed on the site of the Marshall County Care Facility and opened in July of 2000. The jail is equipped with a state-of-the-art locking system and closed circuit cameras covering every area where inmates are located. On-site visits are conducted by video, and contact visitation is not allowed. The jail is located at 2369 Jessup Avenue in Marshalltown, Iowa.
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Directions / Map to the Marshall County Jail
Inmate Visitation

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

Marshall County Jail uses CIDNET for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their friends and family.  
Register here.





Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
Contact Customer Support

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Remote Video Visitation

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

Marshall County Jail uses CIDNET for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their friends and family.  
Register here.


Friends & Family Portal Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
Contact Customer Support

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Inmate Money Accounts

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email[email protected]
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Marshall County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Marshall County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Iowa, then select Marshall County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Marshall County Jail.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

How to Make and Receive Phone Calls and Video Phone Calls from an Inmate in Marshall County

To register and sign up for a phone account with CIDNET Inmate Phone Service, follow the instructions below:

  • Register and create an account with CIDNET.
  • Type in your Email, Time Zone and First & Last Name of your Marshall County Jail inmate.
    1. Click the Create Account button.
    2. Read the Terms of Use, then click Agree.
    3. Login to your email and open the CIDNET email.
    4. In the email, click the Complete Your Verification link.
    5. Choose a Security PIN and a Password.
    6. Click the Sign In button.
  • After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Iowa, then the Marshall County Jail, then your inmate's name.
  • Once you have completed this, the Marshall County Jail will have to give final approval for you to set up a phone account with your inmate.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding making phone calls with an inmate in Marshall County, visit our full page guide

NOTE: All phone conversations are recorded. 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 phone providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.

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Inmate Commissary

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

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Marshall County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Marshall County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Iowa, then select Marshall County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Marshall County Jail.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

Marshall County Jail allows Secure Messaging using a third-party service call Access Corrections.

They are the same company that facilitate Secure Deposits and Securepaks, so if you are already registered with them, then you are already approved to send Secure Messages to your inmate.

Register/Log in here.

After Registering/Logging In:

1.     You choose Marshall County Jail.
2.    You Search for your inmate by typing in his last name. You can further narrow your search by adding his first name and/or Inmate ID.
3.    You add a credit or debit card.
4.    You buy a message plan (plans and prices vary), or buy credits. One credit costs $0.01.
5.    You select the option for your inmate to be able use the credits which you purchase, to message back to you... Or not.
6.    Marshall County Jail charges a fee for each message sent or received.

Important Things to Know

 - Access Corrections has an iphone app and an android app for using their services.
 - ALL of your correspondence will be monitored by the jail. 
 - Do NOT write anything you wouldn’t want repeated in court.
 - Rates vary and are always subject to change.
 - Inmates can write you back ONLY if you select that option.
 - You CAN send photos up to 32MB in file size. Subject to change.
 - You CAN have unlimited credits on your account but are limited in the amount of each credit purchase.
 - You may NOT type or send emoticons.
 - You may NOT copy and paste text. Type directly.
 - You may NOT type profanities, violence or characters not approved. 
 - Due to messages having to be reviewed first, allow up to five days for a message to be delivered.
 - You may NOT transfer credits to another email.

Phone: 866-345-1884

Email:  [email protected]
FAQ
Contact Page
iphone app
Android app

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

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Marshall County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Iowa, then select Marshall County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to spend, and input your payment method. The funds can also be used by the inmate to send a message back to you.
  • NOTE: All messages between you and your 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 Marshall County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Marshall County.

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Inmate Tablets

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

Marshall County Jail may now offer CIDNET Tablet Rentals to their inmates.

CIDNET is the same company that handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:

  • Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
  • eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
  • Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
  • Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
  • Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
  • Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
  • eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
  • Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
  • Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
  • Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.

Here's how it works:

  • Register here
  • Pay for the subscription.
  • You get charged the 1st of each month. 
  • You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
  • No activation or early termination fees.
  • Your inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.
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Other Jails in Marshall County

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

Marshall County County Jails
Marshall County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

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

Marshall Hardin Story Jasper Grundy Tama Poweshiek
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Most Wanted Fugitives

Do you have a list of Arrest Warrants, and the Most Wanted Criminals in Marshall County, the state of Iowa and the United States?

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