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Serving the areas of Burke, Columbia, Glascock, Jefferson, Jenkins, McDuffie, Richmond, Screven and Warren Counties, the Augusta Regional Youth Detention Center has a capacity of 64.
These beds are provided in housing units with 48 beds for male detainees and 16 for female detainees and are further divided into small units with a common area and sleeping spaces. Housing assignments are determined after an assessment and they are assigned based upon gender, age, may consider size, and history of behavior in detention facilities to provide a safe space for each youth. With either single or double rooms surrounding a common area, each of the housing units provides study and recreational space.
Classrooms are provided for ongoing education with licensed teachers and any learning needs will be addressed. A focus is maintained on mental health, life skills, social skills, and education throughout their stay. Each student is provided with a schedule they must follow to keep the facility operating smoothly, and staff try to maintain a positive environment.
Mail: 3485 Mike Padgett Hwy, Augusta, GA 30906-3815 Each item of mail is checked for contraband and inappropriate or restricted topics. It may be returned, denied, or censored as needed. The youth are provided with supplies for two letters each week and time to write them and are permitted to send additional mail when postage is provided by their family.
Phone: Phone calls are important for the mental health of the residents and for their families, and phones and tablets are provided for each student so they may remain in contact with their family and approved contacts.
Visitation: Visits are important to all residents and their families and are encouraged each week. All approved visitors will receive information directly from the facility regarding their visits.
Phone: 706-771-4875
Physical Address:
3485 Mike Padgett Highway
Augusta, GA 30906-3815
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Resident's Full Name
Augusta RYDC
3485 Mike Padgett Hwy
Augusta, GA 30906-3815
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Resident's Full Name
Augusta RYDC
3485 Mike Padgett Hwy
Augusta, GA 30906-3815
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Augusta 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 706-771-4875 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Richmond County offender's Criminal Court Case online.
Augusta Regional Youth Detention Center Inmate Search
The Augusta Regional Youth Detention Center maintains an average of 64 offenders in custody on any given day. The Augusta 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 Richmond County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 29,080 offenders.
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Once arrested, the person is taken to Augusta Regional Youth Detention Center for booking, a process that confirms identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Staying silent is key during this process, as anything spoken can be used as evidence in court. It’s best to wait for legal counsel before responding to questions.
Steps involved in booking at Augusta Regional Youth Detention Center include:
Booking can range from an hour to 48 hours depending on the circumstances. To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Augusta Regional Youth Detention Center at 706-771-4875.
What are the other City and County Jails in Richmond County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Richmond County?
This facility, known as "Augusta Regional Youth Detention Center" is also known as Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice, Augusta Regional Youth Detention Center, Georgia, Richmond.
The Augusta Regional Youth Detention Center serves the following cities and towns of Richmond County: Augusta, Blythe and Hephzibah.
