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The Polk County Juvenile Detention Center provides safe and secure detention care for juveniles who require custody pending disposition and placement. Our purpose is to emphasize educational services, personal responsibility, accountability, and respect for self and others.

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Polk County Juvenile Detention/Centralized Intake
1548 Hull Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50316
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Juvenile Detention 515-286-3344 Fax 515-286-2232 Centralized Intake 515-286-3350 Fax 515-286-3354
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