NCDPS - Wake Juvenile Detention Center — Key Information
NCDPS - Wake Juvenile Detention Center is a State juvenile - medium facility located in Wake County, North Carolina. The facility has a capacity of approximately 24 beds. Use the contact details below to reach the facility, and the inmate locator link to search for a specific individual held here.
Facility Snapshot & Nearby Comparison
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Security Rating Of The Facility
This scale summarizes the restriction intensity implied by the facility’s Security level & category of the facility (county, state, federal, police, juvenile, community, and similar labels).
Medium-low custody
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Contact channels on file
Capacity & network
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Reported bed capacity — this facility vs nearby
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About NCDPS - Wake Juvenile Detention Center
NCDPS - Wake Juvenile Detention Center is a medium-security state juvenile correctional facility operated by the North Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice. This facility holds youth adjudicated by juvenile courts for offenses that require secure custody in a structured residential setting. The facility has a capacity of approximately 24 beds.
NCDPS - Wake Juvenile Detention Center provides court-mandated education, behavioral treatment, mental health services, substance abuse counseling, and family therapy. All youth have the right to an accredited education while in state juvenile custody. Vocational exploration and life skills training are also core components of the facility's programming model.
Family involvement is critical to the treatment and rehabilitation of youth in juvenile custody. Parents and guardians are encouraged to participate in family counseling sessions and to visit regularly. Contact the facility directly to confirm current visitation policies and schedules.
Facility Type and Security Level
NCDPS - Wake Juvenile Detention Center operates at a medium level of security within the juvenile justice system. Youth at medium-security facilities are subject to closer supervision than at lower-security placements, with structured programming and limited unsupervised movement.
Contact NCDPS - Wake Juvenile Detention Center
Phone
Call the facility at 919-212-3104 during business hours to inquire about your child's status, programming, and visitation.
Send Mail
Address mail to:
Youth's Full NameNCDPS - Wake Juvenile Detention Center
700 Beacon Lake Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610 All mail is inspected. Do not include prohibited items or cash.
Visitation Guide for NCDPS - Wake Juvenile Detention Center
Family visitation at medium-security juvenile facilities requires advance approval. Contact the facility at 919-212-3104 to initiate the visitor approval process and confirm current visiting hours.
Visitation Rules
- All adult visitors must present a valid, government-issued photo ID.
- All visitors must be pre-approved by the facility before arriving.
- All visitors and belongings are subject to search before entry.
- No cell phones, recording devices, or cameras in the visiting area.
- Parents or guardians may be required to participate in scheduled family therapy sessions.
- Dress code applies — no revealing clothing, no gang-affiliated colors or insignia.
Visitation Timings
| DAY | VISITING HOURS |
|---|---|
| Monday | NO VISITS |
| Tuesday | NO VISITS |
| Wednesday | NO VISITS |
| Thursday | NO VISITS |
| Friday | NO VISITS |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
Hours are approximate. Confirm with the facility before visiting.
Driving Directions to NCDPS - Wake Juvenile Detention Center
NCDPS - Wake Juvenile Detention Center is located at 700 Beacon Lake Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610 in North Carolina. Use the map below for driving directions. Always call ahead at 919-212-3104 to confirm visiting hours before making the trip.
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