Detention

About Detention

The Richland County Juvenile Detention Facility provides a safe, secure, and rehabilitative environment for youth who are determined to pose a potential risk to themselves or the community. The program is designed to balance accountability with compassion—employing the least restrictive methods necessary while always serving the best interests of each child.

Detention Administration and staff provide 24-hour supervision, ensuring both safety and structure. The facility offers single-room housing for up to 25 youth, with daily programming that focuses on personal growth and skill development. Activities include physical fitness, life skills training, art classes, optional spiritual meetings, and a variety of structured recreational opportunities. In addition, residents participate in a year-round educational program taught by certified teachers, ensuring continued academic progress during their stay.

Located within the Richland County Juvenile Justice Center at 411 South Diamond Street, Mansfield, Ohio 44902, the Detention Facility remains dedicated to providing a supportive and disciplined environment that helps youth take meaningful steps toward positive change.

Visitation Rules

To ensure a smooth and secure visitation experience, please adhere to the following rules:

• Arrival and Entry: Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled visitation time and check in at the visitation entrance intercom. Entry will not be permitted once visitation has begun.

• Identification and Search: All visitors must present a valid picture ID and are subject to search, including the use of a metal detector.

• Visitor Limit: A maximum of two visitors is permitted per youth. Swapping visitors during the visitation period is not allowed.

• Eligible Visitors: Visitation is restricted to parents, step-parents, legal guardians, grandparents, or a minister/pastor. Siblings are permitted for Honor Visits only, upon request. For special visitation arrangements, please contact Deputy Director April Roussin or Director Greg Peters at (419) 774-2800.

• Prohibited Items: For security reasons, no items may be brought in for the youth. Personal visitor items should be left in your vehicle or stored in the lockers provided outside the visitation room.

• Dress Code and Conduct: Please wear appropriate attire and follow all instructions provided by Detention staff.

• Behavioral Expectations: Visitation may be terminated due to disruptive, disrespectful, or otherwise unacceptable behavior.