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1. When can I visit my child?

Call the detention center (520-375-8195) to schedule a visit. You may visit on Saturday and/or Sunday between 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Visits are 30 minutes (one hour in some cases).

2. Who can visit my child?

Parents, grandparents and legal guardians can schedule weekend visits without delay. All other persons (siblings, uncles/aunts, etc.) must request and obtain permission from the juvenile court judge. The form to request permission may be obtained at the clerk’s office.

3. Can I call my child?

Your child cannot receive calls while in detention. However, your child will be able to call you between one to three times a week (depending on how many privileges he/she has earned).

4. Who can my child call?

Your child can call and speak with his/her parents and grandparents (and with siblings when authorized). He/She will not be permitted to call anyone else (e.g., friends).

5. Whom do I contact to find out about my child’s first scheduled hearing?

Detention staff will try to reach you by telephone to provide you with the court hearing date and time. You may also call 520-375-8195 to ask about the court hearing date and time.

6. Who can come to my child’s hearing?

Juvenile court hearings are open to the public. Thus, just about anyone can attend. However, all attendees must wear appropriate attire and be well behaved.

7. When is my child’s first court hearing?

Your child must be seen by a judge within 48 hours from the time he/she is detained. How soon he or she is seen is based on factors beyond the control of detention and probation staff.

8. Do I need to take anything to my child while he/she is detained (such as food, clothing, etc.)?

No. Your child is provided with three meals a day and a snack in the evening. He/She is also provided with clothing and toiletries. Food, money and/or clothing will not be accepted by detention staff.

9. Can my child be released on bail?

No. Individuals processed through the juvenile justice system are not eligible for bail. Decisions to release or keep a child in custody are made by a judge.

10. What if my child needs medical care?

The county employs a medical unit that provides care for children who are in custody. If medical personnel employed by the county believe more specialized care is necessary, children may be taken to an area clinic or the hospital if necessary.