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Santa Clara County - William F James Boys Ranch is for County Juvenile offenders have not been sentenced yet and are detained here until their case is heard.
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The Santa Clara County - William F James Boys Ranch is a medium to low-security detention center located at 19050 Malaguerra Ave Morgan Hill, 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.
The James Ranch has 96 beds for 15½ to 18 years old boys that the judge has ordered to be locked up.
The boys get tutoring to get their GED. They also get vocational (job) training. The boys take part in work programs on the ranch and other places, including the Santa Clara Valley Water District. They also do community service in the whole county.
The boys can also participate in:
If a minor is locked up while the judge decides the case, the minor may go to a local facility. For parents, see the FAQ "What if my child is arrested?"
After a case is decided, the minor could be ordered to go to a state facility. The judge will look at how serious the crime was and if the minor has a criminal history.
The Juvenile Probation Department manages the 2 local detention facilities in the county, the James Boys Ranch is one.
Right now only a few communities have services to help parents with troubled teens. Santa Clara County is taking steps to provide more services by creating the Status Offender Services (SOS) Task Force. The Task Force is made up of different people from the community. It will make an action plan for a system of care for this county.
Here are some places to get help in Santa Clara County. There might be other places to get help, but these are well-known:
They also help new Vietnamese immigrants and their families adjust.
Go to the Bill Wilson Center website to get tips for parents who are having problems with their children.
MACSA has a lot of programs for the Latino community. They focus on social, money, health and education needs. These are some of the programs for young people and families:
Department of Family and Children's Services: Parents meet with social workers here to talk about case plans and how their case is going. See the County Dept. of Family and Children's Services website, which is part of the County Social Services Agency . Their address is: 373 W. Julian St. San Jose, CA 95110, Phone: (408) 501-6300 .
Also see our page on Services for Family Members in Juvenile Dependency Cases.
Local resources:
National resources:
Juvenile facilities overseen by Santa Clara County do not publish the names of the offenders housed in their facility. As such, there is no public forum for this information.
