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The Oklahoma County Juvenile Bureau exists to enhance public safety by reducing juvenile delinquency. The Oklahoma County Juvenile Detention Center is an 80 bed facility designed for secure placement of Juveniles in Oklahoma County. The OCJB is comprised of six departments: Business, Court Services (Intake & Diversion Services Unit and Probation Services Unit), Detention, Human Resources, Janitorial, and Maintenance.
The OCJB is a juvenile justice entity located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. We work closely with the Juvenile Division of the Oklahoma County District Court to provide detention, intake, diversion services, and probation services for the youth of Oklahoma County. The OCJB is responsible for receiving, evaluating, and recommending appropriate action pertaining to persons under the age of eighteen years found within Oklahoma County and alleged to be delinquent or in need of supervision.
Citizens for Juvenile Justice (CJJ) is a non-profit citizens advisory committee established by 10A O.S. § 2-4-101 to aid in the more effective administration of the law relating to youth. CJJ provides counsel, advice, and assistance to the Oklahoma County Juvenile Bureau (OCJB) for the purpose of enhancing services to at-risk youth, in part by applying for grants to help fund projects and programs that will benefit the community and the cause of juvenile justice.
The Oklahoma County Juvenile Bureau is always looking for diverse, passionate, and competent candidates. Applicants may check job openings and apply online by visiting our Careers page or print and complete the forms below and send them, along with a resume, to: Mail:
Oklahoma County Juvenile Bureau Attention: Personnel 5905 N Classen Ct, #202 Oklahoma City, OK 73118
E-mail:
Sheila Anderson at sheila.anderson@oklahomacounty.org Phone: (405) 713-6909 Fax: (405) 713-6443
Applications for all positions requiring specific certifications (college degree, commercial driver’s license, etc.) should be submitted with documentation certifying that those requirements have been met. Official transcripts to document college degrees are required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Director of Juvenile Bureau
Chief of Court Services
Administrative Manager
Business Manager
Janitorial Supervisor & Director's Secretary
Chief of Detention Services
Maintenance Superintendent
Accreditation & Policy Coordinator
What are the hours of operation of the Oklahoma County Juvenile Bureau? The Oklahoma County Juvenile Justice Center opens at 7:30 a.m., but Oklahoma County Juvenile Bureau office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Intake and probation officers are available to their clients 24 hours per day for emergency situations. To reach your officer after hours, please call the cell phone number he or she has provided to you.
What time is my child's court hearing? Court hearings begin at 9:00 a.m. Monday-Friday. Please call the Court Clerk at (405) 713-6413 to obtain information regarding your specific court date or time.
How do I pay attorney fees, court costs, or fines? Payments for court costs, attorney fees, and court fines shall be paid first and made by check, money order, debit/credit card, and/or cash (exact change only) at suite 203 of the Juvenile Justice Center or mailed to:
Rick Warren, Court Clerk - 5905 N. Classen Court, #203, Oklahoma City, OK 73118
Checks and money orders shall be designated with the JDL case number. We do not recommend sending cash payments by mail. The Court Clerk's office operates from 8 am - 5 pm. For additional information, please call (405) 713-6413.
How do I pay probation fees or restitution? Payment for restitution and/or probation fees shall be made by money order and/or cash (exact change only) at suite 201 of the Juvenile Justice Center or mailed to:
OCJB Cost Collections - 5905 N. Classen Court, #201, Oklahoma City, OK 73118
Money orders shall be made out to either OCJB Restitution or OCJB Probation, respectively. We do not recommend sending cash payments by mail. The OCJB Cost Collections office operates from 8 am - 5 pm. Please call (405) 713-6400 for additional information.
What is the cost of drug testing at the Oklahoma County Juvenile Bureau? It costs $5.00 to drug test at the OCJB. This amount must be paid to the OCJB cost collections clerk before the test is administered. The OCJB cannot provide drug testing services to any person who is not under our supervision.
Where can my child complete his/her community service hours? Community service hours can be completed at any non-profit organization. We do not have any official affiliation with any of the following agencies, but our clients have completed community service with the organizations in the chart at the bottom of this page.
