Monterey County - Wellington M. Smith, Jr. Juvenile Hall

County Juvenile

Last Updated: December 06, 2019
Address
1420 Natividad Road, Salinas, CA 93905
Beds
114
County
Monterey
Phone
831-755-3910

Monterey County - Wellington M. Smith, Jr. 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 Monterey County - Wellington M. Smith, Jr. Juvenile Hall is a medium to low-security detention center located at 1420 Natividad Road Salinas, CA 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 Wellington M. Smith, Jr. Juvenile Hall is a short-term detention facility for juveniles awaiting adjudication of their cases. This facility houses youth who are charged with new criminal acts and/or probation violations. While in custody they are under constant supervision of the facility’s juvenile institutions officers. The youth in custody generally fall into these categories:
  • Youth pending further investigation immediately after admission.
  • Youth detained pending further court proceedings.
  • Youth awaiting court-ordered placement.
The Monterey County Juvenile Offenders Community Health Services (JOCHS) project is a collaborative re-entry and transition project designed to target youth leaving the Wellington M. Smith, Jr. Juvenile Hall in Salinas, California. Together, Monterey County Probation, Behavioral Health, Department of Social and Employment Services, and County Office of Education have developed a program to assist youth transition from Juvenile Hall back into the community, by ensuring opportunities for education and physical and mental health services. The goal is to inform about, and increase the opportunities available to young offenders, a population that is predominantly comprised of underrepresented low-income Hispanic/Latinos males, by connecting these youth with needed services for their holistic well-being.
Visiting Information:
Visiting occurs every Saturday (9:00 AM – 11 AM) for last names beginning with A-L and all female youth. Visiting for last names beginning with M-Z occurs every Sunday (9:00 AM – 11 AM).
Holiday visiting hours remains the same except for Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day, which follows the Sunday schedule for all youth in custody.

Inmate Locator

Juvenile facilities overseen by Monterey 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 831-755-3910, 831-759-7283. The facility staff will provide comprehensive guidance to ensure a smooth and compliant visitation experience.

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