Des Moines County Sheriffs Office
Sheriff's office512 North Main Street
Burlington, IA 52601
Burlington, IA 52601
Non-emergency(319) 753-8212
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Des Moines County custody orientation
One active adult county Sheriff jail is documented at 3630 Bauer Drive in Burlington. Confirm custody before using a vendor, court or travel service.
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Des Moines County custody orientation
| Facility and guide | Street address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines County Correctional Center → | 3630 Bauer Drive, Burlington, IA 52601 | 319-753-8275 (Correctional Center); 319-753-8212 (Sheriff administrative office) |
Former jail sites, the downtown Sheriff office, youth systems, community corrections, state/federal custody and community services are separate.
Sources: Des Moines County Sheriff — Jail · Des Moines County Sheriff & Jail · Des Moines County Sheriff — office history · Des Moines County Sheriff — FAQ · Des Moines County Buildings & Grounds · Des Moines County Correctional Center — PREA notice · Des Moines County — bonding agencies list · Des Moines County Board minutes — May 19, 2026 · Des Moines County Board agenda — June 10, 2025 · Iowa Attorney General — IowaVINE
Original directory and other custody systems
The reviewed orientation is above. This older directory is preserved with historical listings and facilities from other systems. Use the current guide for the confirmed facility; adult-jail rules do not automatically apply to youth custody, special programs or other operators.
The local jail
Open a facility for its address, phone and family rules.
- Des Moines County Correctional CenterBurlington · (319) 753-8275County jail
- BURLINGTON RESIDENTIAL FACILITYBurlingtonState prison
Sheriff and police in Des Moines County
4 listed agencies. The arresting agency is usually not the holding facility.
Burlington Police Department
City police424 North 3rd Street
Burlington, IA 52601
Burlington, IA 52601
Public line(319) 753-8366
Des Moines County Correctional Center
City police3630 Bauer Drive
Burlington, IA 52601
Burlington, IA 52601
Public line(319) 753-8275
West Burlington Police Department
City police122 Broadway Street
West Burlington, IA 52655
West Burlington, IA 52655
Public line(319) 754-8555
Practical information.
Before you visit, call or send.
Start with the general process. Then use the Des Moines County Correctional Center guide for the local details available there.
Visiting
Schedules, visitor approval, identification and arrival.
Read the guidePhone calls
Calling accounts, approved providers and connection issues.
Read the guideMail & photos
Mailing addresses, permitted contents and delivery rules.
Read the guideMoney & commissary
Deposit methods, account types and fees to check.
Read the guideDifferent custody systems.
Different places to start.
A Des Moines County arrest usually means the county jail. A state sentence, a federal case or an immigration hold means a different system with its own locator and rules.
Understand jail and prison differencesClear information.
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Jail411 is an independent information resource for families and friends. We are not a government agency, jail operator, law firm or live custody-records service.
Who holds someone arrested in Des Moines County?
Usually Des Moines County Correctional Center, (319) 753-8275. The arresting agency books the person and the jail holds them; ask the jail what holds are on the booking before you act on anything.
Does posting bond mean the person comes home?
Not always. A probation or parole hold, another county\'s warrant, or an immigration detainer can keep someone in custody after bond is posted. Ask the jail what holds are on the booking, and ask the bondsman what happens if there are, before you pay.
What should I confirm before visiting?
Confirm the person\'s current facility, the visiting schedule, approval requirements, accepted identification and arrival instructions. Check the facility guide before you travel.
What if I find something that needs correcting?
Send us the page and the detail that needs attention. Do not send private booking documents or other sensitive personal information.
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