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To improve the quality of life and the programming available, the Bridgeport Superior Court for Juvenile Matters and Detention Center were combined and offer services of both the court system as well as the detention of juvenile offenders in the same location. This removes the requirement to transport to the court and back, reducing the chances of being late or missing court dates. The building is large and airy with open spaces for recreation both inside and out, as well as individual rooms for each of the residents and common areas with large windows permitting plenty of natural light. It was designed to replace the previous juvenile facility with a safe, secure, and efficient facility. Space is available for up to 84 residents, and it is fully developed with classrooms, a gymnasium, commercial food services to provide healthy meals, a library, and a full art room. During the design there was a focus on creating a facility that mimics a school rather than a jail, and an attempt was made to use colors and lighting that felt homey and comforting. Mail: Residents are permitted to both send and receive mail that is correctly addressed with a complete return address. 60 Housatonic Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06608 Phones: Phone calls are permitted to those who are on the approved phone call list and during recreation or free hours only. This occurs mostly in the evening hours and will end with evening lockdown. Visitation: Visits with immediate family, especially parents or guardians, is shown to improve the mental health of residents as well as the results of their rehabilitation efforts. Visiting hours are provided regularly and visits can be booked by calling the facility directly.
Inmate Services

Phone: 203-579-6548

Physical Address:
 Bridgeport Juvenile Detention Center
60 Housatonic Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604

Mailing Address (personal mail):
 Resident's Name
Juvenile Detention Center at Bridgeport
60 Housatonic Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604

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 Resident's Name
Juvenile Detention Center at Bridgeport
60 Housatonic Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604

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How Do You Find Someone in the Bridgeport Juvenile Detention Center?

To search for an inmate in the Bridgeport 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 203-579-6548 for the information you are looking for.

Bridgeport Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Search

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about finding an inmate in the Bridgeport Juvenile Detention Center, how the jail rosters work and what happens after an offender is arrested and booked. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 203-579-6548 for further assistance.

The Bridgeport Juvenile Detention Center maintains an average of 25 offenders in custody on any given day. The Bridgeport 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 Fairfield County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 270,640 offenders.

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About the Bridgeport Juvenile Detention Center
To improve the quality of life and the programming available, the Bridgeport Superior Court for Juvenile Matters and Detention Center were combined and offer services of both the court system as well as the detention of juvenile offenders in the same location. This removes the requirement to transport to the court and back, reducing the chances of being late or missing court dates. The building is large and airy with open spaces for recreation both inside and out, as well as individual rooms for each of the residents and common areas with large windows permitting plenty of natural light. It was designed to replace the previous juvenile facility with a safe, secure, and efficient facility. Space is available for up to 84 residents, and it is fully developed with classrooms, a gymnasium, commercial food services to provide healthy meals, a library, and a full art room. During the design there was a focus on creating a facility that mimics a school rather than a jail, and an attempt was made to use colors and lighting that felt homey and comforting. Mail: Residents are permitted to both send and receive mail that is correctly addressed with a complete return address. 60 Housatonic Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06608 Phones: Phone calls are permitted to those who are on the approved phone call list and during recreation or free hours only. This occurs mostly in the evening hours and will end with evening lockdown. Visitation: Visits with immediate family, especially parents or guardians, is shown to improve the mental health of residents as well as the results of their rehabilitation efforts. Visiting hours are provided regularly and visits can be booked by calling the facility directly.
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Bridgeport Juvenile Detention Center?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Bridgeport Juvenile Detention Center, call the jail’s booking line at 203-579-6548.

There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.

Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.

If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.

Bridgeport Juvenile Detention Center Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Fairfield County?

After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Fairfield County for booking.

Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

What is the booking process like at the Bridgeport Juvenile Detention Center?

Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Fairfield County and other Connecticut and USA jurisdictions.

If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.

It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.

Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.

What happens after booking?

At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.

If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Bridgeport Juvenile Detention Center will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.

Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

How long does the Bridgeport Juvenile Detention Center Booking process take?

Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.

If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.

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Inmate Visitation

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bridgeport Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 203-579-6548 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 Bridgeport Juvenile Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bridgeport Juvenile Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 203-579-6548 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bridgeport Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 203-579-6548 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bridgeport Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 203-579-6548 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bridgeport Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 203-579-6548 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bridgeport Juvenile Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 203-579-6548 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bridgeport Juvenile Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 203-579-6548 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport Juvenile Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 203-579-6548 for further assistance.

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

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

Fairfield County County Jails
Bridgeport Correctional Center Brooklyn Correctional Institution Cheshire Correctional Institution Corrigan-Radgowski Correctional Center Cybulski Community Reintegration Center Garner Correctional Institution Hartford Correctional Center MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution New Haven Correctional Center Osborn Correctional Institution Robinson Correctional Institution York Correctional Institution
Fairfield County Juvenile Facilities
Bridgeport Juvenile Detention Center Manson Youth Institution
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Other Jails Nearby

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

Fairfield Litchfield New Haven Westchester Putnam Dutchess
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This facility, known as "Bridgeport Juvenile Detention Center" is also known as CJTS, Bridgeport Juvenile Detention Center, Connecticut, Fairfield.