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The Oklahoma County Juvenile Bureau exists to enhance public safety by reducing juvenile delinquency. The Oklahoma County Juvenile Detention Facility is an 80 bed Facility designed for short-term secure placement of Juveniles in Oklahoma County. The OCJB is comprised of seven departments: Court Services (Intake and Diversion Services Unit and Probation Services Unit), Detention, Human Resources, Business, Maintenance, Internal Affairs, and Janitorial.
The OCJB is a juvenile justice entity located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. We work closely with the Juvenile Division of the Oklahoma County District Court to provide detention, intake, diversion services, and probation services for the youth of Oklahoma County. The OCJB is responsible for receiving, evaluating, and recommending appropriate action pertaining to persons under the age of eighteen years found within Oklahoma County and alleged to be delinquent or in need of supervision.
The Intake and Diversion Services Unit (IDSU) is responsible for the initial screening of youth and the supervision of non-adjudicated youth. In most cases, the Intake Unit is the first contact that a juvenile has with the Juvenile Justice System after the police department. Primary responsibilities of the unit include:
After receipt of each referral, the assigned intake officer arranges an appointment with the youth and his or her parent/legal guardian to conduct a mandatory pre-adjudication interview. Based on this interview and other pertinent information, the officer makes a recommendation to the District Attorney for appropriate action.
Intake Officers are available 24 hours a day to receive and screen calls from various law enforcement agencies within Oklahoma County requesting admission of a juvenile to the detention facility. During the detention screening process, the intake officer reviews and evaluates the youth's age, current offense, past history, potential threat to the community, and likelihood that he or she would be available to the court, when so ordered. Based on this criteria, a decision is made to detain the youth or make him or her releasable to a parent or legal guardian.
As an alternative to filing a charge against the juvenile, the intake officer may in certain cases, design and monitor a diversion program when agreed upon by the youth, the parent or legal guardian, and the District Attorney. This process is provided to provide consequences for the commission of the offense and correct the behavior with minimal legal intervention.
The Probation Services Unit (PSU) provides case management, education, advocacy, and accountability for adjudicated youth. Probation is a legal status imposed by the court upon entering a disposition order. It allows juveniles who have been adjudicated and made wards of the Court to remain in their homes under court supervision rather than being placed out of the home. The PSU operates twenty-four hour per day, seven days per week in order to meet the needs of the clientele and community.
Upon assignment of the case, the probation officer contacts the parent or legal guardian of the client and schedules the initial office visit. During this meeting, the probation officer begins to establish a working relationship with the family and conducts an assessment using the Youth Level of Service Case Management Inventory (YLS/CMI), a validated risk and needs assessment. Following the visit, the officer meets with the family in their home. This ensures that the basic needs of the youth are being met and provides unique insights into his or her life.
After the risk and needs assessment is conducted, an individualized plan is formulated by the probation officer to address the youth's specific needs. The plan includes treatment goals and action steps that are agreed upon by all parties in open court.
Once an individual treatment and service plan has been adopted by the court, the process of supervision begins. During the time the juvenile is on probation, youth, parent or legal guardian, and the probation officer work together to achieve the identified goals. The duration of probation depends on the youth's compliance with his or her plan.
Citizens for Juvenile Justice (CJJ) is a non-profit citizens advisory committee established by 10A O.S. § 2-4-101 to aid in the more effective administration of the law relating to youth. CJJ provides counsel, advice, and assistance to the Oklahoma County Juvenile Bureau (OCJB) for the purpose of enhancing services to at-risk youth, in part by applying for grants to help fund projects and programs that will benefit the community and the cause of juvenile justice.
The Oklahoma County Juvenile Bureau is always looking for diverse, passionate, and competent candidates. Applicants may check job openings and apply online by visiting our Careers page or print and complete the forms below and send them, along with a resume, to: Mail:
Oklahoma County Juvenile Bureau Attention: Personnel 5905 N Classen Ct, #202 Oklahoma City, OK 73118
E-mail:
Mary Prince at Mary.Prince@oklahomacounty.org Phone: (405) 713-6909 Fax: (405) 713-6443
Applications for all positions requiring specific certifications (college degree, commercial driver’s license, etc.) should be submitted with documentation certifying that those requirements have been met. Official transcripts to document college degrees are required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Director
Chief of Court Services
Business Manager
Janitorial Supervisor & Director's Secretary
Chief of Detention Services
Human Resources Manager
Maintenance Superintendent
What are the hours of operation of the Oklahoma County Juvenile Bureau? The Oklahoma County Juvenile Justice Center opens at 7:30 a.m., but Oklahoma County Juvenile Bureau office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Intake and probation officers are available to their clients 24 hours per day for emergency situations. To reach your officer after hours, please call the cell phone number he or she has provided to you.
