What and where is the Juvenile Reception Center?
Located in room 200 of the City-County Building, the Juvenile Reception Center (JRC) serves as a location for multiple services in Juvenile Court, including being the point of referral for juveniles alleged to have committed a crime for whom the law enforcement agency apprehending the juvenile is unable to release the juvenile to a parent, guardian, or other responsible adult and/or in situations in which the law enforcement officer believes the juvenile should be referred for secure custody. JRC also provides a number of other services related to the physical custody of juveniles and coordinating information with the courts, human services, and law enforcement.
