York County Prison

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York County Prison Information

Located in York, York County, Pennsylvania, the York County Prison is a 1977-bed facility. You can call them anytime for inmate information at 717 840-7580.

This facility handles offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies, who are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on their charges, inmates may remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial is completed.

The inmate search tool can be used to view the jail's roster and find out who is in custody.

Offenders sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail, while those with longer sentences will be transferred to either the Pennsylvania State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides information on a range of inmate services, including the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.

It’s a good idea to keep the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for future communication needs. If it’s not available online, call York County Prison at 717 840-7580 for further assistance.

Phone: 717 840-7580

Physical Address:
3400 Concord Road
York, PA 17402-9007

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & ID number (call 717 840-7580 for this info)
Inmate and ID number
York County Prison-Pennsylvania
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & ID number (call 717 840-7580 for this info)
Inmate and ID number
York County Prison
3400 Concord Road
York, PA 17402

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the York County Prison?

To search for an inmate in the York 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 717 840-7580 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online in York County or any other county in Pennsylvania.

York County Prison Inmate Search

The York County Prison maintains an average of 1977 offenders in custody on any given day. The York 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 York County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 40,020 offenders.

The following charts of York 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 York 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 York 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 York 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 York County Prison

In York County, PA the local prison that is responsible for both pretrial and sentenced offenders is the York County Prison located in York.

The contact number for York County Prison is 717 840-7580.

It has both a male wing and a female wing, allowing it to house all inmates and meet their needs safely in a secure environment. Safety is the main concern, both keeping the inmates and staff safe but also removing dangerous offenders from the community and incarcerating them at this facility for rehabilitation.

Several programs exist and are offered to all inmates who can benefit from them in order to help them gain skills and learn new ways to do things in an attempt to reduce the chance they will return to prison. Programs include Thinking for a Change, Violence Prevention, adult education, HVAC classes, culinary programming, welding, and many others.

Work Release also allows for their work history to remain uninterrupted, which increases their ability to support their family during their incarceration but also to remain employed after their release. Strict rules and regulations surround the work release, including only going directly to work each morning and returning directly after work each evening, and only those who are sentenced to the program are able to participate.

Community services for reentry is part of the release process and includes batterer’s intervention and a family literacy program Beyond our Walls, orientation, career development, life skills, and other programs to help inmates to have the support they need transitioning out of the jail.

Part of this system is to maintain contact with friends and family who are outside of prison, to improve those relationships and help to provide a social support system before their release. This is done through mail services by the US Postal Service, the ability to phone loved ones, and the chance to have visits from them as well.

Recently in person visits have resumed and can be booked at least 24 hours and up to 7 days before the visit is to occur. General Population has visits Sunday through Saturday from 8:30am – 11:30am and again 1pm-3:30pm, Protective Custody and Youthful Offenders have visiting hours Mondays 8:30am-11:30am, Thursdays 1pm-3:30pm as well as Tuesdays 1-3:30pm, Wednesday 8:30-11:30am, Thursday 8:30-11:30am and 1-3:30pm, Friday 10:50-11:50am, as well as Saturdays 3:20-4:20pm. Segregation visits are on Monday afternoons, Thursday morning, Tuesday and Thursday both morning and afternoon, and Sundays afternoon with Friday mornings. Work release has their own visiting hours of 10-11:20am, 1-3:15pm, and 6:30-8pm on Sunday through Saturday. Video visits can be scheduled online as well.

Mail can be sent to each inmate at:

Inmate's Full Name & ID number (call 717 840-7580 for this info)
Inmate and ID number
York County Prison-Pennsylvania
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131

... and there it will be checked for contraband and then given to the inmate it is addressed to.

Phones that are located in the common areas may be accessed during the day for outgoing calls only, and they can be funded online. 

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How booking works at York County Prison

When someone is arrested, they are taken to York County Prison for booking. This process includes identifying them, deciding on charges, and determining if they will be eligible for bail or held until court.

It's important to stay silent during this process, as any statements made may be used in court. Legal advice should be sought before speaking about the case.

The following steps make up the booking process at York County Prison:

  • Verification of personal details.
  • Taking mugshots for identification purposes.
  • Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
  • Possible DNA collection if required.
  • Search of the individual.
  • Confiscation of personal property.
  • Providing a phone call.

The duration of booking can vary, taking between one and 48 hours. For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact York County Prison at 717 840-7580.

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Directions / Map to the York County Prison
Inmate Bail and Bonding

Paying bail for someone in York County

After being arrested and booked into York County Prison in York, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:

1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call 717 840-7580 for the exact bail amount.

There are multiple ways to pay bail.

