When the person in custody is a minor, the process is different from the adult jail, and it can be especially frightening for parents. Juveniles in Fresno County are taken to the Juvenile Justice Campus, not the downtown county jail, and the rules around release follow the juvenile system.
Where minors are held
The Juvenile Justice Campus, often called the JJC, is located at 3333 East American Avenue in Fresno. It houses the county's juvenile hall and the juvenile court, so detention and hearings for minors happen at the same campus. The facility is run under the county's probation and court systems rather than the adult jail operation.
How juvenile release differs
The juvenile system does not work exactly like adult bail. Whether a minor is released, and under what conditions, is often decided by probation officers and a juvenile court judge based on factors like the offense, the minor's history, and the family situation, rather than a simple bail schedule. In some cases a minor is released to a parent or guardian quickly, and in others a detention hearing must take place first. Because the rules are specific and can change, this is a situation where talking through the details on a call matters most.
How we help families of minors
If your child or a young family member is at the Juvenile Justice Campus, call us and we will help you understand what applies to your situation and whether a bond is part of the path to release. We approach these calls with extra care, because a frightened parent deserves clear, honest information and zero pressure. Where a bond is appropriate, the same regulated 10 percent premium and payment plans apply.
Your child is at the JJC? Call us. We will walk you through what to expect calmly and help you take the right next step.
Calm, careful, confidential
Few calls are harder than a parent worried about a child in custody. We keep these conversations private and focused on getting you accurate answers. You can also read about the adult Fresno County Jail or the county courthouses.