Phone: 717.840.7570
Physical Address:
3564 Heindel Road
York, PA 17402
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the York County Youth Development 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 717.840.7570 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 Youth Development Center Inmate Search
The York County Youth Development Center maintains an average of 24 offenders in custody on any given day. The York County Youth Development 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 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.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessOnce arrested, the person is taken to York County Youth Development Center for booking, a process that confirms identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Staying silent is key during this process, as anything spoken can be used as evidence in court. It’s best to wait for legal counsel before responding to questions.
Steps involved in booking at York County Youth Development Center include:
Booking can range from an hour to 48 hours depending on the circumstances. To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact York County Youth Development Center at 717.840.7570.
After an arrest, individuals are brought to York County Youth Development Center in York for processing. Following this, three possible outcomes exist:
1. The individual may be released without posting bail, with a promise to appear in court.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their court date.
3. Bail or bond can be posted for release; for more information, contact 717.840.7570.
Bail payment can be handled through various means.
To learn more about the bail process in York County, Pennsylvania, visit the York County Youth Development Center Bail Page.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the York County Youth Development Center? What is the Schedule?
3564 Heindel Road
York, PA 17402
717.840.7570
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 717.840.7570 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 |
Next Steps:
For at-home video visits: Sign in to the visitation scheduling site 15 minutes prior to your scheduled visit. Test your connection, and follow the steps to start your visit.
For on-site video visits: Arrive at the facility at least 15 minutes prior to check-in. A valid photo ID is required.
All your questions can be answered after you register, at the Frequently Asked Questions page, or call 855-208-7349 during the following hours:
6AM – 4PM MST Monday – Friday, or
7AM – 4PM MST Saturday – Sunday
Costs for Visits are subject to change but generally run less than $10.00 for a 30 minute visit.
Payment can be made with Visa, Mastercard debit, credit or gift cards.
Follow these instructions to schedule and then visit an inmate using GTL.
For all the information you need to know regarding scheduling, cost, rules, tips and guidelines of inmate visits at the York County Youth Development Center, check out our Visit Inmate Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about York County Youth Development Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 717.840.7570 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the York County Youth Development Center?
Next Steps:
For at-home video visits: Sign in to the visitation scheduling site 15 minutes prior to your scheduled visit. Test your connection, and follow the steps to start your visit.
For on-site video visits: Arrive at the facility at least 15 minutes prior to check-in. A valid photo ID is required.
All your questions can be answered after you register, at the Frequently Asked Questions page, or call 855-208-7349 during the following hours:
6AM – 4PM MST Monday – Friday, or
7AM – 4PM MST Saturday – Sunday
Costs for Visits are subject to change but generally run less than $10.00 for a 30 minute visit.
Payment can be made with Visa, Mastercard debit, credit or gift cards.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about York County Youth Development Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 717.840.7570 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the York County Youth Development Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about York County Youth Development Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 717.840.7570 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the York County Youth Development Center?
Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)
For full instructions on the York County Youth Development Center 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 York County Youth Development Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 717.840.7570 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the York County Youth Development Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The York County Youth Development 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. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The York County Youth Development Center 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:
3564 Heindel Road
York, PA 17402
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
3564 Heindel Road
York, PA 17402
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 York County Youth Development Center 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 York County Youth Development Center 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:
3564 Heindel Road
York, PA 17402
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about York County Youth Development Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 717.840.7570 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the York County Youth Development Center, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about York County Youth Development Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 717.840.7570 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the York County Youth Development Center using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about York County Youth Development Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 717.840.7570 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the York County Youth Development 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 York County Youth Development Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 717.840.7570 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in York County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding York County?
This facility, known as "York County Youth Development Center" is also known as York County Youth Development Center, Pennsylvania, York.