Send Photos & Mail at Clarinda Correctional Facility

How to send messages, photos, and packages

Overview

Clarinda Correctional Facility offers electronic messaging through CorrLinks (often called O‑mail). Each message costs $0.25 and maxes out at 13,000 characters or 100 lines. O‑mail credits are added the same way phone accounts are funded, and charges include a 6% tax. For face-to-face contact, Iowa DOC facilities use the Ameelio system for both in‑person and video visits—get your visitor application approved first, then book through the app. Many communication options run through third‑party vendors, so you may need separate accounts and funds for phone calls, video credits, or paid messaging and photo services. Planning to send printed photos or cards? Confirm accepted vendors and requirements before mailing anything.

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Quick Facts

  • Each CorrLinks (O‑mail) message at Clarinda costs $0.25.
  • O‑mail messages are limited to 13,000 characters or 100 lines.
  • O‑mail credits are added similarly to phone accounts and are charged a 6% tax.
  • Iowa DOC visits (in‑person and video) are scheduled through the Ameelio app once visitors are approved.
  • All incoming non‑legal mail to Clarinda must be mailed to Pigeonly’s Las Vegas processing center; non‑legal mail sent directly to the IDOC facility will be returned.

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Sending Photos to Clarinda Correctional Facility: Pelipost vs. Mailing Through Pigeonly

Getting photos to someone at Clarinda Correctional Facility? Iowa DOC gives you two options. Pelipost is the DOC-approved photo service—upload pictures through their app or website, the facility screens them, and they're delivered directly. Your other option is mailing photos through the Pigeonly route, where non-legal mail goes through a central processing system instead of straight to the prison.

Common Questions

How much does sending an O‑mail to someone at Clarinda cost?

Each CorrLinks (O‑mail) message costs $0.25. Messages also have length limits: 13,000 characters or 100 lines.

How do I schedule an in‑person or video visit with someone at Clarinda?

You’ll need to be approved as a visitor first. After approval, schedule both in‑person and video visits through the Iowa DOC’s Ameelio app.

Can I send photos or cards to someone at Clarinda?

Yes—photos can be sent through the U.S. Mail using third‑party services that provide facility mailing addresses. Vendors such as Pigeonly offer paid card, photo, and messaging options, but confirm which vendors and formats are accepted before you send anything.

Where should I send non-legal mail for someone at Clarinda Correctional Facility?

Send non-legal personal mail to the Pigeonly processing address in Las Vegas and include Clarinda’s mailing code 1107. Non-legal mail sent directly to the IDOC facility will be returned to the sender.

Can I send photos to someone at Clarinda Correctional Facility and are there limits?

Yes. Pigeonly processes 4x6 photos mailed through the U.S. Mail for Clarinda, with a limit of ten prints. If you prefer, Pigeonly also offers paid photo and card services.

What happens to the original mail after Pigeonly processes it for Clarinda?

Pigeonly opens and scans non-legal mail to create color digital copies for delivery to the facility. The originals are temporarily stored and then securely destroyed according to DOC policy.

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