Mobile County Youth Detention Center

To search for an inmate in the Mobile County 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 251-574-1450 for the information you are looking for.

Mobile County Youth Detention Center Inmate Search

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about finding an inmate in the Mobile County Youth Detention Center, how the jail rosters work and what happens after an offender is arrested and booked. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 251-574-1450 for further assistance.

The Mobile County Youth Detention Center maintains an average of 119 offenders in custody on any given day. The Mobile County 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 Mobile County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 38,940 offenders.

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

Mobile County Youth Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

2315 Costarides Street
Mobile, AL 36617
251-574-1450

• 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 251-574-1450 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 251-574-1450 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

JUVENILE DETENTION VISITATION POLICY

The James T. Strickland Youth Center is a secure area.  All residents’ identities are protected and considered confidential.  The visitation policy is strictly enforced.
  
IMMEDIATE FAMILY ONLY:

A.   Mother/Father
B.   Grandparents
C.   Brothers and Sisters, age 18 and older only.  
Picture I.D. with birth date required for each visit.
D.  Any sibling with a different last name from the resident may require prior approval from the court before being allowed to visit.

Only those with approved visitation will be allowed in the building.  

The James T. Strickland Youth Center will not serve as a waiting area for unauthorized guests.  

Please make arrangements at home for the care of young children and others who will not have access to the building.

Visitation hours are:
Tuesdays – 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Saturdays – 9:00am to 11:00am
Residents are limited to 2 visitors for 15 minutes.

All unauthorized packages, purses, smoking materials, pocket knives or other weapons are not allowed in the building. In order to provide better security for residents, parents, and detention staff please be advised that a metal detector is in use at door 1.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Mobile County Youth Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 251-574-1450 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Mobile County Youth Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 251-574-1450 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Mobile County Youth Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 251-574-1450 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Mobile County Youth Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 251-574-1450 for further assistance.

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

Mobile County Youth Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Mobile County Youth Detention 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 Mobile County Youth Detention 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:
2315 Costarides Street
Mobile, AL 36617

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
2315 Costarides Street
Mobile, AL 36617

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 Mobile County Youth Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & 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 Mobile County Youth Detention 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:
2315 Costarides Street
Mobile, AL 36617

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Mobile County Youth Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 251-574-1450 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Mobile County 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 Mobile County Youth Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 251-574-1450 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Mobile County 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 Mobile County Youth Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 251-574-1450 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Mobile County 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 Mobile County Youth Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 251-574-1450 for further assistance.

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