How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the DeKalb Regional Youth Detention Center?

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the DeKalb Regional Youth Detention Center? To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the DeKalb Regional Youth Detention Center, call the jail’s booking line at 404-244-2185. 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. DeKalb Regional Youth Detention Center Booking Roster

What happens during booking in DeKalb County?

What happens during booking in DeKalb 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 DeKalb 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 DeKalb Regional Youth Detention Center?

What is the booking process like at the DeKalb Regional 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 DeKalb County and other Georgia 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?

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 with 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. If the offender remains in jail for any length of time, the DeKalb Regional Youth Detention Center will allow a friend or family member to pick up the inmate's property if the offender gives written authorization for a named person to do so. To find out the days and times for picking up an inmate's property, and what you will need to bring to verify your identity, call the jail at 404-244-2185 during business hours.

How long does the DeKalb Regional Youth Detention Center booking process take?

How long does the DeKalb Regional 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. What happens after an offender is booked into the DeKalb Regional Youth Detention Center? 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 DeKalb Regional 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.

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

What happens with 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. If the offender remains in jail for any length of time, the DeKalb Regional Youth Detention Center will allow a friend or family member to pick up the inmate's property if the offender gives written authorization for a named person to do so. To find out the days and times for picking up an inmate's property, and what you will need to bring to verify your identity, call the jail at 404-244-2185 during business hours. How long does the DeKalb Regional 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. What happens after an offender is booked into the DeKalb Regional Youth Detention Center? 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 DeKalb Regional 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.

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DeKalb Regional Youth Detention Center

Dekalb Regional Youth Detention Center is the RYDC that houses the male juvenile offenders that are arrested and charged in DeKalb County, along with those who are being detained while they wait for housing or transfers in other locations. A program is provided through the local schools to ensure that a high school education is available to all youth in the facility, and they are able to get their GED during their detention. Other educational opportunities include learning computer skills, cooking skills, life skills, social skills, and much more. Treatments are provided for substance abuse or mental health concerns, including counseling and other treatments. Each youth is addressed as a whole and returned to mental and physical health, with all the skills they need to return to their community and be a productive and positive member of that community. Mail: 2946 Clifton Springs Rd, Decatur, GA 30034 Phones: Each youth is allowed to have a list of approved numbers they can call, which are most often their parents or legal guardians. Visitation: Most visits are conducted through video call on smartphones, computers, or tablets. Approved visitors will be provided with a visitation schedule.

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Decatur, GA 30034-3820

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Decatur, GA 30034-3820

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To search for an inmate in the DeKalb Regional 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 404-244-2185 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an DeKalb County offender's Criminal Court Case online.

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The DeKalb Regional Youth Detention Center maintains an average of 64 offenders in custody on any given day. The DeKalb Regional 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 DeKalb County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 70,980 offenders.

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How is booking conducted at DeKalb Regional Youth Detention Center?

After an arrest, individuals are transported to DeKalb Regional Youth Detention Center for the booking process. This procedure ensures the person’s identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released, eligible for bail, or detained until court.

Remaining silent during this process is vital. Anything said could be used as evidence, so it’s wise to wait for an attorney before speaking about the arrest.

Here’s a breakdown of the booking steps at DeKalb Regional Youth Detention Center:

Verifying identification information.
Capturing mugshots for record-keeping.
Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
Possible DNA collection.
Physical search for contraband or weapons.
Securing personal belongings.
Granting a free phone call.

The booking process varies in duration, taking anywhere from an hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 404-244-2185.

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This facility, known as "DeKalb Regional Youth Detention Center" is also known as Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice, DeKalb Regional Youth Detention Center, Georgia, DeKalb.

The DeKalb Regional Youth Detention Center serves the following cities and towns of DeKalb County: Avondale Estates, Brookhaven, Chamblee, Clarkston, Decatur, Doraville, Dunwoody, Lithonia, Pine Lake, Stone Mountain, Stonecrest and Tucker.

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