Frequently Asked Questions

Monday-Friday between: 2:30p - 4:30p 6:00p - 8:00p Saturday & Sunday between: 9:00a - 11:00a 2:30p - 4:30p 6:00p - 8:00p

Parents/grandparents/legal guardians may schedule a visit. If the incarcerated youth has a child, the child may visit with the above mentioned visitors. No siblings under the age of 18 may visit. However, siblings over the age of 18 may call and schedule a visit. *Only two visitors are permitted at one time and must show photo ID at the time of visitation.

Yes, you need to call ahead due to limited visitation space. All visitors must call, at least, 24 hours before the desired visiting time to schedule a visit. Please call (620) 272-3800 to schedule your visit.

For security reasons, you CANNOT give any items to your child during the visit. A locker is provided in the front lobby for you to lock up your personal belongings during your visit. It is a felony to bring a cell phone or any other item in to juvenile detention centers.The Southwest Regional Juvenile Detention Center supplies all the items your child needs while at the center. *Let us know if you have any questions/concerns.

Many counties bill the families for their child's stay at the Southwest Regional Juvenile Detention Center (JDC). Currently, the cost is $180 per day plus any prescribed medications and/or medical expenses the youth is needing. This is not billed directly to you from the JDC. The JDC bills the county agency who placed the youth in the facility. Then, the county bills the family.

The Southwest Regional Juvenile Detention Center provides all clothing items and personal care items such as toothpaste, toothbrush, shower items etc.