The Kane County Juvenile Justice Center (JJC) is a detention facility for court involved youth. The Kane County JJC is a regional detention facility and currently has intergovernmental agreements with twenty-one counties; DuPage, Kendall, Lee, McHenry, Ogle, Stephenson, Whiteside, Shelby, Montgomery, Carroll, Mason, Rock Island, Jefferson, Wayne, Lawrence, Richland, Franklin, Crawford, White, Douglas and DeWitt.
The function of the Juvenile Justice Center is to provide safe, humane and secure temporary custody for juveniles pending court proceedings, or those who have been adjudicated on delinquent charges. Juveniles are detained through Court orders, warrants, and at the request of local police departments if deemed appropriate by a screening tool through the Administrative Office of the Illinois Court. Juveniles may be held until they are adjudicated delinquent and can also be sentenced for up to thirty days.
Youth Detention Specialist are court-appointed officers with a minimum of a Bachelor's degree who are responsible for maintaining the security of the facility; ensuring the safe and secure custody of each resident; monitoring the behavior of the residents; and providing for their physical and emotional needs.
Administrative Office of the Illinois Court Detention Review Summaries
Illinois Probation - Juvenile Detention
Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice Inspection Reports
County Detention Centers
Juvenile Justice Terms
Definitions of common juvenile justice terms
Mission Statement
The mission of the Kane County JJC is to provide an educationally conducive environment, which is secure, based on legal standards and community values.
