Henry Wade Juvenile Justice Center

Very rude prosecutors and unprofessional. typical dallas county courts

This was my first time working in Juvie court in Dallas County, but I was already expecting the worst from the outset.
The building itself was actually ok. It was about as plain and functional as the other courthouses in Dallas County, and not really any more dirty or rundown. The District Clerk’s office, on the other hand, was a complete cluster. Most noticeable were the huge piles of files all over the floor, probably 15 – 20 stacks of them. I guess their stuff isn’t computerized, because the clerk (helpful as she tried to be) spent the whole time digging in several seemingly random places, including the Judge’s office. No wonder it took them 20 minutes to find the file I came in to view. It’s amazing how slowly and inefficiently the wheels of justice turn sometimes.
I did find one amusing thing in the restrooms though (don’t laugh, just read). The walls are covered in tile, and the stall dividers are made of a rough, textured substance similar to stucco. I’m guessing that’s so the juvenile delinquents can’t scribble notes about their baby mamas in the restroom. Very clever.

If you’ve committed a crime and you’re under 17 years old, this is your place! HWJC is the Juvenile Detention Center for Dallas County. There are two District Courts that oversee juvenile criminal matters. They also handle deadbeat parents who’ve had their kids taken away. On a brighter note, if you’re adopting a child, this is where all the paperwork is signed off on.