Tuolumne County - Mother Lode Regional Juvenile Detention Facility (MLRJDF)

County Juvenile

Last Updated: July 05, 2021
Address
12784 Justice Center Dr, Sonora, CA 95776
Beds
90
County
Tuolumne
Phone
209-536-6700
Fax
209-536-6703
Email
ldowney@co.tuolumne.ca.us

Tuolumne County - Mother Lode Regional Juvenile Detention Facility (MLRJDF) is for County Juvenile offenders have not been sentenced yet and are detained here until their case is heard.

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The Tuolumne County - Mother Lode Regional Juvenile Detention Facility (MLRJDF) is a medium to low-security detention center located at 12784 Justice Center Dr Sonora, 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.

Tuolumne County - Mother Lode Regional Juvenile Detention Facility (MLRJDF) - Youth Orientation Handbook

The mission of the Mother Lode Regional Juvenile Detention Facility is to provide for the safe and supportive detention of youth requiring secure rehabilitative services. It is guided by the belief high risk youth are capable of changing negative patterns of conduct through active participation in evidenced based and best practices programs empirically proven to promote positive change. In furtherance of this mission, youth detained at the Mother Lode Regional Juvenile Detention Facility have the right to be treated with dignity and respect, to reside in a safe and secure environment, to receive fair and consistent treatment, and to participate in all available programs intended to foster physical, moral, emotional and intellectual growth. Further, the Mother Lode Regional Juvenile Detention Facility is committed to providing a safe work environment for staff, in addition to abiding by case and statutory law, and meeting all standards set forth within the California Code of Regulations, Title 15, for the care of youth in secure detention.

Summary of Services


CORE PROGRAMS OFFERED:

  • Physical Education
  • Religious Program
  • Life and Vocation Skills
  • Truth about Drugs Education
  • Sex and Parenting Education
  • Work Program

EDUCATION SERVICES:

  • Gold Ridge Education Center Provides:
  • English/Language Arts and Social Sciences
  • Math, Science, and Health
  • Fine Arts/Foreign Language and Electives
  • Specialized educational services
  • Credit recovery services
  • Emphasis on project based learning
  • Academic Tutoring
  • Donated Library and Book Club

HEALTH SERVICES:

  • Medical Services
  • Dental Services
  • Behavioral Health Services

EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS OFFERED:

  • Boy’s Council
  • Girl’s Circle
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Aggression Replacement Training (ART)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Interactive Journaling
  • Seeking Safety (treatment for youth with PTSD and co-occurring substance use disorder)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DTB)

Inmate Locator

Juvenile facilities overseen by Tuolumne 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

Visitation Hours: Wednesday: 6:30pm-8:30pm Saturday: 8:00am-12:00pm

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