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The COVID-19 vaccination requirement for visitors to IDJJ facilities has been suspended as of 1/12/23. Visitors may be required to complete a rapid COVID-19 test when they arrive at the facility. 

IDJJ Youth Centers

IDJJ serves youth in five secure facilities located across the state. At each of the five Illinois Youth Centers, the Superintendents plan, develop, organize, control, direct, and manage the programs and operations of each of the Youth Centers. The Superintendents are responsible for the operational effectiveness of the facility and the overall care and custody of youth. Superintendent information is available on facility pages. 

IYC Chicago

IYC Harrisburg

IYC Pere Marquette

IYC St. Charles

IYC Warrenville

Contact information for each facility is available on its page.

See Visitation Rules

County Juvenile Detention Centers

Illinois county juvenile detention centers do NOT fall under the jurisdiction of the State of Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice. You may be able find information on various county facilities by searching the web using a search engine or view a list of county detention facilities.