West Central Juvenile Detention Facility

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West Central Juvenile Detention Facility Information

Located in Troy, Ohio, the West Central Juvenile Detention Facility houses youth offenders from several counties and allows for the cost effectiveness to provide benefit to all the counties and to support the communities. The counties include Auglaize, Clinton, Darke, Mercer, Miami, Preble, Shelby, and Van Wert. It houses up to 44 youth offenders and has a strong structure for each day with school during the week and several programs to assist in developing life skills. Programs include anger management, treatment for substance abuse, planned parenthood, life skills, life choices, bible study, and recreational opportunities. To help prevent more juveniles from ending up in the facility they also offer a STAR program that allows a parent and their child to be sent from the juvenile court to tour the facility and learn about their systems and programs. This preventative program is just one of the ways that the court considers alternatives to incarceration when possible, to have the best results for each youth. Parents must provide any prescription medications as well as a pair of gym shoes for their youth while they are in the facility. Mail: Mail is permitted and can be sent to parents and guardians; family must provide the materials for writing mail to the youth. Phones: Residents are permitted to make outgoing phone calls to their immediate family only. All calls will be collect, and no incoming calls will be permitted. Visitation: Visits must be scheduled and will be 20 minutes in length, consisting only of parents, step parents and guardians. Call 937-440-3485.

Phone: 937-440-5651

Physical Address:
2044 North County Rd 25A
Troy, OH 45373

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Juvenile's name
West Central Juvenile Detention
2044 North County Rd 25A
Troy, OH 45373

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Juvenile's name
West Central Juvenile Detention
2044 North County Rd 25A
Troy, OH 45373

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How Do You Find Someone in the West Central Juvenile Detention Facility?

To search for an inmate in the West Central Juvenile Detention Facility, 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 937-440-5651 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Miami County Criminal Court Cases online, as well as cases in every other county in Ohio.

West Central Juvenile Detention Facility Inmate Search

The West Central Juvenile Detention Facility maintains an average of 44 offenders in custody on any given day. The West Central Juvenile Detention Facility 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 Miami County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 5,440 offenders.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

The booking procedure at West Central Juvenile Detention Facility

After an arrest, individuals are taken to West Central Juvenile Detention Facility for the booking process, where their identity is confirmed, charges are reviewed, and decisions are made about whether they will be released on bail or detained.

The arrested individual should remain silent during booking, as anything said could be used against them. It’s important to wait for legal representation before answering questions.

The booking process at West Central Juvenile Detention Facility includes the following steps:

  • Personal identification confirmation.
  • Mugshots for record-keeping.
  • Answering health-related questions and inquiries about criminal history.
  • DNA collection may be required.
  • Conducting a thorough body search.
  • Securing personal belongings.
  • Providing a phone call.

The booking process can take anywhere from one hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at 937-440-5651.

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Directions / Map to the West Central Juvenile Detention Facility
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to handle bail after an arrest in Miami County

If someone has been booked at West Central Juvenile Detention Facility in Troy, their next steps may include:

1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call 937-440-5651.

There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.

  • Bail payments can be made with cash, credit, or money orders.
  • Assistance is available from licensed bail bond companies in Miami County.
  • Property within Miami County may also be used to cover the bail amount.

For a full guide to the bail process in Miami County, Ohio, visit the West Central Juvenile Detention Facility Bail Information Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the West Central Juvenile Detention Facility? What is the Schedule?

West Central Juvenile Detention Facility
INMATE VISITATION PROCEDURES

  • Only parents /legal guardian, stepparents and grandparents may visit.
  • Visitation is by appointment on Wednesday evenings, AND Saturday and Sunday afternoons for 20 minutes.
  • Children of detained youth may visit, but must be accompanied by the detained youth’s parent(s), not the mother or father of the child.
  • No other children are allowed to enter the secure area and should not be brought to a visit.
  • Call (937) 440-3485 ext. 8401 to schedule a visit.
  • A photo ID isrequired to enter the facility.
  • All visitors will undergo security screening. 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about West Central Juvenile Detention Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 937-440-5651 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 West Central Juvenile Detention Facility?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about West Central Juvenile Detention Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 937-440-5651 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the West Central Juvenile Detention Facility?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about West Central Juvenile Detention Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 937-440-5651 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the West Central Juvenile Detention Facility?

PHONE CALLS: Residents are permitted to call their parent / guardian using the Inmate Phone System. This will be a collect call. Residents are not permitted incoming calls. 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about West Central Juvenile Detention Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 937-440-5651 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the West Central Juvenile Detention Facility, and what can I send them?

West Central Juvenile Detention Facility Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The West Central Juvenile Detention Facility 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 West Central Juvenile Detention Facility 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:
Juvenile's name
West Central Juvenile Detention
2044 North County Rd 25A
Troy, OH 45373



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Juvenile's name
West Central Juvenile Detention
2044 North County Rd 25A
Troy, OH 45373



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 West Central Juvenile Detention Facility 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 West Central Juvenile Detention Facility 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:
Juvenile's name
West Central Juvenile Detention
2044 North County Rd 25A
Troy, OH 45373

West Central Juvenile Detention Facility Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the West Central Juvenile Detention Facility there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.

All mail is to be shipped to the West Central Juvenile Detention Facility:
Juvenile's name
West Central Juvenile Detention
2044 North County Rd 25A
Troy, OH 45373


For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about West Central Juvenile Detention Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 937-440-5651 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the West Central Juvenile Detention Facility, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about West Central Juvenile Detention Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 937-440-5651 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the West Central Juvenile Detention Facility using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about West Central Juvenile Detention Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 937-440-5651 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the West Central Juvenile Detention Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about West Central Juvenile Detention Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 937-440-5651 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the West Central Juvenile Detention Facility? What does it look like?
Other Jails in Miami County

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

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Other Jails Nearby

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

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This facility, known as "West Central Juvenile Detention Facility" is also known as (Serves Auglaize, Clinton, Darke, Mercer, Miami, Preble, Van Wert and Shelby Counties), Miami County Juvenile Detention Center, Miami County Juvenile Detention Center, Ohio, Miami.