Westchester County Juvenile Detention Center

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Westchester County Juvenile Detention Center Information

Westchester County contracts their secure juvenile detention services to The Children’s Village. They offer secure detention as well as all the necessary services for anyone within the detention facility. This includes medical care, clinical services, educational services and ongoing classes, transportation, food services, and providing security. The environment is designed to encourage personal growth, life skills, social skills, and responsibility. The facility accepts both juvenile delinquents and juvenile offenders who are placed at the location by the Family Court, dropped off by the police, or who are assigned there for probation. A GED testing station is located at the facility to allow for those who are finishing their high school education either within the facility or in the community. In addition, they are also contracted to provide non-secure detention through The Children’s Village Family Court Assistance Program. Within this program there is assistance and aftercare services for juveniles and their families. Before they are assigned to the program the diversions to detention will be attempted, and probation will be tried, but where those programs are not successful detention will result. Mail: Once the youth arrive at their assigned housing, they will be permitted to send and receive letters from their immediate family in most circumstances. Only those who are within the facility and their parents or guardians may be provided with the address of the location. Phones: Phones are available in homes and local calls are permitted, not only to parents and guardians but in many cases to friends, those they are attending school with, and family. Visitation: Visits are permitted with approved visitors, including parents and guardians.

Phone: 914-231-1103

Physical Address:
20 Hammond House Rd.
Valhalla, NY 10595

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How Do You Find Someone in the Westchester County Juvenile Detention Center?

To search for an inmate in the Westchester County 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 914-231-1103 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online for Westchester County Court or any other county court in New York. This information includes future court appearances.

Westchester County Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Search

The Westchester County Juvenile Detention Center maintains an average of 24 offenders in custody on any given day. The Westchester County 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 Westchester County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 65,760 offenders.

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About the Westchester County Juvenile Detention Center
Westchester County contracts their secure juvenile detention services to The Children’s Village. They offer secure detention as well as all the necessary services for anyone within the detention facility. This includes medical care, clinical services, educational services and ongoing classes, transportation, food services, and providing security. The environment is designed to encourage personal growth, life skills, social skills, and responsibility. The facility accepts both juvenile delinquents and juvenile offenders who are placed at the location by the Family Court, dropped off by the police, or who are assigned there for probation. A GED testing station is located at the facility to allow for those who are finishing their high school education either within the facility or in the community. In addition, they are also contracted to provide non-secure detention through The Children’s Village Family Court Assistance Program. Within this program there is assistance and aftercare services for juveniles and their families. Before they are assigned to the program the diversions to detention will be attempted, and probation will be tried, but where those programs are not successful detention will result. Mail: Once the youth arrive at their assigned housing, they will be permitted to send and receive letters from their immediate family in most circumstances. Only those who are within the facility and their parents or guardians may be provided with the address of the location. Phones: Phones are available in homes and local calls are permitted, not only to parents and guardians but in many cases to friends, those they are attending school with, and family. Visitation: Visits are permitted with approved visitors, including parents and guardians.
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

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

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Westchester County Juvenile Detention Center, call the jail’s booking line at 914-231-1103.

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.

Westchester County Juvenile Detention Center Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Westchester 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 Westchester 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 Westchester County 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 Westchester County and other New York 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 Westchester County 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 Westchester County 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 Westchester County Juvenile Detention Center
Inmate Visitation

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Westchester County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 914-231-1103 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 Westchester County Juvenile Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Westchester County Juvenile Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 914-231-1103 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Westchester County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 914-231-1103 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Westchester County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 914-231-1103 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Westchester County 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 Westchester County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 914-231-1103 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Westchester County Juvenile Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 914-231-1103 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Westchester County Juvenile Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 914-231-1103 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Westchester County 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 Westchester County Juvenile Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 914-231-1103 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the Westchester County Juvenile Detention Center? What does it look like?
Other Jails in Westchester County

What are the other City and County Jails in Westchester County?

Westchester County County Jails
Westchester County City Jails
Westchester County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Westchester County?

Westchester Fairfield Bergen Bronx Rockland Putnam
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This facility, known as "Westchester County Juvenile Detention Center" is also known as Woodfield Cottage Secure Facility, Westchester County Juvenile Detention Center, New York, Westchester.