Polk County, IA Jail and Prison System

Address:	1548 Hull Avenue, Des moines, IA 50316
E-mail:	polkcounty.sheriff@polkcountyiowa.gov
Phone:	515-286-3344
Fax:	515-286-2232
Website:	https://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/cfys/services/youth-services-juvenile-detention-center/
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/pages/Polk-County-Juvenile-Detention-Center/658024297573562

Polk County IA Juvenile Detention Center is a Medium security level County Jail located in the city of Des Moines, Iowa. The facility houses Male Offender who are convicted for crimes which come under Iowa state and federal laws.

The facility is part of Des Moines, IA judicial district, which has 0 facilities in total.

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How Do I Visit an Inmate in Polk County IA Juvenile Detention Center?

Locating an Inmate in Polk County IA Juvenile Detention Center

The best way to locate or get information of any inmate currently incarcerated in Polk County IA Juvenile Detention Center is to contact the County Jail for information on the inmate or visit them online at https://www.bop.gov/.

Be Approved

Make sure an inmate you are visiting have placed you on their approved visiting list.

Be Prepared to Polk County IA Juvenile Detention Center Visiting Rules

For information on official policy that outlines the regulations and procedures for visiting a Polk County IA Juvenile Detention Center inmate contact the facility directly via 515-286-3344 phone number.

Visitation Days and Hours

For more information on when you can visit an inmate and get directions contact the County Jail directly.

Visiting a Polk County IA Juvenile Detention Center inmate on holidays:

The inmate will be notified as to any changes to the "normal" visitation schedule due to holidays and/or any special commitments.

	USP General Visiting Hours
Mon	—
Tue	—
Wed	—
Thu	—
Fri	—
Sat	1:00-1:30 p.m. and 1:45-2:15 p.m
Sun	1:00-1:30 p.m. and 1:45-2:15 p.m
Hol	—

How to Send a Mail/Care Package to an Inmate?

Inmates can receive letters from their family members and friends, as well as packages from home with prior written approval from the inmate's unit team or authorized staff member at Polk County IA Juvenile Detention Center.

To make sure the mail and package you are sending comes under approved item list and for more clarification contact the County Jail administration at 515-286-3344. Another option for contacting the facility is reaching out via email at polkcounty.sheriff@polkcountyiowa.gov.

You can also try to contact the facility by reaching out to them on social media platforms. Visit their Facebook page here.