Juvenile Offender Drop-Offs
If a child ages 10 to 17 is arrested, law enforcement may bring the child to the Juvenile Intake and Assessment Center (JIAC) at the Juvenile Detention Center. If the child is transported to JIAC by the arresting agency, an Intake Specialist will complete the screening process.
When transported to JIAC, the child remains in the custody of law enforcement. Every effort is made to determine the safest and most appropriate placement, and most children are returned to their parents at the end of the process.
As an offender, JIAC is required to book the youth and, in some cases, to fingerprint and collect DNA as mandated by state law.
Based on the intake interview, assessment tools, and the circumstances, a placement decision will be made. The youth may be released with or without conditions, or detained at the Juvenile Detention Center.
The Intake Specialist will try to contact the youth’s parent or legal guardian and let them know the youth is at JIAC. If a parent cannot be reached, the youth may be held in the JDC or placed into Police Protective Custody until a hearing is set.
If the youth is released to a parent or guardian, the District Attorney’s Office can still decide to file charges. If this happens, the DA’s Office will notify the parents or guardian about the court date and time for the youth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Assessments help JIAC find out what services might help the youth and their families. These may include:
- Medical
- Mental Health
- General
A number of different services can be offered to youth and families. These services may include substance abuse services, mental health services, family counseling, and anger management.
The referrals may include substance abuse services, mental health services, family counseling, and anger management and are voluntary. Taking part in these services can look good to the District Attorney’s Office and the courts, especially if diversion is possible.
Options for placement include:
- Unconditional Release
- Conditional Release
- House Arrest
- JIAC Case Supervision
- Detained at the Juvenile Detention Center
Depending on the offense and the circumstances, it may be necessary for the youth to be detained. In these situations, community placement may not be an option. Community safety is a priority, and if a youth has serious offenses or a lengthy history, placement in the Juvenile Detention Center (JDC) may be necessary.
The youth must be released to a parent, legal guardian, or another adult authorized by the parent or legal guardian.
Only the court can release a youth from detention. The Intake Specialist does not have the authority to do so.
No matter what the Intake Specialist decides about placement, only the District Attorney’s Office decides if charges will be filed against the youth.
None, confidentiality is very important to JIAC. Any records or information about the youth and their families are protected. Information will only be shared with other agencies if the JIAC Manager decides it is needed for services or treatment. JIAC records follow state law and will only be released to authorized agencies or JIAC partners as the law allows.
An attorney does not need to be present during the JIAC assessment. The information collected by the Intake Specialist cannot be used to decide guilt or innocence in court or by the District Attorney when considering charges.
Location
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Juvenile Detention Center
915 W. Spruce
Olathe, KS 66061
Contacts
Main Line: 913-715-7350
Carl Chambless, JIAC Supervisor
913-715-7348
Brandon Hershey, JIAC Supervisor
913-715-7304