My child was arrested and detained in the Oklahoma County Juvenile Justice Center. What happens next? Your child will have a detention hearing on the first business day following his or her arrest. Detention hearings are held Monday-Friday, except legal holidays, and begin at 1:00 p.m. If you are scheduled for to appear in a detention hearing, you should arrive no later than 12:45 p.m. and check in at the table near the main entrance.
My child is out of control but has not been in contact with the law. Does the OCJB have resources to help? The OCJB offers intervention for youth who are deemed in need of supervision. We will collect general information about your child and use it to link you to services and programs that can help.
How can I contact my intake or probation officer? Please use the phone number provided below to reach your assigned officer. If you do not see your officer on this list, please call (405) 713-6400 and ask to be transferred to him or her.
The Intake and Diversion Services Unit (IDSU) is responsible for the initial screening of youth and the supervision of non-adjudicated youth. In most cases, the Intake Unit is the first contact that a juvenile has with the Juvenile Justice System after the police department. Primary responsibilities of the unit include:
Preliminary Inquiry
After receipt of each referral, the assigned intake officer arranges an appointment with the youth and his or her parent/legal guardian to conduct a mandatory pre-adjudication interview. Based on this interview and other pertinent information, the officer makes a recommendation to the District Attorney for appropriate action.
Detention Screening
Intake Officers are available 24 hours a day to receive and screen calls from various law enforcement agencies within Oklahoma County requesting admission of a juvenile to the detention facility. During the detention screening process, the intake officer reviews and evaluates the youth's age, current offense, past history, potential threat to the community, and likelihood that he or she would be available to the court, when so ordered. Based on this criteria, a decision is made to detain the youth or make him or her releasable to a parent or legal guardian.
Diversion Services
As an alternative to filing a charge against the juvenile, the intake officer may in certain cases, design and monitor a diversion program when agreed upon by the youth, the parent or legal guardian, and the District Attorney. This process is provided to provide consequences for the commission of the offense and correct the behavior with minimal legal intervention.
*To contact your Intake Officer, view the Contact tab.
The Probation Services Unit (PSU) provides case management, education, advocacy, and accountability for adjudicated youth. Probation is a legal status imposed by the court upon entering a disposition order. It allows juveniles who have been adjudicated and made wards of the Court to remain in their homes under court supervision rather than being placed out of the home. The PSU operates twenty-four hour per day, seven days per week in order to meet the needs of the clientele and community.
Initial Visits and Assessment
Upon assignment of the case, the probation officer contacts the parent or legal guardian of the client and schedules the initial office visit. During this meeting, the probation officer begins to establish a working relationship with the family and conducts an assessment using the Youth Level of Service Case Management Inventory (YLS/CMI), a validated risk and needs assessment. Following the visit, the officer meets with the family in their home. This ensures that the basic needs of the youth are being met and provides unique insights into his or her life.
Individual Treatment and Service Plan
After the risk and needs assessment is conducted, an individualized plan is formulated by the probation officer to address the youth's specific needs. The plan includes treatment goals and action steps that are agreed upon by all parties in open court.
Supervision
Once an individual treatment and service plan has been adopted by the court, the process of supervision begins. During the time the juvenile is on probation, youth, parent or legal guardian, and the probation officer work together to achieve the identified goals. The duration of probation depends on the youth's compliance with his or her plan.
*To contact your Probation Officer, view the Contact tab.
Upon arrival, a juvenile is required to participate in the admission process. The juvenile is required to undergo a search and clothing exchange, in which all personal property is relinquished and secured until his/her release. In addition, the juvenile participates in an interview, designed to gather information about the resident. The resident is informed of his/her rights, the rules of conduct, and his/her responsibilities during their stay in Detention. Beginning with the first day of detainment in the facility, his/her behavior is monitored. Upon completion of facility orientation, the majority of residents progress to general population status, provided behavior is appropriate.
For 5 days, residents are on Orientation status while they learn about the rules and expectations of the Facility. After completion of Orientation, residents will be enrolled in school.
