Located in Tipton, Cedar County, Iowa, the Cedar County Jail is a 37-bed facility. You can call them anytime for inmate information at 563-886-2052.
This facility handles offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies, who are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on their charges, inmates may remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial is completed.
The inmate search tool can be used to view the jail's roster and find out who is in custody.
Offenders sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail, while those with longer sentences will be transferred to either the Iowa State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on a range of inmate services, including the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
It’s a good idea to keep the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for future communication needs. If it’s not available online, call Cedar County Jail at 563-886-2052 for further assistance.
Phone: 563-886-2052
Physical Address:
711 E. South St.
Tipton, IA 52772-1977
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Cedar County Jail
711 E. South St
Tipton, IA 52772
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Cedar County Jail
711 E. South St
Tipton, IA 52772
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Cedar 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 563-886-2052 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's criminal court case and docket schedule online for Cedar County and any other county in Iowa.
Cedar County Jail Inmate Search
The Cedar County Jail maintains an average of 37 offenders in custody on any given day. The Cedar 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 Cedar County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,060 offenders.
The following charts of Cedar 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 Cedar 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 Cedar 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 Cedar 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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The 37-bed Cedar County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Cedar 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 563-886-2052, 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 Cedar 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 #
Cedar County Jail
711 E. South St
Tipton, IA 52772
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 #
Cedar County Jail
711 E. South St
Tipton, IA 52772
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Cedar 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 Cedar County Jail:
The duration of booking can vary, taking between one and 48 hours. For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Cedar County Jail at 563-886-2052.
After being arrested and booked into Cedar County Jail in Tipton, 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 563-886-2052 for the exact bail amount.
There are multiple ways to pay bail.
To get more information on the bail process in Cedar County, Iowa, visit the Cedar County Jail Bail FAQ.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Cedar County Jail? What is the Schedule?
711 E. South St.
Tipton, IA 52772-1977
563-886-2052
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 563-886-2052 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
VISITATION DAYS ARE WEDNESDAY AND SUNDAY. TIMES SCHEDULED IN ADVANCE.
Cedar County Jail uses the services of Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communication (CPC) for visitation communication between inmates and their friends and family members.
In order to have a successful video visit, these are the steps to follow:
Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
iphone app
Google Play app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cedar County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 563-886-2052 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 Cedar County Jail?
Cedar County Jail uses the services of Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communication (CPC) for visitation communication between inmates and their friends and family members.
In order to have a successful video visit, these are the steps to follow:
Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
iphone app
Google Play app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cedar County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 563-886-2052 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Cedar 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. Jail Lobby Kiosk - Kiosks accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards.
4. Mail-in Lockbox - Friends or Family who do not have a credit or debit card can mail money orders to their secure lockbox to make deposits to an inmate’s account. Depositors use a customized form that captures all needed information. Upon receipt, they process and post the deposits to the inmate's trust fund in approximately 48 hours.
Money orders may be mailed to inmates at:
Access Corrections
P.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132
Money orders must be made out to "Access Secure Deposits".
Include the state, city, inmate name and ID number on all money orders.
5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Go to any Cash Pay Today location to deposit cash to your inmate's account.
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 Cedar 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 Cedar County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cedar County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 563-886-2052 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Cedar County Jail?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Cedar County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Cedar County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cedar County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 563-886-2052 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Cedar County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Cedar 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 Cedar 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 #
Cedar County Jail
711 E. South St
Tipton, IA 52772
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Cedar County Jail
711 E. South St
Tipton, IA 52772
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 Cedar 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 Cedar 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 #
Cedar County Jail
711 E. South St
Tipton, IA 52772
For inmates receiving mail in the Cedar 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 Cedar County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Cedar County Jail
711 E. South St
Tipton, IA 52772
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 Cedar County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 563-886-2052 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Cedar County Jail, and what can I purchase?
To send commissary money to an inmate in Cedar 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 Cedar County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cedar County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 563-886-2052 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Cedar County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
They are the same company that facilitate Secure Deposits and Securepaks, so if you are already registered with them, then you are already approved to send Secure Messages to your inmate.
After Registering/Logging In:
1. You choose Cedar County Jail.
2. You Search for your inmate by typing in his last name. You can further narrow your search by adding his first name and/or Inmate ID.
3. You add a credit or debit card.
4. You buy a message plan (plans and prices vary), or buy credits. One credit costs $0.01.
5. You select the option for your inmate to be able use the credits which you purchase, to message back to you... Or not.
6. Cedar County Jail charges a fee for each message sent or received.
Important Things to Know
- Access Corrections has an iphone app and an android app for using their services.
- ALL of your correspondence will be monitored by the jail.
- Do NOT write anything you wouldn’t want repeated in court.
- Rates vary and are always subject to change.
- Inmates can write you back ONLY if you select that option.
- You CAN send photos up to 32MB in file size. Subject to change.
- You CAN have unlimited credits on your account but are limited in the amount of each credit purchase.
- You may NOT type or send emoticons.
- You may NOT copy and paste text. Type directly.
- You may NOT type profanities, violence or characters not approved.
- Due to messages having to be reviewed first, allow up to five days for a message to be delivered.
- You may NOT transfer credits to another email.
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
FAQ
Contact Page
iphone app
Android app
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Cedar County Jail follow these steps:
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Cedar County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Cedar County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cedar County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 563-886-2052 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Cedar 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 Cedar County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 563-886-2052 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Cedar County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Cedar County?
This facility, known as "Cedar County Jail" is also known as Cedar County Law, Enforcement Center, Cedar County Jail, Iowa, Cedar.
