San Joaquin County Juvenile Detention

San Joaquin County Juvenile Detention basic information to help guide you through what you can do for your inmate while they are incarcerated. The facility's direct contact number: 209-468-4200

This facility is for juvenile residents.

The San Joaquin County Juvenile Detention is within the jurisdiction of the San Joaquin County Juvenile Justice System located at 575 W Mathews Rd, French Camp, CA.

Detention centers are for youth who are detained under specific circumstances set by California 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

San Joaquin County Juvenile Hall – Visitation

VISITING HOURS 

VISITORS – Parents, grandparents, foster parents, legal guardians or persons standing in loco parentis may visit during visiting hours. Children of youth must be accompanied by one of the above. Siblings of youth, who are five years of age or younger may also visit.

PERSONAL PROPERTY – No personal property will be allowed in the visiting area, including purses, packages, bags, cigarettes, food and drink items, hair care items, combs, magazines, personal letters, stamps, etc. Postage stamps can be left at Intake to be forwarded to the minor's personal unit file, for the minor's use.

VISITOR CONDUCT – Parents, guardians, and minors are expected to conduct themselves appropriately during visiting. Any disruptive or improper conduct will result in a warning or termination of the visit, depending on the severity of the activity. Significant incidents will result in the recommendation regarding future visitation limitations or elimination of visits.

SMOKING POLICY – Smoking inside any county building is prohibited.

CONTRABAND – Welfare and Institutions Code Section 871.5 make illegal the introduction or possession of any controlled substance, firearm, weapon, explosive, tear gas or tear gas weapon in the Juvenile Hall. Public law prohibits the passing of smoking material, such as cigarettes, matches, etc., to any youth in custody. No food or drink items, including gum or candy, are allowed in the visiting room.

CAMERAS – Cameras or the taking of photographs in the Juvenile Hall are prohibited.