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Berrien County Juvenile Center Information

With 42 beds to hold juveniles, the Berrien County Juvenile Center houses youth who are either waiting for adjudication or who have been assigned to the detention center by the court. Crisis intervention, medical assessment and treatment is provided, mental health assessments and care are provided, and they will also be provided with healthy meals, clean clothing and bedding, laundry services, and all other basic care. Staff will work to help the residents to improve their self-esteem, discipline, improve their physical health, encourage social interactions and development, as well as improving their skills, learning new skills, and become competent in new skills. Both the needs of the juvenile themselves and those of the family as a whole are addressed, ensuring there will be improved success after they have completed the program and returned home. The 42 beds are separated into 16 for secure detention, 8 for alternative detention, and 18 for residential treatment and family services. Transportation is provided to court dates or medical appointments, and all youth will be given their prescription medications as required. Mail: (Your Child’s Name) c/o Berrien County Juvenile Center 6414 Dean's Hill Road Berrien Center, MI 49102 Level one residents will receive two stamps per week, level two will receive four, and level three will receive six stamps per week, with parents able to provide additional stamps, with no limit on incoming or outgoing correspondence.If it must be opened by staff for security or safety reasons it will be done in the presence of the juvenile. Phone: Juveniles will be provided withy approved times to make phone calls based upon their schedule, and staff must dial the number of the parent or guardian they are calling, no others may accept calls from them. Each juvenile receives time fo rone call each day, with the behavior level system allowing them to earn additional phoen time. Visitation: In person visits are 45 minutes long on Sundays between 3pm and 5pm, with zoom visits being Tuesdays between 6 and 7pm, or Thursdays 3:30-5pm and will be 20 minutes, by appointment. Visits are scheduled by emailing the facility.

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Phone: 269-471-2831

Physical Address:
6414 Dean’s Hill Road
Berrien Center, MI 49102

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Resident's Full Name
Berrien County Juvenile Center
6414 Dean’s Hill Road
Berrien Center, MI 49102

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Resident's Full Name
Berrien County Juvenile Center
6414 Dean’s Hill Road
Berrien Center, MI 49102

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How Do You Find Someone in the Berrien County Juvenile Center?

To search for an inmate in the Berrien County Juvenile 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 269-471-2831 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online for Berrien County or any county in Michigan.

Berrien County Juvenile Center Inmate Search

The Berrien County Juvenile Center maintains an average of 42 offenders in custody on any given day. The Berrien County Juvenile 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 Berrien County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 7,880 offenders.

The following charts of Berrien 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 Berrien County Corrections Department, the state of Michigan Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Berrien 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 Berrien 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 Berrien County Juvenile Center

Juvenile Center: 269-471-2831

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Berrien County Juvenile Center?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Berrien County Juvenile Center, call the jail’s booking line at 269-471-2831.

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.

Berrien County Juvenile Center Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Berrien 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 Berrien 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 Berrien County Juvenile 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 Berrien County and other Michigan 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 Berrien County Juvenile 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 Berrien County Juvenile 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 Berrien County Juvenile Center

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Berrien County Juvenile Center? What is the Schedule?

Berrien County Juvenile Center Resident Visitation

6414 Dean’s Hill Road
Berrien Center, MI 49102
269-471-2831

IN PERSON VISITATION

Sundays from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Visits are 45 minutes only. 3-3:45 pm or 4-4:4 5pm
Visits are by appointment only (see below for instructions)
1 approved visitor at a time.
All visitors must present a photo ID, do a temperature check before entering and wear a mask during the entire visit.

VIDEO / ZOOM VISITATION

Tuesdays from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Visits are 20 minutes only.
Visits are by appointment only.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Berrien County Juvenile Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 269-471-2831 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 Berrien County Juvenile Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Berrien County Juvenile Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 269-471-2831 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Berrien County Juvenile Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Berrien County Juvenile Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 269-471-2831 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Berrien County Juvenile Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Berrien County Juvenile Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 269-471-2831 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Berrien County Juvenile 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 Berrien County Juvenile Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 269-471-2831 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Berrien County Juvenile Center, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Berrien County Juvenile Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 269-471-2831 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Berrien County Juvenile Center using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Berrien County Juvenile Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 269-471-2831 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Berrien County Juvenile 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 Berrien County Juvenile Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 269-471-2831 for further assistance.

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