Montgomery County TX Juvenile Detention Center (MCJD)

Montgomery County TX Juvenile Detention Center (MCJD) basic information to help guide you through what you can do for your inmate while they are incarcerated. The facility's direct contact number: 936-760-5805

This facility is for juvenile residents.

The Montgomery County TX Juvenile Detention Center (MCJD) is a medium to low-security detention center located at 200 Academy Dr Conroe, TX 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.

MCJD is a part of the Olen Underwood Juvenile Justice Center that provides short-term safe and secure care for alleged delinquent juveniles or adjudicated delinquent juveniles awaiting disposition of the court. The Center is a 48-bed facility which operates 24/7 and provides a structured and disciplined setting for both males and females aged 10-17 for alleged criminal offenses which are rated at Class 'B' misdemeanors or greater and range from petty theft to murder.

This facility is very similar to the county jail in that it is a maximum security facility; however, juveniles are not sentenced to serve time in the facility but rather are in the facility only long enough to determine what disposition is in the best interest of the juvenile for his/her particular case.

Unlike the adult system, juveniles do not have access to bail so Intake Officers review each case and decide, based on criteria in the Texas Family Code, who will be detained and who can be released to a parent /guardian pending further proceedings in the juvenile's case.

The juveniles that are detained are required by law to go before a Judge within 48 hours to determine if there is probable cause to believe the child could have committed the alleged offense and that further detention is warranted. After the initial hearing, the juvenile's detention status must be reconsidered by a Judge every 10 business days excluding holidays.

The facility not only serves juveniles in Montgomery County but also is contracted to detain juveniles from approximately 20 surrounding counties that do not have a detention facility.

Unlike the adult system, the Juvenile Department has a very structured schedule for the juveniles, including school classes, individual and/or group counseling, group projects, recreation, chores, etc. The Detention Center is also classified as Conroe ISD Campus #201. Other information including Visitation, Phone Calls, etc. can be found in the Resident Handbook.

It is the strict policy of the Montgomery County Juvenile Department to protect the identity of all the juveniles in our system.

visitation Info

Montgomery County Juvenile Detention Center (MCJD) – Visitation

Visitation is a privilege and visitation with parents or legal guardians are encouraged. You will also be allowed to visit with your attorney, caseworker, clergy, or counselor.  All visitors must be approved by your assigned probation officer or supervisory staff and be placed on your approved visitation list. All visitors must provide positive identification before being allowed to visit.  Visitation is intended to be with parents or legal guardians.  

The length of a resident’s visit with parent(s) or guardian(s) is determined by the resident’s current level.  Freshmen and Junior level residents will be allowed to visit 2 adults (21 years old or older) for 30 minutes and  Seniors and Honor level residents will be allowed to visit 2 adults (21 years old or older) for 1 hour.  The 2 adult visitors can come at separate times on the same day or they can visit together.  Visits with children are not allowed.  Any items accepted or passed during visits will be considered contraband and you will be subject to disciplinary action that could include having your visitation privileges terminated for the remainder of your stay in detention.  Visitation will be held on Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.  Residents whose last name begins with A–L will visit on Saturdays and residents whose last name begins with M-Z will visit on Sundays.  All residents will be strip searched after each visit.  Any violation of these policies could result in termination of your visitation privileges.  Weekend visitation is reserved for parents and guardians.  Other visitors are encouraged to visit on weekdays and should call before coming to visit.  Attorneys may visit at any time.