Juniata County Prison

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Juniata County Prison Information

The Juniata County Prison is a 48 bed jail in the city of Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pennsylvania. Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they either get bail or are released from custody on their own recognizance.

Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Pennsylvania State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 717-248-1130, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Juniata County Prison at 717-248-1130 to get it.

Phone: 717-248-1130

Physical Address:
103 West Market Street
Mifflintown, PA 17059

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name (include Jr., Sr., II, III etc.)
c/o Mifflin County Correctional Facility
103 West Market St
Lewistown, PA 17044

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How Do You Find Someone in the Juniata County Prison?

To search for an inmate in the Juniata County Prison, 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 717-248-1130 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online in Juniata County or any other county in Pennsylvania.

Juniata County Prison Inmate Search

The Juniata County Prison maintains an average of 48 offenders in custody on any given day. The Juniata County Prison 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 Juniata County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 960 offenders.

The following charts of Juniata 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 Juniata 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 Juniata 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 Juniata 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.

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About the Juniata County Prison
n July of 2012 the Juniata County Prison was permanently closed and all inmates were transferred to a nearby location. Currently all detainees from Juniata County are transported and housed at the Mifflin County Correctional Facility that is located in Lewiston, PA. Before closing the Juniata jail has an average of 30-40 inmates in the population each day. With a low population the costs per inmate were higher than in other locations, and it made maintaining the prison difficult, leading to its closure. The Mifflin County Prison has a capacity of over 100 beds and is the housing facility for both those who are arrested in Mifflin County as well as those who are arrested in Juniata County. It has been open since the early 1980s and is classified as a minimum security prison, which does not have the capability to manage maximum security inmates. The sheriff of the county is responsible for the daily operations of the facility and ensures the inmates' needs are cared for and that both inmates and staff are safe and healthy. Once located within this facility, inmates can send and receive mail, make phone calls to those who are on their approved phone call list, and will be able to receive visits from friends and family.
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Juniata County Prison?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Juniata County Prison, call the jail’s booking line at 717-248-1130.

There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.

Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.

If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.

Juniata County Prison Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Juniata County?

After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Juniata County for booking.

Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

What is the booking process like at the Juniata County Prison?

Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Juniata County and other Pennsylvania and USA jurisdictions.

If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.

It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.

Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.

What happens after booking?

At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.

If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Juniata County Prison will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.

Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

How long does the Juniata County Prison Booking process take?

Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.

If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.

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Directions / Map to the Juniata County Prison
Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Juniata County Prison? What is the Schedule?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Juniata County Prison’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 717-248-1130 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Juniata County Prison?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Juniata County Prison’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 717-248-1130 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Juniata County Prison?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Juniata County Prison’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 717-248-1130 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Juniata County Prison?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Juniata County Prison’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 717-248-1130 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Juniata County Prison, and what can I send them?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Juniata County Prison’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 717-248-1130 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Juniata County Prison, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Juniata County Prison’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 717-248-1130 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Juniata County Prison using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Juniata County Prison’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 717-248-1130 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Juniata County Prison have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Juniata County Prison’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 717-248-1130 for further assistance.

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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Juniata County?

Juniata Huntingdon Franklin Mifflin Northumberland Snyder Perry Dauphin
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Search for an Inmate in Juniata County

This facility, known as "Juniata County Prison" is also known as Inmates housed in Mifflin County Correctional Facility, Juniata County Prison, Pennsylvania, Juniata.