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Coosa Valley YSD is for County Juvenile offenders have not been sentenced yet and are detained here until their case is heard.
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The Coosa Valley Youth Services Detention is a medium to low-security detention center located at 4625 McClellan Blvd Anniston, AL that is operated locally by the Juvenile Justice Department and holds youths awaiting the determination of punishment for the crimes of which they are accused. Most of the adolescents are here for less than two years.
The juvenile justice system differs from the adult system, focusing on rehabilitation and recognizing the developmental differences in juveniles. It aims to protect both the child and the public and helps juveniles become productive adults.
Juveniles are detained if they pose a threat, may miss court, or violate court orders. Parental involvement is crucial for effective supervision and rehabilitation.
Key differences in terminology include "taken into custody" instead of "arrest" and "supervision" instead of "probation." Referrals usually come from law enforcement, and an intake social worker decides the juvenile's placement. An inquiry can lead to dismissal, corrective action, or court involvement.
The process includes a plea hearing, possible evaluations, a pre-trial conference, a fact-finding hearing, and a dispositional hearing to determine the case's outcome. Parents may need to cover associated costs.
Established in August 1974 in response to community concerns following the tragic suicide of a teenage boy in a local jail, the Coosa Valley Juvenile Detention Center has expanded from its original 23-bed capacity to accommodate up to 48 juveniles. Initially conceived as a regional detention program, the center primarily serves male and female juveniles facing criminal charges from its six member counties: Calhoun, Etowah, Talladega, Dekalb, St. Clair, and Cherokee. Additionally, on a space-available basis, juveniles from non-member counties may also be accommodated.
The juveniles housed at our facility range in age from 10 to 18 years old. Per Alabama law, those 16 years and older who have committed serious offenses are not held in juvenile facilities. All juveniles at our center are under court order, either awaiting adjudication hearings for delinquent charges or awaiting placement in a juvenile treatment program. The duration of their stay varies, from less than 24 hours to approximately two months.
Licensed and inspected by the Alabama Department of Youth Services (DYS), our center prioritizes making a positive impact on the youth we serve. We achieve this through individual and group counseling sessions, an in-house academic program, on-site medical care, and a token economy system that employs behavioral modification techniques. Moreover, our youth benefit from presentations by outside agencies such as the Agency for Substance Abuse, the AIDS Services Center, Free-By-Choice, and volunteers from the Junior League and local churches. Through these resources, we aim to create a challenging and progressive environment where youth have the opportunity to transform their lives. For many, detention represents their final chance before potentially entering the adult criminal justice system.
Our Detention program is guided by the goal of providing individualized and short-term treatment to each juvenile in our care. We offer a diverse array of services aimed at supporting their physical, emotional, and social development.
Juvenile facilities overseen by Calhoun County do not publish the names of the offenders housed in their facility. As such, there is no public forum for this information.
Appointments exceeding one hour require approval from the Program Manager or Shift Supervisor. After 72 hours of detention, youths may receive one hour of in-person visitation per week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays, limited to individuals approved by the courts. Visitors aged 18 or older must present photo identification and sign the visitors' log. Those not on the approved list must remain in their vehicles, and unattended children are not the responsibility of the facility.
Only parents/guardians, grandparents, siblings aged 10 and younger, and one pastor may be added to a youth's visitation list. Any visitor posing a safety or security risk may be removed with administrative approval. Intoxicated or disorderly visitors will be asked to leave, with law enforcement called if necessary. Tobacco products are prohibited, and all packages entering visitation are subject to search. Personal belongings should be stored in visitors' cars or lockers provided, and outer clothing must be removed before entering the visitation room. Youth must undergo strip searches after each visit, and shoes are not permitted in the visitation area.
Attorneys may visit at any time but must schedule their visits and use of visitation rooms. They must sign in and out, indicate the purpose of their visit, and their visits do not count toward regular weekly visits. Visitation rooms are monitored via intercom from the main control room, and visitors are instructed on intercom use before being locked in the visitation room. Outside drinks are prohibited during visitations, and if a visit coincides with meal times, youths will consume a prepared meal or snack provided by the facility.
Additionally, video visitation is now an option, subject to similar charges as the youth phone system.
