Clinton County Correctional Facility

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Clinton County Correctional Facility Information

Clinton County Correctional Facility is a 300-bed jail located in McElhattan, Clinton County, Pennsylvania. For inmate information, you can call them at any time at 570-769-7680.

This facility handles the booking and processing of individuals arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Depending on the charges, they may remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until the conclusion of their trial.

The inmate search tool allows you to view the jail’s roster and find out who is currently in custody.

Those sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail. Inmates with longer sentences are transferred to either the Pennsylvania State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides information on inmate services such as the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

It is helpful to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for correspondence. If you cannot locate it online, you can call Clinton County Correctional Facility at 570-769-7680 for assistance.

Phone: 570-769-7680

Physical Address:
58 Pine Mountain Road
McElhattan, PA 17748

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Clinton County Correctional-PA
c/o Smart Communications
PO Box 1907
Pinellas Park, FL 33780

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Clinton County Correctional Facility
PO Box 419
McElhattan, PA 17748
(Money orders sent here also)

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Clinton County Correctional Facility?

To search for an inmate in the Clinton County Correctional Facility, 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 570-769-7680 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online in Clinton County or any other county in Pennsylvania.

Clinton County Correctional Facility Inmate Search

The Clinton County Correctional Facility maintains an average of 300 offenders in custody on any given day. The Clinton County Correctional Facility 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 Clinton County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 6,000 offenders.

The following charts of Clinton 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 Clinton 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 Clinton 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 Clinton 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 Clinton County Correctional Facility

The original jail facility in Clinton County was built in 1852, and this long standing building remains on Church Street in Lock Haven.

The current 300-bed Clinton County Correctional Facility was finished in 1990 and is located in McElhattan which is only a few short miles from the original with a much larger capacity than the 13 that the original had. It is a direct supervision facility, which has officers who are within the blocks with the inmates and interacting with them daily. To offset the cost of maintaining and running the jail it accepts inmates from other counties and states and is paid to house them there.

This building was upgraded in 2003 to add additional beds, allowing for the daily average to be over 300 prisoners each day. The new extension was built as a maximum security unit, allowing for the prison to house higher risk offenders and those who require tighter security, charged with the most serious crimes.

With minimum, medium, and maximum security wings, the jail can now house offenders of any type of crime, and keep them safe and separated from others in a way that most fits their needs. Expanding the flexibility of the housing has increased the number and types of inmates who are accepted.

The Clinton County Correctional Facility also allows for several rehabilitative programs to operate without added risk to those incarcerated for minor offenses, including substance abuse, education, recreation, mental health support, religion, vocation training, community service, work release, educational release, and even opportunities to be employed within the prison.

These programs not only help to provide them with skills for use within their incarceration and provide them with a purpose each day, but also build skills that will help with a successful reintegration into society and employability.

Friends and family are encouraged to visit once they are added to the approved list, to reenforce outside relationships and remain connected to the community. The visitation schedule may change and should be checked before booking a time, with visiting hours between 8am and 4:30pm every day of the week, with a lunch break of 10:30am-12:30pm. The rotation of which block has visits on what day is posted on the website for the jail and changes each week, requiring visitors to check with the inmate or the jail to ensure they are scheduling the right day and time.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

The booking procedure at Clinton County Correctional Facility

After an arrest, individuals are taken to Clinton County Correctional Facility for the booking process, where their identity is confirmed, charges are reviewed, and decisions are made about whether they will be released on bail or detained.

The arrested individual should remain silent during booking, as anything said could be used against them. It’s important to wait for legal representation before answering questions.

The booking process at Clinton County Correctional Facility includes the following steps:

  • Personal identification confirmation.
  • Mugshots for record-keeping.
  • Answering health-related questions and inquiries about criminal history.
  • DNA collection may be required.
  • Conducting a thorough body search.
  • Securing personal belongings.
  • Providing a phone call.

The booking process can take anywhere from one hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at 570-769-7680.

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Directions / Map to the Clinton County Correctional Facility
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to handle bail after an arrest in Clinton County

If someone has been booked at Clinton County Correctional Facility in McElhattan, their next steps may include:

1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call 570-769-7680.

There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.

  • Bail payments can be made with cash, credit, or money orders.
  • Assistance is available from licensed bail bond companies in Clinton County.
  • Property within Clinton County may also be used to cover the bail amount.

