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South Iowa Juvenile Detention Information

Juveniles in Davis County, Iowa, fall under the care and control of the South Iowa Juvenile Detention Services. The facility is both secure and safe, providing common areas, recreation spaces, classrooms and libraries for ongoing education, access to mail, phones, and visits, and both medical and mental health care. Staff include security personnel, licensed teachers, nurses, contracted and on call doctors, therapists and mental health professionals, and administrative staff. They work together to meet all the needs of the youth including the basic needs of healthy food, clean clothing and bedding, rest and recreation, sleep, self-care and hygiene time, and education. Opportunities are provided regularly to work on life skills, to learn anger management, attend parenting or computer classes, gain a GED, and interact in a social situation and group activities. A behavioral level system is used to encourage good behavior and engagement in treatment and programs, which allow youth to earn rewards and things such as movie nights and extended bedtimes. Each of the individual facilities must meet all standards set by the federal government as well as the state, and the South Iowa Juvenile Detention Services. Mail: Mail is delivered and sent each weekday and is not opened before being given to the youth but will be opened in the presence of a staff member to ensure there is no contraband present. All mail must be through the post office and cannot be hand delivered or dropped off to the facility. Phones: Phone calls can be made both to and from parents or guardians only. Phones are permitted each day, and calls are not monitored, however, calling friends rather than the approved family will result in a suspension of phone privileges. Visitation: Visiting hours vary by facility and must be booked directly with the facility. They will occur at least once each week, but most often with at least one weekday visiting period and one weekend visiting period. Parents are encouraged to visit regularly to support their youth during their stay.
Inmate Services

Phone: 641-774-5050

Physical Address:
 220 Northwestern Avenue
Chariton, IA 50049

Mailing Address (personal mail):
 Juvenile's first and last name
South Iowa Juvenile Detention
220 Northwestern Avenue
Chariton, IA 50049

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How Do You Find Someone in the South Iowa Juvenile Detention?

To search for an inmate in the South Iowa Juvenile Detention, 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 641-774-5050 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's criminal court case and docket schedule online for Davis County and any other county in Iowa.

South Iowa Juvenile Detention Inmate Search

The South Iowa Juvenile Detention maintains an average of 24 offenders in custody on any given day. The South Iowa Juvenile Detention 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 Davis County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,160 offenders.

The following charts of Davis 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 Davis 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 Davis 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 Davis 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.

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About the South Iowa Juvenile Detention
Juveniles in Davis County, Iowa, fall under the care and control of the South Iowa Juvenile Detention Services. The facility is both secure and safe, providing common areas, recreation spaces, classrooms and libraries for ongoing education, access to mail, phones, and visits, and both medical and mental health care. Staff include security personnel, licensed teachers, nurses, contracted and on call doctors, therapists and mental health professionals, and administrative staff. They work together to meet all the needs of the youth including the basic needs of healthy food, clean clothing and bedding, rest and recreation, sleep, self-care and hygiene time, and education. Opportunities are provided regularly to work on life skills, to learn anger management, attend parenting or computer classes, gain a GED, and interact in a social situation and group activities. A behavioral level system is used to encourage good behavior and engagement in treatment and programs, which allow youth to earn rewards and things such as movie nights and extended bedtimes. Each of the individual facilities must meet all standards set by the federal government as well as the state, and the South Iowa Juvenile Detention Services. Mail: Mail is delivered and sent each weekday and is not opened before being given to the youth but will be opened in the presence of a staff member to ensure there is no contraband present. All mail must be through the post office and cannot be hand delivered or dropped off to the facility. Phones: Phone calls can be made both to and from parents or guardians only. Phones are permitted each day, and calls are not monitored, however, calling friends rather than the approved family will result in a suspension of phone privileges. Visitation: Visiting hours vary by facility and must be booked directly with the facility. They will occur at least once each week, but most often with at least one weekday visiting period and one weekend visiting period. Parents are encouraged to visit regularly to support their youth during their stay.
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the South Iowa Juvenile Detention?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the South Iowa Juvenile Detention, call the jail’s booking line at 641-774-5050.

There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.

Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.

If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.

South Iowa Juvenile Detention Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Davis County?

After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Davis County for booking.

Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

What is the booking process like at the South Iowa Juvenile Detention?

Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Davis County and other Iowa and USA jurisdictions.

If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.

It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.

Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.

What happens after booking?

At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.

If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the South Iowa Juvenile Detention will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.

Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

How long does the South Iowa Juvenile Detention Booking process take?

Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.

If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.

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Directions / Map to the South Iowa Juvenile Detention
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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the South Iowa Juvenile Detention? What is the Schedule?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about South Iowa Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-774-5050 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the South Iowa Juvenile Detention?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about South Iowa Juvenile Detention’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-774-5050 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the South Iowa Juvenile Detention?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about South Iowa Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-774-5050 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the South Iowa Juvenile Detention?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about South Iowa Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-774-5050 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the South Iowa Juvenile Detention, and what can I send them?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about South Iowa Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-774-5050 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the South Iowa Juvenile Detention, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about South Iowa Juvenile Detention’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-774-5050 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the South Iowa Juvenile Detention using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about South Iowa Juvenile Detention’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-774-5050 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the South Iowa Juvenile Detention have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about South Iowa Juvenile Detention’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-774-5050 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in Davis County

What are the other City and County Jails in Davis County?

Davis County County Jails
Davis County Jail
Davis County Juvenile Facilities
So. IA Area Juvenile Det - Davis South Iowa Juvenile Detention
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Other Jails Nearby

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

Davis Appanoose Monroe Wapello Van Buren Jefferson Schuyler Scotland
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Search for an Inmate in Davis County

This facility, known as "South Iowa Juvenile Detention" is also known as South Iowa Area Detention Service Agency, Lucas County Facility, South IA Juvenile Detention -Davis, South IA Juvenile Detention -Davis, Iowa, Davis.