Local Courts
Courts in Des Moines, Iowa
Polk County Juvenile Court
206 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
Medical Facilities
Hospitals & Trauma Centers in Des Moines
Blank Children's Hospital — Child Advocacy
1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Liability Overview
Liability Considerations in Des Moines
Des Moines-area youth have been detained at Eldora State Training School (Hardin County), which has faced abuse allegations spanning multiple decades. Polk County operates its own juvenile detention center. Iowa's SOL for childhood sexual abuse extends to age 33 (15 years past majority). Discovery rule tolling is available. Claims against state facilities proceed under the Iowa Tort Claims Act. Federal Section 1983: 2-year SOL. Blank Children's Hospital provides child advocacy services.