For a full guide to the bail process in Clinton County, Pennsylvania, visit the Clinton County Correctional Facility Bail Information Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Clinton County Correctional Facility? What is the Schedule?

Clinton County Correctional Facility Inmate Visitation & Schedule

58 Pine Mountain Road
McElhattan, PA 17748

570-769-7680

The visitation schedule will change each week so that each housing unit rotates through different days.

Only one unit will be scheduled to visit on any given day. 

Any visits for a detainee in Modified Housing Unit (Bravo) will need prior written approval before a visit can be scheduled.

Detainees in quarantine status are not eligible for visits. 

Each inmate is allowed one, one hour visit each week.

Extended visits may be approved by the request of the detainee in advance prior to the scheduled visit.

All visits MUST be scheduled in advance by the approved visitor themselves. You need to call 570-769-7680 ext. 3600 between 8:00AM and 3:00PM to schedule a visit 24 hours before the visit.

Visitors MUST arrive 10 minutes prior to the scheduled visit to check-in or they will NOT receive their visit.

Children must be kept under control at all times.

Dress in non-revealing, non-seductive, professional clothing.

Dress as though you were visiting someone's grandmother for the first time and you shoukld be OK.

Visitation Schedule

DAY HOURS
SUNDAY 8:00am - 10:30am
12:30pm - 4:30pm
MONDAY 8:00am - 10:30am
12:30pm - 4:30pm
TUESDAY 8:00am - 10:30am
12:30pm - 4:30pm
WEDNESDAY 8:00am - 10:30am
​​​​​​​12:30pm - 4:30pm
THURSDAY 8:00am - 10:30am
​​​​​​​12:30pm - 4:30pm
FRIDAY 8:00am - 10:30am
​​​​​​​12:30pm - 4:30pm
SATURDAY 8:00am - 10:30am
​​​​​​​12:30pm - 4:30pm

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clinton County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 570-769-7680 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 Clinton County Correctional Facility?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clinton County Correctional Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 570-769-7680 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Clinton County Correctional Facility?

There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person. 
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.

Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Clinton County Correctional Facility uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.

Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union. Call the Clinton County Correctional Facility first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Clinton County Correctional Facility
PO Box 419
McElhattan, PA 17748
(Money orders sent here also)


Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Clinton County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Clinton County Correctional Facility follow these steps:

  • Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Clinton County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose Pennsylvania, then choose Clinton County Correctional Facility
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Clinton County Correctional Facility, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Clinton County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Clinton County Correctional Facility, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Clinton County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clinton County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 570-769-7680 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Clinton County Correctional Facility?

How to Set up a Phone Account and Receive Calls from an Inmate in Clinton County Correctional Facility

To communicate by telephone with a Clinton County inmate, follow these instructions:

  • To receive phone calls from a Clinton County inmate you MUST first open a SmartJailMail.com account.
  • Once you open an account, you may search for Clinton County inmates or detainees to connect with.
  • When you locate the Clinton County inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
  • Clinton County Correctional Facility will then need to approve the request before you can receive phone calls.

For all the information you need to receive phone calls from a Clinton County Correctional Facility inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, how often you can receive calls and when you can receive them and more, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: Your phone calls will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case. Anything discussed on the calls may be used in your inmate's court case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clinton County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 570-769-7680 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Clinton County Correctional Facility, and what can I send them?

Clinton County Correctional Facility Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Clinton County Correctional Facility 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 Clinton County Correctional Facility 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Clinton County Correctional-PA
c/o Smart Communications
PO Box 1907
Pinellas Park, FL 33780



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Clinton County Correctional Facility
PO Box 419
McElhattan, PA 17748
(Money orders sent here also)



Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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 Clinton County Correctional Facility allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Clinton County Correctional Facility standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Clinton County Correctional Facility
PO Box 419
McElhattan, PA 17748
(Money orders sent here also)

How to Send and Receive Secure Text and Email Messages with an Inmate in Clinton County Correctional Facility

To communicate by text or email with an Clinton County inmate, follow these instructions:

  • To send or receive a message you MUST first open a SmartJailMail.com account.
  • Once you open an account, you may search for Clinton County inmates or detainees to connect with.
  • When you locate the Clinton County inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
  • Clinton County Correctional Facility will then need to approve the request before you can send messages.

