NewsFOX 13 Tampa BayAugust 27, 2026Hillsborough
Hillsborough County closes juvenile detention center and relocates all residents
Hillsborough County is closing its juvenile detention center, with all teenagers currently held at the facility scheduled to be moved out by the end of Thursday. The closure was confirmed by Hillsborough County Public Defender Lisa McLean.
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The closure of this facility changes the location of custody for all currently detained juveniles in Hillsborough County, impacting their proximity to legal counsel and family members.
Key Facts
- The Hillsborough County Juvenile Detention Center is closing.
- All teenagers currently held at the facility are being moved out.
- The relocation process is expected to be completed by the end of Thursday.
- Public Defender Lisa McLean confirmed the closure and relocation timeline.
Who's Mentioned
locationPasco County“Receiving county for transferred teenagers”other13“Reference to FOX 13 news outlet”locationPinellas County“Receiving county for transferred teenagers”locationHillsborough County Juvenile Detention Center“Facility being closed”locationManatee County“Receiving county for transferred teenagers”personLisa McLean“Hillsborough County Public Defender”locationHillsborough County“The local government entity responsible for the facility closure.”organizationFlorida Department of Juvenile Justice“State agency responsible for the closure”organizationTampa Bay Rays“Proposed stadium developer for the site”