Pennsylvania Federal Inmate Locator Departament of Corrections
- Department Name
- Pennsylvania Department of Corrections
- Official Website
- Website
- Currently Incarcerated Inmates
- Link
- Visitor Application
- Link
- Video Visitation
- Link
- Send Mail/Packages
- Link
- Send Email
- Link
- Send Money
- Link
- Phone Calls
- Link
- Location
- 1920 Technology Parkway, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
- Phone Number
- (717) 728-2573
- [email protected]
Types of Correctional Facilities in Pennsylvania
Those who are serving a prison sentence in a Pennsylvania prison are overseen by the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections. Through a centralized inmate database, you can easily search for an inmate.
While you can search for inmates in federal prison, you will not be able to search for inmates in county jails, police jails, or city jails. To find those inmates, you will need to visit their respective sites.
Below, you will find information on the Pennsylvania DOC, how to search for an inmate, and stay in contact.
Pennsylvania DOC Mission
Operating as a team, the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) embraces diversity and is committed to enhancing the safety of the public. They are proud of their reputation as leaders and strive to reduce criminal behavior by providing individualized treatment and education to inmates. This individualized treatment has been successful in community reintegration through accountability and positive change.
How to Search for an Inmate
You will need to do an inmate search to find the facility where the offender is located as well as other information that will be needed to stay in contact and send money.
From the PADOC homepage, you will click on the tab under the picture that says inmate locator. You will then be prompted to make sure your popup blocker is disabled. Then to click the inmate locator icon to access the locator.
You can do your inmate search by name, DOB, inmate number, location, race, or committing county.
Write down all information about the inmate after the search. You will need to write down the inmate number, date of birth, and their current location.
How to Stay in Contact with an Inmate
Inmates that stay in contact with friends and family have a better outcome of being rehabilitated. You can stay in contact with a loved one in several different ways.
Mail: One of the easiest ways to stay in contact is by sending letters. Here is the information you will need to send mail to an offender:
- Smart Communications/PADOC
- Inmate Name/Inmate Number
- Institution
- PO Box 33028
- St Petersburg, FL 33733
Phone calls: In order for you to stay in contact with an inmate through phone conversations, you will need to set up a prepaid account through Securus online or by phone at 1-800-844-6591.
Email: If you need to get an urgent message to an inmate, you can email them. You will need to sign up for an account on Connect Network.
Visit: You can visit in person or virtually in Pennsylvania prisons. Contact the facility where the inmate is located for visitor information.
How to Send Money to an Inmate
If you wish to put money on an inmate’s books, you will need to refer to the information from the inmate search. To send a money order, you will need a money order deposit slip and the following information:
- Correct inmate ID#
- Inmate’s full name
- Sender name and address
Or, you can deposit money directly into an offender's account by using Jpay. Sign up for an account.
In order to keep everyone safe, it is important that you follow all rules and regulations. If you have questions, contact the facility.
Correctional Facilities in Pennsylvania
There are 203 jails and prisons in state PennsylvaniaHazleton City Jail
40 N Church Street, Hazleton, PA, 18201
570-459-4950
Harrisburg City Jail
3423 Derry Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17111
717-564-0974
Feasterville City Jail
1500 Desire Avenue, Feasterville, PA, 19053
215-357-1235
Exton City Jail
717 N Ship Road, Exton, PA, 19341
610-363-6947
Ellwood City City Jail
525 Lawrence Avenue, Ellwood City, PA, 16117
724-758-7564
Eagleville City Jail
100 Parklane Drive, Eagleville, PA, 19403
610-539-5900
Dickson City City Jail
801 Boulevard Avenue, Dickson City, PA, 18519
570-489-3231
Cresson City Jail
631 Second Street, Cresson, PA, 16630
814-886-8571
Coudersport City Jail
201 S West Street, Coudersport, PA, 16915
814-274-8970
Corry City Jail
20 E South Street, Corry, PA, 16407
814-664-2222
Chambersburg City Jail
116 S 2nd Street, Chambersburg, PA, 17201
717-264-4131
Camp Hill City Jail
2199 Walnut Street, Camp Hill, PA, 17011
717-737-1570
Cambridge Springs City Jail
161 Carringer Street, Cambridge Springs, PA, 16403
814-398-4112
Brookville City Jail
70 Second Street, Suite B, Brookville, PA, 15825
814-849-5323
Bradford City Jail
136 Hemlock Street, Bradford, PA, 16701
814-362-4640
Bloomsburg City Jail
301 E 2nd Street, Bloomsburg, PA, 17815
570-784-4155
Bessemer City Jail
201 1/2 E Poland Ave PO 789, Bessemer, PA, 16112
724-667-7061
Apollo City Jail
616 D First Street, Apollo, PA, 15613
724-478-3091
Altoona City Jail
1106 16th St PO Box 1805, Altoona, PA, 16603
814-949-2490
Port Royal City Jail
111 E 8th Street, Port Royal, PA, 17082
717-527-4512