L. Roberts Rivarde Juvenile Detention

County Juvenile

Last Updated: August 18, 2022
Address
1550 Gretna Blvd | PO Box 1240, Harvey, LA 70059
Beds
52
County
Jefferson Parish
Phone
504-364-2860
Fax
504-364-2859
Email
JPJuvenileServices@JeffParish.net

L. Roberts Rivarde Juvenile Detention is for County Juvenile offenders have not been sentenced yet and are detained here until their case is heard.

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The L. Roberts Rivarde Juvenile Detention is a medium to low-security detention center located at 1550 Gretna Blvd | PO Box 1240 Harvey, LA 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.

L. Robert Rivarde Memorial Home

  • The L. Robert Rivarde Memorial Home is the juvenile detention facility for Jefferson Parish and is administered by the Department of Juvenile Services.
  • This 52 bed facility provides temporary secure custody for pretrial detainees and adjudicated offenders (adolescents who have been found to have committed delinquent acts) who have been committed to the Department of Public Safety and Corrections.
  • The Jefferson Parish Department of Juvenile Services provides a high level of secure custody, humane treatment, appropriate health care and concern for the overall well being of detained youth.

Services Provided:

  • Education
  • Drug Prevention
  • Medical Evaluation and Treatment
  • Counseling
  • Recreation

Facility:

  • Intake / Admissions Area
  • Residential (living) Areas
  • Three Visitation Rooms
  • Interview / Counseling Area
  • Multi-purpose Room
  • Classrooms
  • Library
  • Computer Lab
  • Nursing / First Aid Area
  • Recreation Area

Six Offenses For Which Juveniles Most Frequently Come Into Detention Are:

  1. Simple burglary
  2. Theft / auto theft
  3. Possession of stolen property
  4. Possession / possession with the intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance
  5. Warrants / attachments
  6. Constructive contempt: technical or non-delinquent violations of probation or court orders.

Inmate Locator

Juvenile facilities overseen by Jefferson Parish County do not publish the names of the offenders housed in their facility.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

Visitation at the county or regional juvenile facility is restricted to immediate family members only, including mothers, fathers, sisters, and brothers. The visitation guidelines are stringent, and it is advisable to contact the facility staff to ascertain specific limitations. For information on visitation schedules, visiting room regulations, and other relevant details about your visit, please contact 504-364-2860. The facility staff will provide comprehensive guidance to ensure a smooth and compliant visitation experience.

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