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Quick Facts
- All incoming non-legal mail must be sent to a central Pigeonly mail processing facility in Las Vegas; mail sent directly to IDOC facilities will be returned to sender.
- Iowa DOC schedules visits through the Ameelio app and offers in-person and video visits at no cost to approved friends and family.
- For Ameelio app issues, Iowa DOC advises using Ameelio’s FAQ or contacting Ameelio Support via the request form and attaching screenshots.
Common Questions
Where should I send non-legal mail for someone at Clarinda Correctional Facility?
Send all non-legal mail to the central Pigeonly mail processing facility in Las Vegas. Mail sent directly to Iowa DOC facilities will be returned to the sender.
How do I schedule a visit with someone at Clarinda Correctional Facility?
Schedule visits through the Ameelio app. Iowa DOC offers both in-person and video visits at no cost to approved friends and family.
Related guides
Scheduling Your First Visit to Clarinda Correctional Facility (Paper Application + Ameelio Walkthrough)
Visiting someone at Clarinda Correctional Facility starts with paperwork—a printed Visitor Application that you sign and mail. There's no online option. Send your completed application to: Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility Attn: Central Records 1200 E. Washington St. Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
How to Send Mail to Someone at Clarinda Correctional Facility (CCF)
Sending mail to someone at Clarinda Correctional Facility is straightforward once you know the right address format. All non-legal mail gets routed through Iowa DOC's central mail processor before reaching the facility.
Getting Approved to Visit Someone at Clarinda: Application, Scheduling, and Appeals
Visiting someone at Clarinda starts with getting approved. Once that's done, you'll schedule both in-person and video visits through the Ameelio App.