Salinas / Juvenile Hall
There is no public youth roster. Staff will not give custody information over the telephone. This building is 1420 Natividad Road — not the adult jail at 1410 and not the Youth Center at 970 Circle Drive. Call (831) 755-3981 about visiting. Do not use SmartInmate, ConnectNetwork, iCare, or the Seminole FL mail box.
Also called Wellington M. Smith, Jr. Juvenile Hall, Juvenile Detention Facility.
Monterey County · California
Start here
Monterey County youth custody confirmation.
There is no public youth roster. The Sheriff In Custody Log is the adult jail roster and will not find someone held here. Official Juvenile Hall page: staff will not provide information about juveniles in custody over the telephone.
Call staff
The assigned probation officer or Juvenile Hall staff notify a parent or guardian of release date and time. Visiting questions: (831) 755-3981 (FAQ). Juvenile Division (831) 755-3900 during business hours. Do not use the adult jail (831) 755-3782 as a youth roster.
Call (831) 755-3981Different building
Adult custody is a different system: Monterey County Jail, 1410 Natividad Road, (831) 755-3782, In Custody Log. Do not use SmartInmate, ConnectNetwork, iCare, or the Seminole FL mail box for a youth.
Adult jail visiting hoursBefore you leave home
Three things to confirm before the trip.
Youth visiting rules differ from the adult jail. Use this building’s phone and appointment process.
- 01Confirm housing
There is no public roster.
Staff will not confirm who is in custody by phone. The assigned officer or hall staff notify a parent of release. Visiting questions: (831) 755-3981.
- 02Right campus
1420 Natividad — not 1410 and not 970 Circle Drive.
Juvenile Hall housing is 1420. Juvenile Justice Court is 1422. Adult jail is 1410. Youth Center is 970 Circle Drive.
- 03Do not use adult vendors
No SmartInmate, no ConnectNetwork, no iCare, no Seminole FL box.
Those are adult-jail vendors. Youth mail, visits, and phones are this hall’s rules.
01 / Visiting
Monterey County Juvenile Hall visiting hours.
Three official Probation pages disagree on the weekly grid. Call (831) 755-3981 and wait for staff to schedule a slot before you drive. Juvenile Hall page (checked 2026-09-12): Bravo Unit Sunday 8:00–10:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., and 5:30–7:30 p.m. (that page prints the Bravo/Sunday block twice). Staff call to schedule; visits outside those hours case-by-case. Christmas Day and Thanksgiving follow the Sunday schedule for all youth. FAQ: parents, step-parents, or legal guardians get a 15-minute visit within the first 24 hours; Bravo Unit Saturday 8:00–10:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., 5:30–7:30 p.m.; Charlie Unit Sunday at those same times; staff call to schedule. Office Locations table: Girls Saturday 9:00–11:00 a.m.; Boys Saturday A–L 1:00–3:00 p.m.; Sunday M–Z 9:00–11:00 a.m. Use the phone, not a guessed grid. No SmartInmate reservation. Juvenile Institutions Staff call to schedule. Do not use the adult-jail (831) 755-3782 visiting line or jailvisitor.sheriff.apps.countyofmonterey.gov.
Call to schedule (831) 755-3981Approved family first
Parents, grandparents, and legal guardians with valid photo I.D. FAQ also names step-parents for the first-24-hours visit.
- Only parents, grandparents, and legal guardians (Juvenile Hall page). FAQ also lists step-parents. Valid photo I.D. Special visits pre-approved through the Juvenile Hall Probation Services Manager, Probation Division Director, or the Court.
- Valid photo I.D. (Juvenile Hall page).
- Staff-scheduled slots. First 24 hours: 15-minute visit for parents, step-parents, or legal guardians (FAQ).
Contraband and items
- When entering you may only bring I.D. and keys. Canteen money must be in a clear plastic bag. During regular visiting you may bring stamps, magazines, or paperback books with first and last name in permanent marker (no red or blue ink). Youth may keep up to 5 books or magazines; they become property of Wellington M. Smith, Jr. Juvenile Hall after the youth leaves. All visitors are subject to search (FAQ).
- Not itemized beyond I.D./keys and the book/stamp/canteen rules. Follow staff directions.
- Do not open a SmartInmate adult-jail account for a youth. Hall pages do not publish Zoom or video-visit hours.
