The Juvenile Detention Center within Des Moines Iowa is the Polk County Juvenile Detention Center, and it offers housing to juveniles of all ages who require detention for their own safety or the safety of others, or who have been assigned to the facility by the juvenile court. Intake of new juveniles is available around the clock and the facility is fully staffed at all times. Each student is provided with a program designed for their needs and it includes their education to match to their local school progress and curriculum, any mental health support including therapy or counseling and behavioral therapy as needed. A reward system is in place to encourage positive choices, engaging in the programs set out for them, and staying on the strict schedule that is in place. Positive choices and behaviors are rewarded with increased privileges and activities. Three full meals and one snack are served each day, and they are planned to be nutritious and balanced to ensure that each student is receiving the nutrients they need. Medical staff are available to provide any prescription medications, to provide needed care for illness or injury, and mental health professionals are present to help with rehabilitation and health needs. Mail: Polk County Juvenile Detention/Centralized Intake 1548 Hull Avenue Des Moines, IA 50316 Phones: Phone calls are both made to and accepted from parents and guardians, with one phone call each day. All calls must occur around school hours and meals. Those who are on higher levels of the behavioral program will receive longer phone calls. Visitation: Parents and guardians may visit, as well as children of the youth or siblings. Weekday visits are scheduled between 6 and 6:30 pm or 6:45-7:15pm, while weekends will be 1-1:30pm or 1:45-2:15pm.
Phone: 319-463-7417
Physical Address:
2528 255th Street
Montrose, IA 52639
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Juvenile's first and last name
South Iowa Area Juvenile Detention
452, 598 W 4th St
Davenport, IA 52801
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the South Iowa Area 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 319-463-7417 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.
South Iowa Area Juvenile Detention Inmate Search
The South Iowa Area Juvenile Detention maintains an average of 24 offenders in custody on any given day. The South Iowa Area 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 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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After an arrest, the individual is brought to South Iowa Area Juvenile Detention for the booking process. This procedure involves identifying the person, determining charges, and deciding whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Remaining silent is highly recommended, as anything said can later be used in court. Wait for legal advice before responding to questions.
The booking process typically involves the following steps at South Iowa Area Juvenile Detention:
Booking timeframes vary, ranging from one hour to up to 48 hours. For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call South Iowa Area Juvenile Detention at 319-463-7417.
Once an individual is booked at South Iowa Area Juvenile Detention in Montrose, options for their release include:
1. Release without paying bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Continued detention until their court date.
3. Release upon paying a bail or bond. Call 319-463-7417 for the bail amount.
Bail can be paid through various methods.
For more details on the bail process in Des Moines County, Iowa, visit the South Iowa Area Juvenile Detention Bail Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the South Iowa Area Juvenile Detention? What is the Schedule?
2528 255th Street
Montrose, IA 52639
319-463-7417
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 319-463-7417 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about South Iowa Area Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 319-463-7417 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the South Iowa Area Juvenile Detention?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about South Iowa Area Juvenile Detention’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 319-463-7417 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the South Iowa Area Juvenile Detention?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about South Iowa Area Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 319-463-7417 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the South Iowa Area Juvenile Detention?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about South Iowa Area Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 319-463-7417 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the South Iowa Area Juvenile Detention, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The South Iowa Area Juvenile Detention 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 South Iowa Area Juvenile Detention 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:
2528 255th Street
Montrose, IA 52639
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
2528 255th Street
Montrose, IA 52639
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 South Iowa Area Juvenile Detention allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & 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 South Iowa Area Juvenile Detention 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:
2528 255th Street
Montrose, IA 52639
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about South Iowa Area Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 319-463-7417 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the South Iowa Area 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 Area Juvenile Detention’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 319-463-7417 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the South Iowa Area 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 Area Juvenile Detention’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 319-463-7417 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the South Iowa Area 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 Area Juvenile Detention’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 319-463-7417 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Des Moines County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Des Moines County?
This facility, known as "South Iowa Area Juvenile Detention" is also known as South Iowa Area Detention Service Agency, Lee County Facility, So. IA Area Juvenile Det -Des Moines, So. IA Area Juvenile Det -Des Moines, Iowa, Des Moines.
