Jones County Jail

To search for an inmate in the Jones 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 319-462-2720 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's criminal court case and docket schedule online for Jones County and any other county in Iowa.

Jones County Jail Inmate Search

The Jones County Jail maintains an average of 22 offenders in custody on any given day. The Jones 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 Jones County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,040 offenders.

The following charts of Jones 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 Jones 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 Jones 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 Jones 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.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Jones County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Jones County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

500 W. Main Street
Anamosa, IA 52205
319-462-2720

• Visits are 20 minutes.
• You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
• The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 319-462-2720 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
• Inmates are allowed two visits per week.
• A maximum of 2 adults and two children are allowed per inmate (as long as it was approved)
• Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
• Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.
• Inmate must fill out a Visitor Request form prior to the visit that needs to be approved by the jail.
• Visitors will use the phone located in the Civil Office to call extension 1209 to the Jones County Jail to enter the visit.
• Jail staff will give the visitor a pin number that they will enter at the Visitation Terminal to connect them with their inmate. 
• Remote visits are done with Reliance Telephone.

Jones 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 Jones County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 319-462-2720 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Jones County Jail?

Jones 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 Jones County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 319-462-2720 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Jones County Jail?

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Jones County Jail

Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Jones County Jail Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail

• Bring money to the jail in person. 
• The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment. Cash or Money Order only.

Option 2 - 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.
• Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
• Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name
Jones County Jail
P.O Box 167
Anamosa, IA 52205

Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 319-462-2720 to ask any questions about this.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jones County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 319-462-2720 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Jones County Jail?

How Do Inmates in Jones County Jail Make Phone Calls?

To set up your Jones County inmate to make to make phone calls to you and others, follow these instructions:

• Register and set up a new account with RELIANCE Telephone, or log in if you already have an account.
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• Review your communication options and choose a plan.
• Select Jones County Jail, then select your inmate who you will be funding.

For all the information you need in order to receive phone calls from your Jones 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 Jones County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 319-462-2720 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Jones County Jail, and what can I send them?

Jones County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Jones 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 Jones 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
Jones County Jail
P.O Box 167
Anamosa, IA 52205

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name
Jones County Jail
P.O Box 167
Anamosa, IA 52205

No Newspapers or Magazines

Books
The Jones 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 Jones 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 books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name
Jones County Jail
P.O Box 167
Anamosa, IA 52205

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jones County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 319-462-2720 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Jones County Jail, and what can I purchase?

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Jones County Jail

Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Jones County Jail Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail

• Bring money to the jail in person. 
• The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment. Cash or Money Order only.

Option 2 - 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.
• Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
• Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name
Jones County Jail
P.O Box 167
Anamosa, IA 52205

Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 319-462-2720 to ask any questions about this.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jones County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 319-462-2720 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Jones County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

Jones County Jail uses the services of Reliance Telephone for emailing/texting to inmates.

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.  
• Cost of texting is $4.00 per month for rental of the Reliance Tablet Phone + $0.09 per message sent or received up to 160 characters.

How Do Inmates in Jones County Jail Send and Receive Texts and Emails?

To set up your Jones County inmate to make to send and receive texts and emails to you and others, follow these instructions:

• Register and set up a new account with RELIANCE Telephone, or log in if you already have an account.
• 
• Review your communication options and choose the option for sending secure messages.
• Select Jones County Jail, then select your inmate who you will be funding.

For all the information you need in order to send and receive texts and emails from your Jones 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 Jones County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 319-462-2720 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Jones County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Jones 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 tablets 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 Jones County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 319-462-2720 for further assistance.

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Jones County?