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Gilmer County is one of the 7 areas that are served by the Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center, along with Catoosa, Dade, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens, and Whitfield. It was formerly known as the Dalton RYDC, and is a sprawling campus in Dalton, Georgia. It has a top capacity of 30 juvenile offenders, and each county and area that uses the facility is allocated the beds they need each year. Full services are provided from clothing to bedding, nutritional needs, medical care, mental health care, and dental care. Educational opportunities are provided in the classrooms, through the library, with computers, and through additional programs to teach life skills, social skills, and even vocational training. GED prep and testing is conducted onsite. Parenting classes, religious services, and recreational group activities may be available to those interested. Strict routines are adhered to and teach responsibility, discipline, and accountability. A reward system is used to encourage youth to make positive decisions and to gain the knowledge they need for a healthy and happy future. Address: 2735 Underwood Rd NE, Dalton, GA 30721, USA. Any mail or letters is to be sent through the postal service and will be opened with the youth and checked for contraband before it is given to them. There may not be adult content in any of the communications, either picture and images or conversations. Phones: The Department of Juvenile Justice ensures that youth have access to smartphones or tablets to make voice calls, and they will be provided with a day and time that they are permitted to call any of the numbers on their approved call list. Those days and times will also be communicated with the approved visitors and those who can receive or make phone calls. Visitation: Visits are now available both at the facility and remotely via video call. Each student is assigned specific times during the week for these calls and those times and days will be communicated to all approved visitors.
Inmate Services

Phone: 706-272-2309

Physical Address:
 2735 Underwood Road, NE
Dalton, GA 30721-7499

Mailing Address (personal mail):
 Juvenile's first and last name
Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center
2735 Underwood Road, NE
Dalton, GA 30721-7499

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

To search for an inmate in the Elbert Shaw 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 706-272-2309 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Gilmer County offender's Criminal Court Case online.

Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center Inmate Search

The Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center maintains an average of 64 offenders in custody on any given day. The Elbert Shaw 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 Gilmer County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,560 offenders.

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About the Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center
Gilmer County is one of the 7 areas that are served by the Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center, along with Catoosa, Dade, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens, and Whitfield. It was formerly known as the Dalton RYDC, and is a sprawling campus in Dalton, Georgia. It has a top capacity of 30 juvenile offenders, and each county and area that uses the facility is allocated the beds they need each year. Full services are provided from clothing to bedding, nutritional needs, medical care, mental health care, and dental care. Educational opportunities are provided in the classrooms, through the library, with computers, and through additional programs to teach life skills, social skills, and even vocational training. GED prep and testing is conducted onsite. Parenting classes, religious services, and recreational group activities may be available to those interested. Strict routines are adhered to and teach responsibility, discipline, and accountability. A reward system is used to encourage youth to make positive decisions and to gain the knowledge they need for a healthy and happy future. Address: 2735 Underwood Rd NE, Dalton, GA 30721, USA. Any mail or letters is to be sent through the postal service and will be opened with the youth and checked for contraband before it is given to them. There may not be adult content in any of the communications, either picture and images or conversations. Phones: The Department of Juvenile Justice ensures that youth have access to smartphones or tablets to make voice calls, and they will be provided with a day and time that they are permitted to call any of the numbers on their approved call list. Those days and times will also be communicated with the approved visitors and those who can receive or make phone calls. Visitation: Visits are now available both at the facility and remotely via video call. Each student is assigned specific times during the week for these calls and those times and days will be communicated to all approved visitors.
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center, call the jail’s booking line at 706-272-2309.

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.

Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Gilmer 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 Gilmer 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 Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center?

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 Gilmer 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 Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center 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 Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center 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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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-272-2309 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 Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-272-2309 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-272-2309 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-272-2309 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center, and what can I send them?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-272-2309 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-272-2309 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-272-2309 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention 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 Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-272-2309 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in Gilmer County

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

Gilmer County County Jails
Gilmer County Jail & Detention Center
Gilmer County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

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

Gilmer Murray Gordon Pickens Dawson Fannin
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This facility, known as "Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center" is also known as Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice, E. Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center, E. Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center, Georgia, Gilmer.