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How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Marion County Law Enforcement Center

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Marion 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 [facility_name_1}, 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 Marion 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.

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 Law Enforcement Center inmate, follow the instructions below:

• Register and create an account with your Marion County inmate using Inmate Canteen.
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• Inmate Canteen has excellent quality video visits between your home device and a video terminal in the inmate's housing area at Marion County Law Enforcement Center.
• 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 Law Enforcement Center 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. 

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.

How Do Inmates in Marion County Law Enforcement Center 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 Law Enforcement Center 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 Law Enforcement Center, 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.

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

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 Law Enforcement Center follow these steps:

• Register to create an account, or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen if you already have one.
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• Select Iowa, then Marion County Law Enforcement Center, 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.
• Maximum spend is $125.00.
• NOTE: Marion County Law Enforcement Center 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 Law Enforcement Center, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Marion County.

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 Law Enforcement Center 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 Law Enforcement Center, 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 Law Enforcement Center, the costs, rules, policies and more check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Marion County.