Provides correctional services and programs in Polk County

Pre-Sentence Investigation (1000 Washington Avenue, Des Moines). A full-life history of an offender ordered by and provided to the Court to aid the judge in determining an appropriate sentence and/or correctional plan.

Adult Intensive Supervision Parole/Probation (910/1000 Washington Street, Des Moines). Intensive supervision/treatment.

Youthful Offender Pre-Trial Intervention Program (Bldg 65/66 Fort Des Moines, Des Moines). Youths ages 16 to 19 facing first time felony charges for crimes other than injury-causing assaults or involving dangerous weapons. Youths must be willing to plead guilty to criminal activity, although once the program has been completed, the charge is reduced to a non-felony offense. Within six months are required to perform community service, receive academic training, employment and other counseling, drug or alcohol abuse treatment if needed; and take part in a victim-offender reconciliation program.