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The 47 bed secure detention facility holds juveniles in custody for an alleged delinquent
act, after a detention risk assessment instrument is completed and a determination
is made that the child meets criteria for detention. The criteria for detention
are pursuant to NM State Statute which governs the decisions for secure holding.
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An objective for operations of detention is to provide a secure, safe, and structured
setting for juveniles ages twelve (12) to eighteen (18). Separate housing units
for males and females, as well as a fully staffed medical unit providing crisis
rooms, isolation room which is used for contagious disease control.
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Education is provided for
all juveniles through a partnership with Farmington Municipal School District. Facility
programming consist of daily Life Skills courses, Art classes,
Health and Nutrition, and
Career readiness. On a monthly basis, Safe
Sex and Sexually Transmitted Disease
information classes are provided by the Department of Health. Additionally, religious services are available
to all residents through various community faith providers and a facility Chaplain.
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Behavior Modification System |
All juveniles are required to participate in the Behavior Modification System. This
system has 4 levels.
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What is Behavior Modification System? |
All youth placed in detention begin on Level 0. They may advance up to Levels 1,
2, and 3 depending on their participation, behavior and length of stay. This system
is to help modify behavior by juveniles following rules, regulations and responsibilities
and in the process they earn privileges or removal of privileges.
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Visitation |
All juveniles are allowed to receive visits from immediate family members based
on a 24-hour advance appointment. Visits are 15 minutes long and are available for
juveniles on the following schedule. The level the juvenile is on determines the
number of visits eligible for.
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Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 7:00 p.m., 7:20 p.m., 8:00 p.m., 8:20 p.m.,
and 8:40 p.m. Each visit will allow up to three (3) visitors at one time.
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Special contact visits are scheduled through Administration. These visits are only
permitted for juveniles who have been sentenced to a long-term commitment, strictly
as a courtesy to the families and can be denied at any time.
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Special Visit requests must go through Administration prior to approval.
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Professional Visitation |
All juveniles are allowed visits from attorneys, probation officers, counselors,
or social workers, with exception to lunchtime. Accommodations will be made at any
time by staff to all professional visitors.
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| Religous Services |
Regularly scheduled religious services take place every Sunday on a rotating schedule.
Staff informs residents of which providers are holding services on Sunday, and allow
residents to sign up for the desired service. Every child detained in the San Juan
County Juvenile Facility is allowed to worship and practice the religion of his/her
choice as mandated by law, on a voluntary basis. We offer a variety of multi-denominational
providers.
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Catholic Services
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Templo Sinai Assembly of God
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Word of Life
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The Potter’s House
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Any special religious visits will be arranged and approved through Administration.
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The facility also has a Chaplin who is available to counsel juveniles every Wednesday
and Friday afternoon. In addition a Catholic Priest visits juveniles requesting
a visit every Monday evening.
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Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous |
A.A. and N.A. are available to all residents. A.A. are held on Monday nights
on a rotating basis. N.A. are held on Wednesday nights
on a rotating basis. Residents are to inform staff if they wish to attend. This
is voluntary.
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| Education/School |
School is provided through the Farmington Municipal School District. The facility
is on the same school schedule as the Farmington District, all breaks and holidays
fall consistent with the public schools.
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Library |
Juvenile Services has an on-site library for the educational, recreational, and
informational purposes for residents. We have available Accelerated Reading material
that is marked by reading levels. A check out system is available for residents
on materials they need to complete school assignments such as book reports.
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Mail Services |
There are no limitations as to the volume of mail a juvenile can receive. All mail
must have the full return address on the envelope before
it will be delivered to the juvenile. All letters and packages will be inspected
for contraband and opened in the presence of the child. Incoming mail from the court
or child's attorney is considered privileged mail and
will not be opened. This mail must be properly labeled in order to classify it as
privileged mail. Personnel will not read any privileged mail.
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Medical Services |
Medical Services are available to all residents. Residents may request to see a
nurse by filling out a “Medical Kite” form. There is a Nurses locked drop box located
in every cellblock for medical staff to access daily.
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Juvenile Probation Officer/ Public Defender / Attorney |
These services are provided by the Juvenile Justice System and are not provided
by the San Juan County Juvenile Detention Center. Any information you may need about
your case, please contact Children Youth & Families Department, your Juvenile
Probation Officer, your Private Attorney, or the Public Defender’s Office.
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Personal Hygiene / Disease Transmission Prevention and Awareness
Class |
The Department of Health conducts a Personal Hygiene / Disease Transmission Prevention
and Awareness class once a month for all residents.
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