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
Inmate Services

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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About the Ross-Bell Jefferson County Youth Detention Center
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
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Ross-Bell Jefferson County Youth Detention Center?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Ross-Bell Jefferson County Youth Detention Center, call the jail’s booking line at 205-325-5437 .

There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.

Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.

If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.

Ross-Bell Jefferson County Youth Detention Center Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Jefferson County?

After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Jefferson County for booking.

Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

What is the booking process like at the Ross-Bell Jefferson County Youth Detention Center?

Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Jefferson County and other Alabama and USA jurisdictions.

If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.

It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.

Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.

What happens after booking?

At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.

If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Ross-Bell Jefferson County Youth Detention Center will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.

Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

How long does the Ross-Bell Jefferson County Youth Detention Center Booking process take?

Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.

If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.

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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?

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?

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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Other Jails in Jefferson County

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

Jefferson County County Jails
Jefferson County Jail – Bessemer Jefferson County Jail – Birmingham
Jefferson County City Jails
Birmingham City Jail Homewood Jail
Jefferson County Juvenile Facilities
Ross-Bell Jefferson County Youth Detention Center
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Other Jails Nearby

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

Jefferson Shelby Bibb Tuscaloosa Walker Blount St. Clair
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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.