They assess and refer emergency cases to the County Mental Health professional for evaluation to determine if hospitalization is warranted. The contractor is available to provide prevention services through consultation with staff or residents. Detention provides a means of protecting the community from dangerous juvenile offenders and a place where a self-destructive juvenile can be protected from harming himself or herself. Detention days are also a consequence for violating the peace of the community. It allows the time for the offender to develop a plan to repair the harm they have caused and to make amends to the victim and the community, to address their risk factors, and enhance their protective factors.
More information is provided under Arrest and Detention .
Only parents or legal guardians are allowed to visit juveniles. Exceptions need to be approved by the Detention Manager or by the individuals' Probation Officer. Have identification ready, leave all other items in your car. No items are allowed to be given to juveniles while they are housed in the Juvenile Detention facility. Contacts youth and families for all scheduled hearings.