Benton County Jail

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Updated on: February 17, 2024

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Location 113 East 3rd Street, Vinton, IA, 52349

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Benton County Jail is an adult correctional facility located at 113 East 3rd Street, Vinton, IA, 52349. It is run by the Benton County Sheriffs, who provides all jail services according to the state laws. The staff in this Benton County Jail includes jail superintendent, 7 sergeants, and 10 correction deputies. These correction officers are charged with day-to-day supervision and providing care to the offenders in the Benton County Jail. The Benton County Jail hosts an average of 49 inmates daily and 1190 bookings annually.

Inmates are offered the following correctional programs in the Benton County Jail:

  • Alcohol and drug dependency counseling
  • Bible study
  • Anger management
  • Adult Basic Education / GED assistance

Vinton, Benton County, IA Overview

Coordinates:
42.16417°N 92.02611°W
Country:
United States
State:
Iowa
County:
Benton
Area:
Total:
4.97 sq mi (12.87 km2)
Land:
4.88 sq mi (12.64 km2)
Water:
0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2)
Elevation:
787 ft (240 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
5,257
Estimate (2019):
5,075
Density:
1,039.75/sq mi (401.43/km2)
Time zone:
UTC-6 (Central (CST))
Summer (DST):
UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code:
52349
Area code(s):
319 Exchange: 472
FIPS code:
19-81210
GNIS feature ID:
0462580

Benton County Iowa Sheriff Overview

Benton County can be found in the northern area of Iowa. Vinton – is the county seat. Benton County has a total population of 25642 and was formed in 1837.

Benton County has a total area of 716 square miles. The zip codes in Benton County are 52206, 52208, 52209, 52229, 52249, 52257, 52313, 52315, 52318, 52332, 52345, 52346, 52349, 52351, 52354.

Benton County Sex Offender Registry

Benton County Sex Offender Registry

Inmate Search

There are several authorized online websites where you can search for information about inmates incarcerated in the Benton County Jail. Even more convenient, the jail has a seamless website that has an online search engine that will lead you to an online inmate roster.

A search on the Benton County Jail website presents the following details:

  • Name
  • Subject Number
  • Booking Number
  • Custody
  • Booking Date
  • Housing Facility

To access the roaster on the website, you click the Search button. The roaster shows:

  • Inmate’s Name
  • Whether in Custody
  • Scheduled Release Date
  • Gender

Sending a Mail/Package to Benton County Jail

The Benton County Jail allows the inmates to receive mail from friends and family. The facility’s official address is:

Benton County Jail;

113 East 3rd Street, Vinton, IA, 52349.

All mail and correspondence are sent via the United States Postal Service, not directly. Senders must include the inmate’s name and a relevant return address on the envelope for the mails to be delivered to the intended recipients.

Sending Money

The Benton County Jail permits inmates to receive funds deposited into their commissary accounts. The inmates can purchase necessities from the kiosk with the funds. The Benton County Jail prohibits direct cash and personal checks. You can only send funds to the inmates through money order or cashier checks.

Phone Calls

The Benton County Jail allows inmates to access phones in each cell block. Inmates can only make collect calls to family, friends, and attorneys, meaning they cannot receive incoming calls. The receiver pays for the collect calls.

If you want to block an inmate’s call, call the facility through 319-472-2337 or fax through.

Visitations at Benton County Jail

The Benton County Jail allows inmates to receive visitors. You can only visit an inmate if they put you on their approved visitor’s list. You must provide your ID to see an inmate, and the visit lasts for up to 30 minutes.

Benton County Sheriffs Department

Address 113 East 3rd Street, Vinton, Iowa, 52349
Phone 319-472-2337

Benton County Jail — General Information

Facility Name Benton County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 113 East 3rd Street, Vinton, IA, 52349
Capacity 35
Facility Type Adult
City Vinton
Postal Code 52349
State Iowa
County Benton County

Visiting Hours

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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
Sunday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

Vinton, Benton County , IA Overview

Coordinates:
42.16417°N 92.02611°W
Country:
United States
State:
Iowa
County:
Benton
Area:
Total:
4.97 sq mi (12.87 km2)
Land:
4.88 sq mi (12.64 km2)
Water:
0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2)
Elevation:
787 ft (240 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
5,257
Estimate (2019):
5,075
Density:
1,039.75/sq mi (401.43/km2)
Time zone:
UTC-6 (Central (CST))
Summer (DST):
UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code:
52349
Area code(s):
319 Exchange: 472
FIPS code:
19-81210
GNIS feature ID:
0462580

Directions

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