Monterey County Youth Center

Brief about Monterey County Youth Center

Monterey County Youth Center is a correctional facility for children under age 15 in Monterey County, California. It has 85 beds. In Monterey, you can end up here if you get sentenced for non-violent crimes like robbery, theft, etc.

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

The Monterey County Youth Center is conveniently accessible to all citizens. The facility's address is 970 Circle Dr, Salinas, CA 93905. See the map below for driving directions to the facility.

Facility Type and Security Level

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

Education, Medication & Counseling

Monterey County Youth Center 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 Monterey County Youth Center Administration

Contact Number

You can reach out to the facility's administration department via the following number: 831-759-6700

Fax Documents

To Fax the required documents to the facility, you can fax 831-784-0254.

How To Contact An Inmate At Monterey County Youth Center

Mail Inmates

You can mail inmates at the Monterey County Youth Center addressed to:

Connect Inmates Via Phone

The Monterey County Youth Center 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 Monterey County Youth Center

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 Monterey County Youth Center, you can use any of the following methods:

1. Online: Send money at www.accesscorrections.com, Jpay.com, Western Union, MoneyGram
2. Visiting Facility: Using a debit or credit card at facility kiosks.
3. Money order: You can send a money order by Mail (USPS only). Some facilities might require you to fill out an additional form to send a money order to the inmate's trust fund.
4. Cashier's check: Send a cashier's check by mail; some facilities might require you to fill out an additional form to include with the mail.
5. Using Phone: TouchPay and JPay allow you to send money to your inmate's trust fund. Call 1-800-574-5729 to send money through JPay, or use TouchPay Service by calling 1-866-232-1899. [Service fee might be applicable].

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 Monterey County Youth Center

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 831-759-6700

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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