You can speak with someone at the 18-bed Monona County Jail about an inmate at any hour by calling 712-423-2525.
This facility books and processes misdemeanor and felony arrestees for the county. Once booking and processing is complete, inmates are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial is resolved.
See who is currently in custody by using the inmate search tool.
Those sentenced to less than one year serve their sentence at the jail. Those sentenced to more than one year are sent to the Iowa State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page has information about the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary.
Keep the inmate’s booking number or jail ID close by. It’s required for most communication. If you can’t find it online, call Monona County Jail at 712-423-2525.
Phone: 712-423-2525
Physical Address:
909 7th Street
Onawa, IA 51040
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Monroe County Jail
Public Safety Building
909 7th St.
Onawa, IA 51040
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Monroe County Jail
Public Safety Building
909 7th St.
Onawa, IA 51040
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Monona 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 712-423-2525 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's criminal court case and docket schedule online for Monona County and any other county in Iowa.
Monona County Jail Inmate Search
The Monona County Jail maintains an average of 18 offenders in custody on any given day. The Monona 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 Monona County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 360 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 Monona 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 Monona 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 Monona 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 Monona 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 less
The 18-bed Monona County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Monona County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year.
It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration, and other surrounding counties as needed.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 712-423-2525, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.
Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment.
Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks.
The Monona County Jail also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills.
Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided.
Visits are in person, and are via video and an account is created online to book and complete visits, allowing both visitors and inmates to schedule a visit.
Phone accounts are also registered online, and allow for inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime and evening hours when they are not participating in a task or program.
Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page.
All personal mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Monroe County Jail
Public Safety Building
909 7th St.
Onawa, IA 51040
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#
Monroe County Jail
Public Safety Building
909 7th St.
Onawa, IA 51040
After an arrest, individuals are transported to Monona County Jail for the booking process. This procedure ensures the person’s identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released, eligible for bail, or detained until court.
Remaining silent during this process is vital. Anything said could be used as evidence, so it’s wise to wait for an attorney before speaking about the arrest.
Here’s a breakdown of the booking steps at Monona County Jail:
For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 712-423-2525.
When an individual is arrested and booked at Monona County Jail in Onawa, the outcomes include:
1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 712-423-2525 for specific bail amounts.
Bail payments can be made in different ways.
For further information on posting bail in Monona County, Iowa, visit the Monona County Jail Bail Information Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Monona County Jail? What is the Schedule?
909 7th Street
Onawa, IA 51040
712-423-2525
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 712-423-2525 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 10:00AM - 2:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 6:30PM - 8:30PM |
Monona County Jail uses the services of Reliance Telephone for video (visit) phone calls and for emailing/texting to inmates.
Note: This option may not be available for your inmate. When registering, check to see if devices are available.
Known as the 'Reliance Inmate Wallet', it makes funding jail communication easy. Payments made into an 'Inmate Wallet' account are linked to a dedicated telephone number for inmates who rent one of their Reliance Tablet Phones. Inmate Wallet funds can be used for personal inmate text messaging, voice calls and video calls.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monona County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-423-2525 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Monona County Jail?
Video session rates for Monona County Jail are listed when you schedule through Reliance, so check the total before confirming. For a disputed video charge, contact Reliance first, then the jail if needed.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monona County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-423-2525 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Monona County Jail?
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. Lobby kiosk - Ask the jail whether it has an Access Corrections kiosk for deposits.
4. By mail - Ask Access Corrections or the jail whether money orders can be mailed, and to what address.
Ask who the money order should be made out to, and include the inmate name and ID number on all money orders.
5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Ask the Monona County Jail whether it accepts cash deposits in person, and where.
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: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Monona County Jail follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Monona County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monona County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-423-2525 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Monona County Jail?
Per-minute call rates for Monona County Jail are shown in the Reliance account before any call is paid for, and Reliance customer service at 1-800-896-3201 answers billing questions about a charge.
To set up your Monona County inmate to make phone calls to you and others, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need in order to receive phone calls from your Monona County inmate, or to assist them in making calls to others, including instructions, fees, cost of calls, payment methods and times that your inmate can use the phone, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your communication with your inmate will be monitored and recorded. Use discretion when discussing sensitive information about their pending case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monona County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-423-2525 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
How do I Mail an Inmate in the Monona County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
Ask the Monona County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Monona County Jail 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#
Monroe County Jail
Public Safety Building
909 7th St.
Onawa, IA 51040
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Monroe County Jail
Public Safety Building
909 7th St.
Onawa, IA 51040
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the 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
Ask the Monona County Jail whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Monona County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Monona County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Monroe County Jail
Public Safety Building
909 7th St.
Onawa, IA 51040
For inmates receiving mail in the Monona County Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Monona County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Monroe County Jail
Public Safety Building
909 7th St.
Onawa, IA 51040
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monona County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-423-2525 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Monona County Jail, and what can I purchase?
To send commissary money to an inmate in Monona County Jail follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Monona County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monona County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-423-2525 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Monona County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Known as the 'Reliance Inmate Wallet', it makes funding jail communication easy.
To set up your Monona County inmate to make to send and receive texts and emails to you and others, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need in order to send and receive texts and emails from your Monona County inmate, or to assist them in sending and receiving secure messages to and from others, including instructions, fees, cost of each message, tablet rentals, payment methods and times that your inmate can send messages, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: All of your communication with your inmate will be monitored and recorded. Use discretion when communicating sensitive information about their pending case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monona County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-423-2525 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Do Inmates in the Monona County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Note: This option may not be available for your inmate. When registering, check to see if tablets are available.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monona County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-423-2525 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Monona County?
