Wilkes Regional Youth Detention Center

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Search for an Inmate or Active Arrest Warrant in Wilkes County

Wilkes Regional Youth Detention Center

The Wilkes Regional Youth Detention Center for the housing of juvenile offenders who require short term housing as they wait for their trial, are in trial and waiting to hear their sentencing, or waiting for transfer to an alternative housing facility. Counties that use this facility are Elbert, Greene, Hancock, Lincoln, Madison, Morgan, Oglethorpe, Putnam, Taliaferro, Washington and Wilkes. 

Residents here have access to mail, making phone calls to family and visiting with immediate family.

Phone: 706-678-4240

Physical Address:
1430 Industrial Park Road
Washington, GA 30673

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Juvenile's Full Name
Wilkes RYDC
1430 Industrial Park Road
Washington, GA 30673

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Juvenile's Full Name
Wilkes RYDC
1430 Industrial Park Road
Washington, GA 30673

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How Do You Find Someone in the Wilkes Regional Youth Detention Center?

To search for an inmate in the Wilkes 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 706-678-4240 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Wilkes County offender's Criminal Court Case online.

Wilkes Regional Youth Detention Center Inmate Search

The Wilkes Regional Youth Detention Center maintains an average of 40 offenders in custody on any given day. The Wilkes 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 Wilkes County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,800 offenders.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

Understanding the booking process at Wilkes Regional Youth Detention Center

After an arrest, individuals are taken to Wilkes Regional Youth Detention Center where they go through booking. This process includes identifying the person, reviewing charges, and determining whether they will be released on their own, eligible for bail, or detained until their court date.

It’s crucial to remain silent after being arrested. Anything said may be used in court, so it’s better to refrain from speaking until consulting with an attorney.

The following steps outline the booking procedure at Wilkes Regional Youth Detention Center:

  • Personal identification verification.
  • Taking photographs (mugshots).
  • Medical and mental health assessment, as well as inquiries about substance use.
  • Possibly collecting DNA samples.
  • Performing a full-body search.
  • Seizing personal belongings for safekeeping.
  • Allowing one phone call.

Booking can take from a short hour to longer periods, especially on busy nights or with uncooperative individuals. For inquiries about posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 706-678-4240.

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Directions / Map to the Wilkes Regional Youth Detention Center
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Other Jails in Wilkes County

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

Wilkes County County Jails
Wilkes County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

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

Wilkes Taliaferro Oglethorpe Warren McDuffie Lincoln Elbert
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Search for an Inmate or Active Arrest Warrant in Wilkes County

The Wilkes Regional Youth Detention Center serves the following cities and towns of Wilkes County: Rayle, Tignall and Washington.