Located in Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, the Lancaster County Prison is a 1150-bed jail. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 717-299-7800.
This facility handles the booking and processing of offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Inmates remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial is settled.
The inmate search tool provides access to the jail's roster of those in custody.
Individuals sentenced to less than one year will serve their time here. Those sentenced to more than a year are transferred to either the Pennsylvania State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page offers detailed information on services such as the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
Save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for future communication needs. If it’s not available online, call Lancaster County Prison at 717-299-7800 for assistance.
Phone: 717-299-7800
Physical Address:
625 East King Street
Lancaster, PA 17602-3199
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
C/O Securus Digital Mail Center-Lancaster, PA Jail
PO BOX 25958
Tampa, FL 33622
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lancaster County Prison
625 E. King Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Lancaster 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 717-299-7800 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online in Lancaster County or any other county in Pennsylvania.
Lancaster County Prison Inmate Search
The Lancaster County Prison maintains an average of 1150 offenders in custody on any given day. The Lancaster 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 Lancaster County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 24,440 offenders.
The following charts of Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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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The Lancaster County Prison is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Lancaster County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year.
It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration, and other surrounding counties as needed.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 717-299-7800, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.
Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment.
Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks.
The Lancaster County Prison also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills.
The website welcomes guests with a photo of the prison standing stately as a castle complete with turrets and barred windows.
Reducing the risk of mail coming into the jail, all mail is now sent to a third party distributer where it is checked for contraband and then scanned in to be electronically delivered to the recipient. This process removes the possibility of contraband, especially drugs, from entering the prison in mail. For this service Securus and Guarded Exchange have been contracted.
Securus also offers a tablet program which provides inmates with a tablet to access some basic entertainment options but also to message with friends and family through the emessaging system.
Inmates can also make phone calls to those who are on their approved call list. To fund this an account can be created at securustech.com and enter the name and information for the inmate. In the case of an emergency illness or death in the family the chaplain’s office can be contacted directly and 717-295-2089 and the inmate will be notified.
Work Release allows some inmates who meet the criteria to maintain their day job during the week and return to the prison in the evenings and remain on the weekends to serve their sentence. For this to apply they must be sentenced to the program, or it must be approved by the Work Release Office.
To arrange a visit with an inmate you must call the jail on the day that has been designated for the correct visit day. If an inmate is housed in 3-1 the approved visitor must call on Friday during office hours to schedule a Monday visit, on 3-1 they must call Monday to schedule a Tuesday visit, 2-1 has visiting on Wednesday but called on Tuesday, 2-2 has visits Thursday that must be booked on Wednesday, 3-4 visits are Thursday and booked on Wednesday, G-2 book Thurs to visit Friday, C-main visits are Sunday as well as work release. The hours for visits are 8am-10am and 1pm-3pm then 6:30-8:30pm.
After an arrest, individuals are transported to Lancaster County Prison for the booking process. This procedure ensures the person’s identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released, eligible for bail, or detained until court.
Remaining silent during this process is vital. Anything said could be used as evidence, so it’s wise to wait for an attorney before speaking about the arrest.
Here’s a breakdown of the booking steps at Lancaster County Prison:
The booking process varies in duration, taking anywhere from an hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 717-299-7800.
When an individual is arrested and booked at Lancaster County Prison in Lancaster, the outcomes include:
1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 717-299-7800 for specific bail amounts.
Bail payments can be made in different ways.
For further information on posting bail in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, visit the Lancaster County Prison Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Lancaster County Prison? What is the Schedule?
| DAY | INMATE HOUSING |
TIME |
| MONDAY | 3-1 | 8:00AM-9:00AM, 12:00PM-1:00PM, 2:00PM-3:00PM, 6:30PM-7:30PM, 8:30PM-9:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 3-2 | 8:00AM-9:00AM, 12:00PM-1:00PM, 2:00PM-3:00PM, 6:30PM-7:30PM, 8:30PM-9:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 3-5 | 8:00AM-9:00AM, 12:00PM-1:00PM, 2:00PM-3:00PM, 6:30PM-7:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | G-1 (WP) | 8:30PM-9:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 2-1 | 8:00AM-9:00AM, 12:00PM-1:00PM, 2:00PM-3:00PM, 6:30PM-7:30PM, 8:30PM-9:30PM |
| FRIDAY | G-2 (CL5) | 8:00AM-9:00AM |
| FRIDAY | MHU | 12:00PM-1:00PM |
| FRIDAY | G-2 (AC) | 2:00PM-3:00PM |
| FRIDAY | MHU | 6:30PM-7:30PM |
| SATURDAY | D-BLOCK ANNEX | 8:00AM-9:00AM |
| SATURDAY | 2-5 | 12:00PM-1:00PM, 2:00PM-3:00PM, 6:30PM-7:30PM, 8:30PM-9:30PM |
| SUNDAY | C-MAIN | 8:00AM-9:00AM |
| SUNDAY | WORK RELEASE | 12:00PM-1:00PM |
| SUNDAY | AD-SEG | 2:00PM-3:00PM |
| SUNDAY | WORK RELEASE | 6:30PM-7:30PM |
| SUNDAY | C-MAIN | 8:30PM-9:30PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lancaster County Prison’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 717-299-7800 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Lancaster County Prison?