  • Cash, credit cards, or money orders are acceptable forms of payment.
  • Licensed bail bond agents in York County can facilitate the process.
  • Collateral in the form of property within the county can be used for bail.

To get more information on the bail process in York County, Pennsylvania, visit the York County Prison Bail FAQ.

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Inmate Visitation

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

York County Prison
ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULES

  • All visitors must be on an active inmate visiting list and the visit must be pre-approved.
  • All on-site visits must be scheduled in-advance here.
  • Visits can be scheduled up to seven days in advance, but no later than 24 hours in advance.
  • Every housing unit has its own specific visitation schedule. 
  • Former inmates cannot visit the jail for six(6) months after their release.
  • Children age 13 and under are ONLY allowed to visit during 'Children's Visiting Hours' (to view, scroll down to the bottom of the following schedules). 

GENERAL POPULATION - INMATE VISITATION SCHEDULE

INMATES -
GENERAL POPULATION
DAY TIME
MEN &
WOMEN
SUNDAY 8:30AM-11:30AM
MEN &
WOMEN
MONDAY 8:30AM-11:30AM
MEN &
WOMEN
TUESDAY 8:30AM-11:30AM
MEN &
WOMEN
WEDNESDAY 8:30AM-11:30AM
MEN &
WOMEN
THURSDAY 8:30AM-11:30AM
MEN &
WOMEN
FRIDAY 8:30AM-11:30AM
MEN &
WOMEN
SATURDAY 8:30AM-11:30AM
MEN ONLY SUNDAY 1:00PM-3:30PM
MEN ONLY MONDAY 1:00PM-3:30PM
MEN ONLY TUESDAY 1:00PM-3:30PM
MEN ONLY WEDNESDAY 1:00PM-3:30PM
MEN ONLY THURSDAY 1:00PM-3:30PM
MEN ONLY FRIDAY 1:00PM-3:30PM
MEN ONLY SATURDAY 1:00PM-3:30PM
WOMEN ONLY SUNDAY 1:00PM-3:30PM
WOMEN ONLY MONDAY 1:00PM-3:30PM
WOMEN ONLY TUESDAY 1:00PM-3:30PM
WOMEN ONLY WEDNESDAY 1:00PM-3:30PM
WOMEN ONLY THURSDAY 1:00PM-3:30PM
WOMEN ONLY FRIDAY 1:00PM-3:30PM
WOMEN ONLY SATURDAY 1:00PM-3:30PM

PROTECTIVE CUSTODY & JUVENILES
VISITATION SCHEDULES

INMATES DAY TIME
P/C & JUVENILES SUNDAY 8:15AM-9:15AM
P/C & JUVENILES MONDAY 8:15AM-9:15AM
P/C & JUVENILES TUESDAY 8:15AM-9:15AM
P/C & JUVENILES WEDNESDAY 8:15AM-9:15AM
P/C & JUVENILES THURSDAY 8:15AM-9:15AM
P/C & JUVENILES FRIDAY 8:15AM-9:15AM
P/C & JUVENILES SATURDAY 8:15AM-9:15AM

Children's (under age 14) Visitation hours are:

General Population Residents

  • 4:30 - 7:30 pm (Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday) - Female visiting area
  • 4:30 - 7:30 pm (Sunday thru Saturday) - Main Male visiting area
  • 4:30 - 7:30 pm (Sunday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday) - Former Immigration visiting area


Protective Custody (Male & Female Residents)

  • 4:30 - 7:30 pm (Monday and Thursday) - Female visiting area
  • 4:30 - 7:30 pm (Wednesday and Friday) - Main Male visiting area
  • 4:30 - 7:30 pm(Monday and Wednesday) - Former Immigration visiting area

Individuals who wish to visit with a resident on Protective Custody status may not enter the prison earlier than 15 minutes prior to scheduled time.

Segregation Visits (Male & Female Residents) 
(Intensive Custody Unit, Behavior Adjustment Unit, Administrative Housing, and Pre-Hearing Disciplinary)

  • 4:30 - 7:30 pm (Monday and Thursday) - Female visiting area
  • 4:30 - 7:30 pm (Monday and Friday) - Main Male visiting area
  • 4:30 - 7:30 pm (Wednesday and Thursday) - Former Immigration visiting area

SEGREGATION VISITS SCHEDULE
(Intensive Custody, Behavior Adjustment, Administrative Housing, Pre-trial Disciplinary)

