Durham Youth Detention

Q: How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Durham Youth Detention?

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Durham Youth Detention? To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Durham Youth Detention, call the jail’s booking line at 919-560-0840. There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status. Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours. If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online. Durham Youth Detention Booking Roster

Q: What happens during booking in Durham County?

What happens during booking in Durham County? After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Durham County for booking. Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

Q: What is the booking process like at the Durham Youth Detention?

What is the booking process like at the Durham Youth Detention? Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Durham County and other North Carolina and USA jurisdictions. If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse. It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

Q: What kind of questions are asked during booking?

What kind of questions are asked during booking? The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs. What happens with an offender’s personal property during booking? During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member. Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed. If the offender remains in jail for any length of time, the Durham Youth Detention will allow a friend or family member to pick up the inmate's property if the offender gives written authorization for a named person to do so. To find out the days and times for picking up an inmate's property, and what you will need to bring to verify your identity, call the jail at 919-560-0840 during business hours.

Q: How long does the Durham Youth Detention booking process take?

How long does the Durham Youth Detention booking process take? Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender. If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable. What happens after an offender is booked into the Durham Youth Detention? At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release. If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Durham Youth Detention will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel. Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

Question 1

How Do You Find Someone in the Durham Youth Detention?

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To search for an inmate in the Durham Youth Detention, 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 919-560-0840 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case information online, including the daily court dockets for Durham County.

Durham Youth Detention Inmate Search

The Durham Youth Detention maintains an average of 14 offenders in custody on any given day. The Durham Youth Detention 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 Durham County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 15,000 offenders.

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Question 2

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Juvenile Home: 919-560-0840
Administration: 919-560-0840
Adult Probation: 919-560-6036
Arrest Warrants: 919-560-8883
Bail: 919-560-0913
Court: 919-808-3002
District Attorney: 919-808-3010
Inmate Info: 919-560-0772
Juvenile: 919-560-0840
Juvenile Court: 919-560-6824
Juvenile Probation: 919-560-0880
Police: 919-560-4600
Police Tips: 919-560-7151
Public Defender: 919-808-3023
Records: 919-560-0905
Sheriff: 919-560-0853

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Question 3

Recent Bookings & Arrests

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How does the booking process work at Durham Youth Detention?

Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Durham Youth Detention 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 Durham Youth Detention 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 919-560-0840.

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Question 4

Directions / Map to the Durham Youth Detention

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Question 5

Inmate Bail and Bonding

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

After an individual is apprehended and taken to Durham Youth Detention in Durham 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 919-560-0840 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 Durham 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 Durham County, North Carolina, visit the Durham Youth Detention Bail Information Page.

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Question 6

Inmate Visitation

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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Durham Youth Detention? What is the Schedule?

Durham Youth Detention ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

2432 Broad Street
Durham, NC 27704
919-560-0840

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 919-560-0840 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 919-560-0840 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

Durham Youth Detention Visitation Schedule

2432 Broad Street
Durham, NC 27704
919-560-0840

Visiting hours are Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Visitation with each child is limited to 15 minutes per visit due to limited visitation space for residents and family.
Exceptions can be made to this policy for parents whose work schedule prevents them from visiting during the normal visiting hours.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Durham Youth Detention’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 919-560-0840 for further assistance.

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Question 7

Remote Video Visitation

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Durham Youth Detention’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 919-560-0840 for further assistance.

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Question 8

Inmate Money Accounts

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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Durham Youth Detention?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Durham Youth Detention’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 919-560-0840 for further assistance.

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Question 9

Inmate Phone Contact

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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Durham Youth Detention?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Durham Youth Detention’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 919-560-0840 for further assistance.

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Question 10

Mailing an Inmate

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

Durham Youth Detention Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Durham Youth Detention 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 Durham Youth Detention 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 Name
Durham County Youth Home
2432 Broad Street
Durham, NC 27704

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
2432 Broad Street
Durham, NC 27704

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 Durham Youth Detention 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 Durham Youth Detention 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:
2432 Broad Street
Durham, NC 27704

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Durham Youth Detention’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 919-560-0840 for further assistance.

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Question 11

Inmate Commissary

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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Durham Youth Detention, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Durham Youth Detention’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 919-560-0840 for further assistance.

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Question 12

Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Durham Youth Detention using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Durham Youth Detention’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 919-560-0840 for further assistance.

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Question 13

Inmate Tablets

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Do Inmates in the Durham Youth Detention have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Durham Youth Detention’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 919-560-0840 for further assistance.

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Question 14

Are there photos of the Durham Youth Detention? What does it look like?

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Question 15

Other Jails in Durham County

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

Durham County County Jails

Durham County Detention Center

Durham County Juvenile Facilities

Durham Youth Detention

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Other Jails Nearby

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

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Durham Youth Detention

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How does the booking process work at Durham Youth Detention?

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

Durham Youth Detention ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Durham Youth Detention Visitation Schedule

Durham Youth Detention Inmate Mail Guidelines

Search for an Inmate in Durham County

Durham Youth Detention

Search for an Inmate in Durham County

Durham Youth Detention Information

How does the booking process work at Durham Youth Detention?

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

Durham Youth Detention ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Durham Youth Detention Visitation Schedule

Durham Youth Detention Inmate Mail Guidelines

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