Taylor County Juvenile Justice Center

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Taylor County Juvenile Justice Center Information

Housing up to 22 youth, ages 10-17, temporarily the Taylor County Juvenile Detention Center is located adjacent to the sheriff department. It provides a secure location for young offenders who are charged with an offense. The design of the building provides a safe and secure environment for the youth to wait for their trials and all basic needs are met during their stay. All of the meals are healthy, and snacks are provided, teachers attend to provide ongoing education equal to that of the local schools, medical care is provided along with mental health care. Recreational opportunities are provided daily and there are services for psychological needs and emotional needs as well. Treatments are provided as needed and any assessments or information that is learned during their detention is used to help the probation department to provide referrals to the services that will best fit their needs for them to continue to receive services and treatments outside of the location after they return to their community. Families are encouraged to maintain contact and receive regular updates through mail, phone calls, and visits. Mail: 889 SOUTH 25TH STREET, ABILENE, TX, 79602 All mail must be correctly addressed with a full return address including the name of the sender to the facility, and it will be inspected for contraband, illegal items, and any conversations of illegal activity. Phones: Phone calls are permitted from students to their parents or guardians, though incoming calls are not available. Visitation: Visiting information is provided to the parents or guardians after the youth has been detained, and only they are able to visit.

Phone: 325-691-7462

Physical Address:
889 South 25th Street
Abilene, TX 79602

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Resident's Full Name
Taylor County Juvenile Detention Center
889 S. 25th Street
Abilene, Texas 79602

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Resident's Full Name
Taylor County Juvenile Detention Center
889 S. 25th Street
Abilene, Texas 79602

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Taylor County Juvenile Justice Center?

To search for an inmate in the Taylor County Juvenile Justice 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 325-691-7462 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Taylor County and anywhere in Texas. More specifically, you can look up criminal court cases in the Abilene Municipal Court as well as all county and district court records and jail records in Taylor County.

Taylor County Juvenile Justice Center Inmate Search

The Taylor County Juvenile Justice Center maintains an average of 22 offenders in custody on any given day. The Taylor County Juvenile Justice 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 Taylor County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 17,920 offenders.

The following charts of Taylor 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 Taylor County Corrections Department, the state of Texas Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Taylor 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 Taylor 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.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

Booking process details at Taylor County Juvenile Justice Center

When someone is arrested, they are taken to Taylor County Juvenile Justice Center for booking. This process involves verifying identity, assessing charges, and determining whether the person will be released on bail or detained.

It's crucial to remain silent during this process, as any statements could be used in court. Legal counsel should be consulted before making any comments about the arrest.

The booking process at Taylor County Juvenile Justice Center typically involves the following steps:

  • Identifying the individual.
  • Taking a mugshot.
  • Health assessments and questions about criminal background.
  • DNA collection if applicable.
  • Conducting a full-body search.
  • Confiscating personal property.
  • Allowing a phone call.

Booking times can range from one hour to 48 hours. For details on posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 325-691-7462.

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Directions / Map to the Taylor County Juvenile Justice Center
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to post bail for a loved one in Taylor County

Once booked at Taylor County Juvenile Justice Center in Abilene, the individual has several possible outcomes:

1. Release without posting bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Remaining in custody until their court date.
3. Posting bail or bond for release. For the exact amount, call 325-691-7462.

Several payment methods are available for bail.

  • Bail can be paid in cash, by credit card, or with a money order.
  • Licensed bail bondsmen in Taylor County can assist with the process.
  • Property within the county can also be used to pay bail.

For more details on the bail process in Taylor County, Texas, visit the Taylor County Juvenile Justice Center Bail Information Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Taylor County Juvenile Justice Center? What is the Schedule?

Taylor County Juvenile Justice Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

889 South 25th Street
Abilene, TX 79602
325-691-7462

  • 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 325-691-7462 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 325-691-7462 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

Taylor County Juvenile Justice Center

889 South 25th Street
Abilene, TX 79602
325-691-7462

Detention Visitation Rules and Hours

Visitation Hours
Monday through Friday 3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Face to Face visit (15 minutes) or Phone calls (10 minutes)  

Weekends and designated Taylor County Holidays will be phone visitation only
(10 minutes) 1:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

  • Parent(s), legal guardian, or custodian only and will be required to present and provide a valid identification card at each visit. And no more than two people at a time.

  • No more than one visit per visitation period.

  • No infants or children shall be allowed to visit, and children shall not be left in the lobby unattended.

  • Approval for visitation shall be arranged through the juvenile's assigned probation officer and an approved visitation list will be created.

  • Any visit that is not authorized by the juvenile probation officer will not be permitted.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Taylor County Juvenile Justice Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 325-691-7462 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 Taylor County Juvenile Justice Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Taylor County Juvenile Justice Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 325-691-7462 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Taylor County Juvenile Justice Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Taylor County Juvenile Justice Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 325-691-7462 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Taylor County Juvenile Justice Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Taylor County Juvenile Justice Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 325-691-7462 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Taylor County Juvenile Justice Center, and what can I send them?

Taylor County Juvenile Justice Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Taylor County Juvenile Justice 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 Taylor County Juvenile Justice 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:
Resident's Full Name
Taylor County Juvenile Detention Center
889 S. 25th Street
Abilene, Texas 79602



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Resident's Full Name
Taylor County Juvenile Detention Center
889 S. 25th Street
Abilene, Texas 79602



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 Taylor County Juvenile Justice 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 Taylor County Juvenile Justice 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:
Resident's Full Name
Taylor County Juvenile Detention Center
889 S. 25th Street
Abilene, Texas 79602

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Taylor County Juvenile Justice Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 325-691-7462 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Taylor County Juvenile Justice Center, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Taylor County Juvenile Justice Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 325-691-7462 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Taylor County Juvenile Justice Center using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Taylor County Juvenile Justice Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 325-691-7462 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Taylor County Juvenile Justice 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 Taylor County Juvenile Justice Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 325-691-7462 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the Taylor County Juvenile Justice Center? What does it look like?
Other Jails in Taylor County

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

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