Des Moines County Correctional Center

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Des Moines County Correctional Center Information

Des Moines County Correctional Center is a 68-bed jail in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. You can contact the facility for inmate information anytime at 319-753-8275.

This jail processes individuals arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. After booking and processing, inmates may be held until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or remain in custody until their trial is concluded.

The inmate search tool allows you to check the jail's roster and find out who is currently in custody.

Offenders serving less than one year will do their time here, while those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Iowa State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides essential information, including the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, send mail, receive phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.

Remember to save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for any communication needs. If you cannot locate it online, call Des Moines County Correctional Center at 319-753-8275 for assistance.

Phone: 319-753-8275

Physical Address:
3630 Bauer Drive
Burlington, IA 52601

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Des Moines County Correctional Center
3630 Bauer Drive
Burlington, IA 52601

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Des Moines County Correctional Center
3630 Bauer Drive
Burlington, IA 52601

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How Do You Find Someone in the Des Moines County Correctional Center?

To search for an inmate in the Des Moines County Correctional Center, 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 319-753-8275 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's criminal court case and docket schedule online for Des Moines County and any other county in Iowa.

Des Moines County Correctional Center Inmate Search

The Des Moines County Correctional Center maintains an average of 68 offenders in custody on any given day. The Des Moines County Correctional Center 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 Des Moines County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,920 offenders.

The following charts of Des Moines 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 Des Moines 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 Des Moines 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 Des Moines 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 Des Moines County Correctional Center

This 68 bed correctional center provides for all the security and care of inmates who have been arrested in Des Moines County and are unable to make bail, are waiting for their sentence, or are serving a short sentence that is usually less than one year on either a misdemeanor or a felony charge.

The Des Moines County Correctional Center is a direct supervision center which has officers actively in the housing units to monitor inmate interactions and to ensure that the facility is safe and remains secure around the clock. Concerns about an inmate and questions about bail, visits, and inmate status are able to be directed to staff by calling 319-753-8275 and an online inmate roster is maintained for updates at any time.

Assessments that are completed upon booking include any immediate mental or physical health needs, an assignment to the correct cell and housing unit, plans for ongoing medical care and other services, the provision of clothing, bedding, and basic hygiene supplies, and an opportunity to learn all of the rules and regulations in place.

Inmates who are qualified and sentenced to the Des Moines County Correctional Center work release program will be able to maintain their job or education during their incarceration by leaving the grounds to work each day and returning at the end of their shift to continue their sentence.

For additional items, each is provided with an account to which their family and friends are able to deposit money they will be able to use for commissary purchases including additional hygiene supplies and items to make incarceration more comfortable. Money can be added online and money can also be added to pay for their outgoing phone calls and video calls.

All visits will be conducted through video call, so an account must be created in order to access visits. 

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

What should you know about the booking process at Des Moines County Correctional Center?

Once arrested, the person is taken to Des Moines County Correctional Center for booking, a process that confirms identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.

Staying silent is key during this process, as anything spoken can be used as evidence in court. It’s best to wait for legal counsel before responding to questions.

Steps involved in booking at Des Moines County Correctional Center include:

  • Confirming identity.
  • Taking mugshots for record.
  • Medical, mental health, and substance history questioning.
  • DNA collection if applicable.
  • Comprehensive physical search.
  • Seizing personal property.
  • Access to a free phone call.

Booking can range from an hour to 48 hours depending on the circumstances. To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Des Moines County Correctional Center at 319-753-8275.

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Directions / Map to the Des Moines County Correctional Center
Inmate Bail and Bonding

Steps to pay bail in Des Moines County

After an arrest, individuals are brought to Des Moines County Correctional Center in Burlington for processing. Following this, three possible outcomes exist:

1. The individual may be released without posting bail, with a promise to appear in court.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their court date.
3. Bail or bond can be posted for release; for more information, contact 319-753-8275.

Bail payment can be handled through various means.

  • Payment methods include cash, credit cards, and money orders.
  • Licensed bail bond agents in Des Moines County are available for assistance.
  • Property within the county can be offered as collateral for bail.

To learn more about the bail process in Des Moines County, Iowa, visit the Des Moines County Correctional Center Bail Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Des Moines County Correctional Center? What is the Schedule?

Des Moines County Correctional Center Inmate Visitation Schedule

3630 Bauer Drive
Burlington, IA 52601
319-753-8275

  • First, you must register an account with Prodigy Sales, then add Des Moines County Correctional Center, then your inmate.
  • Second, you can choose a time to visit.
  • Offsite Video Visits can be done on Android, IOS (Apple) or Windows devices.
  • All visits must be scheduled 24 hours prior to the appointment or up to 1 weeks in advance.
  • CHECK-IN: 10 minutes prior to scheduled visit.
  • Valid picture identification (e.g., driver’s license, State I.D., or Military I.D.) is required at Check-In.
  • Visitors under the age of 17 must be listed as an additional visitor and accompanied and supervised by an authorized visitor over the age of 18.
  • If a visitor loses internet connection during an offsite video visitation session, no refund will be issued.

ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIME
SUNDAY 10:00AM - 7:30PM
MONDAY 10:00AM - 7:30PM
TUESDAY 10:00AM - 7:30PM
WEDNESDAY 10:00AM - 7:30PM
THURSDAY 10:00AM - 7:30PM
FRIDAY 10:00AM - 7:30PM
SATURDAY 10:00AM - 7:30PM


REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 7:30AM - 11:30AM
1:00PM - 4:45PM
6:00PM - 9:00PM
MONDAY 7:30AM - 11:30AM
1:00PM - 4:45PM
6:00PM - 9:00PM
TUESDAY 7:30AM - 11:30AM
1:00PM - 4:45PM
6:00PM - 9:00PM
WEDNESDAY 7:30AM - 11:30AM
1:00PM - 4:45PM
6:00PM - 9:00PM
THURSDAY 7:30AM - 11:30AM
1:00PM - 4:45PM
6:00PM - 9:00PM
FRIDAY 7:30AM - 11:30AM
1:00PM - 4:45PM
6:00PM - 9:00PM
SATURDAY 7:30AM - 11:30AM
1:00PM - 4:45PM
6:00PM - 9:00PM

Des Moines County Correctional Center Remote Video Visitation Instructions

Visitation for Des Moines County Jail inmates utilizes the Prodigy Inmate Visitation website for its visitation software.

If you should have a question or need assistance, call Prodigy Customer Support at 866-700-4545 ext. 7.

Signing up for Prodigy video visitation is quick and easy. Just follow these steps!

1. Sign Up Here.

2. Complete the information to be approved. You must submit a photo on ProdigySales.com to be approved for visitation.

3. Once approved, log in to the terminal to schedule a visit. Use the username and password you set when creating your account.

4. Select your scheduled visit session and click. Visits will show 5 minutes prior to the scheduled time.

5. Click on Start Video Call. Wait for the inmate to login. Once both parties have logged in, your visit will commence.

NOTE: Onsite video visits must be scheduled 24 hours in advance. This is for friends or family that do not have their own computer or smart phone. Visit Prodigy Sales to schedule onsite visitation or to see if Des Moines County Correctional Center allows Offsite Video Visitation from your home device.

Onsite video Visits will be 20 minutes in length (unless you were late) and someone is already scheduled after you. In that case, your visit will end at the previously scheduled time.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Des Moines County Correctional Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 319-753-8275 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 Des Moines County Correctional Center?

REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION

Visitation for Des Moines County Jail inmates utilizes the Prodigy Inmate Visitation website for its visitation software.

If you should have a question or need assistance, call Prodigy Customer Support at 866-700-4545 ext. 7.

Signing up for Prodigy video visitation is quick and easy. Just follow these steps!

1. Sign Up Here.

2. Complete the information to be approved. You must submit a photo on ProdigySales.com to be approved for visitation.

3. Once approved, log in to the terminal to schedule a visit. Use the username and password you set when creating your account.

4. Select your scheduled visit session and click. Visits will show 5 minutes prior to the scheduled time.

5. Click on Start Video Call. Wait for the inmate to login. Once both parties have logged in, your visit will commence.

NOTE: Onsite video visits must be scheduled 24 hours in advance. This is for friends or family that do not have their own computer or smart phone. Visit Prodigy Sales to schedule onsite visitation or to see if Des Moines County Correctional Center allows Offsite Video Visitation from your home device.

Onsite video Visits will be 20 minutes in length (unless you were late) and someone is already scheduled after you. In that case, your visit will end at the previously scheduled time.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Des Moines County Correctional Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 319-753-8275 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Des Moines County Correctional Center?

There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person. 
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.

Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Des Moines County Correctional Center uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.

Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union. Call the Des Moines County Correctional Center first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Des Moines County Correctional Center
3630 Bauer Drive
Burlington, IA 52601


Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Des Moines County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Des Moines County Correctional Center follow these steps:

  • Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Des Moines County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose Iowa, then choose Des Moines County Correctional Center
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Des Moines County Correctional Center, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Des Moines County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Des Moines County Correctional Center, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Des Moines County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Des Moines County Correctional Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 319-753-8275 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Des Moines County Correctional Center?

How Do Inmates in Des Moines County Correctional Center Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Des Moines County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

  • Des Moines County Correctional Center uses the services of a company named Inmate Sales.
  • Register with them online or call them at 877-998-5678
  • Agents are available M-F from 8:00 AM - 12:00 midnight EST, Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM, and speak both English & Spanish.
  • Services for Des Moines County inmates and their families and friends include: Collect Calling, PIN Debit, Purchasing Calling Cards, Deposits, Messaging & Video Visitation.

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For all the information regarding phone calls with Des Moines County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Des Moines County Correctional Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 319-753-8275 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Des Moines County Correctional Center, and what can I send them?

Des Moines County Correctional Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Des Moines County Correctional Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Des Moines County Correctional Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Des Moines County Correctional Center
3630 Bauer Drive
Burlington, IA 52601



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Des Moines County Correctional Center
3630 Bauer Drive
Burlington, IA 52601



Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Des Moines County Correctional Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Des Moines County Correctional Center standards will be disposed of. 
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Des Moines County Correctional Center
3630 Bauer Drive
Burlington, IA 52601

Des Moines County Correctional Center Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Des Moines County Correctional Center there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.

All mail is to be shipped to the Des Moines County Correctional Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Des Moines County Correctional Center
3630 Bauer Drive
Burlington, IA 52601


For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Des Moines County Correctional Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 319-753-8275 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Des Moines County Correctional Center, and what can I purchase?

JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Des Moines County Correctional Center

Search for JailATM services for Des Moines County Correctional Center.

Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Des Moines County Correctional Center. 

Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Des Moines County Correctional Center may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.

Send Gift Packs

Des Moines County Correctional Center has an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.

These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Des Moines County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Des Moines County Correctional Center follow these steps:

  • Go to JailATM, choose Iowa, then choose Des Moines County Correctional Center
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
  • Select the products you want shipped to them at Des Moines County Correctional Center, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Des Moines County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Des Moines County Correctional Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Des Moines County.


 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Des Moines County Correctional Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 319-753-8275 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Des Moines County Correctional Center using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Des Moines County Correctional Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 319-753-8275 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Des Moines County Correctional Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Des Moines County Correctional Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 319-753-8275 for further assistance.

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