Email the Board of Managers of Juvenile Detention: JDBOM@co.delaware.pa.us.
Delaware County is dedicated to ensuring that all citizens live in safety, which is a commitment consistent with the County's Juvenile Detention Board of Managers mission that juvenile offenders are held accountable for their offenses while promoting a positive social change for their rehabilitation.
Three Delaware County Council Members:
Kevin Madden - Chair
Elaine Schaefer
Dr. Monica Taylor
Delaware County Controller
Joanne Phillips
Appointments by Delaware County Chair:
Chris Eiserman
Chekemma J. Fulmore Townsend
Marie N. Williams - Vice Chair
Appointments by County President Judge:
Candice L. Linehan
James E. Turner
Nathaniel C. Nichols
In response to increased COVID-19 cases throughout the County, the Juvenile Detention Board of Managers will be holding hybrid meetings. Members of the public have the option of attending the meeting in person or watching it live here on the Board’s web page. Those watching online can submit public comments via email to JDBOM@co.delaware.pa.us. Please provide your full name and street address in order to have your comment read.
Public meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month from 4:30 – 6:00 P.M. in the County Council Meeting Room (located on the first floor of the Government Center Building) on the following dates:
| Date | Agenda | Minutes | Video | Other |
| January 17 | Agenda | Video | ||
| February 21 | ||||
| March 21 | ||||
| April 18 | ||||
| May 15 | ||||
| June 20 | ||||
| July 18 | ||||
| August 15 | ||||
| September 19 | ||||
| October 17 | ||||
| November 21 | ||||
| December 19 |
Bylaws (approved July 20, 2021)
See Ordinance No. 2021-4 that provides for the creation of a Board of Managers for the Juvenile Detention.
In June 2021, the Pennsylvania Juvenile Justice Task Force issued a 64-page report outlining its recommendations. The report can be viewed at:https://www.pacourts.us/Storage/media/pdfs/20210622/152647-pajuvenilejusticetaskforcereportandrecommendations_final.pdf
Juvenile Detention Board of Managers Holds First Meeting July 20 - 7/15/2021
Delaware County Council Appoints New Board of Managers forJuvenile Detention - June 3, 2021
Delaware County Announces Creation of New Board of Managers for Juvenile Detention - May 5, 2021