Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center (CIJDC)

Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center (CIJDC) basic information to help guide you through what you can do for your inmate while they are incarcerated. The facility's direct contact number: 641-858-3852, 641-858-5539

This facility is for juvenile residents.

The Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center (CIJDC) is a medium to low-security detention center located at 2317 Rick Collins Way Eldora, IA that is operated locally by the Juvenile Justice Department and holds youths awaiting the determination of punishment for the crimes which they are accused. Most of the adolescents are here for less than two years.

Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center (CIJDC) is one of the largest social service agencies in the state of Iowa. We provide an abundance of services statewide to families and communities. Please browse our site to find more information.

Since its inception CIJDC has strived to constantly improve the amount of care given to the youth in our programs. CIJDC has continued to expand services to better serve children and families of Iowa.

The agency was founded in 1993 under a 28E agreement located on the grounds of the State Training School. CIJDC provided secure detention with 6 beds serving 6 member counties (Hardin, Boone, Calhoun, Story, Webster, and Hamilton). CIJDC operates a state of the art new facility in the Eldora industrial park.

CIJDC has established itself as one of the most dynamic detention centers in the state. Our staff prides themselves on taking on challenging youth and ensuring they always have a safe environment to learn, develop and succeed through the daily program. With the new facility’s fluid design and high tech control systems, CIJDC is able to run multiple programming areas concurrently, maximizing the time youth are engaged in activities throughout the day.

Admission Criteria and Population Control

The Juvenile Detention Center does not control admissions or releases. Admissions are accepted only on the authority of the Juvenile Court and/or the arresting law enforcement agency. The Iowa Code (chapter 232) restricts placement in secure detention to those youth who are alleged to be delinquent and who meet one or more of the following criteria:

1. The youth is being held under a warrant from another jurisdiction.
2. The youth is an escapee from a juvenile correctional institution.
3. The youth has violated conditions of release.
4. There is probable cause to believe the youth has committed a delinquent act and
5. There is substantial probability the youth will run away or not appear for Court.
6. There is a serious risk that the youth will commit bodily harm to self or others.
7. There is a serious risk that the youth will commit serious property damage.

Detention Services Offered Include:
-Lab Based & Instant Urine Analysis for alcohol and drugs upon request.
– Community Service
– Nurse on staff for physicals & medical screening
– Individualized Programs for juveniles with special needs
– Psychological, IQ, Psychiatric, Educational, Substance Abuse Testing and Spanish Speaking Evaluations
– Spanish interpreting

visitation Info

Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center – Visitation

Weekdays & Weekdays 9am – 7pm

Visitation Rules and Information 

1. Visitors must be 18 years of age or older and possess a picture ID. Minors may visit if accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. ONLY APPROVED PERSONS WILL BE ALLOWED INSIDE VISITATION AREA. 
2. Visitors are prohibited from taking any personal property into the visitation area. Personal items include but not limited to: Cell phones, keys, coats, purse/bags, hat etc. Visitors may leave their personal items inside a locked locker provided or inside their vehicle. 
3. NO Food or beverages of any kind are allowed inside visitation room. 
4. Visitor attire must be conservative in appearance. All clothing shall be clean, worn in good repair, be non‐offensive, and within the bounds of common decency. Skirts and shorts must be mid‐thigh in length. Sleeveless shirts are permitted, however tank tops, halter tops or spaghetti straps are prohibited. 
5. No visitor will be permitted to visit if they appear to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 
6. If you leave the visit, you will not be allowed to return to resume your visit. 
7. Staff has the discretion to search anyone entering into the facility. 
8. Possession of Contraband in a Correctional Facility (Iowa Code 719.7) 
• Contraband includes but is not limited to: A controlled substance or a simulated or counterfeit controlled substance, hypodermic syringe, or intoxicating beverage. A dangerous weapon, offensive weapon, or other material fashioned in such a manner as to be capable of inflicting death, injury, or device designed to facilitate the escape of an inmate. 
• A person commits either a Class C or Class D Felony if they: knowingly introduce contraband onto the grounds of a secure facility, knowingly convey contraband to a person confined in a secure facility, knowingly makes, obtains, or possesses contraband while confined in a secure facility, or fails to report an offense of possessing contraband. 
• A person commits an aggravated misdemeanor for failing to report a known violation or attempted violation of this section to an official or officer at a secure facility.