Vel R. Phillips Youth and Family Justice Center
Vel R. Phillips Youth and Family Justice Center
Within Milwaukee County the family justice center houses both the courthouse and the family services including any detention that is required for a short term basis. The Children’s Court is responsible for youth who are under the age of 17 and require a decision about delinquency, and youth who are under 18 if there is abuse, neglect, guardianship, parental rights, and other legal concerns. It also houses the Family Intervention Services for children who are 10 years old to 17 years old who require intervention or support for the child or the caregivers. Detention is only used in situations that are not able to be addressed through other methods, and they will be held until they have their court date, or they have been determined to no longer require detention. They will be provided with full meals, school classes, exercise and recreation, and all medical and mental health care. Phones and visits are used to remain in close contact with parents throughout any time engaged with the services and programs, and parents will also receive support and services to assist their youth after they return to their community or finish their programs. Mail: 10201 W. Watertown Plank Rd. Telephone: Phones are available to call parents or guardians during free hours, most often in the evenings. Visitation: Parents or legal guardians may visit at least once a week.Inmate Services
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To search for an inmate in the Vel R. Phillips Youth and Family Justice 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 414-257-7715 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the Criminal Court case of an offender in this county, online.
Vel R. Phillips Youth and Family Justice Center Inmate Search
The Vel R. Phillips Youth and Family Justice Center maintains an average of 120 offenders in custody on any given day. The Vel R. Phillips Youth and Family Justice 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 Milwaukee County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 35,000 offenders.
The following charts of Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee County Corrections Department, the state of Wisconsin Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Milwaukee County.
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After an arrest, the individual is brought to Vel R. Phillips Youth and Family Justice Center for the booking process. This procedure involves identifying the person, determining charges, and deciding whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Remaining silent is highly recommended, as anything said can later be used in court. Wait for legal advice before responding to questions.
The booking process typically involves the following steps at Vel R. Phillips Youth and Family Justice Center:
- Identification confirmation.
- Photographs (mugshots).
- Answering questions regarding health and criminal background.
- Potential DNA collection.
- Conducting a physical search.
- Seizing personal property.
- Providing a free phone call.
For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Vel R. Phillips Youth and Family Justice Center at 414-257-7715.
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This facility, known as "Vel R. Phillips Youth and Family Justice Center" is also known as Milwaukee County Secure Juvenile Detention Center, Milwaukee County Secure Juvenile Detention Center , Milwaukee County Secure Juvenile Detention Center , Wisconsin, Milwaukee.