Youth are detained for offenses committed which vary from property crimes to crimes against people, including murder, rape, assault, and robbery. Detention and Facilities Services is responsible for the welfare, safety, and security of residents, including their medical, mental health, and nutritional needs. In addition, our CDDA Program provides State-certified intensive outpatient drug and alcohol programs for qualified youth. Facilities Services provides the maintenance and upkeep of the facility.

Many juvenile offenders have a multitude of problems which include drug and alcohol abuse, anger management problems, inadequate social skills, poor academic skills, little or no work skills, and/or dysfunctional family relationships, etc.

It is our mission to house juvenile offenders in a safe, secure, and humane living environment where they are cared for and supervised by professional, well-trained staff. We believe that detention, while providing community protection, can also provide residents with an opportunity for constructive and positive change.

1. School programming, including special education assessments and programming. 2. Access to State-certified intensive chemical dependency outpatient counseling, drug and alcohol screenings, and an AA program offered once a week. 3. Suicide risk assessments, along with stabilization therapy. 4. Medical screenings, assessments, and treatment. 5. Other programs for detained youth include access to religious services, structured learning regarding a variety of topics dealing with societal issues, HIV/STD education classes and a structured gymnasium program.

Attorneys, caseworkers, and parents may visit detained youth. However, the detainee has the right to refuse any visit not required by the court order. Children under the age of seven may visit with their parents, but it is strongly suggested that other arrangements be made for their supervision. All other visitors are exceptions to policy and must have prior permission, initiated through the Probation Officer and approved by detention administration. Good cause must be established for these exceptions. All visitors must be at least 18 years of age or older.

Visitors who cannot supply positive identification or who appear to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be denied the opportunity to visit.

Use of tobacco products in the visitation area is prohibited. Food and beverages are not permitted in visiting areas. Anything brought into detention for the juveniles must be cleared with detention staff. Intoxicants, unlawful drugs, or any object which could be used as a weapon or as part of an escape attempt are not permitted in the visitation area.

Profane and/or threatening behavior and behavior which is disruptive to others is not permitted and will result in the termination of the visit and the possible loss of visiting privileges. Detention shift supervisors have the authority to veto or terminate any visit if the visit compromises the safety and security of the facility, detainee, or staff.

Visiting hours: (one per day) Mon-Fri: 6-7PM or 7-8PM, Sat & Sun & Holidays: 9-10AM or 10-11AM or 6-7PM or 7-8PM. Visitors must sign in no later than 10 minutes prior to the hour they wish to visit in. Visitors requesting visits outside of normal visiting time must obtain written approval from their child's Probation Officer. Visitors will sign in and sign out of the registry indicating that they understand and agree to abide by all of the visitation rules. Visitors must store all belongings in a locker located in the lobby. Visitors may have to satisfactorily pass through a metal detector and may be searched if detention staff have reason to believe they are in possession of weapons or contraband.

A maximum of three visitors per visit is allowed. If the number of visitors exceeds the visiting rooms available, visitors will be allowed to visit as soon as room becomes free. No personal items may be brought into visiting for youth.