SEG UNITS THURSDAY 6:00PM-8:00PM
SEG UNITS FRIDAY 6:00PM-8:00PM

WORK RELEASE CENTER
VISTATION SCHEDULE

HOUSING DAY TIME
WORK RELEASE
MEN & WOMEN
SUNDAY 10:00AM-11:30AM
1:00PM-3:15PM
WORK RELEASE
MEN & WOMEN
MONDAY 10:00AM-11:30AM
1:00PM-3:15PM
WORK RELEASE
MEN & WOMEN
TUESDAY 10:00AM-11:30AM
1:00PM-3:15PM
WORK RELEASE
MEN & WOMEN
WEDNESDAY 10:00AM-11:30AM
1:00PM-3:15PM
WORK RELEASE
MEN & WOMEN
THURSDAY 10:00AM-11:30AM
​​​​​​​1:00PM-3:15PM
WORK RELEASE
​​​​​​​MEN & WOMEN
FRIDAY 10:00AM-11:30AM
​​​​​​​1:00PM-3:15PM
WORK RELEASE
​​​​​​​MEN & WOMEN
SATURDAY 10:00AM-11:30AM
​​​​​​​1:00PM-3:15PM
WORK RELEASE
MEN & WOMEN
SUNDAY 6:30PM-8:00PM
WORK RELEASE
​​​​​​​MEN & WOMEN
MONDAY 6:30PM-8:00PM
WORK RELEASE
​​​​​​​MEN & WOMEN
TUESDAY 6:30PM-8:00PM
WORK RELEASE
​​​​​​​MEN & WOMEN
WEDNESDAY 6:30PM-8:00PM
WORK RELEASE
MEN & WOMEN
THURSDAY 6:30PM-8:00PM
WORK RELEASE
​​​​​​​MEN & WOMEN
FRIDAY 6:30PM-8:00PM
WORK RELEASE
​​​​​​​MEN & WOMEN
SATURDAY 6:30PM-8:00PM
WORK RELEASE
MEN & WOMEN
SATURDAY 6:00PM-8:00PM
WORK RELEASE
MEN & WOMEN
SUNDAY 6:00PM-8:00PM

York County Prison uses GettingOut for their Remote Video Visitation and/or Visit Scheduling. 

There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate:

1.  Using the GettingOut/GTL Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the GettingOut or GTL apps.

How it Works with GettingOut
1.  Register an account.
2. Select York County Prison
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.   

  • **NOTE** Friends and Family must have funds in their "Friends & Family Account" to respond to inmate messages. 
  • If you deposit money online in the INMATE ACCOUNT, than they have the freedom to spend the money on visits or phone calls to anyone, or any other communications services available at York County Prison.
  • With the FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT, you control all communication services such as phone calls, video visits and messaging. Your inmate can only call the phone number you want.

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.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in York County Prison?

To visit an inmate in York 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, York County remote video inmate visitation can be done using the services of GettingOut

There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate in York County Prison:
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 York County follow these steps:
1.  Start by confirming that York County Prison's Video Visitation is working correctly by looking up York County here.

2.  The next step is to create an account here for GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account.
4. Last, select York County Prison, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.

Other York 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 York County Prison 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 York County, can be found on our Visit Inmate Page.

York County Prison Phone: 717 840-7580

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about York County Prison’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 717 840-7580 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 York County Prison?

VIDEO VISITATION COSTS
Personal Visits - $15.00 for 0-30 minutes
Professional Visits - $25.20 for 0-30 minutes, or $50.40 for 31-60 minutes.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about York County Prison’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 717 840-7580 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

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

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at York County Prison, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits

1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Jail Lobby Kiosk - Kiosks accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards.
4. Mail-in Lockbox - Friends or Family who do not have a credit or debit card can mail money orders to their secure lockbox to make deposits to an inmate’s account. Depositors use a customized form that captures all needed information. Upon receipt, they process and post the deposits to the inmate's trust fund in approximately 48 hours.

Money orders may be mailed to inmates at:
Access Corrections
P.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132

Money orders must be made out to "Access Secure Deposits".
Include the state, city, inmate name and ID number on all money orders.

5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Go to any Cash Pay Today location to deposit cash to your inmate's account.

Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages

Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Emailcustomerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in York County

To send commissary money to an inmate in York County Prison follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Pennsylvania, then select York County Prison, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for York County Prison.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about York County Prison’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 717 840-7580 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

How Do Inmates in York County Prison Make or Receive Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in York County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

1.  Start by confirming that York County Prison has the phone service you need to communicate with your inmate by the facility lookup here.
2. In the meantime, you can create an account here for GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account. This account can be controlled by just you, or by both you and your inmate.
4. Last, select York County Prison, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.

