The campus in Muscogee houses around 60 youth in total, split into 4 housing units as well as segregation cells and a medical wing. Female and male residents are housed separately, and they are further divided for housing by the seriousness of their charges, their ages, and any other needs and considerations. After housing has been determined there are assessments for educational needs, medical needs, and mental health requirements in order to ensure that each of the residents are receiving the treatments and programs that they need.
Junior and senior high school classes are provided, and college credits are available as youth finish high school or get GEDs. Youth Development Campuses are intended for long term treatments and rehabilitations, so vocational training is also provided to ensure youth have a better chance of finding gainful employment when they are finished their treatments.
Located in Midland, Georgia, the Muscogee Youth Development Campus is the current long term housing and treatment facility for young offenders and other youth throughout the county and surrounding counties. It provides extended periods of treatment and rehabilitation for those who need it, as well as providing long term housing for juvenile offenders who are serving an extended sentence.
To instill discipline and to keep the facility on schedule and manageable, each of the youth has a strict routine each day and set times for their activities from waking up and preparing for the day to meals and classes or training. Vocational training is provided to teach new skills and gain experience.
Education is a main focus and school occurs during regular school hours and with the same curriculum as the local schools.
Behavioral therapy, group therapy, private sessions, counselling, addictions treatment, and other medical and mental health services are provided. Meals are cooked on campus and are balanced for all nutritional needs. Youth may remain in the facility beyond the age of majority if they were charged and sentenced while under age through the juvenile justice system.
Mail: 7700A CHATSWORTH RD MIDLAND, GA 31820-9556 It should be expected that all mail be checked for contraband and restricted content, and it must be mailed through the postal system or it will be refused.
Phones: Youth will have regular access to phones, many each day, and will be permitted to call those numbers that are on their approved contacts list.
Visitation: Visits are provided each week, and can be onsite or remote, and each approved visitor will be contacted by the facility with the details of their visits.
Phone: 706-565-4391
Physical Address:
7700-A Chattsworth Road
Columbus, GA 31820
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Juvenile's Full Name
Muscogee YDC
7700-A Chattsworth Road
Columbus, GA 31820
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Juvenile's Full Name
Muscogee YDC
7700-A Chattsworth Road
Columbus, GA 31820
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Muscogee Youth Development Campus, 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 706-565-4391 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Muscogee County offender's Criminal Court Case online.
Muscogee Youth Development Campus Inmate Search
The Muscogee Youth Development Campus maintains an average of 60 offenders in custody on any given day. The Muscogee Youth Development Campus 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 Muscogee County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 34,680 offenders.
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Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Muscogee Youth Development Campus. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.
It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.
The booking steps at Muscogee Youth Development Campus include:
Depending on circumstances, the booking process can take one hour or up to 48 hours. To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 706-565-4391.
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Muscogee Youth Development Campus in Columbus for processing. The next steps vary:
1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 706-565-4391 to confirm the bail amount.
There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.
For more information about bail in Muscogee County, Georgia, see the Muscogee Youth Development Campus Bail Guide.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Muscogee Youth Development Campus? What is the Schedule?
7700-A Chattsworth Road
Columbus, GA 31820
706-565-4391
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 706-565-4391 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 |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Muscogee Youth Development Campus’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-565-4391 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 Muscogee Youth Development Campus?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Muscogee Youth Development Campus’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-565-4391 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Muscogee Youth Development Campus?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Muscogee Youth Development Campus’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-565-4391 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Muscogee Youth Development Campus?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Muscogee Youth Development Campus’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-565-4391 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Muscogee Youth Development Campus, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Muscogee Youth Development Campus 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 Muscogee Youth Development Campus 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 Full Name
Muscogee YDC
7700-A Chattsworth Road
Columbus, GA 31820
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Juvenile's Full Name
Muscogee YDC
7700-A Chattsworth Road
Columbus, GA 31820
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 Muscogee Youth Development Campus 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 Muscogee Youth Development Campus 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 Full Name
Muscogee YDC
7700-A Chattsworth Road
Columbus, GA 31820
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Muscogee Youth Development Campus’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-565-4391 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Muscogee Youth Development Campus, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Muscogee Youth Development Campus’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-565-4391 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Muscogee Youth Development Campus using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Muscogee Youth Development Campus’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-565-4391 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Muscogee Youth Development Campus have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Muscogee Youth Development Campus’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-565-4391 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Muscogee County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Muscogee County?
This facility, known as "Muscogee Youth Development Campus" is also known as Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice, Muscogee Youth Development Campus, Georgia, Muscogee.
