Phone: 215-683-7900
Physical Address:
91 North 48th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19139
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Philadelphia Youth Study Center, 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 215-683-7900 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online in Philadelphia County or any other county in Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia Youth Study Center Inmate Search
The Philadelphia Youth Study Center maintains an average of 105 offenders in custody on any given day. The Philadelphia Youth Study Center 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 Philadelphia County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 137,000 offenders.
The following charts of Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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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After arrest, individuals are processed at Philadelphia Youth Study Center, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.
The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.
Here are the typical stages of the booking process at Philadelphia Youth Study Center:
Booking time varies, with some cases completed in an hour, but more complex cases, or those involving uncooperative behavior, can take up to 48 hours. If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 215-683-7900.
If someone is taken to Philadelphia Youth Study Center in Philadelphia for booking, the next steps depend on their case:
1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 215-683-7900.
Bail payments can be handled in various ways.
For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, visit the Philadelphia Youth Study Center Bail FAQ page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Philadelphia Youth Study Center? What is the Schedule?
91 North 48th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19139
215-683-7900
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 215-683-7900 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Philadelphia Youth Study Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 215-683-7900 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 Philadelphia Youth Study Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Philadelphia Youth Study Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 215-683-7900 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Philadelphia Youth Study Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Philadelphia Youth Study Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 215-683-7900 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Philadelphia Youth Study Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Philadelphia Youth Study Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 215-683-7900 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Philadelphia Youth Study Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Philadelphia Youth Study Center 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 Philadelphia Youth Study Center also allows letters to be mailed in envelopes. Letters cannot contain alterations such as glitter, sticker, glue or perfume. There is no limit to the number of letters or postcards an inmate can receive. All envelopes and postcards must contain a return address that includes your first and last name and complete street, city, state and zip code location. Mail without return addresses might be discarded.
Mail to:
91 North 48th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19139
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher. (It must contain the inmate’s full name, PPN number and address)
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. The mailing label must include inmate’s full name, facility address and PPN number.
Books
Philadelphia Youth Study Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as amazon.com or barnesandnoble.com. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address above. Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Philadelphia Youth Study Center standards will be disposed of. Only softcover books are allowed. The mailing invoice must contain the inmate’s full name, PPN number and facility address.
All Newspapers, magazines and Books should be mailed to:
91 North 48th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19139
Care packages
Care packages are pre-chosen items packaged together and sent to the inmate from a third-party vendor. They can include clothing, snacks and seasonal items. Philadelphia Youth Study Center contracts with Access Secure Pack to allow care package purchases for inmates. Care packages are pre-chosen items that are bundled together and delivered to the inmate. You must register for a free account to begin buying care packs. Click here to get started. These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Philadelphia Youth Study Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 215-683-7900 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Philadelphia Youth Study Center, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Philadelphia Youth Study Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 215-683-7900 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Philadelphia Youth Study Center using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Philadelphia Youth Study Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 215-683-7900 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Philadelphia Youth Study Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Philadelphia Youth Study Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 215-683-7900 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Philadelphia County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Philadelphia County?
This facility, known as "Philadelphia Youth Study Center" is also known as Philadelphia Juvenile Detention, Division of Juvenile Justice Services, Philadelphia County Juvenile Detention, Philadelphia County Juvenile Detention, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.