What time is my child's court hearing? Court hearings begin at 9:00 a.m. Monday-Friday. Please call the Court Clerk at (405) 713-6413 to obtain information regarding your specific court date or time.
How do I pay attorney fees, court costs, or fines? Payments for court costs, attorney fees, and court fines shall be paid first and made by check, money order, debit/credit card, and/or cash (exact change only) at suite 203 of the Juvenile Justice Center or mailed to:
Rick Warren, Court Clerk - 5905 N. Classen Court, #203, Oklahoma City, OK 73118
Checks and money orders shall be designated with the JDL case number. We do not recommend sending cash payments by mail. The Court Clerk's office operates from 8 am - 5 pm. For additional information, please call (405) 713-6413.
How do I pay probation fees or restitution? Payment for restitution and/or probation fees shall be made by money order and/or cash (exact change only) at suite 201 of the Juvenile Justice Center or mailed to:
OCJB Cost Collections - 5905 N. Classen Court, #201, Oklahoma City, OK 73118
Money orders shall be made out to either OCJB Restitution or OCJB Probation, respectively. We do not recommend sending cash payments by mail. The OCJB Cost Collections office operates from 8 am - 5 pm. Please call (405) 713-6400 for additional information.
What is the cost of drug testing at the Oklahoma County Juvenile Bureau? It costs $5.00 to drug test at the OCJB. This amount must be paid to the OCJB cost collections clerk before the test is administered. The OCJB cannot provide drug testing services to any person who is not under our supervision.
Where can my child complete his/her community service hours? Community service hours can be completed at any non-profit organization. We do not have any official affiliation with any of the following agencies, but our clients have completed community service with the organizations in the chart at the bottom of this page.
My child was arrested and detained in the Oklahoma County Juvenile Justice Center. What happens next? Your child will have a detention hearing on the first business day following his or her arrest. Detention hearings are held Monday-Friday, except legal holidays, and begin at 1:00 p.m. If you are scheduled for to appear in a detention hearing, you should arrive no later than 12:45 p.m. and check in at the table near the main entrance.
My child is out of control but has not been in contact with the law. Does the OCJB have resources to help? The OCJB offers intervention for youth who are deemed in need of supervision. We will collect general information about your child and use it to link you to services and programs that can help.
How can I contact my intake or probation officer? Please use the phone number provided below to reach your assigned officer. If you do not see your officer on this list, please call (405) 713-6400 and ask to be transferred to him or her.
My child was just arrested. When do they have court? Juveniles have court at 1pm the first working day after they are arrested.
When is visitation? Visitation is Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a special visitation on Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. for the higher level (Upward Bound) residents. Visits are for 30 minutes.
How can I schedule a visit with my child? To visit a resident in Detention, you must be the resident’s parent and/or legal guardian and/or be approved by the appropriate caseworker (intake worker, probation officer, OJA worker, and the detention administrator. To schedule a visit, call 405-713-6491, Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday, until 12 p.m. Only 2 approved individuals will be allowed to visit a resident. Visits may be scheduled on both Saturday and Sunday. Tuesday visitation is on a first come, first serve basis.
What items may I bring with me when I visit my child? Visitors may not bring any items in to the facility except their identification (ID) and car keys. Visitors may not bring in any items to give the residents. Visitors are subject to search.
May residents receive mail? There is no limit to the letters a resident may receive. The envelope must have the sender's full name and complete address. No writing or drawing on the envelope is allowed.
When do the residents make phone calls? Residents may make phone calls 2 days a week (Monday through Friday) from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The day a resident makes a phone call depends on which area of the unit they are in. Phone calls are 5 minutes and they may only call their parent and/or legal guardian.
Where can I get information on my child’s court case? For answers regarding a resident’s court case, call 405-713-6400 and ask for the resident’s worker.
Where can I get my child’s grades from their class work in Detention? While in Detention, residents will be enrolled in Extended Education Services (EES) at: 715 North Walker Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73102 The EES is a part of the Oklahoma City Schools. You can get their grades by calling (405) 587-7900.
Can parent or legal guardian bring prescribed medications to the resident? Prescribed medications may be brought to Detention for residents. The medication must be in a “blister pack” and must be given to the facility medical staff.
What is the Oklahoma County Juvenile Bureau? You can read about the Oklahoma County Juvenile Bureau in the Bureau Brochure (PDF).
