LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Lake County officials reported Wednesday that they have reached an agreement in which youth who are in custody will once again be housed in neighboring Mendocino County.
Lake County Probation has the responsibility of caring for youth in custody after they have been arrested by law enforcement.
Following the closure of the Lake County Juvenile Hall in 2015, the Probation Department contracted with Mendocino County for the housing of youth.
In 2017, Lake County Probation moved the youth to Tehama County following failed contract negotiations.
Since that time, Lake County Probation has utilized Tehama County Juvenile Hall as the primary location for housing youth, while using other facilities as needed such as Butte County, Mendocino County and Tri-County Juvenile Hall in Yuba County.
Beginning on Wednesday, the youth in custody will again be primarily housed in Mendocino County. The other county’s facilities will remain available as back up should more space be needed.
Officials said Mendocino County’s facility has programming and services available to youth that are thorough and local. Youth will have closer access to their families and attorneys with this move.
Assistance from the Probation Department will continue to be available for families that need transportation to visit their youth while in custody.
County officials said they’re excited to again partner with Mendocino County Probation for the housing of detained youth.
Lake County Probation also extended its gratitude to Tehama, Butte and Yuba counties for assisting with meeting the needs of youth and providing valued and excellent services.
Any questions related to housing of youth can be directed to Chief Probation Officer Wendy Mondfrans at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 707- 245-7598.
Lake County youth in custody to be primarily housed in Mendocino County again
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