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Benton County Jail is located in Vinton, Iowa. It consists of a booking/release center, a direct supervision facility, a main facility jail, and a work release center. In addition to providing work release opportunities, the Benton County Jail system seeks to develop and provide educational programs to help deter future criminal behavior from released inmates.
Benton County Jail Prison Information
| Jail Name | Benton County Jail |
| Jail Type | County Jail |
| Location | 113 East 3rd Street, Vinton, IA, 52349 |
| Contact Numbers | 319-472-2337 |
| City | Vinton |
| Postal Code | 52349 |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Benton County |
Benton County Sheriffs Department
| Sheriff | Ronald J. Tippett |
| Address | 113 East 3rd Street, Vinton, Iowa, 52349 |
| Phone | 319-472-2337 |
Inmate Resources for Family and Friends
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Inmate Search
The Benton County Jail website hosts a Call 319-472-2337 with any questions about information retrieved from the website, as it is not guaranteed to be totally accurate.
Sending a Mail
Family and friends are encouraged to carry on correspondence with their inmate. Letters can be sent along with five photos per envelope (no larger than 5x7.) Photos and pictures must not contain inappropriate content. Do not send any other items in the envelope, and do not spray perfume or use white out, glue, lipstick, etc. Do not use a padded envelope.
You cannot send care packages, but you can order softcover books, magazines and newspapers directly from a publishing company like Amazon. Have them delivered USPS to the inmate’s address.
Send all mail to:
Inmate Name
Inmate Booking Number
Benton County Jail
113 East 3rd Street, Vinton, IA, 52349
Sending Money
Family and friends of an inmate are allowed to send money to and receive funds from an inmate.
There are a variety of ways that one can send money to an inmate. Funds in the form of a money order can be mailed to
Inmate Name
Jail Number and housing area
Benton County Jail
113 East 3rd Street, Vinton, IA, 52349
Include your name and address on all items except for government issued checks.
Funds can also be deposited online via Western Union or by visiting a Western Union location in person. Include the following information:
Pay to: Benton County Corr Inmate Comm
Code City/State
Acct#: Include inmate's booking number, last name and first name
Attention line: Include six-digit date of birth (i.e. MMDDYY)
Phone Calls
Inmates at Benton County Jail are allowed to make outgoing calls to family and friends who create accounts with the Benton County Jail’s telephone system. These accounts allow you to load money into your account so that you can receive calls, even to your cell phone. Family and friends cannot make calls to the inmate.
Ensure that your inmate has enough funds in their commissary account to place a call.
Visiting Rules
Visitation at Benton County Jail is allowed for family and friends through video. Each inmate can have three video visits per week. Attorneys and law enforcement officials are allowed to meet in person with an inmate. Much like all visits or phone calls, video visits may be monitored and/or recorded.
Each visit is allowed three family/friends. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. All visitors must wear modest clothing with no profane images or language. Visitors must not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Talk quietly and do not be disruptive. For a full list of visitation rules, check the Benton County Jail website.
The video visitation center is open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. everyday. Call 319-472-2337 to make an appointment ahead of time, and arrive 15 minutes before your visit time. If you are late you will not be permitted to visit your inmate. Bring only a valid form of photo identification, a set of car keys, and your wallet.
Visitation Hours
| Sunday | 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM |
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM |
| Holiday | – |
Directions
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Benton County Prison Statistics
Benton County Prison Population By Race
| Other Prison Population | 2 |
| Asian Prison Population | - |
| Black Prison Population | - |
| Native Prison Population | - |
| Latino Prison Population | - |
| White Prison Population | 23 |
Benton County Pretrial Jail Population
| Pretrial Jail Population | 6 |
| Male Pretrial Jail Population | 17 |
| Female Pretrial Jail Population | 2 |
Benton County Jail Admissions
| Total Jail Admissions | 686 |
| Male Jail Population | 7 |
| Total Jail Population | 10 |
| Female Jail Population | 1 |
Benton County Prison Population
| Total Prison Population | 25 |
| Male Prison Population | - |
| Female Prison Population | - |
Iowa Jail & Prison Phone Call Rates
| In-State Phone Call Rate Per Minute | $0.11 |
| Out of State Phone Call Rate Per Minute | $0.11 |
Benton County Jail Admissions By Race
| Latino Jail Population | 1 |
| Native Jail Population | - |
| Black Jail Population | 5 |
| White Jail Population | 7 |
| Asian Jail Population | - |
Benton County Jail Held Inmates
| Jail Population Held for State Prison | - |
| Jail Population Held for Federal Agencies | 6 |
| Jail Population Held for ICE | - |
| Jail Population Held for State Jail | 4 |
| Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Jail | - |
| Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Prison | - |
Benton County Prison Admissions
| Black Prison Admissions | - |
| Male Prison Admissions | 16 |
| Total Prison Admissions | 16 |
| Female Prison Admissions | - |
| White Prison Admissions | 15 |
| Native Prison Admissions | - |
| Asian Prison Admissions | - |
| Latino Prison Admissions | - |
| Other Prison Admissions | 1 |
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