How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Detained youth at Duval Regional Juvenile Detention Center cannot possess money. The facility provides clothing, personal hygiene items, and nightly snacks. If you need to add funds, use the facility's accepted deposit method—common options include an online payment portal, lobby kiosk, phone deposit, or mailing a money order. Vendors and fees vary, so check the specific instructions before sending anything. To avoid delays, have the youth's name and booking number ready, fill out all deposit fields clearly, and include valid contact information so payments can be processed or returned if there's an issue. Separate from deposits, juvenile record requests may involve service charges and require a notarized DJJ Record Release form.
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No. Detained youth are not permitted to have money at Duval Regional Juvenile Detention Center. The center provides clothing, personal hygiene items, and nightly snacks for residents.
Common options include online payment portals, lobby kiosks, phone deposits, or mailing a money order. Methods, vendors, and fees vary by facility, so check the vendor instructions or facility guidance before sending funds.
Include the youth’s full name and booking number (or ID) and complete all deposit fields legibly. Add valid contact information so the payment can be processed or returned, and be ready to show you’re authorized to send funds if required.
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