- County Juvenile
- New Jersey
- PO Box 7164, North Brunswick, NJ 08902
- 732-297-8991
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Middlesex County NJ 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: 732-297-8991
This facility is for juvenile residents.
The Middlesex County NJ Juvenile Detention Center is within the jurisdiction of the Middlesex County Juvenile Justice System located at Apple Orchard Ln, North Brunswick, NJ.
Detention centers are for youth who are detained under specific circumstances set by New Jersey statute. They hold youth that are awaiting court dates or placement in a residential facility.
The facility provides supervision of youth in a safe, secure and humane environment. Services for youth include education, mental health, substance abuse, and health care. Medical and mental health are contracted services. Educational services are funded by the Department of Education through local school districts.
A typical day in secure detention would involve hygiene, meals, school, structured physical and educational activities, and court appearance as scheduled. The average length of stay in secure detention is approximately 10 days.
Please contact the Superintendent if interested in donating time and/or resources to enhance detention program activities.
visitation Info
The Middlesex County Juvenile Detention Center is the secure facility for juvenile offenders that are remanded by the Family Court in order to ensure their appearance at Court or to address the safety of the community. The Center is operated by the Office of Adult Corrections & Youth Services under the supervision of Warden Cranston and overseen by the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders. The Center currently has contracts with Somerset County, Monmouth County and Mercer County to house their juvenile residents. Its mission is to provide short-term secure custody for these offenders. It operates through the development and implementation of broad-based services that, integrated with consistent supervisory practices and procedures, results in a safe, secure and appropriate environment for it residents.
