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Located in Dalton, Georgia, the Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center is the regional short term facility for juveniles serving the counties of Catoosa, Dade, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens, and Whitfield.
It has space for around 30 youth, and this includes not only juveniles waiting for their trial or their sentencing, but also youth who are young adults that were charged and are being sentenced through the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice.
Only those who are charged as adults will be housed at the adult facility for the region. They will receive all needed medical and dental care, as well as support for mental health, treatment for any addictions or substance abuse concerns, and rehabilitation for other issues as well as behavioral therapy where needed. Life skills will develop through the discipline of following the strict routines, responsibility for actions is developed through the following of rules and the experience of the detention, and classwork is focused on with all needed adaptations or adjustments for potential learning difficulties.
Parenting and financial management classes are available, along with religious services for those who attend, group activities during free time, and many other learning opportunities.
The amount of mail received is not limited and youth may receive mail every day of the week, but it will be checked for content before being given to them. Postage is provided each week for two letters to be sent out of the facility, but more can be accessed if the postage is provided by the family.
Phones: Phones calls are permitted to any phone number that has been approved for that individual student, and phones are accessible for regular phone calls.
Visitation: Visitors are approved by the court or the probation officer, and only those who are on the students approved visiting list will be permitted to visit, and they will receive the details of their visits from the staff.
Phone: 706-272-2309
Physical Address:
2735 Underwood Road, NE
Dalton, GA 30721-7499
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Juvenile's Name
Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center
2735 Underwood Rd Ne
Dalton, Ga 30721-7499
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Juvenile's Name
Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center
2735 Underwood Rd Ne
Dalton, Ga 30721-7499
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Elbert Shaw 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 706-272-2309 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Whitfield County offender's Criminal Court Case online.
Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center Inmate Search
The Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center maintains an average of 64 offenders in custody on any given day. The Elbert Shaw 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 Whitfield County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 12,080 offenders.
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When someone is arrested, they are taken to Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center for booking. This process involves verifying identity, assessing charges, and determining whether the person will be released on bail or detained.
It's crucial to remain silent during this process, as any statements could be used in court. Legal counsel should be consulted before making any comments about the arrest.
The booking process at Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center typically involves the following steps:
Booking times can range from one hour to 48 hours. For details on posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 706-272-2309.
What are the other City and County Jails in Whitfield County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Whitfield County?
This facility, known as "Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center" is also known as Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice, E. Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center, E. Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center, Georgia, Whitfield.
The Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center serves the following cities and towns of Whitfield County: Dalton, Tunnel Hill and Varnell.
