Located in Mercer, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, the Mercer County Jail is a 114-bed jail. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 724-662-2700.
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 Mercer County Jail at 724-662-2700 for assistance.
Phone: 724-662-2700
Physical Address:
55 Thompson Rd.
Mercer, PA 16137
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Mercer County Jail
55 Thompson Road
Mercer, PA 16137
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Mercer County Jail
55 Thompson Road
Mercer, PA 16137
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Mercer County Jail, 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 724-662-2700 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online in Mercer County or any other county in Pennsylvania.
Mercer County Jail Inmate Search
The Mercer County Jail maintains an average of 114 offenders in custody on any given day. The Mercer County Jail 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 Mercer County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,280 offenders.
The following charts of Mercer 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 Mercer 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 Mercer 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 Mercer 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 Mercer County Sheriff’s Office is located on 205 South Erie Street Mercer, PA and is responsible not only for the main law enforcement activities throughout the county but also for the operation of the county jail, which is located at 55 Thompson Road in Mercer, PA 16137.
The Mercer County Jail has a rated capacity of 311 beds, and in the last few years, they are keeping it below that amount, so even though it's full, it's not bursting with more inmates than they can handle. The jail was built in 2005 at a cost of about $25 million. The same jail today would cost three times that to construct.
Mercer County Jail is the first stop of any offenders or suspects who are arrested in Mercer County, and it is there that the booking process will take place. During the booking, a photo will be taken to serve as the mug shot, identifying marks will be recorded, personal property items are gathered and stored to be returned upon their release, and jail clothing will be provided. After this process has been completed inmates will be assigned to a housing unit and a cell, where they will create a list of people to be on their visitors list and another to be on their phone call list. Only individuals who are placed on either of these will be approved by the staff and permitted to receive phone calls or book visits to the jail.
The Mercer County Jail's staff is focused on maintaining the health and safety of all inmates as well as protecting the safety of those who are working within the jail. As short sentences may be served in this facility, both for cost effectiveness and also because staying close to the area of the arrest, inmates are more likely to have a support system in place that will help them to achieve success in their future release into society.
The Mercer County Sheriff's Office is responsible for transporting any inmates to and from their court dates, housing them at a location close to the jail for longer trials, as well as serving warrants and securing the courthouse.
Along with access to phones each day to call their friends and family, inmates are also encouraged to prepare for visits from their family and friends. Visits allow a reconnection between those who are incarcerated and their friends an family who are not. These visits are permitted Monday through Saturday and begin at 9 am and run until 8 pm. Each inmate may have two visits of one half hour each day, and only one adult visitor at a time. There is a waiting period of a week after their admission to the facility before visits will be granted, and a list of potential visitors must be provided by the inmate to the jail for approval before any visit is scheduled.
Mail can be received every day and is processed and passed to the inmates quickly, however the jail also uses a digital service to help avoid contraband entering the facility. Friends and family of inmates in the Mercer County Jail can arrange to visit inmates by video, both at the jail and remotely from home. They can also send them money and buy them commissary online, and set up a phone account that allows the inmates to call them during the day and evening seven days a week.
All the information on these inmate services can be found in the sections below. If you still have questions, you can phone the jail 24 hours a day by calling 724-662-2700.
After an arrest, individuals are transported to Mercer County Jail 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 Mercer County Jail:
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 724-662-2700.
When an individual is arrested and booked at Mercer County Jail in Mercer, 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 724-662-2700 for specific bail amounts.
Bail payments can be made in different ways.
For further information on posting bail in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, visit the Mercer County Jail Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Mercer County Jail? What is the Schedule?
