Southwest Juvenile Hall

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Southwest Juvenile Hall basic information to help guide you through what you can do for your inmate while they are incarcerated. The facility's direct contact number: 951-600-6750

This facility is for juvenile residents.

The Southwest Juvenile Hall is a medium to low-security detention center located at 30755 Auld Rd Murrieta, CA 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.

Youth who are detained in a juvenile detention facility are pending court hearings, serving commitment time, or awaiting out-of-home placement in a foster/group home, camp or a county treatment facility. Youth can be placed in a treatment facility, by the courts, with the intent to rehabilitate and educate the youth prior to re-entering the community. A small percentage of youth apprehended by law enforcement agencies are actually detained in a juvenile detention facility. Most youth are released to their parent(s)/legal guardian(s).

Orientation Process:
All incoming youth will be oriented about juvenile facility procedures, rules, behavioral expectations, services and programming. Youth will be given an advisement of rights. The orientation is intended to prevent rule violations and to provide a safe and secure environment for both youth and staff. Accommodations will be made to provide information to youth who are impaired, disabled or do not speak English.

The following items shall be issued to youth upon their arrival to a living unit:
Linen/Clothing
2 Blankets
2 Sheets
1 Pillowcase
T-shirt
Shorts
Pants
Undergarments
Socks
Sweatshirt
Sweatpants
Sandals(shower shoes)
Tennis Shoes

Hygiene Supplies
Toothbrush
Comb/pick
Soap
Towel/Washcloth Toothpaste
Hygiene Bag
Deodorant

NOTE: Items at treatment facilities may vary

Intake Process:
After youth have been admitted into a juvenile detention facility, the Detention Control Officer (DCO) will begin the intake process. The DCO will read youth their Miranda Rights and speak with them. Here are some of the things that may be discussed:
A. Information regarding the youth’s:
address,
telephone number,
school name,
grade,
age,
birth date,
birthplace,
height,
weight, etc.
B. Information regarding the youth’s parents/legal guardians:
birth date,
birthplace,
contact information,
occupation, etc.
C. Information regarding school:
attendance history,
behavior,
grades, etc.
D. Health and mental health history.

After the interview, the DCO may make a telephone call to the youth’s parents/legal guardians. Youth may speak to their parents/legal guardians at this time. The DCO will also ask many of the same questions to the parents/legal guardians to verify information provided by the youth. The youth will also be required to take the following assessments, which are necessary to determine the needs of the youth while in custody:
A. MAYSI (Massachusetts Youth Screening Instrument) Mental Health Assessment.
B. PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) Screening Assessment.
C. JAMS (Juvenile Intake Detention) Assessment.
Youth will be required to sign the following forms during the intake process:
A. Grievance Procedure B. Medical Record C. O.C. Pepper Spray Warning
D. Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Advisement E. Resident Orientation
F. Rights to Religious Services After the intake process, the DCO will prepare a packet of the youth’s information to be sent to the Probation Officer (assigned to court intake).

Court Process:
The youth’s allegations will be reviewed by the District Attorney and Probation Officer on the next judicial (working) day after the youth’s detention. If the District Attorney determines that the allegations against the youth are legally sufficient and the Probation Officer determines they should be detained, the youth’s case will be heard in court. If the allegation is a felony or misdemeanor that includes violence, possession and/or use of a weapon, and/or the youth is on probation/parole; they must appear in Juvenile Court within three (3) judicial (working) days after the youth’s detention. If the youth is not on probation/parole and the allegation is a misdemeanor that does not include violence, possession and/or use of a weapon; they must appear in Juvenile Court within two (2) judicial (working) days. The Probation Officer will notify the youth’s parents/legal guardians of the assigned court date.

If the youth is accused of committing a serious felony, for example: murder, arson or armed robbery, and they are 14 years or older at the time the crime was committed they can be tried as an adult in adult court. Youth will still be housed at juvenile hall, but they will attend adult court. The Probation Officer will advise the youth if their charges fall under this category. Youth may have a fitness for hearing in juvenile court to determine if their case will be heard in juvenile or adult court.

Legal Access:
Youth have the right to contact their attorney. This may be done by telephone, during free time periods, as explained in the “Telephone Use” section of this handbook. The best time to contact an attorney by telephone is during business hours between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Youth can ask a staff for assistance. Staff will make arrangements for them to contact their attorney during business hours.

Health Care:
On-site health care staff are responsible for carrying out the health care plan of each youth. Sick-call rounds, emergency treatment, and medication distribution are part of various duties completed by on-site health care staff.

A physician is also part of the on-site health care staff and is responsible for treating detained youth. A complete physical examination will be performed within 96 hours of intake, unless a physical exam has been completed within one year, including, but not limited to the following:
A. A medical history of past and present illness and treatment will be completed.
B. A medical examination will be conducted.
C. A dental examination to identify any emergency dental care will be conducted.
D. An eye exam will be conducted.
E. Laboratory screening.
F. Females will be given a urine pregnancy test. Any youth suspected of having a communicable disease that could pose a significant risk to others in the facility may be placed in medical isolation until cleared by on-site health care staff.

