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Kearny Mesa 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 Kearny Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility (KMJDF) - San Diego Co. is a medium to low-security detention center located at 2801 Meadow Lark Dr San Diego, CA 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.
Kearny Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility (KMJDF), formerly the San Diego County Juvenile Hall, is located in Birdland, a suburb of San Diego. It has a Board of Corrections maximum capacity of 359. KMJDF has housed juvenile offenders since 1954.
All youth housed at the Juvenile Halls are required to attend school Monday through Friday. The school at both sites is called the S.O.A.R. Academy and is run by the San Diego County Office of Education. Youth may earn credit towards receiving their high school diploma or earn their high school equivalency (HISET). Youth who already have their diploma or HISET may also have the opportunity to participate in college-level courses and earn college credit.
EMJDF offer a myriad of programs that are designed to assist our youth towards rehabilitation. Such programs include, but are not limited to, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Pet Therapy, Yoga, various Literacy Groups, Book Clubs and programs facilitated by SAY San Diego and Second Chance Programs. Additionally, special speakers are often times invited to encourage and inspire youth, such as renowned authors, professional athletes, and community leaders/volunteers.
Visits by Protestant and Catholic Church groups are also available to interested youth. Youth may also request to speak to a clergyperson of a different faith. Our Department makes every effort to arrange for such positive visitations.
When a youth is to be released, the probation officer will notify the parent or guardian with the date and time of release. Youth are to be picked up at Intake-Booking-Release (IBR) at the time of their release. The release procedure can take up to an hour after the parent has checked in with Booking.
If the youth is being released to Camp Barrett, their personal clothing will be transferred to the respective facility. If the youth is being released to the Department of Juvenile Justice the parents will be sent a letter outlining the procedure for obtaining the minor’s property. The Kearny Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility property rooms are small and a youth’s belongings will be held for 30 days; an appointment must be made prior to the pick up of the property.
Juvenile facilities overseen by San Diego County do not publish the names of the offenders housed in their facility. As such, there is no public forum for this information.
Kearny Mesa Facility - New/expanded hours for visitation started on January 2, 2018:
The new visitation days will be Monday through Friday and Sundays. (Sundays will remain unchanged – 9a to 11a.) Monday through Friday visitation hours are 3:00p, 4:00p, 5:00p, 6:00p, 7:00p, and 8:00p. Visitation will be for periods of one (1) hour per day per person. Same visiting rules apply to new visitation periods. All visits (M-F) should be scheduled by appointment only. Appointments can be scheduled up to one week in advance of the intended visitation date. Appointments and additional information line – (858) 694-4500.
You must check in at the Administration Entrance prior to going to the units for your visit.
Following are some regulations regarding visiting at Kearny Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility (KMJDF) and East Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility (EMJDF):
