Judge Mario E. Ramirez Juvenile Justice Center

County Juvenile

Last Updated: May 24, 2019
Address
1711 North Bridge St, Weslaco, TX 78596
Beds
40
County
Hidalgo
Phone
956-969-2574
Fax
956-969-4928
Email
blued8107@aol.com

Judge Mario E. Ramirez Juvenile Justice Center is for County Juvenile offenders have not been sentenced yet and are detained here until their case is heard.

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The Judge Mario E. Ramirez Juvenile Justice Center is a medium to low-security detention center located at 1711 North Bridge St Weslaco, 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.

BOOT CAMP FACILITY
The Judge Mario E. Ramirez, Jr., Juvenile Justice Center’s Boot Camp Facility has been designed to serve a maximum population of forty (40) non-violent at-risk males between the ages of thirteen (13) to seventeen (17) years old over a nine (9) month time span. Each at-risk male, adjudicated by a State District Judge in Hidalgo County, is offered a military structured program that addresses self-discipline, mental health issues, and educational needs. The Boot Camp Facility empowers every individual with the time-honored values of Honor, Courage, Integrity, and Commitment. In doing so, the Boot Camp Facility is able to provide disciplined structure, a quality substance abuse recovery curriculum, and a superior educational setting in a secure environment.

TRANSITIONAL PROGRAM
The Judge Mario E. Ramirez, Jr. Juvenile Justice Center Transitional Program was established to provide a non-secure setting for the continued rehabilitation of graduates of the Boot Camp Facility. The time-honored values of Honor, Courage, Integrity, and Commitment continue foundation for skills taught in the Transitional Program. The Transitional Program serves a maximum population of twelve (12) Boot Camp graduates over a three (3) month period. While in the Transitional Program, Residents continue to address substance abuse recovery topics in addition to providing re-integration into main stream society.

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Juvenile facilities overseen by Hidalgo County do not publish the names of the offenders housed in their facility.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

Parent / Legal Guardian Information on Visitations Days: SATURDAY & SUNDAY Pods: B-North : C- North : D- North B-South : C-South : D-South First Session: 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Second Session: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Note: Attorneys may visit residents at any time as long as the safety and security of the residents and staff members of the facility is not compromised. VISITATION RULES v Only Parents / Legal Guardians may visit v Any additional visitors must be pre-approved by the Superintendent v Photo Identification is required to enter the facility (ex: Valid Driver’s License or Government issued Identification) v Visitations are not to exceed thirty (30) minutes v No purses, hand bags, or luggage is allowed inside the facility v No weapons (ex: guns, knives, pepper spray / mace, or dangerous items) are allowed inside the facility v No cigarettes / tobacco products, matches, or lighters are allowed inside the facility v No cellular phones, cameras, or recording devices is allowed inside the facility v No outside food or drinks are allowed inside the facility v Items brought in for the detainees shall be limited to those approved by the Nurse or Superintendent v Visitations are on a first come / first serve basis

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