Lynn W. Ross Juvenile Detention Center

VISITATION SCHEDULE AND GUIDELINES
 

Thursday (Last Name: A-M) 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. and Friday (Last Name: N-Z) 3 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday (Last Name: A-M) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday (Last Name: N-Z) 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

VISITATION WILL END PROMPTLY AT THE END TIMES FOR THE RESPECTIVE DAYS. FAMILY VISITS ONLY ALLOWED ACCORDING TO VISITATION SCHEDULE.

30 MIN VISIT W/APPROVED PARENTS/GUARDIANS/SIBLINGS

Exceptions to detention center visitation guidelines must be pre-approved by the Facility Administrator or designee at the request of each resident's assigned Juvenile Probation Officer. Exceptions may be made for parents/guardians to visit outside of the normal visitation hours prior to a youth leaving for placement or the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, a parent/guardian's regular work schedule that conflicts with visitation hours, serious transportation issues or critical family emergencies.

Delays in visitation may occur if you come to visit during regularly scheduled meals. Delays may occur if youth is in an assessment or evaluation at the time of arrival.

Detention visitation is visually supervised. We request and require the cooperation of every visitor by following the rules of visitation to maintain the safety and security of our residents, visitors and staff.

1. Each visitor will pass through a metal detector upon entry into the lobby. Security personnel may use a hand-held wand if visitors are not successfully screened by the walk-through metal detector. Each visitor will also be screened by a one-piece detection system used for the screening and detection of cell phones.
   
2. Each resident may receive one 30-minute visit according to the schedule from approved parents/guardians/siblings.
   
3. No child under the age of 14 shall be left unattended in the visitation lobby.
4. All personal belongings must be left outside of the secure visitation area. Secure lockers are provided at no charge in the detention lobby for temporary use or leave items secured in your vehicles. Personal items are considered contraband and include but are not limited to purses, cell phones, any photo imaging devices or audio recording devices, smoking materials, keys, any food or drinks or any object that presents a breach of security or confidentiality with potential harm to residents, staff or others. Contraband brought into the visitation area will result in early termination of the visit. Visits may be temporarily suspended until the Facility Administrator resolves the issue with the family.
5. Seating must occur so that view of all persons in the room is unobstructed. Security staff may request that parents/guardians re-arrange chairs to facilitate visual supervision.
   
6. Loud or disorderly conduct will not be permitted. Security staff will intervene. Continued loud or disorderly conduct will cause the visit to be terminated early.
   
7. Visitors must be appropriately dressed: No revealing or see-through clothing, shorts and skirts must reach mid-thigh, have all undergarments covered and no cleavage showing.
   
8. Attorneys, court personnel, advocates and approved clergy with official identification may visit at any time.

You are welcome to speak with the on-duty Supervisor at any time. You may also call the Facility Administrator at 817-838-4610 during business hours Monday through Friday.