Shasta County Juvenile Hall

You can support your loved ones at Shasta County Juvenile Hall on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 530-225-5838.

The Shasta County Juvenile Hall is a medium to low-security detention center located at 2684 Radio Lane Redding, 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.

Shasta County Juvenile Rehabilitation Facility (JRF) is a 24-hour secure detention facility capable of housing up to 90 residents. Located in Redding, California, the facility is staffed by Juvenile Detention Officers who supervise the Residents and are responsible for their care, custody and control. The JRF is a temporary holding facility for minors awaiting court and is operated in accordance with the regulations set forth in the California Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities, Title 15. Services include, but are not limited to, academic programming, medical and behavioral health care, organized recreation, religious and volunteer services, and programming facilitated by a compliment of community-based organizations. Services within the JRF include:

• Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (MHS) are provided by California Forensic Medical Group, Shasta County Mental Health, and other community based organization clinicians. MHS care provides crisis intervention services, individual therapy, psychotropic medication evaluations, and monitoring of youth on psychotropic medications.
• Academic Programming: The Shasta County Office of Education operates a fully accredited high school program within the JRF.
• Alternatives to Detention: In response to evidence based practices and the growing numbers of residents booked into the JRF, the Probation Department instituted strategies to address the specifics needs of the individual and the community. A comprehensive risk assessment was introduced to determine which young offenders were appropriate for detention and which could be safely managed without being locked up prior to and during their court proceedings. Current detention alternatives include intensive home supervision Juvenile Detention Alternative Program (JDAP) and use of temporary release (TR).
• Other programs offered to youth in custody:
  • Boys Council
  • Girls Circle
  • Moral Reconation Therapy
  • Individual counseling
  • AA/NA
  • Planned Parenthood
  • Life Skills
  • Aggression Replacement Training
  • Gardening, Responsibility, and Ownership of Self, and Community Well-Being (GROW) Program
  • Cross Fit
  • Cardio Dance
  • Yoga
  • Arts and Crafts

You may send letters and other material under the following conditions:

• A maximum of 4 pictures can be mailed at any given time.
• The photos are not to exceed 5x7 and must not be framed, accessorized or in Polaroid format.
• Pictures, letters and/or drawings depicting violence, sex, drugs, alcohol or gang affiliation are prohibited.
• Business size envelopes are the largest accepted, any envelope that is larger is considered a package and will be returned to sender.

Mail Rules

• All incoming mail to the minors must be processed and delivered by the United States Postal Service (USPS).
• No musical greeting cards, stationary, stamps, writing materials or any food items are allowed.
• Stickers, confetti or any other letter accessory items are considered contraband and are not accepted.
• Do not send any money or packages.
• Residents can receive during regular visiting pre-metered envelopes (no stamps or plain envelopes). You can purchase metered envelopes from the USPS.
• The facility provides one (1) paid letter to a parent or guardian per day and one (1) paid letter to a friend per week.
• Remember, all mail to minors must have the following information printed outside a plain envelope:
  • Name of Sender
  • Return Address
  • Minor’s Full Name
  • Facility Address

Education

The Juvenile Rehabilitation Facility Court School is administered by the Shasta County Office of Education. It is located inside the Juvenile Rehabilitation Facility and is staffed with two full-time teachers, a resource teacher, and two full-time Instructional Assistants.

With brand state approved text books and a compliment of 6-8 computers in each classroom, we are able to provide up-to-date curriculum and technology for our varied student population. Each student is given individualized assignments according to their grade level, academic ability and requirements towards successfully completing a high school education. We offer the High School Exit Exam three times a year for those students who are required to take it.

The staff at the Juvenile Rehabilitation Facility Juvenile Court School is committed to working with the youth and assisting them to learn and move forward in their lives. The Juvenile Court School staff is proud to work hand-in-hand with Shasta County Probation Department in a team approach to best fill the needs of those minors we serve.