Visiting, Mail, Pickup and Fees for Youth at Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention (Canyon County)
Planning a visit, sending mail, or preparing for release day at Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention Center? Here's everything you need to know — visit formats, hours, and requirements — pulled straight from the Center's parent/guardian information.
Youth at Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention Center can receive visits three ways: phone, Webex, or no-contact. The format depends on the day - check the schedule below to see what's available when.
Note: The Center’s visitation guidelines state youth are allowed two (2) one-hour visits per week.
Monday through Thursday, Webex and phone visits run from 2:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This is your main weekday window.
Fridays work differently: Webex and no-contact visits are available from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Phone visits aren't an option on Fridays, so plan accordingly.
Saturdays and Sundays offer the longest hours - 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. - with no-contact and phone visits available. Just make sure you're choosing a format that matches the day.
Sending mail? Address the envelope exactly like this: Juvenile's Name SW. Idaho Juvenile Detention Center 222 North 12th Avenue Caldwell, Idaho 83605
Return address required: Mail to juveniles must include your return address on the envelope.
When your child is released, a parent or guardian must pick them up in person. Bring a valid photo ID - you'll need to show it at release.
If you refuse pickup: The Center will notify the Department of Health and Welfare and local law enforcement to initiate abandonment charges.
Detention can come with costs. Under Idaho Code 20-524(2), the court may order parents or guardians to pay for part of their child's detention.
Quick-checklist-parents
- ✓ Choose the visit format that matches the Center’s options (phone, Webex, or no-contact).
- ✓ Use the exact juvenile mail address: Juvenile’s Name, SW. Idaho Juvenile Detention Center, 222 North 12th Avenue, Caldwell, Idaho 83605.
- ✓ Put your return address on every letter you send.
- ✓ Bring a valid photo ID when you come to pick up your child at release.
- ✓ Ask about possible court-ordered detention costs under Idaho Code 20-524(2).
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