Bernalillo County Youth Services

Search for an Inmate in Bernalillo County

Bernalillo County Youth Services Information

Bernalillo County Youth Services provides both the alternatives to detention program for the county as well as the detention and housing facilities for juveniles who are 12 to 18 years of age. As a secure detention center it offers protection for the community, the juveniles, and the staff as well as any visitors. The environment is humane, and staff create positive interactions with the residents and help to improve the social and life skills of each of the juveniles. Registered nurses are on staff with a medical doctor, mental health doctors, dental hygienist and dentist all have scheduled clinics throughout the week to care for each of the residents. Behavioral health is a main focus for all the residents, and they are provided with tools as well as screening, triaging needs and providing treatments, and communicated their needs to their doctors and care providers outside of the facility to provide a successful future. Three meals and two healthy snacks are provided each day, and there is a childrens mental health clinic that offers services to the juveniles and their families. Mail: BERNALILLO COUNTY YOUTH SERVICES CENTER 5100 2nd Street NW. Albuquerque, NM 87107 All mail will be checked before delivery for contraband, and any that involves criminal activity, threats, or that are a risk to the security of the facility will not be permitted. Phones: Access to phones for making outgoing calls is provided during approved days and times for those who have phone privileges. Only those who were approved by the court, or the staff will be able to receive calls. Visitation: Approved visitors include parents, legal guardians, grandparents, legal spouse, and those with prior approval. Visiting hours are provided based upon housing assignment as follows: Unit A – Monday 7-8 p.m. Unit B – Tuesday 7-8 p.m. Unit D – Wednesday 7-8 p.m. Unit E – Thursday 7-8 p.m. Unit F – Friday 7-8 p.m.

Phone: 505-468-7236

Physical Address:
5100 Second St. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Bernalillo County Youth Services?

To search for an inmate in the Bernalillo County Youth Services, 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 505-468-7236 for the information you are looking for. You can also lookup an offender's Criminal Court Case online for Bernalillo County or any other county in New Mexico.

Bernalillo County Youth Services Inmate Search

The Bernalillo County Youth Services maintains an average of 74 offenders in custody on any given day. The Bernalillo County Youth Services 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 Bernalillo County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 40,480 offenders.

The following charts of Bernalillo County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from the Bernalillo County Corrections Department, the state of New Mexico Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Bernalillo County.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Bernalillo County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.

⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Recent Bookings & Arrests

How does the booking process work at Bernalillo County Youth Services?

Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Bernalillo County Youth Services 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 Bernalillo County Youth Services typically includes the following steps:

  • Verifying identity.
  • Taking a mugshot.
  • Answering questions regarding medical, mental health, and substance use history.
  • DNA collection, if required.
  • Conducting a thorough search.
  • Confiscating personal belongings.
  • Providing a free phone call.

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 505-468-7236.

⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Directions / Map to the Bernalillo County Youth Services
Inmate Bail and Bonding

What is the process to pay bail for someone detained in Bernalillo County?

After an individual is apprehended and taken to Bernalillo County Youth Services in Albuquerque 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 505-468-7236 for the exact bail amount.

There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.

  • Bail can be paid using cash, a money order, or a credit card.
  • A licensed bail bondsman in Bernalillo County can assist with payment.
  • Real estate located in the county can be used as bail collateral. 

For more information on the bail process in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, visit the Bernalillo County Youth Services Bail Information Page.

Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Bernalillo County Youth Services? What is the Schedule?

Bernalillo County Youth Services ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

5100 Second St. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107
505-468-7236

  • 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 505-468-7236 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 505-468-7236 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 Bernalillo County Youth Services’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 505-468-7236 for further assistance.

Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Remote Video Visitation

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bernalillo County Youth Services’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 505-468-7236 for further assistance.

Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Bernalillo County Youth Services?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bernalillo County Youth Services’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 505-468-7236 for further assistance.

Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Bernalillo County Youth Services?

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Bernalillo County Youth Services by Phone

Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)

  • Advance Pay - This phone account allows you to prepay so that your inmate can call you (and only you) whenever he/she wants and the cost of each call is deducted from your balance. You can even be notified by text when your balance gets low. You still have the option of accepting or rejecting each call.
  • Pin Debit  -  This option allows you to fund an inmate's commissary account and lets him pay for phone calls to you and others with the money. You will have no control over who your inmate calls.
  • Voicemail  -  You can leave a secure voicemail without having to contact the facility. When you call the local phone number for a facility offering Inmate Voicemail (call Customer Service at 877-650-4249 to get the local voicemail number for Bernalillo County Youth Services, you will be informed of the cost for leaving a message. To leave your message, simply select the inmate by ID number. Then, record your voicemail.

For full instructions on the Bernalillo County Youth Services Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bernalillo County Youth Services’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 505-468-7236 for further assistance.

Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Bernalillo County Youth Services, and what can I send them?

Bernalillo County Youth Services Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Bernalillo County Youth Services 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 Bernalillo County Youth Services 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:
5100 Second St. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
5100 Second St. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107



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 Bernalillo County Youth Services 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 Bernalillo County Youth Services 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:
5100 Second St. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bernalillo County Youth Services’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 505-468-7236 for further assistance.

Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Bernalillo County Youth Services, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bernalillo County Youth Services’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 505-468-7236 for further assistance.

Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Bernalillo County Youth Services using an Online Messaging Service?

Emailing and Texting Messages, Photos & Videograms

Bernalillo County Youth Services contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles Inmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.


If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.

Then use the Facility Finder to:
1.  Select Bernalillo County Youth Services,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.

How Messaging Works
Watch this video on how to send a message.
1.
  Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.  
2. After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message.  Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.

How Uploading Photos Works
Watch this video on how to upload a photo.
1.
  Select the Photos Tab.
2. Select “Take New Photo” or “Upload New Photo”.
3. Take a new photo with your webcam, or select "Choose File" to upload a photo from your computer.
4. Give your photo a Title or add it to the "Gallery" of your choice.
5. Select the "Share" button.
6. Select your inmate(s) and then select "Share".
7. Once the photo is approved, it will be shared with your inmate(s).

Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call   866-516-0115

How to Communicate with an Bernalillo County Youth Services Inmate by Mail and by Email

To mail or email an inmate in Bernalillo County follow these steps:

When mailing a letter or postcard to an inmate, please follow these instructions:

  • All mail sent to an inmate at the Bernalillo County Youth Services must include the sender's name and mailing address in the top left corner of the envelope or postcard.
  • All mail must include the facility's address, as well as the inmate's name and assigned number.
  • Failure to include your return address will most likely result in your mail NOT being delivered and your letter destroyed.
  • The Bernalillo County Youth Services has a zero-tolerance policy regarding mail violations. 
  • All the information you need to understand mail and email policies can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.

Emailing Messages & Photos

Facility_name_1} contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles iInmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.
 
If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.

Then use the Facility Finder to:
1.  Select Bernalillo County Youth Services,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.

  • Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.  
  • After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message.  Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.
  • You can also send your Bernalillo County inmate photos and videos.

Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call   866-516-0115

Go here to this FAQ to get answers to how the transition to ViaPath from GTL and gettingout will affect your account.

All the information you need to understand mail and email policies for Bernalillo County can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bernalillo County Youth Services’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 505-468-7236 for further assistance.

Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Bernalillo County Youth Services have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Bernalillo County Youth Services allows inmates access to tablets to use for the services provided by 'gettingout'.


The devices are similar to common handheld tablets, but are made exclusively by GettingOut, a GTL / Viapath company.
Tablets offer specialized content and services for inmates to use during their stay at Bernalillo County Youth Services, such as:

  • Music
  • Books
  • Games
  • Education
  • News
  • Radio
  • Television
  • Read mail and messages
  • Video visits

-  Free services are already available for use on the device at Bernalillo County Youth Services.
-  Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
-  Bernalillo County Youth Services Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.

What Does a Tablet Cost?

To estimate costs for tablets and other services such as phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page), but the following gives you a general idea.

Game Center:

30-Day Subscription: $4.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($5.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($3.74)

Seven-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($2.49)

Unlimited eBooks:

Thirty-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($2.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($1.74)

Seven-Day Subscription: $0.49, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)

Streaming Music:

Thirty-Day Subscription: $8.99, with an additional $16.00 service infrastructure charge ($24.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $5.99, with an additional $9.00 service infrastructure charge ($14.99)

Seven-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($7.99)

Newsfeed

Thirty-Day Subscription: $3.99, with an additional $6.00 service infrastructure charge ($9.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($6.99)

Seven-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $3.00 service infrastructure charge ($3.99)

Same Day Subscription Services

Game Center: $0.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($1.49)

Unlimited eBooks: $0.25, (Total = 0.25)

Newsfeed: $0.24, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)

FM Radio: $0.24, with an additional $0.25 service infrastructure charge ($0.49)

All Subscription and message credit pricing is subject to state and local taxes. 

Replacement Components - should your inmate break it...

Tablet: $249.99 per each

Charger: $8.99 per each

Earbuds: $2.99 per each

How Inmates Can Use a Tablet to Access Services at Bernalillo County Youth Services

To find out how to get access to a tablet for inmate read the following:

1.  First, Register or Sign In to GettingOut/GTL

2.  Purchase the services you want for your Bernalillo County Youth Services inmate.
3. All inmates have free access to the tablets to read their letters from family & friends, but there are many other services available to keep your inmate busy while incarcerated... such as Games, Books, Music and Movies. These other services come with fees that you can pay for when you pay for phone service.

To learn more about Tablet Rentals for inmates, including the cost, all the services available and everything else you need to know, check out our Tablet Rental Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bernalillo County Youth Services’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 505-468-7236 for further assistance.

Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Are there photos of the Bernalillo County Youth Services? What does it look like?
Other Jails in Bernalillo County

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

Bernalillo County County Jails
Bernalillo County Juvenile Facilities
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less
Other Jails Nearby

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

Bernalillo Valencia Cibola Santa Fe Torrance Sandoval
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less

Search for an Inmate in Bernalillo County

This facility, known as "Bernalillo County Youth Services" is also known as Bernalillo County Youth Services , Bernalillo County Youth Services , New Mexico, Bernalillo.