Judge Approves LA County’s Plan to Reform Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall

Judge approves LA County’s plan to reform Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall

A judge has approved Los Angeles County’s plan to relocate more than 100 youths from Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall to other facilities, including a controversial shift that will dismantle one of the most successful institutions in the otherwise troubled juvenile system. During his ruling, Superior Court Judge Miguel Espinoza warned county officials that if the plan did not improve the conditions at Los Padrinos, he would enforce a tentative ruling …

Judge orders more than 100 youths moved out of troubled L.A. County juvenile hall

An L.A. County judge approved a plan to move roughly 100 juveniles out of troubled Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall in Downey, which has been the sight of violence, drug overdoses and a riot in the past two years.

Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall set to present plan to relocate detainees

A hearing is expected Friday morning where the probation department is expected to present a plan to relocate over 200 people from the Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall.

Judge OKs plan to depopulate LA County juvenile hall

LOS ANGELES – A judge Friday approved plans by the county Probation Department to draw down the number of youth detainees being held at the troubled Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall in Downey, which has continued to operate despite state regulators declaring it unsuitable to house youth. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Michael Espinoza in April ordered the department to develop a plan for moving detainees out of the facility. The Probation Department…

LA County Department of Youth Development Statement Regarding Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall Court Ruling – COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

May 16, 2025 Contact: pio@dyd.lacounty.gov LA County Department of Youth Development Statement Regarding Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall Court Ruling Following today’s court ruling, the Department of Youth Development reaffirms its commitment to collaborating with County agencies and community partners to ensure the Department of Probation’s depopulation plan aligns with the County’s Care First priorities and reduces harm for youth and families. DY…

A judge approved Friday’s plans by the County Department of Probation to reduce the number of young people detained at the Los Padrinos Juvenile Center in Downey. The detention center has continued to operate, despite state regulators declaring it “inadequate” to house young people. A judge ordered the depopulation of the center following the findings of the state supervisory board. In March, Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that 30 probatio…