Pinal County Youth Justice Center
Pinal County Youth Justice Center
The counties of Apache, Cochise, Gila, Graham, Greenlee, and Santa Cruz Counties all use the Pinal County Youth Justice Center to house their juvenile offenders. There is space for 40-45 youth offenders at any time, and on average students will be there for 3 weeks to one month. Juveniles who are accused of and charged with a criminal act and are waiting for their court date, waiting for a verdict, or waiting for a sentence, will all find themselves within this facility if they have been determined to be unlikely to return for their court date or if they are considered to be a danger to themselves or to someone else. A levels program is used to encourage positive behavior within the facility, and these each come with a different colored shirt to be easily distinguished. Upon intake their assessment will determine which housing pod they are in, and that will affect their schedule and programs each day. Transition is a time that occurs for the first few days up to the first week of their stay and it occurs in the transition cells, before they are sent to their assigned housing so they may learn the rules, become familiar with the facility and the routines of each day, and so they are certain that they are not sick and determine their educational needs. Each housing pod will have between 4 and 8 youth assigned in individual rooms with a common area that has desks for schoolwork, space to eat at meals, television, and showers. Each individual room also has a bed, sink, toilet, and mirror, but are only to be used during sleeping hours and to get ready each morning. Phones: A call room is present that allows for incoming as well as outgoing calls to approved family and other people, as well as conference calls for medical professionals and legal calls as needed. Each youth receives one call each week to their family with additional calls earned with positive behavior. Visitation: Visits are provided and there is both an indoor and outdoor visiting space. Parents and guardians are permitted a visit each week, and visits with siblings can be earned with positive behavior.Inmate Services
Phone
520-866-4000Mailing address (personal mail)
c/o Pinal County Youth Justice Center
PO Box 1009
Florence, AZ 85232
Other Jails and Prisons
Search the Official Jail Inmate Roster to see if someone is being held at the Pinal County Youth Justice Center, what they are charged with, how much their bond is, when they can get visits, and their mugshot. You can also call 520-866-4000. Across Arizona, including Pinal County, you can also look up:
Pinal County Youth Justice Center Inmate Search
Have questions about finding an inmate in the Pinal County Youth Justice Center? Our Frequently Asked Questions and Answers cover how jail rosters work and what happens after an arrest and booking. For anything else, call 520-866-4000.
The Pinal County Youth Justice Center is licensed for 96 inmates, but it often has to make room for many more, especially on weekends. Forty percent or more of the inmate population at most city and county jails in Arizona turns over monthly, another 30% every 90 days, and another 20% every six months, with about 8-9% staying six to twelve months. Inmates held longer than twelve months are usually facing serious charges like rape or murder. Because those cases take longer to prepare for trial, offenders arrested in Pinal County remain in custody at one of the Pinal County facilities much longer.
Many people arrested in Arizona are released without paying anything. Arizona’s court rules start from the presumption that a defendant is released on their own recognizance, and judges set bail only when that isn’t enough to ensure the person returns to court or to protect public safety.
Pinal County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 31,980 offenders every year.
- Youth Justice Center: 520-866-4000
- Adult Probation: 520-866-5600
- Arrest Warrants: 520-866-5046
- Juvenile: 520-866-4000
- Public Defender: 520-866-7199
Understanding the booking process at Pinal County Youth Justice Center
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Pinal County Youth Justice Center where they go through booking. This process includes identifying the person, reviewing charges, and determining whether they will be released on their own, eligible for bail, or detained until their court date.
It’s crucial to remain silent after being arrested. Anything said may be used in court, so it’s better to refrain from speaking until consulting with an attorney.
The following steps outline the booking procedure at Pinal County Youth Justice Center:
- Personal identification verification.
- Taking photographs (mugshots).
- Medical and mental health assessment, as well as inquiries about substance use.
- Possibly collecting DNA samples.
- Performing a full-body search.
- Seizing personal belongings for safekeeping.
- Allowing one phone call.
Booking can take from a short hour to longer periods, especially on busy nights or with uncooperative individuals. For inquiries about posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 520-866-4000.
How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Pinal County Youth Justice Center? What is the Schedule?
Pinal County Youth Justice Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
1410 Diversion Dam Rd
Florence, AZ 85232
520-866-4000
- 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 520-866-4000 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 520-866-4000 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 |
PINAL COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION VISITATION
Your child is allowed one visit per day, up to seven visits per week, with up to three approved visitors at a time.
Approved visitors are limited to parents, grandparents, legal guardians and approved spiritual advisors ONLY.
Visitation occurs weeknights and weekends.
A Twenty-four hour advanced scheduling notice is required.
You may schedule visit with your child through the Visitation line:
Youth Justice Center Visitation
(520) 866- 4054
If no one is available to answer, you may leave a message about your visitation request and we will call you back to make scheduling arrangements.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pinal County Youth Justice Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 520-866-4000 for further assistance.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pinal County Youth Justice Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 520-866-4000 for further assistance.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pinal County Youth Justice Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 520-866-4000 for further assistance.
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Nearby counties
The Pinal County Youth Justice Center serves the following cities and towns of Pinal County: Apache Junction, Casa Grande, Coolidge, Eloy, Florence, Kearny, Mammoth, Maricopa and Superior.