The $2.3 million Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center will open June 16. The new center will house up to 14 youths, aged 10 to 17. This facility at 226 Beech Street in Ottawa will replace the former center, which was located next to the Franklin County Jail.

photo by: Shaun Hittle

A view of the new Franklin County Detention Center. The facility, which can house up 14 juveniles, will open June 16. The previous facility, located next to the Franklin County Jail, had capacity for seven juveniles.

photo by: Shaun Hittle

The new Franklin County Juvenile Detention center is equipped with a computer operated security system, allowing staff to use a touch screen to open and close cells.

photo by: Shaun Hittle

The new Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center features an enclosed courtyard recreation area.

photo by: Shaun Hittle

A view, looking out, from one of 14 cells at the new Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center. Youths will be housed one to a room.

photo by: Shaun Hittle

Ethel Wallace, director of the Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center, gives a tour of the new facility's classroom.