Dallas County- Dr. Jerome McNeil Jr. Detention Center

County Juvenile

Last Updated: August 06, 2024
Address
2600 Lone Star Dr, Dallas, TX 75212
Beds
322
County
Dallas
Phone
214-698-4212
Fax
214-698-5510
Email
gayelord.gary@dallascounty.org

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

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The Dallas County- Dr. Jerome McNeil Jr. Detention Center is a medium to low-security detention center located at 2600 Lone Star Dr Dallas, TX 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.

The Dr. Jerome McNeil, Jr. Detention Center, situated within the Henry Wade Juvenile Justice Center, serves as the processing center for youth detained by law enforcement. Upon arrival, youths undergo a comprehensive intake process that includes gathering detailed information on their family background, school information, and medical and psychological histories. This information is crucial for informing court and judicial decisions regarding the youth.

The facility provides essential medical and dental care, psychological assessments, crisis management assistance, and educational services. For many of the youths processed through the detention center, this marks their first experience in a highly structured residential environment with clear behavioral expectations. This structured setting aims to support their rehabilitation and guide them towards positive behavioral changes.

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Juvenile facilities overseen by Dallas County do not publish the names of the offenders housed in their facility. As such, there is no public forum for this information.

Visitation Information

Dr. Jerome McNeil Jr. Detention Center Visitation Schedule

  • A-L are held on Monday and Wednesday, and the last Names beginning with the letters: M-Z are on Tuesday and Thursday between 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm fr 15-minute sessions

To provide a socially distant and safe environment, visitation is limited to 5 residents at a time in the visitation area. Approved visitors will be signed in by Detention Center staff on a first come, first serve basis and be grouped in order by the sign-in sheet.

  • Sign-in for the designated visitation day begins no earlier than 30 minutes before the start of visitation hours and ends no later than 30 minutes before the end of visitation hours. (i.e. visit begins at 5:45 pm/sign-in begins at 5:15 pm; visit ends at 7:45 pm/sign-in ends at 7:15 pm)
  • Parents/guardians will be verified by the Department’s case management system and must provide valid picture identification.
  • Parents/guardians must submit to COVID screening and temperature checks.
  • Parents/guardians must wear masks at all times when in the visitation area per Amended: Order of County Judge Clay Jenkins on Required Use of a Face Mask in Certain Public Space February 25, 2022.
  • Parents/guardians are limited to two (2) persons per visit.
  • No other persons or children are allowed in the building during visitation.
  • Each youth may have up to two (2) visits per week.

Other Visitation Guidelines

  • No personal belongings, including purses, bags, and electronic devices are allowed in the building during visitation.
  • Residents cannot receive any items from visitors. Visitors bringing any contraband into the facility is strictly forbidden. If contraband is attempted to or brought into the facility, it may result in modification of visitation privileges. Contraband includes, but is not limited to the following:
    • Food, snacks, drinks, chewing gum;
    • Clothing or shoes of any kind;
    • Books, magazines, publications of any kind;
    • Money;
    • Stamps, letters, envelopes, or paper writing materials of any kind;
    • Pencils, pens, writing utensils, school supplies of any kind;
    • Hygiene items of any kind;
    • Medication of any kind; and
    • Drugs and/or alcohol.
  • Visitors shall remain calm and not attempt to discipline, scold, or threaten a resident in any manner. Yelling and offensive behavior of any kind will not be tolerated.
  • Visitation may be canceled for any inappropriate behavior by a resident or visitor.
  • The dress code for visitors are as follows:

Males: No baseball caps or headgear (headbands, bandanas, scarves, etc.) will be allowed. No sagging pants or shorts, or clothing displaying drugs, sex, gang culture, obscene language or disrespect of other people will be permitted. Tank tops and/or “muscle” shirts are not permitted.

Females: No hats, headgear (scarves, bandanas, etc.), or see-through or inappropriate clothing will be allowed. Tank tops and/or sleeveless tops should be covered at all times. Clothing that exposes the midriff, stomach, or upper leg area (revealing shorts or skirts) will not be permitted.

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