Phone: 229-931-5800
Physical Address:
300 McMath Mill Road
Americus, GA 31719-8669
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Juvenile's first and last name
Sumter Youth Development Campus
300 McMath Mill Road
Americus, GA 31719-8669
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Sumter 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 229-931-5800 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Sumter County offender's Criminal Court Case online.
Sumter Youth Development Campus Inmate Search
The Sumter Youth Development Campus maintains an average of 150 offenders in custody on any given day. The Sumter 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 Sumter County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 16,500 offenders.
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Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Sumter Youth Development Campus for booking. This process involves identifying the individual, determining charges, and deciding if they will be released on their own recognizance, released on bail, or held in custody until their court date.
It’s important for the arrestee to stay silent, as anything they say can be used against them. The best advice is to avoid answering any questions about the arrest until legal counsel is present.
The booking process at Sumter Youth Development Campus typically includes the following steps:
Depending on circumstances, booking can take anywhere from one hour to up to 48 hours, especially during busy periods or if the individual is uncooperative. For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 229-931-5800.
After an individual is apprehended and taken to Sumter Youth Development Campus in Americus for booking, their release options vary based on the situation:
1. They might be released without bail, on the condition they appear in court on a scheduled date.
2. They may be detained until their court appearance.
3. They may be eligible for release after posting a bail or bond. Call 229-931-5800 for the exact bail amount.
There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.
For more information on the bail process in Sumter County, Georgia, visit the Sumter Youth Development Campus Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Sumter Youth Development Campus? What is the Schedule?
300 McMath Mill Road
Americus, GA 31719-8669
229-931-5800
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 229-931-5800 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 Sumter Youth Development Campus’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-931-5800 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 Sumter Youth Development Campus?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sumter Youth Development Campus’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-931-5800 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Sumter Youth Development Campus?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sumter Youth Development Campus’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-931-5800 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Sumter Youth Development Campus?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sumter Youth Development Campus’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-931-5800 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Sumter Youth Development Campus, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Sumter 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 Sumter 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:
300 McMath Mill Road
Americus, GA 31719-8669
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
300 McMath Mill Road
Americus, GA 31719-8669
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 Sumter 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 Sumter 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:
300 McMath Mill Road
Americus, GA 31719-8669
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sumter Youth Development Campus’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-931-5800 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Sumter 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 Sumter Youth Development Campus’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-931-5800 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Sumter 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 Sumter Youth Development Campus’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-931-5800 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Sumter 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 Sumter Youth Development Campus’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 229-931-5800 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Sumter County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Sumter County?
This facility, known as "Sumter Youth Development Campus" is also known as Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice, Sumter Youth Development Campus, Georgia, Sumter.
