Lackawanna County Juvenile Detention

County Juvenile

Last Updated: April 02, 2024
Address
415 N Washington Ave, Scranton, PA 18503-1301
Beds
55
County
Lackawanna
Phone
570-963-6506
Fax
570-963-6308
Email
hoffmanc@lackawannacounty.org

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

All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for County juvenile - low facility.

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If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders

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You can support your loved ones at Lackawanna Co Juvenile on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 570-963-6506.

The Lackawanna County Juvenile Detention is a medium to low-security detention center located at 415 N Washington Ave Scranton, PA 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.

The Juvenile Detention Center is a maximum security facility licensed to hold ten male only juvenile offenders found to be delinquent by the courts. The unit’s main duty is to maintain order and supervise the conduct of detainees, escape prevention and to provide guidance to all detainees during their adjustment to all programs available at the facility.

The unit offers detainees a full range of services including a full-time education, various religious services, social services, drug and alcohol counseling, anger management, family counseling and a state of the art workout room. The unit also provides community service programs such as facility tours to schools and various civic organizations. The unit also conducts school visits, career seminars at various college and universities. The staff also gets involved in local charity events.

Inmate Locator

Juvenile facilities overseen by Lackawanna County do not publish the names of the offenders housed in their facility.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 570-963-6506. The facility staff will provide comprehensive guidance to ensure a smooth and compliant visitation experience.

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