Housing youth from 18 different counties and cities, the Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center offers a range of programs to each of the residents. The counties are: Forsyth County, Banks County, Barrow County, Clarke County, Dawson County, Franklin County, Gwinnett County, Habersham County, Hall County, Hart County, Jackson County, Lumpkin County, Oconee County, Rabun County, Stephens County, Towns County, Union County, and White County.
Staff maintain a focus on rehabilitation and treatment, while promoting a positive environment and positive interactions among the residents as well as the staff. Security and safety are key factors as the youth are being held to protect themselves or others, while they wait for their first court date or for their sentence to be determined.
As a short term facility there are no long sentences being served at the location, and they are transferred to a nearby long term facility or other housing options. Counseling and addictions treatment are both provided as well as opportunities for recreation, group activities, and learning to manage finances and education.
Regular curriculum is coordinated with the local schools and classrooms permit classes to continue Monday to Friday.
Mail: Youth are allowed to both send and receive mail at the facility if it meets all of the requirements and does not contain any contraband or conversations of illegal activity. 450 Crescent Dr, Gainesville, GA 30501, USA
Phones: Tables and smart phones are provided to allow youth to maintain contact with their immediate family throughout the week. They can use these for both video and voice calls, with times being provided to the families after orientation.
Visitation: Approved visitors may attend in person visits, or they may contact the youth through the supplied smartphones, tablets, or computers. There are days and times that these are available based upon the youth and their schedules, with parents and guardians being provided those times after orientation has been completed.
Phone: 770-531-4597
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
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Juvenile's first and last name
Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center
450 Crescent Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501-5079
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Gainesville 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 770-531-4597 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Forsyth County offender's Criminal Court Case online.
Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center Inmate Search
The Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center maintains an average of 64 offenders in custody on any given day. The Gainesville 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 Forsyth County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 13,440 offenders.
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After an arrest, individuals are taken to Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center where they go through booking. This process includes identifying the person, reviewing charges, and determining whether they will be released on their own, eligible for bail, or detained until their court date.
It’s crucial to remain silent after being arrested. Anything said may be used in court, so it’s better to refrain from speaking until consulting with an attorney.
The following steps outline the booking procedure at Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center:
Booking can take from a short hour to longer periods, especially on busy nights or with uncooperative individuals. For inquiries about posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 770-531-4597.
Once someone is booked at Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center in Gainesville after an arrest, there are several outcomes:
1. They may be released without paying bail, agreeing to show up on a scheduled date.
2. They may remain in custody until their court appearance.
3. They can pay a bail or bond for release. Call 770-531-4597 for bail details.
Bail payments can take several forms.
For detailed information about the bail process in Forsyth County, Georgia, see the Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center Bail FAQ.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
450 Crescent Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501-5079
770-531-4597
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 770-531-4597 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
450 Crescent Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501-5079
770-531-4597
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 770-531-4597 TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | Visits by appt. only |
| MONDAY | Visits by appt. only |
| TUESDAY | Visits by appt. only |
| WEDNESDAY | Visits by appt. only |
| THURSDAY | Visits by appt. only |
| FRIDAY | Visits by appt. only |
| SATURDAY | Visits by appt. only |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 770-531-4597 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 770-531-4597 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 770-531-4597 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 770-531-4597 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Gainesville Regional 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 Gainesville Regional 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:
Juvenile's first and last name
Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center
450 Crescent Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501-5079
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Juvenile's first and last name
Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center
450 Crescent Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501-5079
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 Gainesville Regional 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 Gainesville Regional 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:
Juvenile's first and last name
Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center
450 Crescent Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501-5079
For inmates receiving mail in the Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center:
Juvenile's first and last name
Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center
450 Crescent Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501-5079
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 770-531-4597 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Gainesville 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 Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 770-531-4597 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Gainesville 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 Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 770-531-4597 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Gainesville 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 Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 770-531-4597 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Forsyth County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Forsyth County?
This facility, known as "Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center" is also known as Forsyth County Juvenile Detention - Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center, Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice, Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center, Georgia, Forsyth.
