Athens-Clarke County Juvenile Detention

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Athens-Clarke County Juvenile Detention Information

Youth who are sentenced to a period of detention of up to two years through the Juvenile Court in Clarke or Athens County will be located at the County Juvenile Detention facility. This is the last step in the process, and the court will try alternatives to incarceration first including diversion, adjustment or mediation, including home supervision, probation, or assigning a treatment center before considering incarceration for 90 days, or up to two years. The Juvenile Justice Department manages all cases of incarceration and detention that extend beyond 90 days. Any youth who are found to have had drugs will also have a suspension of their driver's license. Clarke County is part of the group of counties that access and use the Gainesville RYDC and will serve any short sentence or wait for their court date in that facility located within Gainsville, Georgia. During their detention at the facility there will be contact with family and friends through mail, calls, and visits, and programs offered to rehabilitate and treat any addictions or substance abuse issues, anger management, and classes for learning financial management and other life skills that will assist them in building a future as a successful and productive member of their community.

Phone: 706-613-3270

Physical Address:
450 Crescent Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501-5079

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Juvenile's first and last name
Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center
450 Crescent Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501-5079

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How Do You Find Someone in the Athens-Clarke County Juvenile Detention?

To search for an inmate in the Athens-Clarke County Juvenile Detention, 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 706-613-3270 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Clarke County offender's Criminal Court Case online. The Athens Clarke County Jail maintains a Public Records Access page, that keeps a running list of recent arrests in Clarke County, as well as other relevant court information.

Athens-Clarke County Juvenile Detention Inmate Search

The Athens-Clarke County Juvenile Detention maintains an average of 64 offenders in custody on any given day. The Athens-Clarke County Juvenile Detention 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 Clarke County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 20,400 offenders.

The following charts of Clarke County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from the Clarke County Corrections Department, the state of Georgia Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Clarke County.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Clarke County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.

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About the Athens-Clarke County Juvenile Detention
Youth who are sentenced to a period of detention of up to two years through the Juvenile Court in Clarke or Athens County will be located at the County Juvenile Detention facility. This is the last step in the process, and the court will try alternatives to incarceration first including diversion, adjustment or mediation, including home supervision, probation, or assigning a treatment center before considering incarceration for 90 days, or up to two years. The Juvenile Justice Department manages all cases of incarceration and detention that extend beyond 90 days. Any youth who are found to have had drugs will also have a suspension of their driver's license. Clarke County is part of the group of counties that access and use the Gainesville RYDC and will serve any short sentence or wait for their court date in that facility located within Gainsville, Georgia. During their detention at the facility there will be contact with family and friends through mail, calls, and visits, and programs offered to rehabilitate and treat any addictions or substance abuse issues, anger management, and classes for learning financial management and other life skills that will assist them in building a future as a successful and productive member of their community.
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Athens-Clarke County Juvenile Detention?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Athens-Clarke County Juvenile Detention, call the jail’s booking line at 706-613-3270.

There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.

Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.

If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.

Athens-Clarke County Juvenile Detention Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Clarke County?

After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Clarke County for booking.

Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

What is the booking process like at the Athens-Clarke County Juvenile Detention?

Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Clarke County and other Georgia and USA jurisdictions.

If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.

It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.

Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.

What happens after booking?

At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.

If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Athens-Clarke County Juvenile Detention will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.

Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

How long does the Athens-Clarke County Juvenile Detention Booking process take?

Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.

If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.

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Directions / Map to the Athens-Clarke County Juvenile Detention
Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Athens-Clarke County Juvenile Detention? What is the Schedule?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Athens-Clarke County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-613-3270 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 Athens-Clarke County Juvenile Detention?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Athens-Clarke County Juvenile Detention’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-613-3270 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Athens-Clarke County Juvenile Detention?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Athens-Clarke County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-613-3270 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Athens-Clarke County Juvenile Detention?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Athens-Clarke County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-613-3270 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Athens-Clarke County Juvenile Detention, and what can I send them?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Athens-Clarke County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-613-3270 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Athens-Clarke County Juvenile Detention, and what can I purchase?

Athens-Clarke County Juvenile Detention contracts with Access Securepak (aka MyCarePak) for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

Access Securepak carries over 1,000 different items in the following categories:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel

Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select Georgia.
3. Select Athens-Clarke County Juvenile Detention.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at [email protected].
* You can write them at:
    Access Securepak
    10880 Linpage Place
    St. Louis, MO 63132

* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
   Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST, 
   and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.

*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Athens-Clarke County Juvenile Detention staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Athens-Clarke County Juvenile Detention's outside vendor for Commissary Items. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.


*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Clarke County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Athens-Clarke County Juvenile Detention follow these steps:

  • Select Georgia, then select Athens-Clarke County Juvenile Detention, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
  • Register and create an account with Access Securepak, for Clarke County.
  • Choose the inmate and the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Clarke County at any one time.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Athens-Clarke County Juvenile Detention check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Clarke County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Athens-Clarke County Juvenile Detention’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-613-3270 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Athens-Clarke County Juvenile Detention using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Athens-Clarke County Juvenile Detention’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-613-3270 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Athens-Clarke County Juvenile Detention have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Athens-Clarke County Juvenile Detention’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-613-3270 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in Clarke County

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

Clarke County County Jails
Clarke County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

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

Clarke Barrow Jackson Oconee Oglethorpe Madison
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Search for an Inmate in Clarke County

This facility, known as "Athens-Clarke County Juvenile Detention" is also known as Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center, Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice, Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center, Georgia, Clarke.