Medication Dispensing:
A. Medications will be dispensed as ordered by the doctor. Sick-Call:
A. Youth wanting to see an on-site health care staff must fill out a ”Request for Health Care Visit” form, located on each living unit.
B. Completed forms are placed in the confidential health care staff’s box, located on each living unit. C. On-site health care staff will retrieve forms, prioritize requests and see youth. Additional appointments or treatment may be completed at Juvenile Hall, Riverside County Regional Medical Center, other local hospitals, dental providers, or by referrals to the youth’s private medical physician.

Mental Health Care: If youth are experiencing an emotional crisis, they may request to speak to someone about it. If they are feeling sad, want to hurt themselves, believe they are depressed, or cannot emotionally adjust to a detention/treatment setting, they may request to speak to any staff. Youth can also be referred to a mental health staff for services. Youth may request counseling services at any time. Mental health request forms are available to youth on each living unit. Request forms can be placed in the confidential mental health staff’s box located on each living unit. Mental health staff check for new requests on a daily basis.

visitation Info

Southwest Juvenile Hall – Visitation

Unit One: Sunday 12:30p.m.-2:30p.m.
Unit Two: Saturday 9:30a.m.-11:30a.m.
Unit Four: Sunday 9:30a.m.-11:30a.m.

Family reunification and maintaining contact shall be provided for all youth while in custody. Youth are entitled to receive regular visitation on a weekly basis as specified for each unit.

Youth shall be allowed to receive regular visits from:
A. Parents/Legal Guardians
B. Grandparents
C. Persons authorized by the Probation Department

Visits are limited to two people from the authorized visiting list at any one time. ALL visitors must arrive at least 15 minutes prior to visiting. Late arrival may result in the visitor’s access being delayed or rescheduled. Visiting sessions will not be extended for late arrivals.

If parents or legal guardians are not available for visitation, a relative over the age of 21 years may be authorized to visit once they have been authorized by the Courts, the Probation Officer, or Administration.

Closed Circuit Television Security System cameras monitor and record all activities and interactions during visiting.

Letters, cards or pictures will NOT be accepted or allowed in during visiting hours. Court ordered visitations will be scheduled through the DO/SPO. They will be conducted either during normal visitation hours or a special visit will be arranged. Parents/legal guardians will need to notify the juvenile facility and make arrangements in advance.

Bringing firearms, explosives, alcoholic beverages, narcotics, and controlled substances into a detention facility is a crime and cause for arrest. Visitors are not to bring anything that is considered contraband. If they are caught bringing in contraband, their visitation will be terminated and they may be arrested and prosecuted. Bringing contraband into a secure juvenile facility is a felony. Welfare and Institutions Code Section 871.5 “… any person who knowingly brings or sends into, or who knowingly assists in bringing into, or sending into any county juvenile hall … any controlled substance, … any firearm, weapon, or explosive of any kind, or any tear gas weapon shall be punished by imprisonment in a county jail for not more than one year or by imprisonment in the state prison.”

Visiting Rules:
Visits will be supervised by Probation Corrections Officers. ALL visitors must adhere to the following guidelines:
A. Visitors will be required to present VALID PHOTO ID to the staff at the front door.
B. ONLY – Parents/legal guardians or grandparents and persons authorized by the Probation Department shall be admitted to the visiting area.
C. ONLY – two people from the authorized visiting list are permitted to visit at one time.
D. Visiting days and times are specifically scheduled for each unit. Youth are only permitted to receive visits on the day scheduled for their assigned living unit.
E. Visiting sessions are 2 hours in length – one day per week – no extensions.
F. ALL personal items MUST be secured in the coin operated public lockers.
G. The juvenile facility is not responsible for any lost or stolen items from the public lockers.
H. Visitors will be required to pass through a metal detector before entering the visiting area.
I. Visitors will be scanned with a hand held metal detector. J. Visitors will be asked to empty their pockets.
K. ONLY I.D. and locker keys will be allowed into the facility. NO EXCEPTIONS!
L. Visitors and youth must keep their hands clearly visible at all times.
M. Visitors who appear to be under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs will NOT be admitted.
N. Visitors must adhere to the following dress code: Visitors shall be appropriately attired. No tank tops, muscle shirts, short skirts, or other revealing attire is permitted. Clothing shall not display any gang affiliation, display sexual or lewd comments/pictures, or have the potential for being offensive to others. Visitors failing to dress appropriately and comply with this rule shall be denied access to the facility.
O. Behavior must remain appropriate at all times; absolutely NO profanity, yelling, threatening behavior, etc.
P. A visit may be terminated for inappropriate behavior and is at the discretion of staff/Duty Officer.
Q. Visitors who leave early will not be re-admitted to the visiting area.

~ NO CELL PHONES, FOOD/DRINKS/GUM OR PERSONAL ITEMS OF ANY KIND ~

Special Visits:
Special visits are visits that have been approved by the DO/SPO on days other than regular assigned visiting days. Special visits may include religious volunteers, court ordered family visits, and baby visits. Special visits shall be scheduled with the DO/SPO in advance

Orientation shall be provided to youth prior to their arrival on a living unit.