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Butler Co Juvenile Detention 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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The Butler County OH Juvenile Detention Center (BCJDC) is within the jurisdiction of the Butler County Juvenile Justice System located at 280 N Fair Ave, Hamilton, OH.
Detention centers are for youth who are detained under specific circumstances set by Ohio statute. They hold youth who are awaiting court dates or placement in a residential facility.
The facility provides supervision of youth in a safe, secure, and humane environment. Youth services include education, mental health, substance abuse, and health care. Medical and mental health are contracted services. Educational services are funded by the 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 appearances as scheduled. The average length of stay in secure detention is approximately 10 days. If a youth is court-ordered and or detained in the Facility the youth will be assigned a probation officer. Please contact the child's probation officer for all questions regarding court hearings.
The juvenile justice system differs significantly from the adult criminal system, recognizing that juveniles' brains and emotional regions are still developing. Consequently, methods effective for adults may not work for juveniles. The system aims to address public interests and the needs of juveniles and their families, focusing on skills and resources to prevent future issues. The primary goal is to ensure the safety of both the child and the public, mitigate any damage from the child's behavior, and help the child become a productive adult.
Juveniles are detained if they pose a threat, are likely to miss court proceedings, or violate court orders. The system balances immediate safety concerns with long-term rehabilitation goals. Parental involvement is crucial, as successful supervision plans require parents to enforce rules, attend meetings, and stay engaged in their child’s progress.
The juvenile system emphasizes education and rehabilitation, with different terminology from the adult system. For instance, "arrest" is "taken into custody," "probation" is "supervision," and "sentencing" is "disposition."
Referrals to Juvenile Court usually come from law enforcement, and the intake social worker decides if the juvenile goes home, to shelter care, or a secure facility. An inquiry can result in dismissal, a corrective action plan, or a court petition. A plea hearing follows, where the juvenile admits or denies the allegations, and further evaluations may be ordered. A pre-trial conference may settle the case, but if not, a fact-finding hearing determines if a dispositional hearing is needed. The final dispositional hearing involves reviewing reports and recommendations to decide the case's outcome. Parents may be required to cover costs associated with the court order, including legal and medical expenses.
Juvenile facilities overseen by Butler County do not publish the names of the offenders housed in their facility. As such, there is no public forum for this information.
Regular visitation times are as follows:
GROUP B
GROUP C/D
GROUP E/F
AUTHORIZED VISITORS - REGULAR VISITATION Authorized visitors for regular visitation times shall include legal custodians, biological parents, and step-parents, as identified by the Butler County Juvenile Court. However, due to space constraints, no more than two visitors per resident shall be permitted at the regular visitation. In the event that family members cannot agree on the two visitors, BCJDC staff shall give priority to legal custodians and then biological parents. NOTE: BIOLOGICAL PARENTS WHO HAVE LOST PARENTAL RIGHTS SHALL NOT BE PERMITTED VISITATION RIGHTS.
AUTHORIZED VISITORS - SPECIAL VISITATION Youth who are committed to an Ohio Department of Youth Services institution are permitted a special visitation which is to be arranged between the Juvenile Probation Department and BCJDC administration. Authorized visitors for special visitations shall include legal custodians, biological parents, step-parents, grandparents, close adult relatives, and siblings over the age of twelve. Visitation shall be limited to no more than six visitors.
AUTHORIZED VISITORS The attorney of record, as well as clergy affiliated with the youth, are able to visit with the resident throughout their stay. To accommodate the daily BCJDC schedule, attorneys and clergy are asked to call the facility prior to arriving.
VISITATION OVERVIEW In maintaining facility security authorized visitors shall arrive for the visitation with very little in the way of personal belongings, limited to car keys and photo identification. Other personal belongings (cigarettes, lighters, matches, personal medications, cell phones, purses/bags, etc.) should be left at home or secured in a vehicle. NOTE: Parent(s) / custodian(s) may bring resident’s medications to visitation, where BCJDC staff will document receipt. However, due to time constraints, school assignments/books shall not be accepted.
Authorized visitors attending regular or special visitation shall be in the public lobby of the Butler County Juvenile Court at least ten minutes before the scheduled visitation. All visitors will be subject to a search by a deputy of the Butler County Sheriff’s Office upon entering the facility. Therefore, visitors should provide ample time to accommodate the search. Ten minutes before the scheduled visitation, BCJDC staff shall announce the visitation, checking authorized visitors off on the Visitation List. Authorized visitors shall have their picture identification available for staff review. BCJDC staff shall provide a quick review of facility rules prior to the group entering the facility. Coats will be secured and the group will be transported for the visitation. NOTE: VISITATION BEGINS AT THE SCHEDULED TIME. FAILURE TO BE IN THE PUBLIC LOBBY AT THE ESTABLISHED TIME WILL RESULT IN VISITATION BEING DENIED. At the conclusion of the visitation, the group will be escorted out of the facility. NOTE: VISITORS WILL LEAVE AS A GROUP. INDIVIDUAL RELEASES WILL NOT BE ALLOWED. The time after visitation provides an opportunity for parent(s)/custodian(s) to voice concerns or questions to BCJDC staff.
VISITATION RULES
