South Iowa Juvenile Detention

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South Iowa Juvenile Detention Information

Within South Iowa the South Iowa Area Detention Services manages the juvenile detention requirements. They provide safe and secure housing locations that will ensure youth who are remanded to the facility the court, or who are being held until their trial due to the safety risk to themselves or others. Short term housing is provided at the local detention centers, which are separate from the adult facilities for the safety of the juveniles. During their stay they will be provided with healthy meals three times each day and a snack, allowed rest and recreation time, provided with access to a library and board games, and attend school onsite each day. Medical staff are onsite and on call around the clock to care for all ongoing and emergency medical needs of the students as well as mental health professionals. With group and individual therapy as well as group therapy for some needs, to ensure that the mental health of each of the students is focused on. Behavioral programs reward positive choices and interactions, and rewards include added phone calls, visits, later bedtimes, and other activities. Mail: Mail can be both sent and received through the post office and the full address will be provided to families, with youth being able to send mail to friends as well as family. Phones: Telephones are provided in common areas and each student can make or receive one phone call each day, for 7 minutes, to or from parents or a guardian. Calls are to occur around school hours, before 8pm, and those who reach a level 3 in the behavioral program will be permitted two calls each day. Visitation: Each visit is for 30 minutes and must be from a parent, guardian, or sibling to be approved. They are scheduled in advance by calling the facility, and will be scheduled on weekdays at 3:30-4:30pm, 5-6pm, or 6:30-8pm and on weekends additional hours are provided 9:30-11:30am, and 12:30-2:30pm as well as the weekday hours.

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
452, 598 W 4th St
Davenport, IA 52801

Other Jails and Prisons

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 Des Moines 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 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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Recent Bookings & Arrests

The booking procedure at South Iowa Juvenile Detention

After an arrest, individuals are taken to South Iowa Juvenile Detention for the booking process, where their identity is confirmed, charges are reviewed, and decisions are made about whether they will be released on bail or detained.

The arrested individual should remain silent during booking, as anything said could be used against them. It’s important to wait for legal representation before answering questions.

The booking process at South Iowa Juvenile Detention includes the following steps:

  • Personal identification confirmation.
  • Mugshots for record-keeping.
  • Answering health-related questions and inquiries about criminal history.
  • DNA collection may be required.
  • Conducting a thorough body search.
  • Securing personal belongings.
  • Providing a phone call.

The booking process can take anywhere from one hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at 641-774-5050.

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Directions / Map to the South Iowa Juvenile Detention
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to handle bail after an arrest in Des Moines County

If someone has been booked at South Iowa Juvenile Detention in Chariton, their next steps may include:

1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call 641-774-5050.

There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.

  • Bail payments can be made with cash, credit, or money orders.
  • Assistance is available from licensed bail bond companies in Des Moines County.
  • Property within Des Moines County may also be used to cover the bail amount.

For a full guide to the bail process in Des Moines County, Iowa, visit the South Iowa Juvenile Detention Bail Information Page.

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Inmate Visitation

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

South Iowa Juvenile Detention ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

220 Northwestern Avenue
Chariton, IA 50049
641-774-5050

  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 641-774-5050 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
  • Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
  • Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 641-774-5050 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 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?

South Iowa Juvenile Detention Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The South Iowa 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 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:
220 Northwestern Avenue
Chariton, IA 50049



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
220 Northwestern Avenue
Chariton, IA 50049



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 Juvenile Detention 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 South Iowa 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:
220 Northwestern Avenue
Chariton, IA 50049

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 Des Moines County

What are the other City and County Jails in Des Moines County?

Des Moines County County Jails
Des Moines County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Des Moines County?

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Search for an Inmate in Des Moines County

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