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 PennsylvaniaGaudenzia Philly House
2100 West Venango Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19140-3937
215-228-0644
Gaudenzia Siena House
128 East Azalea Drive, Harrisburg, PA, 17110-3587
717-238-0295
Northampton County Juvenile Justice Center
650 Ferry Street, Easton, PA, 18042
610-559-6850
Capitol Pavilion
2012 North 4th Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17102-1538
717-236-0132
Catholic Social Services of Scranton
409-411 Olive Street, Scranton, PA, 18509-3261
570-342-1296
Conewago Place
424 Nye Road, Hummelstown, PA, 17036-8541
717-533-0428
Shuman Juvenile Detention Center
7150 Highland Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206
412-661-4114
Coleman Center
3950 D Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19124-4202
215-203-1895
Erie Community Corrections Center
137 West 2nd Street, Erie, PA, 16507
814-456-9112
Harrisburg Community Corrections Center
27 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17101
717-787-4427
Forest State Correctional Institution
286 Woodland DrivePO Box 307, Marienville, PA, 16239-0307
814-621-2110
Greensburg State Correctional Institution
165 SCI Lane, Greensburg, PA, 15601
724-837-4397
Laurel Highlands State Correctional Institution
5706 Glades PikePO Box 631, Somerset, PA, 15501-0631
814-445-6501
Pine Grove State Correctional Institution
189 Fyock Road, Indiana, PA, 15701-6542
724-465-9630
Coal Township State Correctional Institution
1 Kelley Drive, Coal Township, PA, 17866-1020
570-644-7890
Benner Township State Correctional Institution
301 Institution Drive, Bellefonte, PA, 16823
814-353-3630
Riverside Community Corrections Center
3001 Beaver Avenue, Suite. B, Pittsburgh, PA, 15233
412-761-1955, ext 351
Huntingdon State Correctional Institution
1100 Pike Street, Huntingdon, PA, 16654-1112
814-643-2400
Pittsburgh Community Corrections Center
535 South Aiken Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15232
412-681-5204
Pittsburgh State Prison “Western Pen”
3001 Beaver Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15233
412-761-1955