The Monroe Regional Juvenile Detention Center is a 15 bed, hardware secure facility that serves youth detained by Circuit 16 Courts. Youth are detained pending adjudication, disposition or placement in commitment facility. The facility provides supervision of youth in a safe, secure and humane environment. Services for youth include: education, mental health, substance abuse, and health care. Medical and mental health services are contracted with local providers; food services are provided through the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Educational services are funded by the Department of Education through Monroe County School District. Florida's DJJ website offers more extensive information about the program:   www.djj.state.fl.us.

A typical day in secure detention would involve hygiene, meals, school, structured physical and educational activities, and court appearance as scheduled. The average length of stay in secure detention is approximately 13 days. Please contact the Superintendent if interested in donating time and/or resources to enhance detention program activities.