Muscatine County Jail
Muscatine County Jail
You can speak with someone at the 133-bed Muscatine County Jail about an inmate at any hour by calling 563-262-4190.
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 Muscatine County Jail at 563-262-4190.
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Muscatine 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 563-262-4190 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's criminal court case and docket schedule online for Muscatine County and any other county in Iowa.
Muscatine County Jail Inmate Search
The Muscatine County Jail maintains an average of 133 offenders in custody on any given day. The Muscatine 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 Muscatine County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,980 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 Muscatine 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 Muscatine 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 Muscatine 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 Muscatine 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 lessFalling under the responsibility of the Sheriff’s Office, the red brick building that contains the 133-bed Muscatine County Jail is the main jail for all Muscatine County offenders, both misdemeanor and felony, as they wait for their trial or serve a short sentence only.
They are able to access medical and mental health care, as well as maintain contact with family and friends. To check if someone is present and detained at the location there is online access and staff are able to answer basic questions and provide limited information by calling 563-262-4190.
To contact an inmate by mail it must be sent in the form of a letter to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Muscatine County Jail
P.O. Box 16120
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Mail will only be received from the post office and will be checked for contraband before full delivery, as well as requiring a full return address or it will be refused.
In order to have visits with an inmate you must first send a letter to the inmate that includes your full name, SSN, date of birth, address, and phone number. Visits are available 7pm-9pm on Monday for male inmates and Tuesday for female inmates, as well as 12pm-2pm on Saturday for male inmates and 6pm-8pm for female inmates.
Online access allows friends or family to supply money to a commissary account to pay for necessary purchases, or they may access the kiosk located in the lobby. This is also the location that operates the alternative sentencing for the county, with a work crew providing work to inmates as they are serving a sentence and the ability to do community service.
- Jail (Main): 563-262-4190
How booking works at Muscatine County Jail
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Muscatine County Jail for booking. This process includes identifying them, deciding on charges, and determining if they will be eligible for bail or held until court.
It's important to stay silent during this process, as any statements made may be used in court. Legal advice should be sought before speaking about the case.
The following steps make up the booking process at Muscatine County Jail:
- Verification of personal details.
- Taking mugshots for identification purposes.
- Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
- Possible DNA collection if required.
- Search of the individual.
- Confiscation of personal property.
- Providing a phone call.
For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Muscatine County Jail at 563-262-4190.
Paying bail for someone in Muscatine County
After being arrested and booked into Muscatine County Jail in Muscatine, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:
1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call 563-262-4190 for the exact bail amount.
There are multiple ways to pay bail.
- Cash bonds are paid in full at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order, and many jails let you pay by card at a lobby kiosk or with an online bond vendor for a fee; have the inmate's full name and booking number when you go, and the jail is at 563-262-4190.
- Licensed bail bond agents in Muscatine County can facilitate the process.
- Many courts accept a home or land as collateral for bond, as long as the owner proves clear title and equity at least equal to the bond amount (often twice it) with a deed and a current tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the pledge.
To get more information on the bail process in Muscatine County, Iowa, visit the Muscatine County Jail Bail FAQ.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Muscatine County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Muscatine County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
400 Walnut Street
Muscatine, IA 52761
563-262-4190
- Visits take place in the jail lobby: Monday 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Tuesday 6:00 to 8:00 PM, and Saturday noon to 2:00 PM and 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
- Visits are 30 minutes.
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list and approved by the jail ahead of time.
- Call 563-262-4190 to find out your inmate's visit times and book a visit. Always call before you go to make sure the schedule has not changed.
- Each inmate can have two visits a week, with up to 2 visitors each time.
- Bring a valid government photo ID, and dress neatly in clothes that are not revealing.
- Lawyers can visit from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Muscatine County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 563-262-4190 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Muscatine County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Muscatine County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 563-262-4190 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Muscatine County Jail?
There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Muscatine 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. 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 Muscatine 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.
How to Send Money to an Inmate in Muscatine County
To send commissary money to an inmate in Muscatine County Jail follow these steps:
- Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
- Select Iowa, then select Muscatine 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 Muscatine County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Muscatine County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 563-262-4190 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Muscatine County Jail?
How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Muscatine County Jail
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Muscatine County do the following:
1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.
2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose Muscatine County Jail, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.
To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Muscatine County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Muscatine County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 563-262-4190 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Muscatine County Jail, and what can I send them?
Muscatine County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Muscatine 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 Muscatine County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Muscatine County Jail
P.O. Box 16120
Jonesboro, AR 72401
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 Muscatine County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 563-262-4190 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Muscatine County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Muscatine County Jail contracts with Access Securepak for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.
Access Securepak's catalog groups items into categories such as:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel
Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select Iowa.
3. Select Muscatine County Jail.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at customerservice@securepak.net.
* You can write them at:
Access Securepak
10880 Linpage Place
St. Louis, MO 63132
* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST,
and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.
*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Muscatine County Jail staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.
*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.
How to Send Money to an Inmate in Muscatine County
To send commissary money to an inmate in Muscatine County Jail follow these steps:
- Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
- Select Iowa, then select Muscatine 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 Muscatine County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Muscatine County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 563-262-4190 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Muscatine County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Muscatine County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 563-262-4190 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Muscatine 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 Muscatine County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 563-262-4190 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in Muscatine County?
Muscatine County County Jails
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Nearby counties
The Muscatine County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Muscatine County: Muscatine and Wilton.