Dauphin County Prison, PA Inmate Roster

Dedicated to truly helping the individuals who become incarcerated at this location, Dauphin County Prison provides many services to its community. The prison is located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and vows to do everything it can to serve the county and state. On an average day, about 1000 inmates will be in the facility, where they are offered a number of programs to help them reform.

Dauphin County Prison gives its inmates the chance to better themselves, instead of simply locking them away from society. The goal of the prison is to equip inmates with the tools they need to live happy, fulfilling lives as members of the community once they have carried out their sentence.

As the prison is run by the county, inmates incarcerated here will only have a maximum sentence of three years. Inmates with sentences exceeding this time limit will be sent to state prison instead.

Programs Offered

In order to maintain the rights and dignity of inmates in Dauphin County Prison, they are given the opportunity to be a part of a number of rehabilitative programs designed to help both the inmate and society. These programs provide an invaluable resource for the inmates.

For inmates that are struggling with addiction, Dauphin County Prison offers a series of counseling programs designed to help them break the destructive cycle. By helping end their addictions, the prison gives inmates a better chance of not falling into their old lifestyles, which reduces the recidivism rate of the prison. This makes the community safer and saves tax money at the same time.

For inmates who are able to work, the public service projects undertaken by the Dauphin County Prison are a powerful way to turn their lives around. These work tasks range from picking up litter to shoveling snow for members of the public that are unable to do so. Inmates can also help grow produce which is then sent to local soup kitchens and homeless shelters to feed the needy.

Inmates are also offered educational courses. These classes teach the inmates valuable life skills, such as job-searching and financial literacy. The goal of these classes is to give inmates a chance to land a job after their release to become financially independent, tax-paying individuals.

Medical Services

Dauphin County Prison takes the health of its inmates very seriously. Inmates are able to fill out requests to be included in a routine sick call that takes place five days a week. This service allows them to be seen by a physician, who will refer them to a specialist, if needed.

All medical staff on the premises have training for emergency medical situations. They are able to address any medical situation that may come up and the prison will provide secure transport to a medical facility if it is needed by an inmate.

Sheriff Department

The Dauphin County Sheriff’s Office is located on the first floor of the Dauphin County Courthouse. The current sheriff is Nicholas Chimienti, Jr. By running the Dauphin County Prison, the Sheriff’s Office is able to maintain the safety, health, and human rights of prisoners incarcerated in the Dauphin County Prison.

In addition to overseeing the prison, the Sheriff’s Department secures the transportation of inmates from the courthouse to the prison, patrols and investigates crimes, defends the public from harm, and issues concealed carry permits.

To contact the Sheriff in Dauphin County, you can call them at (717) 780-6590 or fax them at (717) 780-6557.

Sending Money

In order for inmates to make purchases at the commissary, they require funds in their account with the prison. If your friend or family member has been incarcerated and you would like to support them in this way, you can do so either by depositing funds in the kiosk located in the lobby or online.

To deposit funds into an inmate’s account through the kiosk, you must travel in-person to the prison. AT the kiosk, you can deposit funds after entering an inmate’s information. To look up an inmate, you need either their date of birth or DCP number.

If you would prefer to deposit funds online, you can do so easily by visiting http://deposits.jailatm.com. This website makes it simple to add funds to your inmate’s account. Do NOT add www in front of the web address. Using the online deposit function will require you to set up an account beforehand. To do so, you must enter your driver’s license number and your social security number. When filling out the payment information online, make sure that you are entering your own information, instead of the inmate’s information.

Always double-check that you are sending your money to the correct inmate before you finalize your deposits, no matter which method you chose.

Dauphin County Prison List

Dauphin County Prison is not the only jail located in Dauphin County. There are currently five different jails in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.

Inmate Search in Dauphin County

If someone that you care about has been arrested and incarcerated, you can verify their location through an inmate search. You can access this tool at http://dauphinc.org:8180/IML. The more information you have about the inmate, the easier it will be able to locate them. There are a lot of arrests in Dauphin County, so any identifiers you have will help. By searching the inmate records, you can view mugshots, arrest dates, and other matters of public record.

Dauphin County Prison Contact Info

To get in touch with the Dauphin County Prison, you can contact them by phone, mail or in-person. The phone number of the prison is (717) 780-6800. If you have questions about the status of an inmate, or require other information, call this line and a representative will speak with you.

The physical address of the prison is 501 Mall Road, Harrisburg, PA 17111. If you would like to send mail to the prison, this is the address that you will use. All mail must have a return address and not contain any prohibited material. For more information about mailing restrictions, advice, or other information, do not hesitate to contact the prison.

Dauphin County Prison Statistics

Dauphin County Prison Admissions

Asian Prison Admissions	-
Native Prison Admissions	-
Total Prison Admissions	771
Other Prison Admissions	-
White Prison Admissions	-
Latino Prison Admissions	-
Black Prison Admissions	-
Male Prison Admissions	730
Female Prison Admissions	41

Dauphin County Prison Population

Male Prison Population	1,798
Female Prison Population	84
Total Prison Population	1,882

Dauphin County Prison Population By Race

Asian Prison Population	-
Latino Prison Population	182
White Prison Population	-
Other Prison Population	3
Black Prison Population	1,185
Native Prison Population	-

Dauphin County Jail Admissions By Race

Native Jail Population	2
Asian Jail Population	3
Latino Jail Population	108
Black Jail Population	550
White Jail Population	389

Dauphin County Jail Admissions

Female Jail Population	134
Total Jail Admissions	6,076
Total Jail Population	1,028
Male Jail Population	920

Dauphin County Pretrial Jail Population

Female Pretrial Jail Population	84
Male Pretrial Jail Population	650
Pretrial Jail Population	749

Dauphin County Jail Held Inmates

Jail Population Held for State Prison	-
Jail Population Held for Federal Agencies	53
Jail Population Held for State Jail	-
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Prison	-
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Jail	-
Jail Population Held for ICE	-

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