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The Morris County Juvenile
Detention Facility is physically located at 460 West Hanover Avenue in
Morris Township, New Jersey. The Detention facility was originally opened
July 9, 1962. It operates under the authority of the Morris County Board of
Chosen Freeholders within the Human Services Department. The facility
currently provides short term detention care for a maximum of 42 residents.
In addition to a State approved educational program, the Center provides
recreational, religious and social opportunities for both male and female
residents.
The Detention Center operates under the direction of Juvenile Facilities
Director Edward C. Facas. The day to day operational responsibilities are
handled by Deputy Director Thomas P. Pollio. Staff members include 3
Lieutenants, 6 Sergeants, 23 full time Juvenile Detention Officers, 2 full
time social workers, 3 nurses, 6 certified teachers and 2 support staff
personnel.
Statistically, the Juvenile Detention Center handles in excess of 275
admissions annually. The average length of stay is approximately 25 days.
Approximately 85% of admissions are male adolescents with the remaining 15%
being female.
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