Des Moines County Correctional Center
Des Moines County Correctional Center
Anyone trying to learn whether a friend landed in Sheriff Kevin Glendening's custody can ring the Bauer Drive correctional center in Burlington at 319-753-8275, the jail number printed in the sheriff's own FAQ.
Inmate Services
Phone
319-753-8275Mailing address (personal mail)
Des Moines County Correctional Center
3630 Bauer Drive
Burlington, IA 52601
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
Des Moines County Correctional Center
3630 Bauer Drive
Burlington, IA 52601
Other Jails and Prisons
Four pages on desmoinescounty.iowa.gov (Glendening's office, jail, FAQ and biography), the Eighth District's Des Moines County listing at iowacourts.gov and the public defender's October 2012 designation row underpin these Burlington guides, though only the Bauer Drive staff can say who is in custody tonight.
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Burlington leads the Census Bureau's 2020 roster of Des Moines County cities: Burlington, West Burlington, Mediapolis, Danville and Middletown.
First things to do: call the correctional center at 319-753-8275 to confirm custody and the bond amount, and jot the booking number on paper for later deposits. Our Burlington inmate search guide and Des Moines County bond page cover the steps that follow.
Kevin Glendening, a Des Moines County deputy since 2001 who won election as sheriff in 2020, is responsible for the custody and care of everyone held at the Des Moines County Correctional Center, 3630 Bauer Drive in Burlington. His office's home page says the building houses 80 inmates, watched over by 23 full-time correctional officers, two transport officers, a full-time dietary manager, part-time kitchen workers and an administrative staff.
Opened in 1995 as a direct supervision jail built for 68 inmates, the Bauer Drive center replaced a courthouse lockup of about 30 prisoners, which had itself succeeded an 1890 jail at High and Main where Burlington's Public Library now stands, according to the county's jail history. Direct supervision, the listing explains, puts officers inside the housing units rather than behind glass.
Bauer Drive phone lines and the sheriff's North Main Street office
Questions about a Burlington prisoner's charges, bail or visits go to the correctional center at 319-753-8275. Glendening's administrative office at 512 N. Main St. answers 319-753-8212, takes faxes at 319-754-6910 and keeps business hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays.
Court-granted work release and weekday fingerprinting at 3630 Bauer Drive
Judges can grant work release to Bauer Drive inmates, who then complete the county's Work Release form, available at the correctional center itself. The same building fingerprints job applicants on weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., cash only. For deposits, the sheriff's FAQ points relatives to JailATM for commissary money and to the jail's phone and video account site for calls, video and texts, and the Burlington visiting guide and Des Moines County deposit guide walk through both.
- Jail (Main): 319-753-8275
- Sheriff: 319-753-8212
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.
To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Des Moines County Correctional Center at 319-753-8275.
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.
- Pay a cash bond in full at the bonding window inside the jail or at the clerk of court, by cash, cashier's check or money order; a lobby kiosk or online bond vendor often takes debit and credit cards for an extra fee, and you should bring the inmate's full name and booking number (the jail can be reached at 319-753-8275).
- Licensed bail bond agents in Des Moines County are available for assistance.
- Land or a home can often serve as bond collateral: the owner provides a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value showing clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, commonly double, and the court that set bail approves the pledge.
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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Scheduling a Visit at the Des Moines County Jail in Burlington
Des Moines County Correctional Center
3630 Bauer Drive, Burlington, IA 52601
319-753-8275
Face-to-face visiting has given way to screens at Glendening's jail, the listing reports, and a Burlington family reserves each session through the visit-scheduling website no sooner than a week out and no later than 24 hours in advance.
Video Visiting Hours in the Bauer Drive Lobby
- Sunday through Saturday: 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Remote Video Visiting Hours for Des Moines County Inmates
- Sunday through Saturday: 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM to 4:45 PM and 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
- Lobby visitors arrive ten minutes ahead of the booked Burlington slot and show a driver's license, state identification card or military ID at check-in, per the listing.
- A visitor under 17 must be listed as an additional visitor and be supervised by an authorized visitor over 18.
- On-site sessions last 20 minutes, ending earlier if the visitor arrives late and another visit is booked next.
Because times change, the listing advises confirming the schedule with the jail at 319-753-8275 before visiting Burlington.
Registering for Des Moines County Video Visits
Approval for Burlington video sessions starts with a visitor sign-up: the listing has families pick the Des Moines County Correctional Center, then their inmate, fill in the profile and attach a photo of themselves. Trouble registering is handled by the company's own help desk, 866-700-4545, ext. 7, rather than by Glendening's officers.
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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Des Moines County Jail Video Call Costs
Prodigy charges Burlington video calls by the minute and displays the rate in the video account, so plan a long session with that number in mind.
Remote windows open three times daily for relatives the jail has cleared.
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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Putting Money on a Bauer Drive Inmate's Books
An inmate's offender number, findable through VINELink or by calling 319-753-8275, speeds up any deposit for someone held in Burlington, whether made through JailATM online, at JailATM's 877-810-0914 line or at the lobby kiosk.
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, the deposit service used for inmates at 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: JailATM's support page lists a deposit limit of $300 a week per inmate and says the limit can be different at each facility.
- If you need to phone JailATM 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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Cost of Calls From Burlington
Per-minute charges for a Bauer Drive prisoner's calls appear in the calling account before a relative tops it up, and a puzzling charge is worth raising with the correctional center at 319-753-8275.
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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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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JailATM Commissary for Burlington Inmates
The sheriff's jail page links JailATM under its commissary heading, and the listing adds that JailATM also handles gift packs for Bauer Drive inmates; its support line is 877-810-0914.
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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Setting Up Messaging With a Burlington Inmate
One login does triple duty for Des Moines County families: the messaging and visit account that sends texts to a Bauer Drive prisoner also funds that person's calls and video sessions.
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 Tablet Services in Burlington
Tablets can carry calls, visits and messages for Des Moines County inmates, the listing explains, and although the device itself may be free, continued use for entertainment or education likely costs extra.
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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Des Moines County County Jails
Des Moines County Juvenile Facilities
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The Des Moines County Correctional Center serves the following cities and towns of Des Moines County: Burlington, Mediapolis and West Burlington.