Travis County TX - Gardner-Betts Juvenile Justice Center

Brief about Travis County TX - Gardner-Betts Juvenile Justice Center

Travis County TX - Gardner-Betts Juvenile Justice Center is a correctional facility for children under age 15 in Travis County, Texas. It has 120 beds. In Travis, you can end up here if you get sentenced for non-violent crimes like robbery, theft, etc.

Travis County TX - Gardner-Betts Juvenile Justice Center provides exceptional services to ensure the safety and well-being of the facility residents. The Travis Law Enforcement Department upholds safety and justice in the local community. Travis DOC's unwavering commitment to its responsibilities ensures a secure environment for living, working, and raising a family.

The Travis County TX - Gardner-Betts Juvenile Justice Center is conveniently accessible to all citizens. The facility's address is 2515 South Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704. See the map below for driving directions to the facility.

Facility Type and Security Level

The Travis County TX - Gardner-Betts Juvenile Justice Center is a Juvenile facility with minimum security. You can visit only once a week during the jail's working hours.

Education, Medication & Counseling

Travis County TX - Gardner-Betts Juvenile Justice Center has all the basic civic amenities necessary to positively influence the children before release.

Depending on the length of their sentence, inmates receive proper education. They also receive medical attention when needed, including monthly essential health checkups for those with previous medical records. Additionally, each inmate receives weekly counseling to support recovery from various situations.

Contact Travis County TX - Gardner-Betts Juvenile Justice Center Administration

Contact Number

You can reach out to the facility's administration department via the following number: 512-854-7090

Fax Documents

To Fax the required documents to the facility, you can fax 512-854-7079.

Contact Via Email

To contact the facility via email, use the following email ID: brian.snyder@co.travis.tx.us. You can send important documents, requests, visitation documents, etc., via the above contact email.

How To Contact An Inmate At Travis County TX - Gardner-Betts Juvenile Justice Center

Mail Inmates

You can mail inmates at the Travis County TX - Gardner-Betts Juvenile Justice Center addressed to:

Connect Inmates Via Phone

The Travis County TX - Gardner-Betts Juvenile Justice Center allows phone calls or video communication with offenders. Phone calls get managed through Securus Tech®, which requires setting up a specific account. Read our first-time phone setup guide for a hassle-free experience. It's important to note that all calls are recorded and subject to monitoring. Inmates are unable to receive calls but can make collect calls.

How to Send Money To An Inmate's Trust Fund In Travis County TX - Gardner-Betts Juvenile Justice Center

Sending money to an inmate's trust fund has become much easier in the last ten years. To send money to an inmate incarcerated in Travis County TX - Gardner-Betts Juvenile Justice Center, you can use any of the following methods:

Use government service eCommDirect to send money to the inmate. Find more information here: EcommDirect Site. Charges are subject to change; find the charges list on the EcommDirect page.

You can read our ultimate guide to sending money to an inmate or visit the facility website to better understand the process.

Visitation Guide For Travis County TX - Gardner-Betts Juvenile Justice Center

Follow the facility's visitation hours for a smooth entry. The timings are below. For updated timings, visit the Brazos County Juvenile Justice website or contact the facility directly at 512-854-7090.

Be Approved For Visitation

To visit an inmate, you must be on the approved visitor list. To be added to the list, you need to apply by following the instructions in our application guide. You can download the application form from the article. Once you've filled it out, you can mail or fax it to the facility for processing.

Prepare For Visitation

Visitation Rules

Visitors should adhere to the prescribed dress code and conduct rules; all visits are contactless. To learn more about the visitation rules, read our complete guide to visitation. Valid identification is mandatory for all individuals visiting the correctional facility.

Below is a list of visitation rules you must keep in mind.

• Bring required ID
• Dress appropriately
• If you are visiting with a child, bring the necessary documentation.
• No video or audio recordings are permitted.
• You can bring food or beverages
• You should avoid bringing non-allowed contraband items in prisons.
• Keep your distance from other visitors and inmates.
• Respect the guards.

Visitation Timings