Yuma County Juvenile Detention

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Yuma County Juvenile Detention Information

Juvenile offenders begin their experience at the juvenile court, where they will face an advisory hearing to learn about their charges, an adjudication hearing where a judge will determine guilt or innocence, and a disposition where they will hear their sentencing for the charges they face. The age of the youth in the facility can be as young as 8 years old and as old as 17 years old, after which they are in the adult system. There is space for up to 79 juvenile offenders in this facility, and they are housed in units that take into consideration age, charges, and needs. Males and females are housed in different units and will not interact during their stay. Males are housed with one person in each cell while the females have two in each cell, and they are permitted to have a book with them, while all other activities take place in the day room. Schoolwork is provided to ensure they maintain their education and grades, outdoor and indoor physical activity is provided, as well as all medical and mental health care needs. Mail: Only postcards are permitted, and letters will be rejected, however they may both send and receive postcards to their family and friends, but no one who is on probation or parole is permitted contact with those who are being detained. Phones: Phone calls are permitted to be made, but incoming or long distance calls are not permitted, and the time, length, and frequency of calls are determined by the level they have acquired with their behaviors and decisions. Visitation: Visits are determined by the level and behavior of each individual student, and must be arranged with the facility.

Phone: 928-314-1900

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

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Youth's Full Name
Juvenile Justice Center
2440 W. 28th St
Yuma, AZ 85364

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Youth's Full Name
Juvenile Justice Center
2440 W. 28th St
Yuma, AZ 85364

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How Do You Find Someone in the Yuma County Juvenile Detention?

To search for an inmate in the Yuma County Juvenile Detention, 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 928-314-1900 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases, Warrants and Wanted Fugitives for Yuma County and every county in Arizona.

Yuma County Juvenile Detention Inmate Search

The Yuma County Juvenile Detention maintains an average of 60 offenders in custody on any given day. The Yuma County Juvenile Detention 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 Yuma County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 16,320 offenders.

The following charts of Yuma 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 Yuma 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 Yuma 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 Yuma 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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Recent Bookings & Arrests

What is the booking process for the Yuma County Juvenile Detention?

After being arrested, the offender is brought to the Yuma County Juvenile Detention for booking, which is the detailed process of identifying, classifying, deciding on charges, and whether the person will either be released on their own recognizance, allowed to be released on bail, or moved into the jail until their court date.

The first thing every newly arrested person must do is close their mouth. Everything an offender says may be used against them, so the best thing to do is remain silent when questioned about the arrest and what led to it.

These are the steps of booking someone into the Yuma County Juvenile Detention:

  • Personal identification.
  • Mugshot(s).
  • Questions about medical history, mental health, drug and alcohol use, and gang affiliations.
  • Possible DNA.
  • Full body search.
  • Property forfeiture.
  • Free phone call.

Booking can take as little as an hour, or up to 48 hours on a busy weekend or holiday evening, or if the offender is violent, wasted or generally uncooperative. If you have any questions about when you can pay an offender's bond and what the cost will be, call the facility at 928-314-1900.

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Inmate Bail and Bonding

How do you pay bail for someone who has been arrested in [county_extended}?

When an offender is arrested and brought to the Yuma County Juvenile Detention in Yuma for booking, there are several outcomes after being processed.

1. The offender will be released with no bail, promising to return on a specific date to appear before a judge in either Municipal or Yuma County Court.
2. The offender is ordered to remain in jail until their court date.
3. The offender is allowed to be released after paying a specified bond or bail.  Call 928-314-1900 to get the exact amount.

The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.

  • If can be paid by cash, money order or credit card.
  • It can be paid using a bail company, licensed to do business in Yuma County.
  • It can be paid by using a residential property in the county as collateral. 

For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Yuma County Arizona, check out the Yuma County Juvenile Detention Bail Page.

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Inmate Visitation

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

Yuma County Juvenile Detention ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

2440 W. 28th Street
Yuma, AZ 85364
928-314-1900

  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 928-314-1900 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
  • Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
  • Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 928-314-1900 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
MONDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
SATURDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM

All regular family visits shall be a maximum of either 15, 30 or 45 minutes in length.

The length of a visit is based upon a juvenile's earned level.

Earned Levels

Level One = One 15 minute visit per week
Level Two = Two 15 minute visits per week
Level Three = Two 30 minute visits per week.
Level Four = Two 45 minutes visits per week.

Visitation Days and Hours 

Tue & Fri "A" & "C" pods 6-9 p.m.

Wed & Sat "B" & "D" pods 6-9 p.m.

Thu & Sun "E" & "F" pods 6-9 p.m.

Family members (Parents, Guardians, Legal Custodians) wishing to schedule a visit are required to make an appointment.

Any other family member must be pre-authorized by the child’s Probation Officer prior to making an appointment.

Appointment requests will only be accepted between the hours of 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on the day of the visit.

Please call 928-314-1823 to make an appointment.

No visits will be allowed without a prior appointment having being made. 

Identification 

All visitors shall be at least eighteen years old.

A photo identification must be produced by all visitors prior to visitation.

Exceptions may be granted only by a Detention Supervisor. 

Visitor Sign In

Upon entering the facility, each visitor shall register with the receptionist or Detention Officer.  

Children are not permitted to enter lobby area during visitation hours.  

Handbags, briefcases, packages, and personal items are to be secured in a visitor’s vehicle or a locker (located in the Detention Center lobby.

All personal items brought into the facility are subject to search by detention staff.

The juvenile court will not assume responsibility for lost, damaged or stolen property either in the Detention Center or on it's premises.  

NO CELL PHONES ARE PERMITTED IN THE DETENTION CENTER.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Yuma County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 928-314-1900 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 Yuma County Juvenile Detention?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Yuma County Juvenile Detention’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 928-314-1900 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Yuma County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 928-314-1900 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Yuma County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 928-314-1900 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Yuma County Juvenile Detention, and what can I send them?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Yuma County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 928-314-1900 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Yuma County Juvenile Detention’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 928-314-1900 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Yuma County Juvenile Detention’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 928-314-1900 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Yuma County Juvenile Detention have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Yuma County Juvenile Detention’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 928-314-1900 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in Yuma County

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

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Yuma County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

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

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