Lucas County Juvenile Detention Center

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Lucas County Juvenile Detention Center Information

Youth who are considered to be a danger to themselves or others and sentenced to detention at the Lucas County Juvenile Detention Center. While at the location there is access to regular classes to continue their education as well as to receive any care required. There is a strong focus on social skills, evaluations to determine how best to meet their needs, and creating positive habits and behaviors that will be useful throughout their lives. In 2019 they had 880 admissions who remained in the facility for at least a few days. Youth are sentenced to shorter stays than adults, and there are strict rules around their treatment and access to recreation, exercise, and other programming. This facility works in conjunction with the Youth Treatment Center to ensure that all young offenders receive any treatment and support that they need rather than focusing only on punishment. Phones: Each detainee is permitted to call their family after their arrival at the facility and can then have access to phones for immediate family only through positive behaviors or as needed. Visitation: Visits are permitted for parents, grandparents, and guardians only, no visitors under 18 are permitted and friends are unable to visit. Visitation hours are determined by the housing unit and can be scheduled directly with the facility.

Phone: 419-213-4425

Physical Address:
1801 Spielbusch Avenue
Toledo, OH 43624

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

To search for an inmate in the Lucas 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 419-213-4425 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Lucas County Criminal Court Cases online, as well as cases in every other county in Ohio.

Lucas County Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Search

The Lucas County Juvenile Detention Center maintains an average of 50 offenders in custody on any given day. The Lucas 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 Lucas County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 22,340 offenders.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How does the booking process work at Lucas County Juvenile Detention Center?

Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Lucas County Juvenile Detention Center for booking. This process involves identifying the individual, determining charges, and deciding if they will be released on their own recognizance, released on bail, or held in custody until their court date.

It’s important for the arrestee to stay silent, as anything they say can be used against them. The best advice is to avoid answering any questions about the arrest until legal counsel is present.

The booking process at Lucas County Juvenile Detention Center typically includes the following steps:

  • Verifying identity.
  • Taking a mugshot.
  • Answering questions regarding medical, mental health, and substance use history.
  • DNA collection, if required.
  • Conducting a thorough search.
  • Confiscating personal belongings.
  • Providing a free phone call.

Depending on circumstances, booking can take anywhere from one hour to up to 48 hours, especially during busy periods or if the individual is uncooperative. For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 419-213-4425.

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Directions / Map to the Lucas County Juvenile Detention Center
Inmate Bail and Bonding

What is the process to pay bail for someone detained in Lucas County?

After an individual is apprehended and taken to Lucas County Juvenile Detention Center in Toledo for booking, their release options vary based on the situation:

1. They might be released without bail, on the condition they appear in court on a scheduled date.
2. They may be detained until their court appearance.
3. They may be eligible for release after posting a bail or bond.  Call 419-213-4425 for the exact bail amount.

There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.

  • Bail can be paid using cash, a money order, or a credit card.
  • A licensed bail bondsman in Lucas County can assist with payment.
  • Real estate located in the county can be used as bail collateral. 

For more information on the bail process in Lucas County, Ohio, visit the Lucas County Juvenile Detention Center Bail Information Page.

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Inmate Visitation

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

Lucas County Juvenile Detention Center Resident Orientation Handbook

Lucas County Juvenile Detention Center Resident's Visitation Schedule

MONDAY through FRIDAY SATURDAY and SUNDAY
Sign in: 5:30 - 5:45 pm
Visit: 6:00 - 6:30 pm (A-K)
Sign in: 1:30 - 1:45 pm
Visit: 2:00 - 2:30 pm (A-K)
Sign in: 6:15 - 6:30 pm
Visit: 6:45 - 7:15 pm (L-Z)
Sign in: 2:15 - 2:30 pm
Visit: 2:45 - 3:15 pm (L-Z)

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lucas County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 419-213-4425 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 Lucas County Juvenile Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lucas County Juvenile Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 419-213-4425 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

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

Lucas County Juvenile Detention Center Resident Orientation Handbook

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lucas County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 419-213-4425 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lucas County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 419-213-4425 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Lucas County Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Lucas County Juvenile Detention 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 Lucas County Juvenile Detention 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:
1801 Spielbusch Avenue
Toledo, OH 43624



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
1801 Spielbusch Avenue
Toledo, OH 43624



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 Lucas County Juvenile Detention 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 Lucas County Juvenile Detention 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:
1801 Spielbusch Avenue
Toledo, OH 43624

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lucas County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 419-213-4425 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

Lucas County Juvenile Detention Center Resident Orientation Handbook

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lucas County Juvenile Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 419-213-4425 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

Lucas County Juvenile Detention Center Resident Orientation Handbook

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lucas County Juvenile Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 419-213-4425 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Lucas 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 Lucas County Juvenile Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 419-213-4425 for further assistance.

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

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

Lucas County County Jails
Lucas County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

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

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