Published visiting windows
Source: official visits and mail page, verified 2026-09-12.
| Days | Visit window | Note |
|---|---|---|
| First 24 hours | 15-minute visit for parents, step-parents, or legal guardians | Probation FAQ (checked 2026-09-12). Call (831) 755-3981. |
| Bravo Unit — Juvenile Hall page | Sunday 8:00–10:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., 5:30–7:30 p.m. | Hall page prints this Bravo/Sunday block twice. Staff call to schedule. |
| Bravo Unit — FAQ | Saturday 8:00–10:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., 5:30–7:30 p.m. | FAQ. Conflicts with the hall page Sunday listing — call (831) 755-3981. |
| Charlie Unit — FAQ | Sunday 8:00–10:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., 5:30–7:30 p.m. | FAQ. Hall page does not name Charlie Unit. |
| Office Locations table | Girls Saturday 9:00–11:00 a.m.; Boys Saturday A–L 1:00–3:00 p.m.; Sunday M–Z 9:00–11:00 a.m. | Probation Office Locations and Hours. Third published grid — confirm by phone. |
Do not assume
These details are not published.
Ask the facility before setting out. Jail411 will not guess at a rule that could cause a missed visit.
- A public searchable roster of youth in custody
- A ConnectNetwork / SmartInmate / iCare path for this hall
- A single reconciled visiting grid (three official Probation pages disagree)
- A live official current population
- USPS letter-mail rules beyond books/stamps brought to visiting
- Parking / locker instructions
02 / Mail and phone
Monterey County Juvenile Hall mail address.
Juvenile Hall visiting page (checked 2026-09-12): during regular visiting you may bring stamps, magazines, or paperback books; write first and last name with a permanent marker (no red or blue ink). Youth may keep up to 5 books or magazines; they become hall property after release. A separate USPS letter-mail rule is not printed — do not use the adult Smart Communications P.O. Box 9199 Seminole, FL.
Mailing address
Youth’s first and last name1420 Natividad RoadSalinas, CA 93906- Stamps, magazines, or paperback books brought during regular visiting, named in permanent marker (no red or blue ink)
- Up to 5 books or magazines kept by the youth
- Adult-jail Smart Communications P.O. Box 9199 Seminole, FL
- ConnectNetwork / iCare / SmartInmate
- Mail to 1410 Natividad Road (adult jail)
- Mail to 970 Circle Drive unless the youth is at the Youth Center
All visitors are subject to search (FAQ). Books/magazines become Wellington M. Smith, Jr. Juvenile Hall property after the youth leaves.
Postage: Stamps may be brought during regular visiting. An indigent outgoing-mail kit is not printed.
How youth phone calls work
Hall visiting questions (831) 755-3981. Staff will not provide information about juveniles in custody over the telephone (hall page). Juvenile Division (831) 755-3900. Property pickup appointments (831) 755-3977. Hall and FAQ pages do not publish a family phone-account vendor. Do not use SmartInmate. Call (831) 755-3981 rather than the adult jail (831) 755-3782.
Money
Can families send money here?
Juvenile Hall page (checked 2026-09-12): if you have money for canteen it must be in a clear plastic bag when you enter. No ConnectNetwork, iCare, SmartInmate, or adult lobby kiosk. Case questions go to Juvenile Division (831) 755-3900, not to visiting staff.
Read the official FAQ ↗Life inside
School, medical care, and programs.
These details come from the official youth-campus pages. Rules can change; use the linked county pages when you need to act.
Who can be held at this hall
Official Juvenile Hall page (checked 2026-09-12): short-term detention for juveniles awaiting adjudication. Youth pending further investigation after admission; youth detained pending court; youth awaiting court-ordered placement. FAQ: average stay 23 days; longer if awaiting placement or adult-court trial. Adult jail booking at 1410 Natividad is a different system.
Official page: BSCC maximum capacity 114 beds. A live public headcount is not published.
Monterey County Office of Education school
Juvenile Hall page (checked 2026-09-12): MCOE provides education. Youth attend Monday through Friday and can earn high-school credits or a GED; eligible youth may take the GED in the facility.
Official education page ↗Medical and mental health
Probation FAQ (checked 2026-09-12): all medical needs through a contract with California Forensic Medical Group (CFMG). A psychologist is available four days per week; a psychiatrist is on site one afternoon per week.
Not itemized on the hall HTML. Call (831) 755-3981.
PREA
Adult-jail PREA does not apply here. Ask Juvenile Hall (831) 755-3981 or Juvenile Division (831) 755-3900.
Official PREA page ↗Programs named on official Juvenile Hall page
These are facility programs, not a visiting menu.
