Yolo County Juvenile Detention Facility

Yolo County Juvenile Detention Facility basic information to help guide you through what you can do for your inmate while they are incarcerated. The facility's direct contact number: 530-406-5300

This facility is for juvenile residents.

The Yolo County Juvenile Detention Facility is a medium to low-security detention center located at 2880 East Gibson Road Woodland, CA 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.

Information regarding a detained minor is not provided to anyone other than authorized persons.

The Juvenile Detention Facility is a temporary detention and treatment facility for minors who have been charged with a violation of the law or who have violated conditions of probation. It is a division of the Probation Department but operated under the authority and regulation of the California Welfare and Institutions Code, the California Penal Code, the California Code of Regulations. Mandates include that the detention facility shall not be operated as a jail, prison, or penal institution and shall be operated in all respects to model a homelike environment.

Minors may receive standard size mail from anyone that is within the mail guidelines of the facility policy and procedure. Contact the facility to obtain more information on guidelines. All packages will be refused unless prior arrangements have been made. All mail received at the facility is subject to search and review.

EDUCATION, MEDICAL, AND PROGRAMS IN THE FACILITY

EDUCATION: The Yolo County Office of Education (YCOE) as the Dan Jacobs School operates the school program in the facility five days a week. Minors are initially tested to determine their current level of knowledge. Educational materials as well as computers are provided to all students for enhanced learning opportunities. Minors receive regular school credits for school work done while in detention and follows the minor to their regular school of attendance.

MEDICAL SERVICES: The California Forensic Medical Group (CFMG) contracts with the County to provide medical services for minors in custody. CFMG staff is at the detention facility on a daily basis. All minors are given a physical screening within 96 hours of their incarceration.

If medical problems exist, treatment in concert with the parent or guardian, commences

Medical emergencies are handled through local medical resources and if needed, medical services beyond those available from the CFMG are secured.

PROGRAMS FOR THE MINORS: A Program Coordinator ensures that the minors are entertained through various programs that enhance life skills, mind challenging activities, and community involvement. This includes Teen Parenting Skills for teenage parents, Church Group, Alcoholics and Narcotics Anonymous, College Conferences, Motivational Speakers, Career Spokes Persons, Arts and Crafts, local celebrities, and much more.

VOLUNTEERING AT THE FACILITY:

• A volunteer program was started in June 1997. This program has the largest per capita number of volunteers of all 58 counties in the State of California.
• Services include one-to-one dialogue, mentoring, home-baked snacks, uniform alterations/repair, book donations, table games, and more.
• Each volunteer affiliation is coordinated by the Program Coordinator and all volunteers are screened, trained, and orientated keeping in mind the confidentiality policies of all minors, and safety and security.
• Additional volunteers are always welcome.

visitation Info

All visits are non-contact unless otherwise specified and in accordance with special circumstances.

For information about scheduling visits with an in custody minor, visitor visit criteria, volunteer programs, acceptable mail for minors, administrative hours, and more, please contact the facility at (530) 406-5300.