York County Services that are provided by GettingOut, a GTL company:
 - Phone Calls & Voicemail 
 - Video Visits (from home or jail lobby)
 - Email & Photo Sharing
 - Tablet Rental
 - Deposits


Phone & Voicemail Fees

1.  GettingOut charges $0.25 per minute for all phone calls, prepaid or collect, within Pennsylvania.
2. Prepaid calls between Pennsylvania and other states costs $0.21 per minute. International calls are $0.95 per minute.
3. There is a fee of $3.00 every time you add money to your account online, and it costs $5.95 if you add funds over the phone with a live agent.
4. You can also leave an inmate a short voice message for a flat fee of $1.25.

Note: Rates are subject to change.

Types of Phone Calls
Collect Calls
Collect calls allow you to accept and pay for calls to your land line (only) phone account. This means that if you accept your call from your inmate, all the charges for that call will then be billed to your land line phone account and will show up and be listed on your next local phone bill. Additional fees, costs, restrictions may apply.

Prepaid calls (Direct Calls)
With Prepaid Calls you can set up your account so that the inmate can only call you and/or you can just deposit money in their account and they can purchase prepaid phone cards through their commissary and call whoever they choose, provided the York County Prison approves of the phone number.

Quick Connect
Quick connect is an alternative to collect calls. It allows you to quickly pay for a phone call with your credit card.  When your inmate calls you, follow the instructions from the automated voice system to pay for that one phone call, directly billed to your card.

Customer Service
If you have any questions about the York County Prison GettingOut phone services, you can call them at 866-516-0115.

* All the information you need to understand making and receiving phone calls with inmates in York County, can be found on our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about York County Prison’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 717 840-7580 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

York County Prison Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The York 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 York 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 & ID number (call 717 840-7580 for this info)
Inmate and ID number
York County Prison-Pennsylvania
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & ID number (call 717 840-7580 for this info)
Inmate and ID number
York County Prison
3400 Concord Road
York, PA 17402



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 York County Prison 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 York 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 & ID number (call 717 840-7580 for this info)
Inmate and ID number
York County Prison
3400 Concord Road
York, PA 17402


TextBehind enables you to communicate with your incarcerated loved ones located inside the United States from anywhere in the world using text letters, kids' drawings, and custom greeting cards. Unlimited inmate reply letters are processed for electronic delivery to your smartphone and email at no extra charge.
The cost to send an electronic letter is approximately $1.00.

Here’s how it works for York County Prison:
1.    All offender mail (paper and electronic) is addressed and delivered to TextBehind. Electronic mail is sent through the apps (iphone, Google Play). Paper mail is sent to the address below:
Inmate Name and Inmate Number
York County Prison Pennsylvania
(note: please do not abbreviate the name)
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131

2.    If it was sent via TextBehind's app (iphone, Google Play), TextBehind can process it within one business day.
3.    An additional step is involved in processing mail that is sent using the U.S. Postal Service. TextBehind will  use a scanner to make digital files of the contents of the mailing—including cards, photos or artwork.
4.    All digital files are then forwarded to the offender’s assigned prison.
5.    York County Prison mailroom prints approved pages and delivers them to the inmate.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

  • TextBehind does not deliver any mail to the inmate directly, nor do they guarantee delivery of your letters to the inmates by the courier, jail or prison staff. Once they process your mail and ship them out on your behalf, they are out of the loop entirely. However, at times they may offer to resend your letters under certain strict conditions as a courtesy. 
  • Inmates do not receive any invites when you add them, and neither do they need to accept the use of TextBehind service. Once you add the inmate, you can create letters for them. 

Here’s what happens when TextBehind receives a letter from an inmate:

  • Upon receiving, TextBehind staff open their letters, scan, and upload high-quality images to your TextBehind account as a complimentary service. You are not required to have any money or credits balance in your TextBehind account to receive inmate letters.
  • Next, you will receive a text and email alert to notify you of any new incoming reply letters. At that time, you can log into the TextBehind website or mobile app and view letters in your CONTACTS >> Click on Conversation Icon. 

YOU NEED TO KNOW THIS...

  • Inmates do require a stamp to send out their letters to TextBehind using Postal Service.
  • The cash or credit balance from your TextBehind account will not be shared with inmates as a substitute for the stamps. 
  • All letters printed and shipped by TextBehind nationwide to virtually any jail or prison facility are delivered to the jails/prisons by couriers such as the USPS or FedEx as their standard process.
  • After the shipments, TextBehind has no control over the process.
  • The delivery of your letters depends on couriers and prison staff taking necessary action on time.

