Lorain County OH Juvenile Detention Center (female)

County Juvenile

Last Updated: February 08, 2020
Address
9967 South Murray Ridge Road, Elyria, OH 44035
County
Lorain
Phone
440-326-4040
Fax
440-329-3764

Lorain County OH Juvenile Detention Center (female) is for County Juvenile offenders have not been sentenced yet and are detained here until their case is heard.

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The Lorain County OH Juvenile Detention Center (female) is a medium to low-security detention center located at 9967 South Murray Ridge Road Elyria, OH 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 purpose of the detention homes is to provide secure confinement of appropriate juveniles under age 18. Judges and Magistrates determine if detention is appropriate as indicated by statute or the Ohio Supreme Court Rules. Unruly or ungovernable youth may not be placed in detention beyond twenty-four hours. Delinquent youth may be confined to detention by an order of the Court up to a period of 90 days.

The Lorain County Detention Homes are licensed and monitored by the Ohio Department of Youth Services. The facilities are designed to house 44 males and 12 females. The staff ratio during daylight hours is 12:1, with a ratio increasing to 25:1 during the 10 - 6 am shift.

During the admission process, each youth is administered the MAYSI II which screens for mental health issues. Applewood Centers will conduct an assessment if issues are present. The medical staff is available, at any time, for consultation and have regularly scheduled hours. Within seven days of admission, the detention home nurse or doctor physically examines every juvenile and administers a tuberculosis screening.

While in detention, education continues year-round through the Educational Service Center of Lorain County. Upgrades now provide for twenty-five individual computer stations with emphasis placed on the state proficiency exams.

Inmate Locator

Juvenile facilities overseen by Lorain County do not publish the names of the offenders housed in their facility.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 440-326-4040. The facility staff will provide comprehensive guidance to ensure a smooth and compliant visitation experience.

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