Juvenile Detention

The Regional Juvenile Detention Center is dedicated to serving the area’s juvenile justice needs by providing safe and secure custody to juveniles between the ages of 10 and 18 who are awaiting court action or transfers to other facilities. Each year the center temporarily houses approximately 1,200 juveniles. The facility is approximately 25,000 square feet, is situated on 10 acres of land, and has a 44-bed capacity that is divided into six (6) self-contained housing units (Pods).

A full educational program, facilitated via partnership with the Guilford County Schools, is conducted on a concept basis to create a more seamless learning experience regardless of when a juvenile enters or exits the facility. Particular emphasis is placed on remedial reading and math.

Juveniles have access to routine and emergency healthcare along with mental health services, provided through Wellpath. They also have opportunities to participate in indoor and outdoor physical education and recreation. All activities, exits, and entrances are visually monitored, at all times, from the center’s control room.