Lynn W. Ross Juvenile Detention Center

Lynn W. Ross Juvenile Detention 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: 817-838-4610

This facility is for juvenile residents.

The Lynn W. Ross Juvenile Detention Center is a medium to low-security detention center located at 2701 Kimbo Road Ft Worth, 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.

Tarrant County Juvenile Services operates the Lynn W. Ross Juvenile Detention Center, which is a 24-hour secure facility for the temporary detention of juveniles who are pending court disposition for alleged law violations or violation of conditions of probation. The center provides supervision, activities and individual as well as group counseling that benefit juveniles during their stay. Every juvenile is screened for identification of emotional and mental health concerns. Basic health care screening is also provided through an on-site medical clinic.

All juveniles admitted to detention receive educational, medical, mental health, recreational and life skills training. All youth receive a thorough orientation of the detention center rules and regulations. All youth receive academic programming provided through the Fort Worth Independent School District, including special educational services. School records are forwarded to the school where the youth will be attending once he/she is released from the detention center.

Every juvenile has opportunities to visit with immediate family members for 30 minutes a day and may have a daily five-minute telephone call with a parent or legal guardian. Parents and legal guardians are encouraged to contact the Facility Administrator at 817-838-4610 with any special needs or concerns.

visitation Info

LYNN W. ROSS JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER – VISITATION

DETENTION VISITATION SCHEDULE AND GUIDELINES

Monday through Friday 2:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. – Visitation will end at 8 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.  – 5:45 p.m. – Visitation will end at 6 p.m.

Exceptions to regularly scheduled visitation hours must be pre-approved by the Facility Administrator at the request of each resident's assigned Juvenile Probation Officer. Exceptions may be made for families to visit outside of the normal visitation hours prior to a youth leaving for placement or the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, a family's regular work schedule that conflicts with visitation hours, serious transportation issues or critical family emergencies.

Delays in visitation may occur if you come to visit during regularly scheduled meals or detention hearings. Delays may occur if your child is currently in a psychological evaluation, drug or medical assessment at the time you arrive.

Detention visitation is visually supervised. We request and require the cooperation of every visitor by following the rules of visitation in order to maintain the safety and security of our residents, visitors and staff.

1. Each resident may receive a 30 minute visit per day from approved immediate family members (parents, grandparents, legal guardians and siblings) listed on the youth's computer record by the assigned PO.
2. Visitors age 14 and older must present a photo ID.
3. No child under the age of 14 shall be left unattended in the visitation lobby.
4. Visitors under the age of 18 may not visit without a parent or legal guardian.
5. All personal belongings must be left outside of the secure visitation area. Secure lockers are provided at no charge for your temporary use in the detention lobby or you may leave personal items secured in your vehicle. Personal items are considered contraband and include but are not limited to: purses, cell phones, any photo imaging devices or audio recording devices, smoking materials, keys, any food or drinks or any object that presents a breach of security or confidentiality with potential harm to residents, staff or others. Contraband brought into the visitation area will result in early termination of the visit. Visits may be temporarily suspended until the Facility Administrator reviews the problem with the family.
6. Seating must occur so that view of all persons in the room is unobstructed. You may be asked to re-arrange your chairs by staff to facilitate visual supervision.
7. Loud or disorderly behavior will not be permitted. Staff may intervene. Re-escalation will cause the visit to be terminated early.
8. Attorneys, court personnel, advocates and approved clergy with official identification may visit at any time.

You are welcome to speak with the on-duty supervisor at anytime. You may also call the Facility Administrator, Ron Lewis, at 817-838-4610 during business hours Monday through Friday.