Ross-Bell Jefferson County Youth Detention Center

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Ross-Bell Jefferson County Youth Detention Center Information

This Alabama Youth Detention Center is located in Birmingham and houses the juvenile offenders both male and female that reside in the area and are arrested, dropped off, or find themselves in need of emergency shelter. While at the location there are opportunities to continue their education in line with the school system for the county, as well as treatment for substance abuse concerns, anger or emotional regulations. Most of the youth offenders at this center are waiting for their trial or are waiting for their sentence, and before choosing incarceration there are several other options considered. Probation, in home treatment, community service, and others. As a low security facility there is space for under 100 juvenile offenders, and they are provided with all of their basic needs including healthy meals three times each day, access to recreation and exercise, and time for socializing with other youth. Phone calls and visits are permitted with immediate family only, including parents and legal guardians only, with no contact for friends or siblings who are under 18 years old. Mail: 716 Richard Arrington Junior Boulevard North, Birmingham, AL 35203 Phones: One phone call is permitted upon admission to parents or guardians, calls are permitted to attorneys, and additional calls can be made to the parents of the youth while they are detained. Earning more time to access phone calls can be done through positive behavior. Visitation: Visits are permitted for parents only, and must be approved and scheduled with the facility directly at 205-325-5498

Phone: 205-325-5437

Physical Address:
140 Second Court
Birmingham, AL 35204

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Juvenile's first and last name
c/o G. Ross Bell Youth Detention Center
716 Richard Arrington Junior Boulevard North
Birmingham, AL 35203-0126

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How Do You Find Someone in the Ross-Bell Jefferson County Youth Detention Center?

To search for an inmate in the Ross-Bell Jefferson County Youth Detention Center, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 205-325-5437 for the information you are looking for.

Ross-Bell Jefferson County Youth Detention Center Inmate Search

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about finding an inmate in the Ross-Bell Jefferson County Youth Detention Center, how the jail rosters work and what happens after an offender is arrested and booked. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-325-5437 for further assistance.

The Ross-Bell Jefferson County Youth Detention Center maintains an average of 80 offenders in custody on any given day. The Ross-Bell Jefferson County Youth Detention Center has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Jefferson County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 40,300 offenders.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

What happens during booking at Ross-Bell Jefferson County Youth Detention Center?

After arrest, individuals are processed at Ross-Bell Jefferson County Youth Detention Center, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.

The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.

Here are the typical stages of the booking process at Ross-Bell Jefferson County Youth Detention Center:

  • Verifying the person’s identity.
  • Taking mugshots.
  • Questions regarding medical and mental health history, along with drug and gang affiliations.
  • Collecting DNA if necessary.
  • Conducting a physical search.
  • Confiscating personal belongings.
  • Providing a phone call.

Booking time varies, with some cases completed in an hour, but more complex cases, or those involving uncooperative behavior, can take up to 48 hours. If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 205-325-5437 .

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Directions / Map to the Ross-Bell Jefferson County Youth Detention Center
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How do you post bail in Jefferson County?

If someone is taken to Ross-Bell Jefferson County Youth Detention Center in Birmingham for booking, the next steps depend on their case:

1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 205-325-5437 .

Bail payments can be handled in various ways.

  • Bail can be paid with cash, credit, or money orders.
  • Licensed bail bond agents in Jefferson County can facilitate payment.
  • Collateral in the form of county property can also be used for bail.

For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Jefferson County, Alabama, visit the Ross-Bell Jefferson County Youth Detention Center Bail FAQ page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Ross-Bell Jefferson County Youth Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Ross-Bell Jefferson County Youth Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

140 Second Court
Birmingham, AL 35204
205-325-5437

  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 205-325-5437 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
  • Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
  • Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 205-325-5437 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
MONDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
SATURDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ross-Bell Jefferson County Youth Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-325-5437 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Ross-Bell Jefferson County Youth Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ross-Bell Jefferson County Youth Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-325-5437 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Ross-Bell Jefferson County Youth Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ross-Bell Jefferson County Youth Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-325-5437 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Ross-Bell Jefferson County Youth Detention Center?

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Ross-Bell Jefferson County Youth Detention Center by Phone

Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)

  • Advance Pay - This phone account allows you to prepay so that your inmate can call you (and only you) whenever he/she wants and the cost of each call is deducted from your balance. You can even be notified by text when your balance gets low. You still have the option of accepting or rejecting each call.
  • Pin Debit  -  This option allows you to fund an inmate's commissary account and lets him pay for phone calls to you and others with the money. You will have no control over who your inmate calls.
  • Voicemail  -  You can leave a secure voicemail without having to contact the facility. When you call the local phone number for a facility offering Inmate Voicemail (call Customer Service at 877-650-4249 to get the local voicemail number for Ross-Bell Jefferson County Youth Detention Center, you will be informed of the cost for leaving a message. To leave your message, simply select the inmate by ID number. Then, record your voicemail.

For full instructions on the Ross-Bell Jefferson County Youth Detention Center Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ross-Bell Jefferson County Youth Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-325-5437 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Ross-Bell Jefferson County Youth Detention Center, and what can I send them?

Ross-Bell Jefferson County Youth Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Ross-Bell Jefferson County Youth Detention Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Ross-Bell Jefferson County Youth Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
140 Second Court
Birmingham, AL 35204



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
140 Second Court
Birmingham, AL 35204



Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Ross-Bell Jefferson County Youth Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Ross-Bell Jefferson County Youth Detention Center standards will be disposed of. 
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
140 Second Court
Birmingham, AL 35204

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ross-Bell Jefferson County Youth Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-325-5437 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Ross-Bell Jefferson County Youth Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ross-Bell Jefferson County Youth Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-325-5437 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Ross-Bell Jefferson County Youth Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ross-Bell Jefferson County Youth Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-325-5437 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Ross-Bell Jefferson County Youth Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ross-Bell Jefferson County Youth Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 205-325-5437 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the Ross-Bell Jefferson County Youth Detention Center? What does it look like?
Other Jails in Jefferson County

What are the other City and County Jails in Jefferson County?

Jefferson County County Jails
Jefferson County City Jails
Jefferson County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Jefferson County?

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Search for an Inmate in Jefferson County

This facility, known as "Ross-Bell Jefferson County Youth Detention Center" is also known as G. Ross Bell Youth Detention Center, GRBYDC, Jefferson County, G. Ross Bell Youth Detention Center , G. Ross Bell Youth Detention Center , Alabama, Jefferson.