The Santa Cruz County Juvenile Detention Center is located in Nogales, Arizona. The facility is operated and ran by the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Department.

The Santa Cruz County Juvenile Detention Center first opened its doors back in 1989. During this time, the jail could only hold a maximum of 30 inmates.

Shortly after they opened their doors, they started to expand by adding more housing units, which brought their total from 30 inmates up to 32 inmates.

The Santa Cruz County Juvenile Detention Center does not the only house sentenced inmates. They also house inmates who are awaiting their trial. These inmates have been arrested in Santa Cruz County. However, at times, the Santa Cruz County Juvenile Detention Center will also house federal inmates and inmates that are from Cook County.

The jail is one of the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Department main task by the Arizona State Constitution. Justin Hartman, Chief of Corrections is one of the supervisors that oversee the correctional officers in the Santa Cruz County Juvenile Detention Center.

The jail offers its inmates medical attention when needed, three meals a day, visits from family or friends, and personal hygiene products.

The jail is responsible for booking inmates, inmate transport, inmate medical screenings, shakedowns, cell checks, and court security.

Inmates in the Santa Cruz County Juvenile Detention Center can receive one visitor per day.

Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office

Inmate Mailing Address

Inmate Name, ID, Housing #
Santa Cruz County Juvenile Detention Center
1260 North Hobokam Drive PO Box 1929, Nogales, AZ, 85628

Santa Cruz County Juvenile Detention Center Prison Information