Johnson County MO Juvenile Center

Johnson County MO Juvenile Center basic information to help guide you through what you can do for your inmate while they are incarcerated. The facility's direct contact number: 660-747-8019

This facility is for juvenile residents.

The Johnson County MO Juvenile Center is a medium to low-security detention center located at 101 W Market St Ste 101 Warrensburg, MO 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.

The Johnson County Juvenile Office provides services for children and youth in Johnson County, Missouri, including:

• Supervision of youth who have committed status or delinquent offenses
• Community service to help youth repay the community for offenses
• Tutoring to help youthful offenders succeed in school
• Mental health and substance abuse assessments for youthful offenders and appropriate referrals to service
• Programs and classes that teach valuable life skills and address the reasons for youth involvement in the juvenile justice system

What is the difference between the juvenile courts and other courts?
The Juvenile Division of the Circuit Court, also known in some circuits as the Family Court, has exclusive jurisdiction to hear certain kinds of cases including abuse/neglect, status offenses, delinquency, adoptions and commitment of persons under eighteen years of age to the guardianship of the Department of Social Services.

What is a status offense?
A status offense is a violation of the juvenile code which, if that same act were committed by an adult, would not be a violation of the law. There are only five status offenses recognized by Missouri law. They are: (1) truancy, (2) incorrigible child, (3) runaway child, (4) behavior or associations injurious to the welfare of the child and (5) the child is charged with an offense not classified as criminal or applicable only to children.

What happens when a juvenile is taken into custody?
The juvenile will be released to the juvenile’s custodian or another suitable person unless substantial reasons exist for detaining the juvenile. Generally, appropriate reasons for detention in reference to delinquent acts may include, but are not limited to:
1. Alleged acts resulting in serious bodily injury or property damage/loss which constitutes a felony.
2. Acts of misconduct that placed any person or the general public at risk of serious harm.
3. Acts of misconduct involving a weapon or sexual offense.
4. Circumstances that indicate the juvenile is a significant flight risk and in need of protection.

Can a juvenile be held in a jail?
A juvenile may only be detained in a detention facility as specified by the court and may not be detained in any jail or other adult detention facility.

How long can a juvenile be kept in a detention center?
The Juvenile Officer or designee has the authority to authorize the detention of a juvenile for a period of less than twenty-four hours. The Court must authorize continued detention for a period of more than twenty-four hours.

Can a juvenile be handcuffed?
Juveniles may be handcuffed as needed to ensure the safety of all parties, including the juvenile. Juveniles under the age of thirteen should not be handcuffed as a matter of general practice unless the juvenile is combative r a threat to themselves.

Can a juvenile be fingerprinted and photographed?
Any juvenile taken into custody for offenses that would constitute a felony if committed by an adult shall be fingerprinted and photographed. This is a statutory requirement and consent by the Juvenile Division is not required.
For misdemeanors, a juvenile’s fingerprints and photographs may be obtained only by a juvenile court order from the judge.

Can a juvenile be questioned by the police or other law enforcement?
Yes. However, before an in-custody interview or interrogation may begin, a juvenile must be advised by the Juvenile Officer or a designee trained by the Juvenile Officer of each their rights. The admissibility of any juvenile statement is determined by circumstances on a case-by-case basis.

Can a juvenile waive or give up their rights?
Yes. A juvenile may waive the right to have a parent, guardian, or custodian present, but the parent must be present and advised of the juvenile’s right to an attorney and to remain silent, and the juvenile must be given the opportunity to consult with the parent, guardian, or custodian as to the waiver of the aforesaid rights.

What rights does a juvenile in custody have?
1. The right to remain silent;
2. The right to an attorney and if the juvenile is unable to afford an attorney, that one will be provided;
3. Any statement made to the Juvenile Officer or Juvenile Division personnel may be used in later Juvenile Division proceedings;
4. That if the juvenile indicates in any manner at any time in the interview, they do not wish to be questioned further, the questioning will stop;
Any statement to law enforcement or persons other than the Juvenile Officer or Juvenile Division personnel may be used against he juvenile in the event the juvenile is prosecuted as an adult.

visitation Info

Visitation for a county or regional juvenile facility is limited to immediate family only. Mother, father, sisters, and brothers are allowed. The visitation rules are very strict, we suggest reaching out to the staff to get their specific limitations.