White River Regional Juvenile Detention Center

County Juvenile

Last Updated: July 30, 2021
Address
105 County Yard Road , Batesville, AR 72501-9426
Beds
24
County
Independence
Phone
870-612-6814
Fax
870-612-6816

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

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The White River Regional Juvenile Detention Center is a medium to low-security detention center located at 105 County Yard Road Batesville, AR 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 Independence County Juvenile Detention Center was built in 1998 and serves as a regional facility that holds juvenile inmates from all across Arkansas. The facility has 52 beds and two educational classrooms, one of which is used for GED preparation.

Inmate Locator

Juvenile facilities overseen by Independence County do not publish the names of the offenders housed in their facility.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 to inmates is every Saturday and Sunday between 10 am and 2 pm for parents, guardians and grandparents ONLY with picture ID. The facility has inmate phone cards available in the lobby opened 24 hours a day.

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