The General Population Status is designed with the purpose of providing structure and direction to residents. This is accomplished through the active use of a behavior based level system. The system is a behavior modification tool utilized by the staff to assist in the management of the residents. Residents are supported and encouraged to progress up the system by exhibiting appropriate behavior and conduct. As a resident progresses through the level system, the number of privileges afforded to them increases.
After General Population, residents will advance to Upward Bound status. The purpose of this level is to acknowledge and encourage the maintenance of continuous positive behavior of the resident. Residents are given the highest expectations in addition to being afforded privileges other units are not.
The Oklahoma County Juvenile Detention Center is an eighty bed detention facility designed for short-term secure placement of youth in Oklahoma County. The Oklahoma County Juvenile Detention Center is licensed by the Office of Juvenile Affairs and is subject to their rules and regulations as established. Audits by the State of Oklahoma and other applicable regulatory agencies have proven the quality of care and accountability far exceeds the minimum requirements.
My child was just arrested. When do they have court? Juveniles have court at 1pm the first working day after they are arrested.
When is visitation? Visitation is Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a special visitation on Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. for the higher level (Upward Bound) residents. Visits are for 30 minutes.
How can I schedule a visit with my child? To visit a resident in Detention, you must be the resident’s parent and/or legal guardian and/or be approved by the appropriate caseworker (intake worker, probation officer, OJA worker, and the detention administrator. To schedule a visit, call 405-713-6491, Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday, until 12 p.m. Only 2 approved individuals will be allowed to visit a resident. Visits may be scheduled on both Saturday and Sunday. Tuesday visitation is on a first come, first serve basis.
What items may I bring with me when I visit my child? Visitors may not bring any items in to the facility except their identification (ID) and car keys. Visitors may not bring in any items to give the residents. Visitors are subject to search.
May residents receive mail? There is no limit to the letters a resident may receive. The envelope must have the sender's full name and complete address. No writing or drawing on the envelope is allowed.
When do the residents make phone calls? Residents may make phone calls 2 days a week (Monday through Friday) from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The day a resident makes a phone call depends on which area of the unit they are in. Phone calls are 5 minutes and they may only call their parent and/or legal guardian.
Where can I get information on my child’s court case? For answers regarding a resident’s court case, call 405-713-6400 and ask for the resident’s worker.
Where can I get my child’s grades from their class work in Detention? While in Detention, residents will be enrolled in Extended Education Services (EES) at: 715 North Walker Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73102. The EES is a part of the Oklahoma City Schools. You can get their grades by calling (405) 587-7900.
Can parent or legal guardian bring prescribed medications to the resident? Prescribed medications may be brought to Detention for residents. The medication must be in a “blister pack” and must be given to the facility medical staff.
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“Their Success is Our Success”
The Oklahoma County Juvenile Detention Facility is an 80 bed Facility designed for short-term secure placement of Juveniles in Oklahoma County. The Facility is licensed by the Office of Juvenile Affairs and is subject to the rules and regulations as established by that State Agency. Audits by the State and other applicable regulatory agencies have proven the quality of care and accountability far exceeds the minimum requirements. The American Correctional Association has given its highest ratings to this facility and its staff. The Facility has been accredited since 1990 and received a recommendation to receive accreditation on November 16, 2011. The detention facility was accredited in February 2015 and November 2017.
Residents of this Facility have all committed serious violations of the law and are placed in custody for the safety of the community and themselves. Their time while in the Facility though is viewed as an opportunity to learn, reflect and change their behavior. It is our goal to release back to the community an individual who can resume a productive and healthy lifestyle, and who will stay out of further contact with the Juvenile Justice System.
The methods that we utilize are ones of accountability and positive rewards for appropriate behavior. Juveniles placed in our custody have a high percentage of performing well while in detention and are then prepared to meet the challenges they face once they are released. The Administration and staff of the Facility are available to answer any of your questions. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
As mandated by the Office of Juvenile Affairs and the American Corrections Association, education opportunities must be provided to detained juveniles. The Oklahoma City Public School-Alternative Education program provides 4 hours daily during the regular semesters (September through May). Volunteer services supplement the educational structure of the Oklahoma Public Schools-Alternative Program.
