La Paz Juvenile Detention Center

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La Paz Juvenile Detention Center Information

Yuma, Arizona, is the location of the La Paz Juvenile Detention Center that houses all of the juvenile offenders for the county. It is mostly holding those who are waiting for their trial, but they will also remain in the facility while they are in trial, and up until they receive their sentence. Depending upon the sentence that is given, they may serve their sentence within the facility, or they may be sentenced to alternatives such as community services, special schools, or released to serve their detention at home. With a capacity of between 100 and 200 juveniles, all basic needs are met including clothing, laundry, bedding, schoolwork, education, medical care, mental health care and counselling, programs for anger management and substance abuse when needed. Recreation activities are also provided, and there are opportunities to socialize and to work on life skills. While they are detained here, outside contact is limited to the immediate family, attorney, and other professionals. Mail: Inmate Name- ID Number, 2440 West 28th Street, Yuma, AZ, 85364 All mail must be through the US Postal Service and will be checked for contraband before being delivered within the facility or mailed out. Phones: Phones are permitted on approved days and times only, and this privilege may be suspended for behavioral concerns. Incoming calls are not accepted. Visitation: To arrange a visit with an of the juveniles who are currently detained, the facility must be contacted directly at 928-314-1819

Phone: 928-314-1819

Physical Address:
2440 W. 28th Street
Yuma, AZ 85364

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Juvenile's first and last name
c/o La Paz Juvenile Detention Center
2440 W. 28th Street
Yuma, AZ 85364

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How Do You Find Someone in the La Paz Juvenile Detention Center?

To search for an inmate in the La Paz Juvenile Detention Center, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 928-314-1819 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases, Warrants and Wanted Fugitives for La Paz County and every county in Arizona.

La Paz Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Search

The La Paz Juvenile Detention Center maintains an average of 60 offenders in custody on any given day. The La Paz Juvenile Detention Center has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year La Paz County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,200 offenders.

The following charts of La Paz County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from the La Paz County Corrections Department, the state of Arizona Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in La Paz County.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for La Paz County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.

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About the La Paz Juvenile Detention Center
Yuma, Arizona, is the location of the La Paz Juvenile Detention Center that houses all of the juvenile offenders for the county. It is mostly holding those who are waiting for their trial, but they will also remain in the facility while they are in trial, and up until they receive their sentence. Depending upon the sentence that is given, they may serve their sentence within the facility, or they may be sentenced to alternatives such as community services, special schools, or released to serve their detention at home. With a capacity of between 100 and 200 juveniles, all basic needs are met including clothing, laundry, bedding, schoolwork, education, medical care, mental health care and counselling, programs for anger management and substance abuse when needed. Recreation activities are also provided, and there are opportunities to socialize and to work on life skills. While they are detained here, outside contact is limited to the immediate family, attorney, and other professionals. Mail: Inmate Name- ID Number, 2440 West 28th Street, Yuma, AZ, 85364 All mail must be through the US Postal Service and will be checked for contraband before being delivered within the facility or mailed out. Phones: Phones are permitted on approved days and times only, and this privilege may be suspended for behavioral concerns. Incoming calls are not accepted. Visitation: To arrange a visit with an of the juveniles who are currently detained, the facility must be contacted directly at 928-314-1819
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the La Paz Juvenile Detention Center?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the La Paz Juvenile Detention Center, call the jail’s booking line at 928-314-1819.

There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.

Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.

If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.

La Paz Juvenile Detention Center Booking Roster

What happens during booking in La Paz County?

After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in La Paz County for booking.

Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

What is the booking process like at the La Paz Juvenile Detention Center?

Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in La Paz County and other Arizona and USA jurisdictions.

If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.

It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.

Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.

What happens after booking?

At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.

If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the La Paz Juvenile Detention Center will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.

Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

How long does the La Paz Juvenile Detention Center Booking process take?

Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.

If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.

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Directions / Map to the La Paz Juvenile Detention Center
Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the La Paz Juvenile Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

La Paz Juvenile Detention Center uses the services of Inmate Canteen for 'At the Jail' Visitation with Inmates.



For best results use Google Chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on Inmate Video Visitation:

  • Register or Log in to your account
  • Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to visit.
  • Select the "Video Visit an Inmate" option
  • Follow the prompts on screen to schedule the visit.

    Video Visitation must be done from a computer using Google Chrome and an updated Adobe Flash player. Before starting this process you must make sure that your Adobe Flash player is fully updated and that you are using Google Chrome. First... Set up Flash, then restart your computer and then go to Google Chrome on your desktop or laptop computer and log on to Inmate Canteen.
    Steps Inmate canteen Visitation:
    1. Go to www.inmatecanteen.com on a computer (not supported on mobile devices i.e. tablets, cell phones, etc)
    2. Log in, select your inmate, and select the Video Visit an Inmate option.
    3. You will be required to fill out a form, submit a driver's license picture and a picture of your face. Once submitted, La Paz Juvenile Detention Center will either approve or deny it.
    4. Once approved you will be all set to video visit!
    NOTES: Make sure you are allowing flash player to run in google chrome by selecting the lock icon to left of the browser. Flash Player needs to be set to “allow”. Then you can refresh the page and it should be good to go. If flash player is being blocked you will not be able to take a picture or see any video during the visitation. When you click on the video visitation link on the website, please visit the Audition Room to test your equipment. To find the Audition Room, please click on 'Video Visit an Inmate' and it will be located on the top of your screen. Here you can test and verify that your webcam and microphone are working. We highly recommend a hard line for video visiting, unstable internet can result in poor visit qualities.

