Clark County Juvenile Detention

Juvenile Detention Services provides a temporary, secure, holding facility that ensures the safe custody of juveniles ages 8 to 18 who are accused of conduct subject to the jurisdiction of the Court and require a restricted environment for their own or the community’s protection while pending legal action. Juvenile Detention provides a wide range of services which support the juveniles physical, emotional and social development. This Division is the largest within the Department of Juvenile Justice Services (DJJS), and has a maximum bed capacity for one hundred ninety two (192) youth. Programs offered by Detention Staff include: Self-Esteem, Drug Awareness, Guidelines to Positive Behavior, Health and Hygiene, Gang Intervention, Life Skills Training, Conflict Resolution, Current Events, Arts and Crafts, Horticulture Program and Cultural Awareness.