Bernalillo County Juvenile Detention Center

State Juvenile

Last Updated: April 21, 2021
Address
5100 Second St Northwest, Albuquerque, NM 87107
County
Bernalillo
Phone
505-761-6600
Fax
505-761-4217
Email
jdc@bernco.gov

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

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The Bernalillo County Juvenile Detention Center is within the jurisdiction of the New Mexico Department of Juvenile Justice located at 5100 Second St Northwest, Albuquerque, NM.

The facility provides supervision of youth in a safe, secure and humane environment. Services for youth include education, mental health, substance abuse, and health care. Medical and mental health are contracted services. Educational services are funded by the New Mexico Department of Education through local school districts.

A typical day in secure detention would involve hygiene, meals, school, structured physical and educational activities, and court appearance as scheduled. The average length of stay in secure state detention is approximately 60 days.

Ages Served 03-07,08-11,12-14,15-17 Contract Division Juvenile Justice Division (JJD) Client Populations Adjudicated Youth under Commitment Services Offered Education, Physical Health

Bernalillo County Juvenile Detention Center - Visitation

Provides detention to youth. Programs include AYUDA, substance abuse counseling, Pet therapy, Positive Peer Group and Medical Services. Outside services include Community Custody, where an alternative to custody is used. Here the detention center works closely with the JPPO's in order to insure the appropriate level of supervision. The Safe 2000 Youth and Family Program works with Law Enforcement Officers, and Social workers to provide early intervention services to those at risk.

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Juvenile facilities overseen by the State of New Mexico do not publish the names of the offenders housed in their facility.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 days and times for Residents (Youth) Detained at the Youth Services Center: Unit A – Monday 7-8 p.m. Unit B – Tuesday 7-8 p.m. Unit D – Wednesday 7-8 p.m. Unit E – Thursday 7-8 p.m. Unit F – Friday 7-8 p.m. Visitors Allowed:  Parent (s)  Legal guardian (s)  Grandparent (s)  Visitors with prior approval from management  Legal spouse (legal documentation of marriage must be provided) prior approval from director Special Visits for Super Honors Residents:  A YSC supervisor or program manager may grant “special visits” to residents who have achieved “Super Honors” status based on positive behavior while in detention.  Special Visits Normally Apply To: o Siblings who are sixteen (16) years of age or older. o In some circumstances, siblings under the age of 16 and other persons such as aunts, uncles, and close family friends may be approved by a YSC supervisor or program manager provided the resident’s juvenile probation officer and YSC mental health staff have determined that the visit will not be detrimental to the legal case or well-being of the resident

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