Cass County MO Juvenile Detention Center

State Juvenile

Last Updated: May 24, 2019
Address
2501 West Mechanic St, Harrisonville, MO 64701
Beds
19
County
Cass
Phone
816-380-8475
Fax
816-380-8490
Email
info@casscountykids.org

Cass County MO 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 Cass County MO Juvenile Detention Center is within the jurisdiction of the Missouri Department of Juvenile Justice located at 2501 West Mechanic St, Harrisonville, MO.

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 Missouri 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.

The Cass County detention facility is located in Harrisonville, Missouri, the county seat. The facility was built in conjunction with the Cass County Justice Center, which houses the Courts, Judges, Circuit Clerk, Prosecutor’s Office, Sheriff’s Office and County Jail and provides a secure juvenile detention facility for up to 19 juvenile offenders.
Education - Youth in secure detention attend school every day that the Harrisonville public schools are in session. A teacher is provided by the Harrisonville R-9 School District, and to the greatest extent possible, youth work to maintain their regular academic programming.

Recreation - The Cass County Juvenile Justice Center has two separate exercise areas for recreational use. The indoor area provides space for activities such as ping-pong and basketball. The outdoor area also includes a basketball goal and gives residents an opportunity for outdoor recreation.

Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative - Since 2008 the Cass County Juvenile Office has participated in the Annie E. Casey Foundation's Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI). A multidisciplinary collaboration of county agencies has provided input and support in assessing conditions of confinement and ensuring that secure detention is used only for the most serious juvenile offenders.

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Juvenile facilities overseen by the State of Missouri 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 816-380-8475. The facility staff will provide comprehensive guidance to ensure a smooth and compliant visitation experience.

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