WV DJS - Tiger Morton Juvenile Center

State Juvenile

Last Updated: February 06, 2024
Address
60 Manfred Holland Wy, Dunbar, WV 25064
Beds
23
County
Kanawha
Phone
304-766-2616
Fax
304-766-2687

Morton Juvenile Center is for State Juvenile offenders have not been sentenced yet and are detained here until their case is heard.

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You can support your loved ones at Morton Juvenile Center on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 304-766-2616.

The James H. “Tiger” Morton Juvenile Center is a 23 bed juvenile detention center. The facility is both a staff and hardware secured facility. The James H. “Tiger” Morton Juvenile Center provides residents of the facility the following: Medical Services, Mental Health Services, Various Assessments, Individual & Group Counseling, Voluntary Religious Services, Library Services, Recreational Participation, Additional Activities as Scheduled and Educational Services.

The James H. “Tiger” Morton Juvenile Center also offers appropriate residents the opportunity to participate in the Wellness Center programming. The Wellness Center serves youth who have been adjudicated and sentenced to the custody of the Division of Juvenile Services and require intensive interventions. Placement on the unit can occur for a variety of reasons ranging from a need for short-term treatment to full program admission due to specialized behavioral health needs. The unit team consists of case managers, correctional counselors, security staff, and mental health staff who work together to identify and treat the individual needs of these residents.

Inmate Locator

Juvenile facilities overseen by the State of West Virginia do not publish the names of the offenders housed in their facility.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 this state 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 304-766-2616. The facility staff will provide comprehensive guidance to ensure a smooth and compliant visitation experience.

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