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Council presses ACS on juvenile detention increases, Horizon annex and long stays in detention
Summary
ACS told the Council juvenile detention admissions fell but average daily population rose because youth are staying longer; ACS described Horizon annex plans to add beds, classrooms and an exercise pavilion and said some funding and completion details extend into the late 2020s.
The Administration for Children’s Services told the City Council that while juvenile detention admissions declined in the early months of FY26, the average daily population at secure detention facilities has increased because youth are remaining in custody longer.
Deputy Commissioner Nancy Ginsburg and Interim Commissioner Melissa Hester told council members the higher daily census reflects more serious, complex cases and legal processing time. The agency said it is working with the courts and the Office of Court Administration to…
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