Los Angeles County Probation Department’s Statement on Los Padrinos Court Ruling

“In response to today’s court ruling, the Probation Department will move swiftly to implement a depopulation plan for Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall that aligns with our broader facilities strategy and prioritizes public safety.

We are grateful that Judge Espinoza recognized the progress the Department has made and upheld the importance of a measured approach—one that avoids the release of youth and supports a safe and orderly transition to other youth facilities.

Our existing proposed global facilities plan already called for relocating high-needs young men and women from Los Padrinos, and this ruling allows us to accelerate that effort. We remain fully committed to protecting the well-being of both the young people in our care and our staff, and will continue to work and collaborate closely with our County and State partners.

We are prepared to meet the demands of this emergency and will continue to implement the long-term reforms needed to create safer, more rehabilitative environments across our juvenile system.”

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