Sargus juvenile detention center

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Established in 1973, Sargus Juvenile Detention Center is one of seven of Ohio's juvenile detention centers. Named after Judge Edmund A. Sargus, a former juvenile court judge of Belmont County, it is located just outside St. Clairsville, Ohio. The rated bed capacity is 17, but up to 24 youths are detained in the facility on any given day.

It is currently directed by Beth A. Oprisch, who obtained the position in 1995. She has stated on the site listed that “Our job is to keep kids safe. We also try to be true to the mission of the juvenile justice system to rehabilitate youth. We feel this is best accomplished by holding them accountable for their behavior and treating them with respect and dignity.”

The center has been in opeartion for 34 years and is currently seeking maintanence grants from Belmont County, Ohio


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