- Girl Scouts (self-esteem, image, peer pressure)
- Religious services Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday evenings (other-faith clergy with documentation)
- Alateen
- Teen Pregnancy / Cuidate (Latino youth HIV-risk modules)
- Victim Impact
- The Beat Within (writing and art)
- Movie Night (incentive)
- Art and Craft / mural project
- Take the Lead (SPCA dog training)
- Rape Crisis Center education for girls and boys
- Seven Challenges (adolescent substance treatment)
- Juvenile Offenders Community Health Services (JOCHS) re-entry collaboration
After booking
Probation, Juvenile Court, and records.
This is the family process for youth custody—not a directory of private attorneys or bondsmen.
Monterey County Probation Department
Chief Probation Officer Jose Ramirez; Juvenile Division Director Gregory Glazzard; Juvenile Hall Division Director Michael Palmer (Probation homepage, checked 2026-09-12). Case, court, and after-release questions go to the assigned probation officer at (831) 755-3900.
Juvenile Division Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:00–5:00 p.m. Adult Probation is a different door at 20 E. Alisal Street.
Superior Court of California, County of Monterey — Juvenile Justice Court
Official court location (checked 2026-09-12): Courtroom 12. Sessions at the Probation Department. All legal documents are filed and maintained at the Clerk of the Court, Salinas Courthouse, 240 Church Street. This courtroom is not the 1420 Natividad housing door.
Juvenile record sealing
Probation FAQ: applications at the main office, 1422 Natividad Road, Salinas, (831) 755-3900. English and Spanish sealing-application PDFs are linked from the FAQ. Do not call the adult jail about sealing.
Addresses families actually use
Youth detention building
Official page ↗Juvenile Division Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:00–5:00 p.m. Adult Probation is a different door at 20 E. Alisal Street.
Official page ↗Courthouse — not Juvenile Hall
Official page ↗Same campus
Natividad Road Probation campus siblings.
Monterey County Probation operates Juvenile Hall at 1420 Natividad Road. Official Juvenile Hall page (checked 2026-09-12): BSCC capacity 114; short-term detention for youth pending investigation, court, or placement. Hall (831) 755-3981. Juvenile Hall Division office (831) 755-3910, fax (831) 759-7283. Property pickup appointments (831) 755-3977. Juvenile Division / record sealing is 1422 Natividad, (831) 755-3900 — same campus as Juvenile Justice Court (Courtroom 12). Adult jail is 1410 Natividad, (831) 755-3782. Youth Center is 970 Circle Drive, (831) 759-6700.
Monterey County Youth Center
Jail411 guideWho to call
Monterey County Juvenile Hall phone numbers.
These numbers come from official probation and youth-campus pages.
Schedule a visit. Staff will not confirm who is in custody by phone.
1420 Natividad. Fax (831) 759-7283. Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Belongings held 90 days after release; appointment required. Leave name, date of birth, and a callback if no answer.
1422 Natividad. Assigned officer, case questions, record sealing. Fax (831) 755-3990.
1422 Natividad, Courtroom 12. Filings at 240 Church Street.
168 W. Alisal Street, Second Floor. Represents juveniles who cannot afford counsel.
1410 Natividad Road. Do not use for a youth here.
Common questions
Monterey County Juvenile Hall FAQ.
Short answers families actually search. Official pages remain the source if a rule changes.
- Is Juvenile Hall the same as the Monterey County jail?
- No. Juvenile Hall is 1420 Natividad Road, (831) 755-3981. Adult custody is Monterey County Jail at 1410 Natividad Road, (831) 755-3782. Mail, visiting, and money rules are different. Do not use SmartInmate, ConnectNetwork, iCare, or the Seminole FL box for a youth.
- Is there a public roster?
- No. Staff will not provide information about juveniles in custody over the telephone. The In Custody Log will not show a youth here.
- What are the visiting hours?
- Official pages conflict. Hall page lists Bravo Unit Sundays; FAQ lists Bravo Saturdays and Charlie Sundays; Office Locations lists girls/boys last-name windows. Staff call to schedule. First 24 hours: 15-minute visit for parents, step-parents, or legal guardians. Call (831) 755-3981.
- Can I put money on the books?
- Canteen money in a clear plastic bag when you enter. Do not use ConnectNetwork or iCare.
- How do I write?
- Do not use P.O. Box 9199 Seminole, FL. During visiting you may bring stamps, magazines, or paperbacks named in permanent marker (no red or blue ink), up to 5 kept by the youth.
When you need to act
Read the county’s own pages.
Monterey County Juvenile Hall · Salinas · Updated 2026-09-12