Lackawanna County Juvenile Detention

Brief about Lackawanna County Juvenile Detention

Lackawanna County Juvenile Detention is a correctional facility for children under age 15 in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It has 10 beds. In Lackawanna, you can end up here if you get sentenced for non-violent crimes like robbery, theft, etc.

Lackawanna County Juvenile Detention provides exceptional services to ensure the safety and well-being of the facility residents. The Lackawanna Law Enforcement Department upholds safety and justice in the local community. Lackawanna DOC's unwavering commitment to its responsibilities ensures a secure environment for living, working, and raising a family.

The Lackawanna County Juvenile Detention is conveniently accessible to all citizens. The facility's address is 415 North Washington Ave, Scranton, PA 18503-1301. See the map below for driving directions to the facility.

Facility Type and Security Level

The Lackawanna County Juvenile Detention is a Juvenile facility with minimum security. You can visit only once a week during the jail's working hours.

Education, Medication & Counseling

Lackawanna County Juvenile Detention has all the basic civic amenities necessary to positively influence the children before release. Depending on the length of their sentence, inmates receive proper education. They also receive medical attention when needed, including monthly essential health checkups for those with previous medical records. Additionally, each inmate receives weekly counseling to support recovery from various situations.

Contact Lackawanna County Juvenile Detention Administration

Contact Number

You can reach out to the facility's administration department via the following number: 570-963-6506

Fax Documents

To Fax the required documents to the facility, you can fax 570-963-6308.

Contact Via Email

To contact the facility via email, use the following email ID: hoffmanc@lackawannacounty.org. You can send important documents, requests, visitation documents, etc., via the above contact email.

How To Contact An Inmate At Lackawanna County Juvenile Detention

Mail Inmates

You can mail inmates at the Lackawanna County Juvenile Detention addressed to:

Connect Inmates Via Phone

The Lackawanna County Juvenile Detention allows phone calls or video communication with offenders. Phone calls get managed through Securus Tech, which requires setting up a specific account. Read our first-time phone setup guide for a hassle-free experience. It's important to note that all calls are recorded and subject to monitoring. Inmates are unable to receive calls but can make collect calls.

How to Send Money To An Inmate's Trust Fund In Lackawanna County Juvenile Detention

Sending money to an inmate's trust fund has become much easier in the last ten years. To send money to an inmate incarcerated in Lackawanna County Juvenile Detention, you can use any of the following methods:

1. Using the Jpay.com website or Mobile Apps Jpay Android / Jpay iOS
2. Money order by mail (USPS only); no extra fee is charged. You should deposit all money orders with the deposit slip. All money orders should be mailed to
   JPay, 717 Market Street, Ste. 423, Lemoyne, PA 17043.
3. Using Phone: Call the 24/7 helpline 800-574-5729, speak with a live agent to send money.
4. MoneyGram: Using MoneyGram, you can send money to an inmate, visit any MoneyGram location, and provide your inmate ID and prison name to the available agent; they will help you with the rest of the process. Receive Code for PA DOC: 3209.

You can read our ultimate guide to sending money to an inmate or visit the facility website to better understand the process.

Visitation Guide For Lackawanna County Juvenile Detention

Follow the facility's visitation hours for a smooth entry. The timings are below. For updated timings, visit the Brazos County Juvenile Justice website or contact the facility directly at 570-963-6506

Be Approved For Visitation

To visit an inmate, you must be on the approved visitor list. To be added to the list, you need to apply by following the instructions in our application guide. You can download the application form from the article. Once you've filled it out, you can mail or fax it to the facility for processing.

Prepare For Visitation

Visitation Rules

Visitors should adhere to the prescribed dress code and conduct rules; all visits are contactless. To learn more about the visitation rules, read our complete guide to visitation. Valid identification is mandatory for all individuals visiting the correctional facility.

Below is a list of visitation rules you must keep in mind.

• Bring required ID
• Dress appropriately
• If you are visiting with a child, bring the necessary documentation.
• No video or audio recordings are permitted.
• You can bring food or beverages
• You should avoid bringing non-allowed contraband items in prisons.
• Keep your distance from other visitors and inmates.
• Respect the guards.

Visitation Timings

Visitation will not be available on government holidays except festivals.

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