Wilkes Regional Youth Detention Center

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Wilkes Regional Youth Detention Center Information

The Wilkes Regional Youth Detention Center for the housing of juvenile offenders who require short term housing as they wait for their trial, are in trial and waiting to hear their sentencing, or waiting for transfer to an alternative housing facility. Counties that use this facility are Elbert, Greene, Hancock, Lincoln, Madison, Morgan, Oglethorpe, Putnam, Taliaferro, Washington and Wilkes. 

Residents here have access to mail, making phone calls to family and visiting with immediate family.

Phone: 706-678-4240

Physical Address:
1430 Industrial Park Road
Washington, GA 30673

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Juvenile's Full Name
Wilkes RYDC
1430 Industrial Park Road
Washington, GA 30673

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Juvenile's Full Name
Wilkes RYDC
1430 Industrial Park Road
Washington, GA 30673

Other Jails and Prisons

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

To search for an inmate in the Wilkes 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 706-678-4240 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Wilkes County offender's Criminal Court Case online.

Wilkes Regional Youth Detention Center Inmate Search

The Wilkes Regional Youth Detention Center maintains an average of 40 offenders in custody on any given day. The Wilkes 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 Wilkes County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,800 offenders.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

Understanding the booking process at Wilkes Regional Youth Detention Center

After an arrest, individuals are taken to Wilkes 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 Wilkes Regional Youth Detention Center:

  • Personal identification verification.
  • Taking photographs (mugshots).
  • Medical and mental health assessment, as well as inquiries about substance use.
  • Possibly collecting DNA samples.
  • Performing a full-body search.
  • Seizing personal belongings for safekeeping.
  • Allowing one phone call.

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 706-678-4240.

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Directions / Map to the Wilkes Regional Youth Detention Center
Inmate Bail and Bonding

Paying bail for someone in custody in Wilkes County

Once someone is booked at Wilkes Regional Youth Detention Center in Washington 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 706-678-4240 for bail details.

Bail payments can take several forms.

  • Cash, credit card, or money order can be used for payment.
  • A licensed bail bond agent in Wilkes County can help cover bail.
  • Property within the county can also be used as collateral.

For detailed information about the bail process in Wilkes County, Georgia, see the Wilkes Regional Youth Detention Center Bail FAQ.

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Inmate Visitation

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

Wilkes Regional Youth Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

1430 Industrial Park Road
Washington, GA 30673
706-678-4240

  • 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 706-678-4240 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 706-678-4240 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 Wilkes Regional Youth Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-678-4240 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 Wilkes Regional Youth Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wilkes Regional Youth Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-678-4240 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wilkes Regional Youth Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-678-4240 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wilkes Regional Youth Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-678-4240 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Wilkes Regional Youth Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Wilkes 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 Wilkes 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 Full Name
Wilkes RYDC
1430 Industrial Park Road
Washington, GA 30673



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Juvenile's Full Name
Wilkes RYDC
1430 Industrial Park Road
Washington, GA 30673



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 Wilkes Regional Youth Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & 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 Wilkes 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 Full Name
Wilkes RYDC
1430 Industrial Park Road
Washington, GA 30673

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wilkes Regional Youth Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-678-4240 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Wilkes 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 Wilkes Regional Youth Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-678-4240 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Wilkes 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 Wilkes Regional Youth Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-678-4240 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Wilkes 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 Wilkes Regional Youth Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-678-4240 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the Wilkes Regional Youth Detention Center? What does it look like?
Other Jails in Wilkes County

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

Wilkes County County Jails
Wilkes County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

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

Wilkes Taliaferro Oglethorpe Warren McDuffie Lincoln Elbert
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