Albany Regional Youth Detention Center (RYDC)

County Juvenile

Last Updated: May 24, 2019
Address
2030 Newton Rd, Albany, GA 31701-3599
Beds
30
County
Dougherty
Phone
229-430-4167
Fax
229-430-3013

Albany Regional Youth Detention Center (RYDC) is for County Juvenile offenders have not been sentenced yet and are detained here until their case is heard.

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You can support your loved ones at Albany Regional Youth Detention Center (RYDC) on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 229-430-4167.

The Albany Regional Youth Detention Center (RYDC) is a medium to low-security detention center located at 2030 Newton Rd Albany, GA that is operated locally by the Juvenile Justice Department and holds youths awaiting the determination of punishment for the crimes of which they are accused. Most of the adolescents are here for less than two years.

The juvenile justice system differs from the adult system, focusing on rehabilitation and recognizing the developmental differences in juveniles. It aims to protect both the child and the public and helps juveniles become productive adults.

Juveniles are detained if they pose a threat, may miss court, or violate court orders. Parental involvement is crucial for effective supervision and rehabilitation.

Key differences in terminology include "taken into custody" instead of "arrest" and "supervision" instead of "probation." Referrals usually come from law enforcement, and an intake social worker decides the juvenile's placement. An inquiry can lead to dismissal, corrective action, or court involvement.

The process includes a plea hearing, possible evaluations, a pre-trial conference, a fact-finding hearing, and a dispositional hearing to determine the case's outcome. Parents may need to cover associated costs.

Offenders are allowed an intake phone call upon his or her arrival at the RYDC and prior to his/her detention hearing. After the first call, he/she will be allowed to make one free call each week. Contact your child’s counselor for call dates and times. Your child may write as many postcards as he/she wishes during designated times. However, unless you provide the RYDC with extra postage stamps, the child will only be provided postage for two postcards per week.

Inmate Locator

Juvenile facilities overseen by Dougherty County do not publish the names of the offenders housed in their facility. As such, there is no public forum for this information.

Visitation Information

Parents and guardians may contact the facility where your child is staying for visitation days and hours. Contraband cannot be brought into the facility (i.e. alcohol, cigarettes, money, gum, snacks, drugs, weapons). Snack machines are available at the facility. You may purchase snacks for your child but they must be consumed during your visit.

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