For all the information you need to send and receive secure messages in the form of text or email with a Clinton County Correctional Facility inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, renting your inmate a tablet, how often you can communicate and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: Your messages will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clinton County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 570-769-7680 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Clinton County Correctional Facility, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clinton County Correctional Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 570-769-7680 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Clinton County Correctional Facility using an Online Messaging Service?

Clinton County Correctional Facility uses a secure messaging service call Smart Communications so that inmates can communicate electronically with friends and family members on the outside.


SmartMail allows inmates to communicate safely and quickly with family and friends outside of the jail, prison or detention center. Inmates send and receive electronic letters using a safe and secure computer kiosk or tablet stationed in their institution. THE COST IS JUST $0.50 CENTS; cheaper than a postage stamp and envelope.

  • The message can be sent with postage paid and will be free to open and read for the recipient.
  • Or, the message can be sent collect / "COD" for free and will be paid for by the recipient.
  • To send or receive a message you MUST open a SmartJailMail.com account.
  • Once you open an account, you may search for inmates, prisoners, or detainees to connect with.
  • When you locate the inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
  • They will then need to approve the request before you can send messages.
  • Sending messages with SmartMail is just like sending an e-mail, except it is contained within the SmartJailMail web site. Messages can be delivered instantly or may be held for review depending on the destination facility.
  • Electronic messages are delivered much more quickly than traditional paper mail to the correctional facility so you can stay connected.

More information on how to send and receive messages and photos with an inmate.

How to Send and Receive Secure Text and Email Messages with an Inmate in Clinton County Correctional Facility

To communicate by text or email with an Clinton County inmate, follow these instructions:

  • To send or receive a message you MUST first open a SmartJailMail.com account.
  • Once you open an account, you may search for Clinton County inmates or detainees to connect with.
  • When you locate the Clinton County inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
  • Clinton County Correctional Facility will then need to approve the request before you can send messages.

For all the information you need to send and receive secure messages in the form of text or email with a Clinton County Correctional Facility inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, renting your inmate a tablet, how often you can communicate and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: Your messages will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clinton County Correctional Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 570-769-7680 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Clinton County Correctional Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Clinton County Correctional Facility Gives Inmates Access to Tablets At No Cost for Communication, Research and Entertainment

They may not be directly connected to the internet, but inmates at Clinton County Correctional Facility are provided free tablets to use within the jail that allow them to have access to the following services and information:

  • Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
  • eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
  • Job Search - Using JobView, a secure job search application, inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
  • Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
  • Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
  • Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
  • Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
  • eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
  • Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
  • Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
  • Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.
  • Video Visitation - Visitation may not be allowed on the Tablets.  Call Clinton County Correctional Facility at 570-769-7680 to confirm.

The availability of tablets may seem like something that inmates who are serving time do not deserve, but here are some of the benefits for inmates in Clinton County:

  • Keeps inmates busy.
  • The threat of losing access to tablets keeps them better behaved.
  • Safer for the staff to keep inmates happy.
  • Allows communication with family members.
  • Educational programming.
  • Legal research.
  • Social programming such as anger management, substance abuse, etc.

Clinton County Correctional Facility Gives Inmates Access to Tablets At No Cost for Communication, Research and Entertainment

They may not be directly connected to the internet, but inmates at Clinton County Correctional Facility are provided free tablets to use within the jail that allow them to have access to the following services and information:

  • Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
  • eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
  • Job Search - Using JobView, a secure job search application, inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
  • Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
  • Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
  • Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
  • Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
  • eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
  • Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
  • Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
  • Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.
  • Video Visitation - Visitation may not be allowed on the Tablets.  Call Clinton County Correctional Facility at 570-769-7680 to confirm.

The availability of tablets may seem like something that inmates who are serving time do not deserve, but here are some of the benefits for inmates in Clinton County:

  • Keeps inmates busy.
  • The threat of losing access to tablets keeps them better behaved.
  • Safer for the staff to keep inmates happy.
  • Allows communication with family members.
  • Educational programming.
  • Legal research.
  • Social programming such as anger management, substance abuse, etc.

For more information about Tablets and how your inmate can get one to use while he is in jail, chek out our Inmate Tablet page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clinton County Correctional Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 570-769-7680 for further assistance.

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Search for an Inmate in Clinton County

This facility, known as "Clinton County Correctional Facility" is also known as Clinton County Jail & Correctional Facility, Clinton County Jail & Correctional Facility, Pennsylvania, Clinton.