Brazos County Juvenile Services monitors juveniles who have been referred by law enforcement for criminal offenses.
We concentrate on Rehabilitation: addressing the issues that contribute to offending behavior, such as mental health challenges, drug use, family conflict, school issues and attendance.
We concentrate on Accountability: having juveniles accept responsibility for their actions by complying with court orders, participating in programs, community services and treatment programs.
Lastly, a big part of supervising juvenile offenders is Public Safety: keeping juveniles from re-offending, which is done through supervision, risk assessment, and appropriate interventions.
Contact Us
1904 W. State Hwy 21
Bryan, TX 77803
Phone: (979) 823-3544
Detention Control Booth: (979) 361-1831
Linda Ricketson
Executive Director
Stacey Kasberg
Assistant Director
My Child is in Juvenile Detention. What Do I Need to Know?
We know having a child in juvenile detention is a stressful situation for parents. We’ve compiled the information that parents need most, with answers to some of the most commonly asked questions, to help parents and their children through these difficult times.
When fully staffed, Juvenile Services has 106 staff members. Our different units accomplish the goals of probation services by providing evidence-based programs, education, counseling, skill building, life skills, and building positive relationships with family and community.
We coordinate with schools, treatment providers, and community organizations, and our officers make sure that court orders are followed to help provide positive changes in juveniles’ lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our goal is to provide quality customer service.
- Any supervisor may address a complaint.
- If your complaint is regarding a specific officer, then please ask to speak to that officer’s immediate supervisor.
- If you are not satisfied with the supervisor’s response to your complaint you may ask to speak with Assistant Director Stacey Kasberg.
- If Kasberg is not available, you may request to speak to Executive Director Linda Ricketson.
We accept cash, cashier’s checks, money orders, debit and credit cards. No personal checks are accepted.
People between the ages of 10 and 17.
Basically, a second chance.
Some of the youngest, least serious offenders get a second chance to prove to the court that no further action is needed to prevent future illegal activity.
Those who succeed in this six-month Deferred Prosecution program avoid the adjudication process and continued involvement with authorities.
First, a referral is forwarded to the District Attorney’s Office, and the child’s Deferred Prosecution contract may be terminated.
If the contract is terminated, a petition is filed and the child must return to court and an Adjudication / Disposition Hearing takes place.
The disposition can range from some form of Probation supervision in the community, or placement in a private, state, or local residential treatment facility.
Deferred Prosecution: is an informal agreement between the child and Juvenile Services in which the child must meet certain requirements. If the child meets those requirements and does not have any problems, then the child will not have to be adjudicated and placed on probation.
Court Probation: is when the child is adjudicated and placed on formal probation in which the child must meet certain conditions of the court.
Juvenile Services does not detain runaways, but, by law, if a police officer brings in a juvenile for runaway they must be released within 24 hours.
Nutritional Information
PREA Information
- PREA Annual Data Review and Corrective Action Plan 2025
- PREA Annual Data Review and Corrective Action Plan 2024
- PREA Annual Data Review and Corrective Action Plan 2023
- Final PREA Audit Report 2023
- PREA Annual Data Review and Corrective Action Plan 2022
- Final PREA Audit Report 2017
- PREA Information
- PREA Policy
- Community Grievance
- PREA Brochure
- Final PREA Audit Report 2020
Little Known Fact: Brazos County Juvenile Services is governed by the Brazos County Commissioners Court and a Juvenile Board composed of the County Judge as Chairman, District Court Judges, County Court Judges, and a citizens advisory member, Chris Densey.