Judge Thomas Jefferson Loftiss II Regional Youth Detention Center
Judge Thomas Jefferson Loftiss II Regional Youth Detention Center
The Thomasville RYDC was renamed the Judge Thomas Jefferson Loftiss II Regional Youth Detention Center. It services the counties of Brooks, Decatur, Grady, Lowndes, Miller, Mitchell, Seminole, and Thomas. All juveniles who are housed at the facility are provided with a safe and secure location for the extent of their detention. As a short term facility, it does not house those who require extended treatment or long term rehabilitation. Any juveniles who are committed to an extended stay will be transferred to the local YDC, where long term housing and programming is provided.
The RYDC offers school each weekday, as well as additional educational opportunities that range from computer literacy classes and vocational training to parenting and social skills, household money management and job searches are also taught. Mental health is protected, and counseling, addictions treatment, and other support is provided for all who attend the facility, and they will also receive all needed medical care and dental care.
Positive social interactions are encouraged, and students will learn how to make healthy choices, take responsibility for their actions, and discipline needed to get to their classes and activities on time.
- Mail: 101 Oakwood Trace Thomasville, GA 31792-7128. All mail must be delivered by the postal service and may not be hand delivered. The address must be complete with the full name and identification for the resident and the complete return address of the sender.
- Phones: Phone calls are permitted at least once each week to the approved contacts at the phone numbers they provide, and additional phone access may be provided.
- Visitation: At least one onsite visit is offered each week, but often additional remote visits are permitted through use of a smartphone or tablet. Visitors will be contacted with details for their visit.
Inmate Services
Phone
229-227-2790Mailing address (personal mail)
Judge Thomas Jefferson Loftiss II Regional Youth Detention Center
101 Oakwood Trace
Thomasville, GA 31792-7128
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
Judge Thomas Jefferson Loftiss II Regional Youth Detention Center
101 Oakwood Trace
Thomasville, GA 31792-7128
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Judge Thomas Jefferson Loftiss II 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 229-227-2790 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Thomas County offender's Criminal Court Case online.
Judge Thomas Jefferson Loftiss II Regional Youth Detention Center Inmate Search
The Judge Thomas Jefferson Loftiss II Regional Youth Detention Center maintains an average of 30 offenders in custody on any given day. The Judge Thomas Jefferson Loftiss II 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 Thomas County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 10,200 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe booking process explained for Judge Thomas Jefferson Loftiss II Regional Youth Detention Center
Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Judge Thomas Jefferson Loftiss II Regional Youth Detention Center. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.
It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.
The booking steps at Judge Thomas Jefferson Loftiss II Regional Youth Detention Center include:
- Identification verification.
- Taking mugshots.
- Answering questions about health, criminal history, and gang affiliations.
- Possible DNA sample collection.
- A full-body search.
- Confiscating personal items for safekeeping.
- Providing a phone call.
To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 229-227-2790.
What are the other City and County Jails in Thomas County?
Thomas County County Jails
Thomas County Juvenile Facilities
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Thomas County?
The Judge Thomas Jefferson Loftiss II Regional Youth Detention Center serves the following cities and towns of Thomas County: Boston, Coolidge, Meigs, Ochlocknee, Pavo and Thomasville.