What are Pine Hills and Riverside?
Pine Hills and Riverside are state correctional institutions for juveniles (Pine Hills for Boys and Riverside for Girls). Once adjudication takes place a recommendation may be made for commitment to the the State Department of Corrections. “DOC” at that time may make further recommendation for placement at either of Pine Hills or Riverside. Generally speaking, after adjudication and commitment are made, a youth’s relationship with Juvenile Probation is terminated. Both Pine Hills and Riverside have several solid programs geared towards addressing criminal thinking errors and chemical dependency issues. Once the program at the institution is completed, youth are released under the supervision of Juvenile Parole Officers.
