River Valley Juvenile Detention Center
River Valley Juvenile Detention Center
Situated in Joliet, Illinois, the River Valley Juvenile Detention Center is in a shared location with the remainder of the River Valley Justice Center. It houses up to 102 juvenile offenders, while keeping them separate from the adult population and providing them with all their needs and care. There are three reasons that youth will be admitted to the facility, including being considered a danger to themselves or the community, it is anticipated they will leave the jurisdiction rather than appear at their court dates, or they have been arrested via an active warrant. It supports several surrounding counties by housing their juveniles and ensures that they receive the same care regardless of which county they are from. Both male and female youth are housed at the location and are kept separated throughout their detention. A full library is present, along with computer labs, several housing units, a library, recreational space, physical education areas, and more. Visitation is encouraged and youth are able to call those who are approved on their contact list. Parents are encouraged to remain active in the programs for their child and to create a support system for after their release. Mail: 3200 W. McDonough St., Joliet, IL 60436 Phone: Parents or guardians can expect to receive one phone call each week, but will not be able to call their youth while the are in the facility. Visitation: Both contact and non-contact visits are permitted with space created specifically for each. Visits are set days for different housing units, with no visit being before 2pm and ending by 9pm, with no visits on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday.Inmate Services
Phone
815-730-7120Mailing address (personal mail)
River Valley Juvenile Detention Center
3200 West McDonough Street
Joliet, IL 60431
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the River Valley 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 815-730-7120 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the Will County Criminal Court or any court in Illinois, as well as criminal court case information regarding an offender.
River Valley Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Search
The River Valley Juvenile Detention Center maintains an average of 102 offenders in custody on any given day. The River Valley 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 Will County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 22,040 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow does the booking process work at River Valley Juvenile Detention Center?
Once someone is arrested, they are taken to River Valley 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 River Valley 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.
For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 815-730-7120.
What are the other City and County Jails in Will County?
Will County County Jails
Will County Juvenile Facilities
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Will County?
The River Valley Juvenile Detention Center serves the following cities and towns of Will County: Bolingbrook, Braidwood, Channahon, Crest Hill, Frankfort, Homer Glen, Joliet, Lockport, Manhattan, Minooka, Mokena, New Lenox, Peotone, Plainfield, Romeoville, Shorewood and Wilmington.