Where can I find vendor contract information? You can find information regarding vendor contracts on Oklahoma County's Purchasing section.
Where can I find your current job openings? Our current job openings can be found either on our Careers page.
When is my Court Date? To obtain additional court date information, you may contact the Juvenile Court Clerk's Office at 405-713-6413.
City of Nicoma Park
2301 Nichols Drive, Nicoma, OK 73141
Contact: Kim Quentin // 405-769-6838
Eagle Ridge Institute
601 NE 63rd Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Contact: Sharra Rivera // 405-463-7536
Family Awareness & Community Teamwork (FACT)
North: 1220 NE 33rd Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73111 - Contact: Sargent Carter // 405-205-4771
South: 3916 S. Lindsay, Oklahoma City OK, 73129 - Contact: Sargent Adam Rosko // 405-305-4139
Hands with Prayer
6222 SE 15th Street, Midwest City, OK 73110
// 405-737-0343
Hope Center of Edmond
1251 N. Broadway, Edmond, OK 73034
Contact: Chris Sperry // 405-348-1340
Horse Feathers Equine Center
6320 N. Highway 74C, Guthrie, OK 73044
Contact: Sherry White Owl // 405-260-7281
Jesus House
1335 W Sheridan Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73106
Contact: Grace or Simone’ // 405-232-7164
*Must have PO/IO Supervision, no ASO’s or clients with assault against a person charge
FaithWorks of the Inner City
1300 S. Byers Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73129
Contact: Jace Kirk // 405-826-2983
LifeChurch
6809 E. Reno Avenue, Midwest City, OK 73114
// 405-622-3233
Martin Nature Center
5000 W. Memorial Rd, Oklahoma City, OK 73142
Contact: Emily Haitt // 405-297-1429, emily.haitt@okc.gov
Men of Joseph
922 NW 91st, Oklahoma City, OK 73114
themenofjoseph.com
Contact: Raleigh Ervin // 405-528-1552, raleighg@yahoo.com
People's Church
800 E. Britton Road, Oklahoma City, OK 73114
Contact: RJ, Youth Pastor Beau Dore // 405-755-9991
Pets and People
701 Inla Avenue, Yukon, Oklahoma 73099
Contact: Dana // 405-350-7387
Pet Angel's Rescue
P.O. Box 3752, Edmond, OK 73083
Contact: Dana Huckaby // 405-413-2895
Rebuilding Together
730 W. Wilshire, #108, Oklahoma City, OK 73116
Contact: Bret Crecelius // 405-607-0464, bret@RebuildingTogetherOKC.org
Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma
3355 S. Purdue Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73137
// 405- 972-1111
RRR Ranch
20393 Walker Road, Tecumseh, OK
Contact: Skip Cannon
// 405-749-8887
*If under 16 yrs must have a parent or notary signature
Woodson Park Gym
3403 S May Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73119
Contact: Jana Beth // 405-297-1456, or Chris Lucas // 405-297-1456
J'me Overstreet, Director of Juvenile Bureau - 405-713-6410
J'me Overstreet was appointed to the position of Oklahoma County Juvenile Bureau (OCJB) Director in April 2017. Mrs. Overstreet brings over thirty years of experience from the Department of Corrections, where she held the positions of Administrator of Human Resources, Deputy Director of Administration, Deputy Director of Leadership Development, and Associate Director, among others. Since becoming a part of the OCJB team in 2013, she has worked tirelessly and applied her knowledge of corrections, management, human resources, and employee development to revolutionize the way the OCJB does business.
Margie Byrd-Dean, Supervisor & Director's Secretary - 405-713-6476
Virginia Cloud, Executive Assistant (Court Services) - 405-713-6414
Hannah Dix, Human Resources Manager - 405-713-6403
Hajr Hamin, Chief of Court Services - 405-713-6941
Bruce Henley, Chief of Detention Services - 405-713-6487
Valerie Lee, Business Manager - 405-713-6439
Crystal Ramirez, Community and Programs Resource Manager - 405-713-6936
For press/media inquiries, only the Chief Judge and the OCJB Director are authorized to speak on behalf of the Oklahoma County Juvenile Bureau. Because we work with juveniles, there is much information that cannot be shared, as it is protected by law. The Administrative Manager is designated to provide routine information relevant to OCJB operations and can be contacted by phone at (405) 713-6432 or by e-mail at jjemifee@oklahomacounty.org.
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The Jacobsen family, honorable judges of the Juvenile Division, & Jason Thomas
Juvenile Bureau, Jason Thomas & Nancy Jacobsen
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