IMPORTANT TextBehind LINKS:
Register / Log in with TextBehind
Contact TextBehind with Questions
Add an Inmate to your list of Contacts

** Address to Mail letters using TextBehind **
Inmate Name and Inmate Number
York County Prison Pennsylvania (
note: please do not abbreviate the name)
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131

Why is TextBehind used by Lockups?
Due to the problem of letters and postcards containing, or soaked in contraband (drugs), TextBehind electronic and physical letters is replacing the former policy of allowing mail to be sent directly from inmate’s friends and family members, and vice versa.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about York County Prison’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 717 840-7580 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

York County Prison contracts with Access Securepak (aka MyCarePak) for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

Access Securepak carries over 1,000 different items in the following categories:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel

Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select Pennsylvania.
3. Select York County Prison.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at customerservice@securepak.net.
* You can write them at:
    Access Securepak
    10880 Linpage Place
    St. Louis, MO 63132

* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
   Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST, 
   and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.

*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by York County Prison staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the York County Prison's outside vendor for Commissary Items. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.


*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in York County

To send commissary money to an inmate in York County Prison follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Pennsylvania, then select York County Prison, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for York County Prison.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about York County Prison’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 717 840-7580 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

Emailing and Texting Messages, Photos & Videograms

York County Prison 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 York County Prison,
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


TextBehind enables you to communicate with your incarcerated loved ones located inside the United States from anywhere in the world using text letters, kids' drawings, and custom greeting cards. Unlimited inmate reply letters are processed for electronic delivery to your smartphone and email at no extra charge.
The cost to send an electronic letter is approximately $1.00.

Here’s how it works for York County Prison:
1.    All offender mail (paper and electronic) is addressed and delivered to TextBehind. Electronic mail is sent through the apps (iphone, Google Play). Paper mail is sent to the address below:
Inmate Name and Inmate Number
York County Prison Pennsylvania
(note: please do not abbreviate the name)
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131

2.    If it was sent via TextBehind's app (iphone, Google Play), TextBehind can process it within one business day.
3.    An additional step is involved in processing mail that is sent using the U.S. Postal Service. TextBehind will  use a scanner to make digital files of the contents of the mailing—including cards, photos or artwork.
4.    All digital files are then forwarded to the offender’s assigned prison.
5.    York County Prison mailroom prints approved pages and delivers them to the inmate.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

  • TextBehind does not deliver any mail to the inmate directly, nor do they guarantee delivery of your letters to the inmates by the courier, jail or prison staff. Once they process your mail and ship them out on your behalf, they are out of the loop entirely. However, at times they may offer to resend your letters under certain strict conditions as a courtesy. 
  • Inmates do not receive any invites when you add them, and neither do they need to accept the use of TextBehind service. Once you add the inmate, you can create letters for them. 

Here’s what happens when TextBehind receives a letter from an inmate:

  • Upon receiving, TextBehind staff open their letters, scan, and upload high-quality images to your TextBehind account as a complimentary service. You are not required to have any money or credits balance in your TextBehind account to receive inmate letters.
  • Next, you will receive a text and email alert to notify you of any new incoming reply letters. At that time, you can log into the TextBehind website or mobile app and view letters in your CONTACTS >> Click on Conversation Icon. 

YOU NEED TO KNOW THIS...

  • Inmates do require a stamp to send out their letters to TextBehind using Postal Service.
  • The cash or credit balance from your TextBehind account will not be shared with inmates as a substitute for the stamps. 
  • All letters printed and shipped by TextBehind nationwide to virtually any jail or prison facility are delivered to the jails/prisons by couriers such as the USPS or FedEx as their standard process.
  • After the shipments, TextBehind has no control over the process.
  • The delivery of your letters depends on couriers and prison staff taking necessary action on time.

IMPORTANT TextBehind LINKS:
Register / Log in with TextBehind
Contact TextBehind with Questions
Add an Inmate to your list of Contacts

** Address to Mail letters using TextBehind **
Inmate Name and Inmate Number
York County Prison Pennsylvania (
note: please do not abbreviate the name)
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131

Why is TextBehind used by Lockups?
Due to the problem of letters and postcards containing, or soaked in contraband (drugs), TextBehind electronic and physical letters is replacing the former policy of allowing mail to be sent directly from inmate’s friends and family members, and vice versa.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about York County Prison’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 717 840-7580 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

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

York County Prison allows inmates access to tablets to use for the services provided by 'gettingout'.


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 York County Prison, such as:

  • Music
  • Books
  • Games
  • Education
  • News
  • Radio
  • Television
  • Read mail and messages
  • Video visits

-  Free services are already available for use on the device at York County Prison.
-  Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
-  York County Prison 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

How Inmates Can Use a Tablet to Access Services at York County Prison

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 York County Prison 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 York County Prison’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 717 840-7580 for further assistance.

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