How to Have Remote Video Visits with an Inmate in La Paz County

To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with Inmate Canteen to communicate with your La Paz Juvenile Detention Center inmate, follow the instructions below:

  • Register and create an account with your La Paz County inmate using Inmate Canteen.
  • Inmate Canteen has excellent quality video visits between your home device and a video terminal in the inmate's housing area at La Paz Juvenile Detention Center.
  • You can also send and receive secure messages and use them to make and receive phone calls with your La Paz County inmate.
  • This is a fee based service.

Instructions for Inmate Video Visitation:
- Register or Log in to your account
- Select La Paz Juvenile Detention Center and the inmate you wish to visit.
- Select the "Video Visit an Inmate" option
- Follow the prompts on screen to schedule the visit.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding visiting with an inmate (both at the jail and remotely) in La Paz County, visit our full page guide

NOTE: All video visits are recorded and stored. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some video visits providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about La Paz Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 928-314-1819 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the La Paz Juvenile Detention Center?

La Paz Juvenile Detention Center uses the services of Inmate Canteen for Remote Video Visitation with Inmates.

For best results use Google Chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on Inmate Video Visitation:

  • Register or Log in to your account
  • Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to visit.
  • Select the "Video Visit an Inmate" option
  • Follow the prompts on screen to schedule the visit.

    Video Visitation must be done from a computer using Google Chrome and an updated Adobe Flash player. Before starting this process you must make sure that your Adobe Flash player is fully updated and that you are using Google Chrome. First... Set up Flash, then restart your computer and then go to Google Chrome on your desktop or laptop computer and log on to Inmate Canteen.
    Steps Inmate canteen Visitation:
    1. Go to www.inmatecanteen.com on a computer (not supported on mobile devices i.e. tablets, cell phones, etc)
    2. Log in, select your inmate, and select the Video Visit an Inmate option.
    3. You will be required to fill out a form, submit a driver's license picture and a picture of your face. Once submitted, La Paz Juvenile Detention Center will either approve or deny it.
    4. Once approved you will be all set to video visit!
    NOTES: Make sure you are allowing flash player to run in google chrome by selecting the lock icon to left of the browser. Flash Player needs to be set to “allow”. Then you can refresh the page and it should be good to go. If flash player is being blocked you will not be able to take a picture or see any video during the visitation. When you click on the video visitation link on the website, please visit the Audition Room to test your equipment. To find the Audition Room, please click on 'Video Visit an Inmate' and it will be located on the top of your screen. Here you can test and verify that your webcam and microphone are working. We highly recommend a hard line for video visiting, unstable internet can result in poor visit qualities.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about La Paz Juvenile Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 928-314-1819 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the La Paz Juvenile Detention Center?

Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: La Paz Juvenile Detention Center may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.

1. Register or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen.
2. Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
3. Select the "Purchase Items" option.
4. Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in La Paz County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in La Paz Juvenile Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Register to create an account, or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen if you already have one.
  • Select Arizona, then La Paz Juvenile Detention Center, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
  • Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
  • Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
  • Maximum spend is $125.00.
  • NOTE: La Paz Juvenile Detention Center may at times only allow online deposits for your inmate to purchase their own commissary locally. 

For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in La Paz Juvenile Detention Center, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for La Paz County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about La Paz Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 928-314-1819 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the La Paz Juvenile Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about La Paz Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 928-314-1819 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the La Paz Juvenile Detention Center, and what can I send them?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about La Paz Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 928-314-1819 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the La Paz Juvenile Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

La Paz Juvenile Detention Center uses the services of Inmate Canteen for Online Commissary Purchases for an Inmate.

NOTE: La Paz Juvenile Detention Center may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.

For best results use google chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:

  • Register or Log in to your account
  • Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
  • Select the "Purchase Items" option
  • Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about La Paz Juvenile Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 928-314-1819 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the La Paz Juvenile Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in La Paz County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in La Paz Juvenile Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Register with Inmate Canteen to create an account or log in if you already have one.
  • Select Arizona, then select La Paz Juvenile Detention Center, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
  • Add money to your account.
  • Verify your email.
  • Send message.
  • NOTE: All messages between you and your La Paz County inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in La Paz Juvenile Detention Center, the costs, rules, policies and more check out our Secure Messaging Guide for La Paz County.


 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about La Paz Juvenile Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 928-314-1819 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the La Paz Juvenile Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about La Paz Juvenile Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 928-314-1819 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in La Paz County

What are the other City and County Jails in La Paz County?

La Paz County County Jails
La Paz County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding La Paz County?

La Paz Mohave Yuma Maricopa Yavapai Imperial Riverside San Bernardino
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This facility, known as "La Paz Juvenile Detention Center" is also known as Yuma County Juvenile Justice Center, La Paz Juvenile Detention Center , La Paz Juvenile Detention Center , Arizona, La Paz.