Smith County Juvenile Detention Center
Smith County Juvenile Detention Center
A juvenile's length of stay at the Smith County Juvenile Detention Center is an average of 2 weeks. This is a pre-adjudication facility that houses both male and female juveniles between the ages of 10 and 17 while they wait for their court date. While many of the youth who are arrested will be permitted to wait for their hearing at home, those who are a danger to themselves or others, who have a history of not appearing at court dates, or who require detention for other reasons, will be held at this location. There are 65 beds and programs are in place for substance abuse treatment and education as well as a mental health program. Crisis intervention is used as needed, and each resident admitted will undergo a mental health assessment, substance abuse assessment, and an educational assessment after which they will be provided with educational services, mental health services including counseling, and substance abuse treatment where needed. High school credits are earned through the schooldays that are spent with teachers from the local school system, and they are able to transfer them to their home school as well. Mail: P O BOX 1257, TYLER, TX, 75710 Each piece of mail must be sent to the youth at the post office address provided, and it must have correct postage, a full return address as well as the name of the sender, and it may be inspected for contraband. Phones: Phone calls are permitted at least one day each week to allow the residents to call their parents or guardians. Visitation: Visiting hours are set by the location and are provided to the parents or guardians to arrange their visits.Inmate Services
Phone
903-535-0850Mailing address (personal mail)
Smith County Juvenile Services
PO Box 1257
Tyler, TX 75710
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To search for an inmate in the Smith County Juvenile 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 903-535-0850 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Smith County and anywhere in Texas.
Smith County Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Search
The Smith County Juvenile Detention Center maintains an average of 70 offenders in custody on any given day. The Smith County Juvenile 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 Smith County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 16,500 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less- Juvenile Services: 903-535-0850
- Adult Probation: 903-590-2700
- County Courthouse: 903-590-2600
- County Criminal Court: 903-590-4684
- District Attorney: 903-590-1720
- Juvenile Detention: 903-535-0850
- Public Defender: 903-531-9233
- Sheriff: 903-590-2661
- Tyler Police: 903-531-1090
What should you know about the booking process at Smith County Juvenile Detention Center?
Once arrested, the person is taken to Smith County Juvenile Detention Center for booking, a process that confirms identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Staying silent is key during this process, as anything spoken can be used as evidence in court. It’s best to wait for legal counsel before responding to questions.
Steps involved in booking at Smith County Juvenile Detention Center include:
- Confirming identity.
- Taking mugshots for record.
- Medical, mental health, and substance history questioning.
- DNA collection if applicable.
- Comprehensive physical search.
- Seizing personal property.
- Access to a free phone call.
To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Smith County Juvenile Detention Center at 903-535-0850.
What are the other City and County Jails in Smith County?
Smith County County Jails
Smith County Juvenile Facilities
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This facility, known as "Smith County Juvenile Detention Center" is also known as Smith County Juvenile Detention Ctr, Smith County Juvenile Detention Ctr, Texas, Smith.