Berrien County Juvenile Center
Berrien County Juvenile Center
With 42 beds to hold juveniles, the Berrien County Juvenile Center houses youth who are either waiting for adjudication or who have been assigned to the detention center by the court. Crisis intervention, medical assessment and treatment is provided, mental health assessments and care are provided, and they will also be provided with healthy meals, clean clothing and bedding, laundry services, and all other basic care. Staff will work to help the residents to improve their self-esteem, discipline, improve their physical health, encourage social interactions and development, as well as improving their skills, learning new skills, and become competent in new skills. Both the needs of the juvenile themselves and those of the family as a whole are addressed, ensuring there will be improved success after they have completed the program and returned home. The 42 beds are separated into 16 for secure detention, 8 for alternative detention, and 18 for residential treatment and family services. Transportation is provided to court dates or medical appointments, and all youth will be given their prescription medications as required. Mail: (Your Child’s Name) c/o Berrien County Juvenile Center 6414 Dean's Hill Road Berrien Center, MI 49102 Level one residents will receive two stamps per week, level two will receive four, and level three will receive six stamps per week, with parents able to provide additional stamps, with no limit on incoming or outgoing correspondence.If it must be opened by staff for security or safety reasons it will be done in the presence of the juvenile. Phone: Juveniles will be provided withy approved times to make phone calls based upon their schedule, and staff must dial the number of the parent or guardian they are calling, no others may accept calls from them. Each juvenile receives time fo rone call each day, with the behavior level system allowing them to earn additional phoen time. Visitation: In person visits are 45 minutes long on Sundays between 3pm and 5pm, with zoom visits being Tuesdays between 6 and 7pm, or Thursdays 3:30-5pm and will be 20 minutes, by appointment. Visits are scheduled by emailing the facility.Inmate Services
Phone
269-471-2831Mailing address (personal mail)
Berrien County Juvenile Center
6414 Dean’s Hill Road
Berrien Center, MI 49102
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
Berrien County Juvenile Center
6414 Dean’s Hill Road
Berrien Center, MI 49102
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Berrien County Juvenile 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 269-471-2831 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online for Berrien County or any county in Michigan.
Berrien County Juvenile Center Inmate Search
The Berrien County Juvenile Center maintains an average of 42 offenders in custody on any given day. The Berrien County Juvenile 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 Berrien County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 7,880 offenders.
The following charts of Berrien County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.
The information is compiled from the Berrien County Corrections Department, the state of Michigan Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Berrien County.
For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Berrien County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.
We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessBooking process details at Berrien County Juvenile Center
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Berrien County Juvenile Center for booking. This process involves verifying identity, assessing charges, and determining whether the person will be released on bail or detained.
It's crucial to remain silent during this process, as any statements could be used in court. Legal counsel should be consulted before making any comments about the arrest.
The booking process at Berrien County Juvenile Center typically involves the following steps:
- Identifying the individual.
- Taking a mugshot.
- Health assessments and questions about criminal background.
- DNA collection if applicable.
- Conducting a full-body search.
- Confiscating personal property.
- Allowing a phone call.
For details on posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 269-471-2831.
How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Berrien County Juvenile Center? What is the Schedule?
Berrien County Juvenile Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
6414 Dean’s Hill Road
Berrien Center, MI 49102
269-471-2831
- 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 269-471-2831 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 269-471-2831 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 |
Berrien County Juvenile Center Resident Visitation
6414 Dean’s Hill Road
Berrien Center, MI 49102
269-471-2831
IN PERSON VISITATION
- Sundays from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Visits are 45 minutes only. 3-3:45 pm or 4-4:4 5pm
- Visits are by appointment only (see below for instructions)
- 1 approved visitor at a time.
- All visitors must present a photo ID, do a temperature check before entering and wear a mask during the entire visit.
VIDEO / ZOOM VISITATION
- Tuesdays from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
- Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Visits are 20 minutes only.
- Visits are by appointment only.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Berrien County Juvenile Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 269-471-2831 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Berrien County Juvenile Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Berrien County Juvenile Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 269-471-2831 for further assistance.
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Berrien County County Jails
Berrien County Juvenile Facilities
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Nearby counties
The Berrien County Juvenile Center serves the following cities and towns of Berrien County: Baroda, Benton Harbor, Berrien Center, Berrien Springs, Bridgman, Buchanan, Coloma, Eau Claire, Galien, Harbert, Lakeside, Niles, New Buffalo, Sawyer, Shoreham, Sodus, Stevensville, Three Oaks and Union Pier.