| DAY | INMATE HOUSING |
TIME |
| MONDAY | 3-1 | 8:00AM-9:00AM, 12:00PM-1:00PM, 2:00PM-3:00PM, 6:30PM-7:30PM, 8:30PM-9:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 3-2 | 8:00AM-9:00AM, 12:00PM-1:00PM, 2:00PM-3:00PM, 6:30PM-7:30PM, 8:30PM-9:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 3-5 | 8:00AM-9:00AM, 12:00PM-1:00PM, 2:00PM-3:00PM, 6:30PM-7:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | G-1 (WP) | 8:30PM-9:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 2-1 | 8:00AM-9:00AM, 12:00PM-1:00PM, 2:00PM-3:00PM, 6:30PM-7:30PM, 8:30PM-9:30PM |
| FRIDAY | G-2 (CL5) | 8:00AM-9:00AM |
| FRIDAY | MHU | 12:00PM-1:00PM |
| FRIDAY | G-2 (AC) | 2:00PM-3:00PM |
| FRIDAY | MHU | 6:30PM-7:30PM |
| SATURDAY | D-BLOCK ANNEX | 8:00AM-9:00AM |
| SATURDAY | 2-5 | 12:00PM-1:00PM, 2:00PM-3:00PM, 6:30PM-7:30PM, 8:30PM-9:30PM |
| SUNDAY | C-MAIN | 8:00AM-9:00AM |
| SUNDAY | WORK RELEASE | 12:00PM-1:00PM |
| SUNDAY | AD-SEG | 2:00PM-3:00PM |
| SUNDAY | WORK RELEASE | 6:30PM-7:30PM |
| SUNDAY | C-MAIN | 8:30PM-9:30PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lancaster County Prison’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 717-299-7800 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Lancaster County Prison?
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
Lancaster County Prison 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 Lancaster County Prison 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#
Lancaster County Prison
625 E. King Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
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.
To deposit money online for an inmate in Lancaster County Prison follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Lancaster County Prison, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Lancaster County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lancaster County Prison’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 717-299-7800 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Lancaster County Prison?
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Lancaster County do the following:
1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.
2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.
To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Lancaster County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lancaster County Prison’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 717-299-7800 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Lancaster County Prison, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Lancaster County Prison 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 Lancaster County Prison 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#
C/O Securus Digital Mail Center-Lancaster, PA Jail
PO BOX 25958
Tampa, FL 33622
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lancaster County Prison
625 E. King Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
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 Lancaster County Prison 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 below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Lancaster County Prison 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#
Lancaster County Prison
625 E. King Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
Postcards
The Lancaster County Prison 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.
Envelopes
The Lancaster County Prison also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
C/O Securus Digital Mail Center-Lancaster, PA Jail
PO BOX 25958
Tampa, FL 33622
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lancaster County Prison
625 E. King Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
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 Lancaster County Prison 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 below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Lancaster County Prison 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#
Lancaster County Prison
625 E. King Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lancaster County Prison’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 717-299-7800 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Lancaster County Prison, and what can I purchase?
Family members and friends can go to their website, order for their inmate and have it delivered directly to Lancaster County Prison.
Instructions
1. Register here first.
2. Confirm registration in your email.
3. Select Pennsylvania, then Lancaster County Prison, then input your inmate’s name.
4. Shop… then pay using a Visa, MC or Discover credit or debit card.
Useful Information
1. Each order incurs a $5.95 processing fee.
2. Orders are delivered once a week.
3. There is no limit to the number of orders you can place each week.
4. You can purchase orders for multiple inmates and/or at multiple jails.
5. Orders are processed weekly. The cutoff time is on Sunday at 11:59 PM.
6. Orders are delivered to the jail within ten days.
7. Returns incur a 20% restocking fee.
Resources
Frequently Asked Questions.
Check the Status of your order here.
Online Contact Form.
Oasis is now offering tablets for inmates to use for easy ordering of commissary of products. They can be used for free for 15 minutes at a time. If an inmate wishes to use on a reguar basis for education, entertainment or programming, they can be rented for a small monthly fee.
Customer Service Contact
Call 800-956-2747 Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST.
Email: support@jailcanteen.com.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Lancaster County Prison follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Lancaster County Prison check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Lancaster County.
Customer Service Contact
Call 800-956-2747 Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST.
Email: support@jailcanteen.com.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lancaster County Prison’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 717-299-7800 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Lancaster County Prison using an Online Messaging Service?
Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation').
Steps:
1. Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.
Things you CAN do:
1. You CAN ONLY send messages from the Securus website, or with the Securus app. (links below).
2. You CAN transfer ‘stamps’ to your inmate.
3. You CAN deposit money to your inmate, and they can purchase ‘stamps’ on their end.
4. Each time you send a message, you CAN pay for them to reply.
5. You CAN send photos. (Jail staff will review for appropriateness)
Things you CANNOT do:
1. You CANNOT use your own personal email to send messages.
2. You CANNOT send any message or photo that would normally be rejected by regular mail.
Other Things:
1. Photos must be .jpg, .jpeg or .png.
2. eMessages and photos must meet the jail’s standards for regular mail.
3. If your eMessage or Photo is rejected you will be notified of the reason, but you will NOT get a refund.
What is the cost of sending inmate messages?
What can your inmate do with digital 'stamps'?
Contact Information and Help:
eMessaging FAQ
eMessaging Signup & Helpful Information
Online Customer Service Support
Phone Support: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591
iphone app
Android app
Mailing Check payments
Securus Correctional Billing Services
PO Box 650757
Dallas, Texas 75265-075
To send a text or email message to a Lancaster County inmate, do the following:
Lancaster County Prison uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.
Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in Lancaster County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps:
1. Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your Lancaster County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.
For all Lancaster County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in Lancaster County Prison, including instructions, video examples, fees, limits, tablet rentals and more, check out out Text/Email an Inmate Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lancaster County Prison’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 717-299-7800 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Lancaster 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 Lancaster County Prison’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 717-299-7800 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Lancaster County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Lancaster County?
This facility, known as "Lancaster County Prison" is also known as Lancaster County Prison, Pennsylvania, Lancaster.