55 Thompson Rd.
Mercer, PA 16137
| UNIT | DAY | TIME |
| A | SAT | 9:00-11:00AM |
| A | MON | 6:00-10:00PM |
| B | SAT | 6:00-10:30PM |
| B | TUE | 6:00-10:30PM |
| D | MON | 8:00-10:00AM |
| E, F | FRI | * See Below |
| G | SUN | 6:00-10:30PM |
| G | THU | 6:00-10:30PM |
| H | SUN | 9:00-11:00AM |
| H | WED | 6:00-10:30PM |
* Scheduled visits only by approval on Friday, and in order of Housing Unit D E & F - 6:00 PM - 10:30 PM
How it Works with GettingOut
1. Register an account.
2. Select Mercer County Jail
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.
4. You will then receive prompts to validate both your identity and phone number .
5. Again, choose your inmate's facility, then type their name and select your inmate.
GettingOut will then guide you through the steps needed to arrange your remote visit.
Customer Service for GettingOut
If you have any questions, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
GettingOut online contact form
Frequently Asked Questions
The GettingOut App is available on Google Play and Apple Store.
To visit an inmate in Mercer County, whether by video or in person 'at the jail', follow these steps:
Other than 'at the jail' visits between you and your inmate, which is explained and outlined in detail on our Visit Inmate Page, Mercer County remote video inmate visitation can be done using the services of GettingOut.
There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate in Mercer County Jail:
1. Using the GettingOut Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the GettingOut apps.
To remotely visit an inmate in Mercer County follow these steps:
1. Start by confirming that Mercer County Jail's Video Visitation is working correctly by looking up Mercer County here.
2. The next step is to create an account here for GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account.
4. Last, select Mercer County Jail, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.
Other Mercer County Services provided by GettingOut:
- Phone Calls & Voicemail
- Email, Photo & Video Sharing
- Inmate Tablet Rental
- Deposits
Customer Service
If you have any questions about the Mercer County Jail Visitation Services you can call them at 866-516-0115.
Frequently Asked Questions
* All the information you need to have complete knowledge about inmate visitation; policies, rules, fees, schedules, tips, dress codes, and children, lawyers and clergy visitation in Mercer County, can be found on our Visit Inmate Page.
Mercer County Jail Phone: 724-662-2700
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Mercer County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 724-662-2700 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 Mercer County Jail?
How it Works with GettingOut
1. Register an account.
2. Select Mercer County Jail
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.
4. You will then receive prompts to validate both your identity and phone number .
5. Again, choose your inmate's facility, then type their name and select your inmate.
GettingOut will then guide you through the steps needed to arrange your remote visit.
Customer Service for GettingOut
If you have any questions, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
GettingOut online contact form
Frequently Asked Questions
The GettingOut App is available on Google Play and Apple Store.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Mercer County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 724-662-2700 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Mercer County Jail?
1. Commissary money in the form of a money order may be mailed to:
AdvancePay Service Department
P.O. Box 911722
Denver, CO 80291-1722
2. You may use cash or credit/debit cards at any time by using the kiosk located in the front lobby. The fee for the use of the ATM is generally $1.50 per transaction for cash and 10% fee for credit/debit cards.
3. Commissary money can also be added to an inmates account at any time using any of these methods online.
4. Cash deposits to ConnectNetwork are now available at 26,000 retail locations nationwide including Walmart, ACE, Kmart, Kroger, and more. You’ll start the payment process online in your ConnectNetwork account, then complete your transaction with cash at a participating local retail store. Plus, many of these stores are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Find a retail store near you.
5. You can call customer service 24/7 at 877-650-4249 and get instructions for depositing money over the phone using a debit or credit card.
How to Make a Deposit for Phone, Email or Visitation using GettingOut.com
Mercer County Jail uses GettingOut for some or all of its communication services with an inmate.
If you want to deposit money using this company for your use or your inmate's account, there are four ways to do it:
For all the information you need to know, including tips, guidelines and warnings about depositing money in a Mercer County Jail inmate's account for communication services, check out our Send Money page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Mercer County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 724-662-2700 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Mercer County Jail?
Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)
For full instructions on the Mercer County Jail 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 Mercer County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 724-662-2700 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Mercer County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Mercer County Jail 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 Mercer County Jail 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#
Mercer County Jail
55 Thompson Road
Mercer, PA 16137
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Mercer County Jail
55 Thompson Road
Mercer, PA 16137
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 Mercer County Jail 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 Mercer County Jail 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Mercer County Jail
55 Thompson Road
Mercer, PA 16137
For inmates receiving mail in the Mercer County Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Mercer County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Mercer County Jail
55 Thompson Road
Mercer, PA 16137
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Mercer County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 724-662-2700 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Mercer County Jail, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Mercer County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 724-662-2700 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Mercer County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Mercer County Jail contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles Inmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.
If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.
Then use the Facility Finder to:
1. Select Mercer County Jail,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.
How Messaging Works
Watch this video on how to send a message.
1. Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.
2. After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message. Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.
How Uploading Photos Works
Watch this video on how to upload a photo.
1. Select the Photos Tab.
2. Select “Take New Photo” or “Upload New Photo”.
3. Take a new photo with your webcam, or select "Choose File" to upload a photo from your computer.
4. Give your photo a Title or add it to the "Gallery" of your choice.
5. Select the "Share" button.
6. Select your inmate(s) and then select "Share".
7. Once the photo is approved, it will be shared with your inmate(s).
Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call 866-516-0115
To mail or email an inmate in Mercer County follow these steps:
When mailing a letter or postcard to an inmate, please follow these instructions:
Emailing Messages & Photos
Facility_name_1} contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles iInmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.
If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.
Then use the Facility Finder to:
1. Select Mercer County Jail,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.
Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call 866-516-0115
Go here to this FAQ to get answers to how the transition to ViaPath from GTL and gettingout will affect your account.
All the information you need to understand mail and email policies for Mercer County can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Mercer County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 724-662-2700 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Mercer County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
The devices are similar to common handheld tablets, but are made exclusively by GettingOut, a GTL / Viapath company.
Tablets offer specialized content and services for inmates to use during their stay at Mercer County Jail, such as:
- Free services are already available for use on the device at Mercer County Jail.
- Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
- Mercer County Jail Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.
What Does a Tablet Cost?
To estimate costs for tablets and other services such as phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page), but the following gives you a general idea.
Game Center:
30-Day Subscription: $4.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($5.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($3.74)
Seven-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($2.49)
Unlimited eBooks:
Thirty-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($2.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($1.74)
Seven-Day Subscription: $0.49, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)
Streaming Music:
Thirty-Day Subscription: $8.99, with an additional $16.00 service infrastructure charge ($24.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $5.99, with an additional $9.00 service infrastructure charge ($14.99)
Seven-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($7.99)
Newsfeed
Thirty-Day Subscription: $3.99, with an additional $6.00 service infrastructure charge ($9.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($6.99)
Seven-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $3.00 service infrastructure charge ($3.99)
Same Day Subscription Services
Game Center: $0.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($1.49)
Unlimited eBooks: $0.25, (Total = 0.25)
Newsfeed: $0.24, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)
FM Radio: $0.24, with an additional $0.25 service infrastructure charge ($0.49)
All Subscription and message credit pricing is subject to state and local taxes.
Replacement Components - should your inmate break it...
Tablet: $249.99 per each
Charger: $8.99 per each
Earbuds: $2.99 per each
To find out how to get access to a tablet for inmate read the following:
1. First, Register or Sign In to GettingOut/GTL
2. Purchase the services you want for your Mercer County Jail inmate.
3. All inmates have free access to the tablets to read their letters from family & friends, but there are many other services available to keep your inmate busy while incarcerated... such as Games, Books, Music and Movies. These other services come with fees that you can pay for when you pay for phone service.
To learn more about Tablet Rentals for inmates, including the cost, all the services available and everything else you need to know, check out our Tablet Rental Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Mercer County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 724-662-2700 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Mercer County?
This facility, known as "Mercer County Jail" is also known as Mercer County Jail, Pennsylvania, Mercer.
