Located in the city of Carroll, Carroll County, Iowa, the Carroll County Jail is a 42-bed jail. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 712-792-4393.
This facility handles the booking and processing of offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Inmates remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial is settled.
The inmate search tool provides access to the jail's roster of those in custody.
Individuals sentenced to less than one year will serve their time here. Those sentenced to more than a year are transferred to either the Iowa State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page offers detailed information on services such as the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
Save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for future communication needs. If it’s not available online, call Carroll County Jail at 712-792-4393 for assistance.
Phone: 712-792-4393
Physical Address:
114 E. 6th Street
Carroll, IA 51401
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Carroll County Jail
114 E. 6th Street
Carroll, IA 51401
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Carroll County Jail
114 E. 6th Street
Carroll, IA 51401
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Carroll 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 712-792-4393 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's criminal court case and docket schedule online for Carroll County and any other county in Iowa.
Carroll County Jail Inmate Search
The Carroll County Jail maintains an average of 42 offenders in custody on any given day. The Carroll 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 Carroll County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,140 offenders.
The following charts of Carroll 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 Carroll 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 Carroll 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 Carroll 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.
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Operated by the Carroll County Sheriff Department, the new 42 bed Carroll County Jail houses both misdemeanor and felony offenders as they wait for their trial, while they serve a sentence, and those who are from other counties if their own facilities are full. It became fully operational in February 2022.
There are a total of five cell pod areas. Inmates are divided up into the five areas by type of crime, such as sex offenders, felons who are kept away from misdeamenents. In addition there is admin segregation area where Inmates who misbehave can now be sent to one of ten holding cells which keeps the jail from losing bed space if an inmate needs to be locked down by themselves.
For those who are seeking information on a loved one who is incarcerated an online lookup is present and can be accessed from any internet connected device, and for further details on bail or visits, or to share a concern about an inmate or their health, you may call the facility at 712-792-4393.
Proper care is ensured for offenders by providing appropriate housing determined by gender, seriousness of charges, any prior history of incarceration, and separated by case involvement as well. After a medical assessment all medical and mental health care is provided, and health is further supported with healthy meals, access to outdoor and indoor recreation, and exercise opportunities.
Contact opportunities are also provided for not only contacting lawyers and legal representation, but also to remain in contact with family members, and with friends.
Mail is the first method of communication, and is addressed to the inmate at the jail and will require a return address with the name of the sender in order to be accepted through the Post Office. Checks, obscene materials, food, and periodicals, along with postage stamps and envelopes will not be accepted.
All personal mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Carroll County Jail
114 E. 6th Street
Carroll, IA 51401
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 #
Carroll County Jail
114 E. 6th Street
Carroll, IA 51401
Housing units also have phones that are able to make outgoing calls but not equipped to receive incoming calls, and they are accessible each day. Phone cards are sold online or money can be submitted to the jail in person to allow inmates to purchase their own phone cards.
To leave a message for an inmate call 712-792-8164 and follow the prompts.
Another way to communicate with an inmate is through visits, which can be done through the video system with a reservation or scheduled appointment. To create a visit an account is created online and must be created and scheduled at least 24 hours in advance. Visiting hours are Tuesday and Friday 8:30am-10:00am, and 12:00pm-3:30pm.
After an arrest, individuals are transported to Carroll 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 Carroll County Jail:
The booking process varies in duration, taking anywhere from an hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 712-792-4393.
When an individual is arrested and booked at Carroll County Jail in Carroll, 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 712-792-4393 for specific bail amounts.
Bail payments can be made in different ways.
For further information on posting bail in Carroll County, Iowa, visit the Carroll County Jail Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Carroll County Jail? What is the Schedule?
114 E. 6th Street
Carroll, IA 51401
712-792-4393
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 712-792-4394 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| TUESDAY | 8:30AM - 10:00AM NOON - 3:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:30AM - 10:00AM NOON - 3:30PM |
Carroll 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. The cost of this is $4.00 per month for rental of the Reliance Tablet Phone + $0.25 per minute for video and voice calls.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Carroll County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-792-4393 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Carroll County Jail?
Note: This option may not be available for your inmate. When registering, check to see if devices are available.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Carroll County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-792-4393 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Carroll County Jail?
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person.
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Carroll County Jail uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.
Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union. Call the Carroll County Jail first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Carroll County Jail
114 E. 6th Street
Carroll, IA 51401
Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.
To deposit money online for an inmate in Carroll County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Carroll County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Carroll County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Carroll County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-792-4393 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Carroll County Jail?
To leave a message for an inmate call 712-792-8164 and follow the prompts.
To set up your Carroll County inmate to make 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 Carroll 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 Carroll County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-792-4393 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Carroll County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Carroll County Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Carroll 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 #
Carroll County Jail
114 E. 6th Street
Carroll, IA 51401
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Carroll County Jail
114 E. 6th Street
Carroll, IA 51401
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
The Carroll County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source 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 Carroll County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Carroll County Jail
114 E. 6th Street
Carroll, IA 51401
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Carroll County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-792-4393 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Carroll County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Search for JailATM services for Carroll County Jail.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Carroll County Jail.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Carroll County Jail may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
Send Gift Packs
Carroll County Jail has an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.
These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Carroll County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Carroll County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Carroll County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Carroll County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-792-4393 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Carroll County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Known as the 'Reliance Inmate Wallet', it makes funding jail communication easy.
To set up your Carroll 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 Carroll 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 Carroll County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-792-4393 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Carroll 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 Carroll County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-792-4393 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Carroll County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Carroll County?
This facility, known as "Carroll County Jail" is also known as Carroll County Jail & Sheriff, Carroll County Jail & Sheriff, Iowa, Carroll.
