SW IA Juvenile Detention Ctr-Harrison

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SW IA Juvenile Detention Ctr-Harrison Information

Located in Council Bluffs, the Southwest Iowa Juvenile Detention Center serves several local counties including Harrison County. It houses juveniles who are newly arrested and waiting for their first court appearance or who have been determined to require detainment to ensure their arrival to their court date, who are sentenced to a term at the facility, or who are being detained as they are a danger to themselves or others within their community. Teachers are on staff to provide ongoing education each weekday, medical staff care for all the medical needs of the students, and the meals provided are nutritious and balanced. Mental health professionals provide all needed counseling and other programs are offered to teach life skills, social skills, to encourage personal growth, and provide positive decision making skills. Before being committed to detention, alternatives to incarceration will be attempted such as home detention and monitoring, counseling, anger management, and community service. Probation services are also run out of the facility, allowing for continuity in each step of the experience for juveniles. Mail: 629 6th Avenue, Council Bluffs Iowa 51501 All mail must be sent and received through the post office and may not be exchanged directly with the facility. Phones: Parents or guardians may call the facility and accept calls from their child within the facility once each day. Visitation: Visits are permitted at least once a week but only parents, guardians, or a child of the juvenile are permitted to visit, any other visitors will require special permission from the facility. Visits can be scheduled by calling the facility at 712-328-4893

Phone: 712-328-4893

Physical Address:
629 6th Avenue
Council Bluffs, IA 51501

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How Do You Find Someone in the SW IA Juvenile Detention Ctr-Harrison?

To search for an inmate in the SW IA Juvenile Detention Ctr-Harrison, 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 712-328-4893 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's criminal court case and docket schedule online for Harrison County and any other county in Iowa.

SW IA Juvenile Detention Ctr-Harrison Inmate Search

The SW IA Juvenile Detention Ctr-Harrison maintains an average of 24 offenders in custody on any given day. The SW IA Juvenile Detention Ctr-Harrison 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 Harrison County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 900 offenders.

The following charts of Harrison 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 Harrison 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 Harrison 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 Harrison 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 SW IA Juvenile Detention Ctr-Harrison
Located in Council Bluffs, the Southwest Iowa Juvenile Detention Center serves several local counties including Harrison County. It houses juveniles who are newly arrested and waiting for their first court appearance or who have been determined to require detainment to ensure their arrival to their court date, who are sentenced to a term at the facility, or who are being detained as they are a danger to themselves or others within their community. Teachers are on staff to provide ongoing education each weekday, medical staff care for all the medical needs of the students, and the meals provided are nutritious and balanced. Mental health professionals provide all needed counseling and other programs are offered to teach life skills, social skills, to encourage personal growth, and provide positive decision making skills. Before being committed to detention, alternatives to incarceration will be attempted such as home detention and monitoring, counseling, anger management, and community service. Probation services are also run out of the facility, allowing for continuity in each step of the experience for juveniles. Mail: 629 6th Avenue, Council Bluffs Iowa 51501 All mail must be sent and received through the post office and may not be exchanged directly with the facility. Phones: Parents or guardians may call the facility and accept calls from their child within the facility once each day. Visitation: Visits are permitted at least once a week but only parents, guardians, or a child of the juvenile are permitted to visit, any other visitors will require special permission from the facility. Visits can be scheduled by calling the facility at 712-328-4893
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the SW IA Juvenile Detention Ctr-Harrison?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the SW IA Juvenile Detention Ctr-Harrison, call the jail’s booking line at 712-328-4893.

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.

SW IA Juvenile Detention Ctr-Harrison Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Harrison 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 Harrison 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 SW IA Juvenile Detention Ctr-Harrison?

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 Harrison 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 SW IA Juvenile Detention Ctr-Harrison 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 SW IA Juvenile Detention Ctr-Harrison 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 SW IA Juvenile Detention Ctr-Harrison
Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the SW IA Juvenile Detention Ctr-Harrison? What is the Schedule?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about SW IA Juvenile Detention Ctr-Harrison’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-328-4893 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 SW IA Juvenile Detention Ctr-Harrison?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about SW IA Juvenile Detention Ctr-Harrison’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-328-4893 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the SW IA Juvenile Detention Ctr-Harrison?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about SW IA Juvenile Detention Ctr-Harrison’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-328-4893 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the SW IA Juvenile Detention Ctr-Harrison?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about SW IA Juvenile Detention Ctr-Harrison’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-328-4893 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the SW IA Juvenile Detention Ctr-Harrison, and what can I send them?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about SW IA Juvenile Detention Ctr-Harrison’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-328-4893 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the SW IA Juvenile Detention Ctr-Harrison, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about SW IA Juvenile Detention Ctr-Harrison’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-328-4893 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the SW IA Juvenile Detention Ctr-Harrison using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about SW IA Juvenile Detention Ctr-Harrison’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-328-4893 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the SW IA Juvenile Detention Ctr-Harrison have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about SW IA Juvenile Detention Ctr-Harrison’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-328-4893 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in Harrison County

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

Harrison County County Jails
Harrison County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

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

Harrison Crawford Monona Shelby Pottawattamie Washington Burt
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Search for an Inmate in Harrison County

This facility, known as "SW IA Juvenile Detention Ctr-Harrison" is also known as Southwest Iowa Juvenile Detention Center, Southwest Iowa Juvenile Detention Center-Harrison, Southwest Iowa Juvenile Detention Center-Harrison, Iowa, Harrison.