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 PennsylvaniaWarren County Prison
407 Market Street, Warren, PA, 16365
814-723-2486
Herbert Schaffner Juvenile Detention Center
911 Gibson Blvd., Steelton, PA, 17113
717-780-6700
SCI – Pine Grove For Young Adult Offenders
189 Fyock Road, Indiana, PA, 15701
724-465-9630
Tioga County Juvenile Detention Center
1873 Shum Way Road PO Box 766, Wellsboro, PA, 16901
570-724-5766
Scranton Community Corrections Center
240 Adams Avenue, Scranton, PA, 18503
570-963-4215
Self-Help Movement Inc
2600 Southampton Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19116-1527
215-677-7778
SCI Cambridge Springs
451 Fullerton Avenue, Cambridge Springs, PA, 16403
814-398-5400
SCI Cresson – CLOSED
PO Box A, Cresson, PA, 16699-0001
814-886-8181
Wernersville Community Corrections Center
168 Main Street, Building 30, Wernersville, PA, 19565
717-621-5360
Edmund L. Thomas Adolecent Center
4728 Lake Pleasant Road, Erie, PA, 16504-2778
814-451-6191
Quehanna Boot Camp
4395 Quehanna Highway, Karthaus, PA, 16845
814-263-4125
Renewal Inc
339 Boulevard of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222-1907
412-697-1615
Cambria County Juvenile Detention Center
557 Manor Drive PO Box 284, Ebensburg, PA, 15931-4918
814-472-8206
Gaudenzia West Chester
1030 South Concord Road, West Chester, PA, 19382-7407
610-399-6929
Keystone Corrections Services
7201 Allentown Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA, 17112-3605
717-651-0340
Keenan House
18-22 South Sixth Street, Allentown, PA, 18101-2102
610-439-8479
Kintock Erie Avenue Facility
301 East Erie Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19124-1012
215-291-7600
Gateway Rehabilitation Center
1928 Wagner Road, Erie, PA, 16509-4054
814-825-0373
Gateway Braddock
426 George Street, Braddock, PA, 15104-1606
412-351-3548
Gaudenzia Concept 90
124 East Azalea Drive, Harrisburg, PA, 17110-3587
717-232-3232