Ector County Youth Center
Ector County Youth Center
Ector County Youth Center: Juvenile Detention in Odessa
Youth taken into custody anywhere in Ector County who must be held before their hearing come to the Yukon Road center, which shares its campus with the Juvenile Probation offices.
Inmate Services
Phone
432-362-6356Mailing address (personal mail)
Ector County Youth Center
1401 E. Yukon
Odessa, TX 79762
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
Ector County Youth Center
1401 E. Yukon
Odessa, TX 79762
Other Jails and Prisons
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.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe Ector County Youth Center at 1401 E. Yukon Road in Odessa is the county's secure pre-adjudication detention facility for juveniles, run by Ector County Juvenile Probation under Director Kevin Mann. The Texas Juvenile Justice Department registry lists it as active, county-operated since 1974, with a rated capacity of 48 and Albert Aguirre as facility administrator.
Parents and guardians reach the center at 432-362-6356. The front office keeps a staggered week: 8 to 5 on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 8 to 6 on Tuesday, 8 to 4 on Friday, with the midday hour off.
For Parents of a Detained Youth
- Visits, mail and calls: rules are set by the center; ask Detention Supervisor Jonathan Rayos at 432-362-6356, ext. 2215.
- Older defendants: anyone charged as an adult is a Sheriff's prisoner at the Ector County Detention Center, a separate listing.
- Jail (Main): 432-362-6356
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.
For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 432-362-6356.
What are the other City and County Jails in Ector County?
Ector County County Jails
Ector County Juvenile Facilities
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Nearby counties
The Ector County Youth Center serves the following cities and towns of Ector County: Midland and Odessa.