Ector County Youth Center

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Ector County Youth Center Information

Ector County Youth Center is a publicly owned facility that offers short term detention for pre-adjudicated juveniles. It accepts juvenile offenders who are aged 10 to 17 and ensures their care and safety during their stay in the secure facility. Weekdays see the regular operation of school in the onsite classroom with licensed teachers from the local school district and then after school programming, therapy, counseling, and activities. All completed work qualifies for credit in their regular school and will help towards earning their high school diploma. Special educational adaptations and services are provided for those who need it, as determined by the assessment upon intake. It is designed for up to 48 students, and the male and female students are housed in separate areas. The mission of the location is to provide a partnership or working relationship with the staff and the juveniles to assist them in reaching their goals, making positive decisions, developing social skills, and learning life skills. Mail: 1401 E. YUKON RD., ODESSA, TX, 79762 Mail is processed as it is received and checked for contraband, for a full address including the name of the juvenile, and the name and address of the sender. Phone: Phones permit juveniles to call their parents or guardians throughout the week during their approved times, and if they do not have phone privileges suspended. Visitation: Information regarding visits is provided to the parents or legal guardians at the time of intake. Visits are offered once a week to each of the youth within the facility.

Phone: 432-362-6356

Physical Address:
1401 E. Yukon Road
Odessa, TX 79762

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Resident's Full Name
Ector County Youth Center
1401 E. Yukon
Odessa, TX 79762

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Resident's Full Name
Ector County Youth Center
1401 E. Yukon
Odessa, TX 79762

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Ector County Youth Center?

To search for an inmate in the Ector County Youth 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 432-362-6356 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Ector County and anywhere in Texas.

Ector County Youth Center Inmate Search

The Ector County Youth Center maintains an average of 28 offenders in custody on any given day. The Ector County Youth 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 Ector County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 22,140 offenders.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How is booking conducted at Ector County Youth Center?

After an arrest, individuals are transported to Ector County Youth 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 Ector County Youth 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 432-362-6356.

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Directions / Map to the Ector County Youth Center
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to post bail for someone arrested in Ector County

When an individual is arrested and booked at Ector County Youth Center in Odessa, the outcomes include:

1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 432-362-6356 for specific bail amounts.

Bail payments can be made in different ways.

  • Cash, credit, or money order are accepted forms of payment.
  • You can work with a licensed bail bondsman in Ector County.
  • County real estate property can be used as collateral.

For further information on posting bail in Ector County, Texas, visit the Ector County Youth Center Bail Information Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Ector County Youth Center? What is the Schedule?

Ector County Youth Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

1401 E. Yukon Road
Odessa, TX 79762
432-362-6356

  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 432-362-6356 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
  • Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
  • Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 432-362-6356 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
MONDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
SATURDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ector County Youth Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 432-362-6356 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Ector County Youth Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ector County Youth Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 432-362-6356 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Ector County Youth Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ector County Youth Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 432-362-6356 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Ector County Youth Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ector County Youth Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 432-362-6356 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Ector County Youth Center, and what can I send them?

Ector County Youth Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Ector County Youth Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Ector County Youth Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Resident's Full Name
Ector County Youth Center
1401 E. Yukon
Odessa, TX 79762



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Resident's Full Name
Ector County Youth Center
1401 E. Yukon
Odessa, TX 79762



Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Ector County Youth Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Ector County Youth Center standards will be disposed of. 
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Resident's Full Name
Ector County Youth Center
1401 E. Yukon
Odessa, TX 79762

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ector County Youth Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 432-362-6356 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Ector County Youth Center, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ector County Youth Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 432-362-6356 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Ector County Youth Center using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ector County Youth Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 432-362-6356 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Ector County Youth Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Ector County Youth Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 432-362-6356 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the Ector County Youth Center? What does it look like?
Other Jails in Ector County

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

Ector County County Jails
Ector County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

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

Ector Andrews Midland Crane Ward Winkler Upton
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This facility, known as "Ector County Youth Center" is also known as Ector County Youth Center, Texas, Ector.