The attendance rate for daily classes is 94%.
Cable in the classroom is a valuable educational tool utilized by most instructors.
When a juvenile under the age of 18 is accused of violating the law in Oklahoma County, he or she may be admitted into the Oklahoma County Juvenile Detention Center (OCJDC). The Facility works with State, County, and Municipal law enforcement agencies by taking custody of juveniles that have been arrested for serious crimes against the community. In addition, the Facility also takes custody of juveniles with Warrants and Pick Up Orders issued by Judges across the County, State and the Nation.
The OCJDC is just one of the services provided by the Oklahoma County Juvenile Bureau, located at:
5905 N Classen Court, Oklahoma City, OK 73118
The center is a 30,000 square foot, maximum security facility designed for the temporary detainment of juveniles for the District Court. It has a capacity of 80 beds, divided into 7 living units, making it the largest licensed juvenile detention facility in the State. The OCJDC is a nationally recognized and accredited juvenile detention Facility by the American Corrections Association. The Facility and its staff, who work 1 of 3 eight-hour shifts, serve the citizens of Oklahoma County 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Three meals a day are prepared by qualified food service staff and meals are served in the dining room. Snacks are distributed to living units each night. All meals are approved by a registered dietician and menus are on a 4 week cycle.
Juveniles are given a medical exam within 24 to 48 hours of admission to the detention center (referred to as OCJDC for Oklahoma County Juvenile Detention Center). On site medical personnel are provided 7 days a week from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. The OCJDC maintains a staff of 1 Doctor and 3 full-time Nurses. During off-hours all medical personnel are available for emergency situations and for sick call at designated times.
Juveniles detained in the Oklahoma County Juvenile Detention Center (OCJDC) are provided the opportunity to participate in a variety of programs. All programs foster the Oklahoma County Juvenile Bureau and Detention Center's mission statement "providing opportunities for success."
Juveniles are given the choice daily to attend programs that address their moral, spiritual and physical character. Religious based programs are offered daily to enlighten each resident's spiritual growth. Juveniles may also attend services each weekend through morning and afternoon services.
The OCJDC also offers individual spiritual counseling through the facility Chaplains office. In an effort to continue the education growth of each resident, the OCJDC contracts with several volunteer agencies to teach and inspire.
Juvenile Parent visitations are scheduled Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All visits are for a maximum of 30 minutes, with a limit of 2 visitors (parents and/or guardians, over the age of 21 years, and not a participant in the reason the juvenile is detained).
All weekend visits are by appointment only. Call 405-713-6491 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. through Noon on Fridays.
Special Visitation for D-Unit is Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. It is first come, first serve.
For press/media inquiries, only the Chief Judge and the OCJB Director are authorized to speak on behalf of the Oklahoma County Juvenile Bureau. Because we work with juveniles, there is much information that cannot be shared, as it is protected by law. The Accreditation & Policy Manager is designated to provide routine information relevant to OCJB operations and can be contacted by phone at (405) 713-6423 or by e-mail at erin.mcconnell@oklahomacounty.org.
Hannah Dix
Hannah Dix was appointed to the position of the Oklahoma County Juvenile Bureau (OCJB) Director in September 2022. Mrs. Dix began her career with the Juvenile Bureau on July 2013. During her tenure she has served in the capacity of Detention Officer, Probation Officer, Internal Affairs Investigator, Maintenance Supervisor, and Human Resources Manager. Mrs. Dix currently serves as a member of the Oklahoma County Retirement Board. Mrs. Dix has a BA in Science and a Master's in Business Administration from Southern Nazarene University. She recently earned the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) certification, demonstrating her credibility and proficiency across all competencies of the HR profession.
Hajr Brown
Deputy Director - 405-713-6941
Bruce Henley
Deputy Director - 405-713-6487
Robert Roy
Chief of Detention Services - 405-713-6640
Grant Billingsley
Business Manager - 405-713-6439
Emily Fees
Human Resources Manager - 405-713-6403
Crystal Ramirez
Community and Programs Resource Manager - 405-713-6936
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