Hamilton County Juvenile Court Youth Center

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Hamilton County Juvenile Court Youth Center Information

Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, the Hamilton County Juvenile Court Youth Center serves as the main detention center for all youths who are arrested and sentenced within the county. This secure facility includes court rooms for any trials or court appearances, behavioral health services, assessments and intake, and has contracts with the Cincinnati Public School to provide daily education and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center for all medical care. Visits with immediate family are permitted, and all visitors must be approved and registered prior to their first visit. Each young offender is assessed upon their arrival at the facility and will receive treatment and life skills based on their own individual needs considering any health concerns, mental health concerns, education level, learning disabilities, and more. Diversion and probation programs are also operated out of this location to assist in keeping youth out of the detention center when possible. Location: 264 William Howard Taft Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45219 Phones: Phone call are permitted only on approved days and time and can be made only to the approved phone numbers provided, and to the immediate family only. Incoming calls are not accepted and they are not permitted to call friends. Visitation: Visiting hours are offered and parents, guardians, and other approved people may visit the youth once each week. Visiting days and times are determined by the housing unit and are available every day of the week beginning at 2pm and ending at 4:15pm.

Phone: 513-946-2600

Physical Address:
2020 Auburn Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45219-3097

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Juvenile's first and last name
c/o Hamilton County Juvenile Detention Center
2020 Auburn Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45219-3097

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Hamilton County Juvenile Court Youth Center?

To search for an inmate in the Hamilton County Juvenile Court Youth 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 513-946-2600 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Hamilton County Criminal Court Cases online, as well as cases in every other county in Ohio.

Hamilton County Juvenile Court Youth Center Inmate Search

The Hamilton County Juvenile Court Youth Center maintains an average of 160 offenders in custody on any given day. The Hamilton County Juvenile Court Youth 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 Hamilton County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 32,640 offenders.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

What is the booking process for the Hamilton County Juvenile Court Youth Center?

After being arrested, the offender is brought to the Hamilton County Juvenile Court Youth Center 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 Hamilton County Juvenile Court Youth Center:

  • 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 513-946-2600.

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Directions / Map to the Hamilton County Juvenile Court Youth Center
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 Hamilton County Juvenile Court Youth Center in Cincinnati 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 Hamilton 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 513-946-2600 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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton County Ohio, check out the Hamilton County Juvenile Court Youth Center Bail Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Hamilton County Juvenile Court Youth Center? What is the Schedule?

Hamilton County Juvenile Court Youth Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

2020 Auburn Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45219-3097
513-946-2600

  • 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 513-946-2600 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 513-946-2600 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

Hamilton County Juvenile Court Youth Center uses Securus Video Connect for Remote Inmate Video Visitation. 



Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk. 

Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.

What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.

How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Hamilton County Juvenile Court Youth Center inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.

Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.

Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Hamilton County Juvenile Court Youth Center Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hamilton County Juvenile Court Youth Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 513-946-2600 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 Hamilton County Juvenile Court Youth Center?

Hamilton County Juvenile Court Youth Center uses Securus Video Connect for Remote Inmate Video Visitation. 




Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk. 

Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.

What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.

How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Hamilton County Juvenile Court Youth Center inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.

Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.

Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Hamilton County Juvenile Court Youth Center Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hamilton County Juvenile Court Youth Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 513-946-2600 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Hamilton County Juvenile Court Youth Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hamilton County Juvenile Court Youth Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 513-946-2600 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Hamilton County Juvenile Court Youth Center?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Hamilton County Juvenile Court Youth Center

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Hamilton County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Hamilton County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hamilton County Juvenile Court Youth Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 513-946-2600 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Hamilton County Juvenile Court Youth Center, and what can I send them?

Hamilton County Juvenile Court Youth Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Hamilton County Juvenile Court Youth Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Hamilton County Juvenile Court Youth Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
2020 Auburn Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45219-3097



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
2020 Auburn Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45219-3097



Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Hamilton County Juvenile Court Youth Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Hamilton County Juvenile Court Youth Center standards will be disposed of. 
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
2020 Auburn Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45219-3097

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hamilton County Juvenile Court Youth Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 513-946-2600 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hamilton County Juvenile Court Youth Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 513-946-2600 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hamilton County Juvenile Court Youth Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 513-946-2600 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Hamilton County Juvenile Court Youth 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 Hamilton County Juvenile Court Youth Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 513-946-2600 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the Hamilton County Juvenile Court Youth Center? What does it look like?
Other Jails in Hamilton County

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

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Hamilton County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

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Search for an Inmate in Hamilton County

This facility, known as "Hamilton County Juvenile Court Youth Center" is also known as Hamilton County Juvenile Detention Center, Hamilton County Juvenile Detention Ctr, Hamilton County Juvenile Detention Ctr, Ohio, Hamilton.