Adair Regional Juvenile Detention Center maintains a safe and secure place for juveniles to grow and learn. All juveniles are approached with rehabilitation in mind and staff help them obtain skills to keep both themselves and their communities safe upon their return to society.

 

Adair Regional Juvenile Detention Center was opened in 2000. It is a level 4 maximum security facility serving the entire commonwealth. The facility houses male juveniles 14 or older who have been charged with a violent or serious offense (C​apital, Class A, B or C felony) . The facility shares a campus with the Adair Youth Development Center.

Adair Regional Juvenile Detention Center has a maximum bed capacity of 60 juveniles and offers a variety of programs, including GED testing and various vocational education opportunities. Additionally, it provides certification in Microsoft Office 2016, woodworking, computer science and more.

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Seven days a week by appointment; virtual visitations are also available. ​For families who do not have access to an electronic device, a virtual visitation station is available Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00am – 4:00pm EDT at 8711 LaGrange Rd., Building E, Louisville, Ky. 40242. To schedule an appointment, please call 502-423-2206. ​​

James Briggs, ​Superintendent​

James Briggs brings 18 years of adult corrections experience to his role as Juvenile Facility Manager at Adair Regional Juvenile Detention Center. He has held many leadership positions in corrections across multiple states, including Deputy Warden, Assistant Chief of Security and Chief of Unit Management.

Dedicated to rehabilitation and reentry, Briggs has also helped implement education, substance abuse and job training programs during his time working as an administrator. He believes in empowering youth with the belief that they can overcome their past to build a better future for themselves.

A graduate of Wakita High School in Oklahoma, Briggs also holds multiple FEMA certifications in emergency management. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family and various outdoor activities.​ ​​

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