Santa Clara County - Juvenile Hall — Key Information
Santa Clara County - Juvenile Hall is a County juvenile - low facility located in Santa Clara County, California. The facility has a capacity of approximately 390 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
Quick visuals from the fields on this page—contact data on file and reported bed counts vs other prisons in Santa Clara County, California in our directory.
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).
Low custody
Values are mapped from our directory taxonomy. Always confirm custody level with the agency.
Contact channels on file
Capacity & network
*Average uses related facilities that report a positive bed count.
Reported bed capacity — this facility vs nearby
Bar length = beds ÷ max in this group (max = 2600).
Photos of Santa Clara County - Juvenile Hall
About Santa Clara County - Juvenile Hall
Santa Clara County - Juvenile Hall is a county juvenile detention facility in Santa Clara County, California. County juvenile facilities provide short-term secure detention for youth who have been arrested or are awaiting court hearings. The facility has a capacity of approximately 390 beds.
Youth at Santa Clara County - Juvenile Hall receive educational instruction, mental health screening, and basic medical care during their stay. The facility works in close coordination with the juvenile court, probation department, and family service agencies. The focus is on stabilizing the youth and providing support during a critical period of the court process.
Family contact is a priority at county juvenile facilities. Parents and guardians should contact the facility as soon as possible after their child's placement to understand communication and visitation procedures.
Facility Type and Security Level
Santa Clara County - Juvenile Hall is a low-security county juvenile detention center. Youth held here are generally pre-adjudication (awaiting court hearing) or serving short post-adjudication sentences. Staff use trauma-informed, youth-centered approaches to care and supervision.
Contact Santa Clara County - Juvenile Hall
Phone
Call the facility at 408-278-5820 to confirm your child's status, visitation schedule, and communication procedures.
Send Mail
Address mail to:
Youth's Full NameSanta Clara County - Juvenile Hall
840 Guadalupe Parkway, San Jose, CA 95110 All mail is inspected before delivery. Do not include prohibited items or cash.
Visitation Guide for Santa Clara County - Juvenile Hall
Parent and guardian visitation is encouraged at county juvenile facilities. Contact the facility at 408-278-5820 to confirm the current visitation schedule and approval process.
Visitation Rules
- All adult visitors must present a valid, government-issued photo ID.
- All visitors must be approved by the facility before arriving.
- All visitors and belongings are subject to search before entry.
- No cell phones or recording devices in the visiting area.
- Follow facility-specific dress code guidelines.
Visitation Timings
| DAY | VISITING HOURS |
|---|---|
| Monday | NO VISITS |
| Tuesday | NO VISITS |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | NO VISITS |
| Friday | NO VISITS |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Hours are approximate. Confirm with the facility before visiting.
Driving Directions to Santa Clara County - Juvenile Hall
Santa Clara County - Juvenile Hall is located at 840 Guadalupe Parkway, San Jose, CA 95110 in California. Use the map below for driving directions. Always call ahead at 408-278-5820 to confirm visiting hours before making the trip.
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Quick Links for Santa Clara County - Juvenile Hall
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Always verify visiting hours and policies directly with Santa Clara County - Juvenile Hall at 408-278-5820 before making travel decisions.