Facility locations
Juvenile Hall
840 Guadalupe Parkway
San Jose, CA 95110
Ph: (408) 278-5820
William F. James Ranch
19050 Malaguerra Ave.
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Ph: (408) 201-7600
Frequently asked questions
No. The County of Santa Clara Juvenile Hall is only for youth who has been charged with a crime and may be a danger to the community or might not appear in court when they are supposed to. The County of Santa Clara Juvenile Hall provides temporary residential housing for youth awaiting adjudication or disposition from the Juvenile Courts.
If your child has been taken to the County of Santa Clara Juvenile Hall, a staff person will contact you. If you are not contacted, call (408) 278-6010.
For an emergency call police admissions, call (408) 278-5820.
This means that the Juvenile Court Judge makes the decision to take primary responsibility for your child with a focus on rehabilitative efforts.
Your child receives room and board, meals, services, activities and opportunities to help prepare them for returning to the community. Emphasis is also placed on teaching your child to make good choices and/or decisions.
It depends on the type of crime involved, and how well your child does. Their Deputy Probation Officer will provide additional details as the needs for each child differ.
The Probation Department follows state laws and regulations about youth rights and facility conditions. Youth in detention attend school and special programs. They may receive mental health counseling and are allowed at least one hour of exercise per day.
Your child’s Deputy Probation Officer will approve who the youth can call.
- Santa Clara County Juvenile Hall - To make an appointment, call (408) 278-5810.
- William F. James Ranch - To make an appointment, call (408) 201-7600.
Staff will communicate who is allowed to visit, and what can/cannot be brought to the visit. They will also share more information about visitation.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and its offices, programs, and employees must follow federal civil rights laws. They are not allowed to treat anyone unfairly based on race, color, where they come from, sex, disability, age, or because of past civil rights complaints.
If you have a disability and need help with program information (like Braille or large print), contact the office where you applied for benefits. People who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech problems can contact the USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. USDA information is also available in other languages.
To report discrimination, fill out the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form (AD-3027) online or at any USDA office. You can also write a letter with the same information. To get the form, call (866) 632-9992. You can send your complaint by:
1. Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410
2. Fax: (202) 690-7442
3. Email: [email protected]
The USDA is an equal opportunity provider.