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Clay County Jail, Iowa: Inmate Guide

Overview of the Facility

The Clay County Jail is a correctional facility located in Spencer, Iowa. It serves Clay County and is operated by the Clay County Sheriff's Office.

Contact Information

Address: 3121 West 4th Street, Spencer, IA 51301
Phone: (712) 262-3221
Website: https://www.claycountysheriff.org/

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at Clay County Jail, you can call the jail directly at (712) 262-3221 or use the Iowa Department of Corrections website to search for inmates: https://doc.iowa.gov/offender-information

Visitation Information and Hours

Visitation hours and policies may vary. It's best to contact the jail directly at (712) 262-3221 for the most up-to-date information on visitation schedules and requirements.

How to Send Money

For information on how to send money to inmates, please contact the jail directly. They will provide you with the most current methods and any restrictions on inmate accounts.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates are typically allowed to make phone calls. For specific information on phone services and any video visitation options, please contact the jail directly.

Inmate Services and Programs

The Clay County Jail may offer various programs and services to inmates, such as educational courses, substance abuse treatment, and religious services. Contact the jail for a current list of available programs.

Security and Management Information

The Clay County Jail is managed by the Clay County Sheriff's Office. For specific information about security measures and management practices, please contact the jail directly.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates have certain legal rights, including the right to legal counsel and visitation. For detailed information about these rights, contact the jail or consult with a legal professional.

Booking and Release Process

The booking process typically involves fingerprinting, photographing, and collecting personal information from the arrestee. For information about the release process, including bail procedures, contact the jail directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What items can I bring to visitation?

Contact the jail directly for a list of permitted items during visitation. Generally, personal belongings are limited for security reasons.

How can I post bail for an inmate?

For information on posting bail, contact the Clay County Jail or the Clay County Clerk of Court's office. They will provide you with the necessary procedures and acceptable payment methods.

Are work release programs available?

Contact the jail directly to inquire about the availability of work release programs and eligibility requirements for inmates.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

We provide detailed visiting and contact information for Clay County Jail. If you are have completed a Clay County Jail inmate search and have located an inmate, the information on this page will help you to stay in contact. We help you send money to jail, send & receive text messages, and provide the address for in-person visits.

Sending Money

Inmates who are currently imprisoned in Clay County Jail can receive money into their commissary account via money order, check or cash. Inmate visitors can also deposit money directly into the inmate's account at prison administrative office. Note: When sending the money via money order or check, mention the inmate id and full name on the back of the slip.

Sending a Package / Mail

You can send any mail to the inmates who are imprisoned in Clay County Jail. Please send the mail or package to the address mentioned below.

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

3115 W. 4th Street, Spencer, IA, 51301

Please make sure the mail or package that you are sending comes under the list of approved items. For further clarification on the allowed items, contact the prison administration directly on 712-264-4242 .

Note: In case you want to send packages, you need to get prior approval from the prison administration. Contact the prison / jail staff for more information.

Phone calls

Inmates can call to any person outside who are on the approved members list between 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM. The cost of the call is beared by the receiver and the call can be of maximum 30 minutes. During rush hours, the calling time is reduced drastically to 10 minutes.

Visitation Rules

You need to get yourself registered in the visitors list before visiting any inmate in the prison. If you are visiting someone in Clay County Jail, make sure you are in approved visitors list. Confirm with the prison authorities before coming to visit the inmate.

Listed below are the basic visitation rules which one must adhere to:

  • Visitor must not be a prior felon.
  • Visitor must have a valid government ID.
  • A legal guardian must be accompanied for children below 16 years of age.

Clay County Jail Inmate Searcher

Fill out the form below and receive a detailed report on an inmate. This includes current and previous arrest records, social media handles, current and previous addresses & phone numbers.

How to lookup someone in prison or jail

Steps to follow for finding
an Inmate

Step 1


Visit Jail Website

Visit the Clay County Jail inmate search website

Step 2


Enter inmate id and personal information

Enter the inmate personal informations in the required fields

Step 3


Enter inmate id and personal information

Click on the 'Submit' button

Clay County Jail driving directions

You can use the map plotted on the righ to find the driving directions to Clay County Jail.

General Stats for Iowa

Iowa Total Number of Inmates

13,549

Iowa Total No. of Inmates

Number of people under Probation Supervision

24,839

Number of people under Probation Supervision

Prison population rate

267

Prison population rate: 100,000 residents

Parole Population

7,261

Parole Population

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

1,521

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

Sex

Sex

%

Total

Male

91.77

7,827

Female

8.23

702

Youth

Type

%

Total

Committed

56.46

249

Detained

36.05

159

Diverted

0.68

3

Prisons and Jails in Iowa