Within Iowa there are a few regions that are each under the responsibility of a regional juvenile program, with Story falling under the Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center. While the main goal of the facility is to encourage, rehabilitate, and support juveniles and their families around the community, they have a large focus on those who are in their care.
During detention each of the juveniles will be provided with a program created to meet their needs and to provide the best opportunities and chance at rehabilitation. All meals are held at set times each day, as well as classes that occur during school hours and include GED prep and testing for those who need it.
Recreation time can be group or individual activities and books and board games are provided in the library, with outdoor and indoor recreation space on the grounds.
Families are kept up to date on any progress and are encouraged to speak with and visit their youth regularly. Mail both to and from the juveniles, as well as visits and phone calls are all available to keep families active in the rehabilitation of the juveniles.
Mail: 2317 Rick Collins Way, Eldora, IA 50627 Mail is opened by the juvenile in the presence of a staff member to ensure that contraband is not present, and then it can be taken back to their cell space.
Phones: Parents and grandparents my receive calls from the facility as well as call and speak to their child during the hours of 7am to 6pm, for one to two calls per day depending upon the Level achieved by the youth.
Visitation: Visits are one to two hours each and youth can have one visit each day from parents, grandparents, stepparents, and siblings. Call 641-858-5539 to schedule a visit between 9am and 7pm.
Phone: 641-858-5539
Physical Address:
2317 Rick Collins Way
Eldora, IA 50627
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Juvenile's Full Name
Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center
2317 Rick Collins Way
Eldora, IA 50627
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Juvenile's Full Name
Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center
2317 Rick Collins Way
Eldora, IA 50627
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Central Iowa Juvenile Detention 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 641-858-5539 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's criminal court case and docket schedule online for Story County and any other county in Iowa.
Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Search
The Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center maintains an average of 30 offenders in custody on any given day. The Central Iowa Juvenile Detention 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 Story County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,680 offenders.
The following charts of Story 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 Story 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 Story 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 Story 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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Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.
It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.
The booking steps at Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center include:
Depending on circumstances, the booking process can take one hour or up to 48 hours. To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 641-858-5539.
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center in Eldora for processing. The next steps vary:
1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 641-858-5539 to confirm the bail amount.
There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.
For more information about bail in Story County, Iowa, see the Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center Bail Guide.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
2317 Rick Collins Way
Eldora, IA 50627
641-858-5539
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 641-858-5539 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 |
2317 Rick Collins Way
Eldora, IA 50627
641-858-5539
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 641-858-5539 TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00am - 7:00pm |
| MONDAY | 9:00am - 7:00pm |
| TUESDAY | 9:00am - 7:00pm |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00am - 7:00pm |
| THURSDAY | 9:00am - 7:00pm |
| FRIDAY | 9:00am - 7:00pm |
| SATURDAY | 9:00am - 7:00pm |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-858-5539 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 Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-858-5539 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-858-5539 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center?
2317 Rick Collins Way
Eldora, IA 50627
641-858-5539
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 641-858-5539 TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 7:00AM to 6:00PM |
| MONDAY | 7:00AM to 6:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 7:00AM to 6:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 7:00AM to 6:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 7:00AM to 6:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 7:00AM to 6:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 7:00AM to 6:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-858-5539 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Central Iowa Juvenile Detention 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 Central Iowa Juvenile Detention 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:
Juvenile's Full Name
Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center
2317 Rick Collins Way
Eldora, IA 50627
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Juvenile's Full Name
Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center
2317 Rick Collins Way
Eldora, IA 50627
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 Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center 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 Central Iowa Juvenile Detention 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:
Juvenile's Full Name
Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center
2317 Rick Collins Way
Eldora, IA 50627
For inmates receiving mail in the Central Iowa Juvenile Detention 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 Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center:
Juvenile's Full Name
Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center
2317 Rick Collins Way
Eldora, IA 50627
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 Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-858-5539 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-858-5539 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-858-5539 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Central Iowa Juvenile Detention 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 Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-858-5539 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Story County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Story County?
This facility, known as "Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center" is also known as Central Iowa Juvenile Detention-Story, Central IA Juvenile Detention-Story, Central IA Juvenile Detention-Story, Iowa, Story.
