FAQ for Juvenile Detention Home

  1. As a parent or guardian, how can I find out if a juvenile has been detained?
  2. If my child has just been brought to the Juvenile Detention Home by the police, when and where will the detention hearing be held?
  3. Where is the Chesterfield Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court located?
  4. Can I bond out my child?
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  1. What time will my son or daughter return to detention from court?
  2. How long does the release process take? What do I need to bring?
  3. In court, the judge stated that my child was eligible for “HIP” or “Electronic Monitoring." What does that mean?
  4. If my child was sentenced to a set number of days in detention, when will they be released?
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  1. My child is court-ordered to spend weekends in detention. What is the drop-off and pick-up procedure?
  2. My child is court-ordered to the Weekend Work Program. What is the drop-off and pick-up procedure?
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  1. Are juveniles allowed to send and receive mail?
  2. How should I address mail to a juvenile?
  3. Will my child be attending school while in detention?
  4. Does the Detention Home offer religious services?
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  1. I have a child who is out of control and will not listen. What can I do?
  2. Can I bring my child to the Detention Home and admit him or her to teach them a lesson or schedule a tour of the Detention Home?
  3. How do I get information about services for my juvenile?
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