Lycoming County, Pennsylvania Planning A 170-Bed Regional Juvenile Justice Center

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania is planning to open a 170-bed regional juvenile justice center in 2026. The center would accept youth statewide and youth from out-of-state.

Before moving forward the county commissioners requested a feasibility study to better determine the cost and details of building the facility. They have already committed $45,000 for the study, and the Lycoming County District Attorney Tom Marino is raising matching funds for the feasibility study. Local, state, and federal officials are involved in the planning.

The district attorney’s office announced the plans in September 2024. The estimated cost is $60 . . .