Phone: 610-913-8000
Physical Address:
1000 Academy Drive
Morgantown, PA 19543
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Berks County Juvenile Detention - Abraxas Academy, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 610-913-8000 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online in Berks County or any other county in Pennsylvania.
Berks County Juvenile Detention - Abraxas Academy Inmate Search
The Berks County Juvenile Detention - Abraxas Academy maintains an average of 50 offenders in custody on any given day. The Berks County Juvenile Detention - Abraxas Academy has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Berks County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 21,240 offenders.
The following charts of Berks County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.
The information is compiled from the Berks County Corrections Department, the state of Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Berks County.
For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Berks County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.
We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessOnce arrested, the person is taken to Berks County Juvenile Detention - Abraxas Academy for booking, a process that confirms identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Staying silent is key during this process, as anything spoken can be used as evidence in court. It’s best to wait for legal counsel before responding to questions.
Steps involved in booking at Berks County Juvenile Detention - Abraxas Academy include:
Booking can range from an hour to 48 hours depending on the circumstances. To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Berks County Juvenile Detention - Abraxas Academy at 610-913-8000.
After an arrest, individuals are brought to Berks County Juvenile Detention - Abraxas Academy in Morgantown for processing. Following this, three possible outcomes exist:
1. The individual may be released without posting bail, with a promise to appear in court.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their court date.
3. Bail or bond can be posted for release; for more information, contact 610-913-8000.
Bail payment can be handled through various means.
To learn more about the bail process in Berks County, Pennsylvania, visit the Berks County Juvenile Detention - Abraxas Academy Bail Page.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Berks County Juvenile Detention - Abraxas Academy? What is the Schedule?
Residents may receive visits every other day, up to three visits a week.
Residents may also visit with attorneys/clergy as scheduled.
Visitation is held Monday – Friday 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Saturday and Sunday visitation hours are 11am – 12pm
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Berks County Juvenile Detention - Abraxas Academy’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 610-913-8000 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Berks County Juvenile Detention - Abraxas Academy?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Berks County Juvenile Detention - Abraxas Academy’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 610-913-8000 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Berks County Juvenile Detention - Abraxas Academy?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Berks County Juvenile Detention - Abraxas Academy’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 610-913-8000 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Berks County Juvenile Detention - Abraxas Academy?
Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)
For full instructions on the Berks County Juvenile Detention - Abraxas Academy Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Berks County Juvenile Detention - Abraxas Academy’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 610-913-8000 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Berks County Juvenile Detention - Abraxas Academy, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Berks County Juvenile Detention - Abraxas Academy allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Berks County Juvenile Detention - Abraxas Academy also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
1000 Academy Drive
Morgantown, PA 19543
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
1000 Academy Drive
Morgantown, PA 19543
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
The Berks County Juvenile Detention - Abraxas Academy allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Berks County Juvenile Detention - Abraxas Academy standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
1000 Academy Drive
Morgantown, PA 19543
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Berks County Juvenile Detention - Abraxas Academy’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 610-913-8000 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Berks County Juvenile Detention - Abraxas Academy, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Berks County Juvenile Detention - Abraxas Academy’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 610-913-8000 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Berks County Juvenile Detention - Abraxas Academy using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Berks County Juvenile Detention - Abraxas Academy’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 610-913-8000 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Berks County Juvenile Detention - Abraxas Academy have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Berks County Juvenile Detention - Abraxas Academy’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 610-913-8000 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Berks County?
This facility, known as "Berks County Juvenile Detention - Abraxas Academy" is also known as Berks County Youth Center, Berks County Youth Center, Pennsylvania, Berks.