Marin County Juvenile Hall

County Juvenile

Last Updated: November 15, 2018
Address
16 Jeannette Prandi Way, San Rafael, CA 95213-1133
County
Marin
Phone
415-499-6705
Fax
415-499-6703
Email
probation@co.marin.ca.us

Marin County Juvenile Hall is for County Juvenile offenders have not been sentenced yet and are detained here until their case is heard.

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The Marin County Juvenile Hall is a medium to low-security detention center located at 16 Jeannette Prandi Way San Rafael, CA that is operated locally by the Juvenile Justice Department and holds youths awaiting the determination of punishment for the crimes of which they are accused. Most of the adolescents are here for less than two years.

The juvenile justice system differs from the adult system, focusing on rehabilitation and recognizing the developmental differences in juveniles. It aims to protect both the child and the public and helps juveniles become productive adults.

Juveniles are detained if they pose a threat, may miss court, or violate court orders. Parental involvement is crucial for effective supervision and rehabilitation.

Key differences in terminology include "taken into custody" instead of "arrest" and "supervision" instead of "probation." Referrals usually come from law enforcement, and an intake social worker decides the juvenile's placement. An inquiry can lead to dismissal, corrective action, or court involvement.

The process includes a plea hearing, possible evaluations, a pre-trial conference, a fact-finding hearing, and a dispositional hearing to determine the case's outcome. Parents may need to cover associated costs.

The Juvenile Hall provides 24 hour care to youth that have been detained under 602 or 601 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. Marin County Office of Education operates a school within Juvenile Hall and the Public Health Department has staff located within the facility to provide for medical needs. In addition to providing close supervision of detained youth, the Juvenile Hall offers a variety of recreational and support programs and on site food preparation in compliance with Title 15 (operations, staffing and training) and Title 24 (physical facility) of the California Code of Regulations. The Probation Department provides mental health services in Juvenile Hall, including an initial screening, crisis intervention and referrals to appropriate programming after release from custody. This service is integrated with the mental health program, PORTAL, which is located at Juvenile Services.

Juvenile Hall

  • Is my child safe in Juvenile Hall?

    Most definitely. The Juvenile Hall operates with around the clock supervision, utilizing trained, professional group counselor staff, in conjunction with both mental and physical health professionals. Juvenile Hall staff includes mental health professionals, a nurse from the Public Health Department, and a consulting psychiatrist from the Community Mental Health Department.

  • When can I see my child?

    You can visit your child at any time within the first 24 hours of arrest. After that, visiting times are Saturday afternoon, from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM, and Wednesday evenings, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Only parents or legal guardians are allowed to visit the youth detained in Juvenile Hall.

  • How long will my child be detained?

    Unless your child has been charged in the adult court, there is no bail allowed for minors in the State of California. The decisions to initially detain a child, and then how long they will remain detained, depend on many factors. Any detention lasting longer than 48 hours (not including weekends and holidays) will go through Juvenile Court and will allow you and your child legal representation.

    In order to get better idea of how long your child will remain detained, we urge you to contact the Juvenile Division Probation Department at (415) 473-6659, during normal business hours.

  • What does my child do all day while detained in Juvenile Hall?

    The Marin County Office of Education operates a school inside Juvenile Hall every school day of the year. All detained youth who are 18 years of age or younger attend this school. Youth who are detained for an extended period of time can arrange to have school work from their normal schools incorporated into the Juvenile Hall academic curriculum.

  • Who can I talk to about my child’s case?

    If your question is about your child’s stay in Juvenile Hall, such as specific concerns over their well-being, important information regarding their physical or mental health needs, or general questions about the operation of Juvenile Hall that are not covered in this brochure, please call the Juvenile Hall at (415) 473-6705.

    If your questions pertain to the length of your child’s stay in Juvenile Hall, or the legal process including Juvenile Court and/or probation, please contact the Juvenile Division of the Probation Department at (415) 473-6659 during normal business hours.

Inmate Locator

Juvenile facilities overseen by Marin County do not publish the names of the offenders housed in their facility. As such, there is no public forum for this information.

Visitation Information

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Important Information for Parents or Legal Guardians

Pursuant to Title 15, § 1374, Marin County Juvenile Hall provides two hours of visitation per week. Visits at Juvenile Hall are limited as follows:

Wednesday: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

You must schedule the appointment 24 hours in advance.

Visits are limited to parents or legal guardians only. No one under 21 is allowed to visit. Waiting in the lobby is not allowed.

Visitors are required to present a photo I.D. to be photocopied.

Visitors must leave all personal belongings in their cars. Contraband includes but is not limited to pocket knives, firearms, weapons, explosives, tear gas/pepper spray, purses, cell phones and food items. Anyone who brings contraband into Juvenile Hall may be criminally prosecuted and have their visiting privileges revoked.

Visitors are required to fill out a personal information form for security purposes.

Visitors who present a security or safety concern will be asked to leave.

Juvenile Hall provides all items necessary for your child’s well-being. Tennis shoes and stamps are the only two items permitted to be left for minors.

All medication for a child is to be cleared through medical staff.

The cost of care for a child while he/she is in detention has been set by the Board of Supervisors. For billing information, contact the Central Collections Division of the Treasurer’s office. The telephone number is (415) 499-7555.

Here is some additional information for your visit

  • Leave your purse, cell phone, and other personal property in your car. Please make sure to bring your identification with you.
  • Do not bring children into the Juvenile Hall lobby.
  • No unauthorized visitors may wait in the lobby.
  • Absolutely no food or beverage is to be brought into Juvenile Hall.
  • Do not bring letters or postcards. Detainees are only permitted letters or postcards which come through the U.S. mail.
  • Books may be sent but must be sent by a book store (paperback books only!). Juvenile Hall is not responsible for the return of books.
  • Nothing, except the detainee’s personal belongings, may be taken out of Juvenile Hall.
  • Tennis shoes and stamps are the only items permitted to be left for detainees.
  • If you have questions or concerns regarding Marin County Juvenile Hall operations, please request a form at the front desk.
  • Remember, visiting is a privilege.

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