Berks County Prison, Pennsylvania, Inmate Roster, Visitation Rules

Updated on: March 18, 2024

The Berks County Prison is a correctional facility for Adult inmates in Leesport, Berks County, Pennsylvania. This facility is physically situated at 1287 County Welfare Road, Leesport, PA, 19533. It is a 998-bed facility.

Generally, this Berks County detention center houses detainees awaiting bond and detainees serving brief sentences, usually a year or less. The Berks County detention center primarily houses Adult convicted of low-level crimes, such as misdemeanor offenses. Those charged with felonies are typically transferred to state prison after trial. Berks County jail occasionally houses immigrant detainees for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

The Berks County Sheriffs Department manages the Berks County Prison. There are also more than 50 staff members and corrections officers responsible for the well-being of all inmates and visitors at the Berks County facility.

Most detainees are transferred daily. A significant number of individuals arriving at the Berks County correction facility are currently or recently high. They also arrive with injuries from assaults leading to their arrest. Some are psychologically unstable, with no place for the police to deliver them.

Inmate Search

If you believe your loved one is at Berks County Prison, visit the Berks County Sheriffs Department’s website. The website has the Berks County inmate search tool which allows you to locate inmates by entering their last names. Additionally, you can view offender information on the roster below. This roster contains the Berks County offender’s full name, gender, and age.

Alternatively, you can contact the Berks County detention facility directly by phone at 610-208-4800 to inquire about the detainee’s status and location.

Visitations at Berks County Prison

To schedule a visit to the Berks County correction facility, you must complete a visitation form, which is available on the Berks County Sheriffs Department website. Once your application is approved, you will receive the approved visitation schedule by phone.

The visiting hours at the Berks County Prison are as follows:

Monday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday — 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Sunday — 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

During the visit, you must present a valid government-issued ID, such as a driver’s license, passport, or state ID, and adhere to the Berks County detention center’s dress code and rules. The Berks County Prison may cancel visitation if you fail to meet these requirements.

To get more details about visitations, call the Berks County facility at 610-208-4800.

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Berks County Prison — General Information

Berks County Sheriffs Department

Visiting Hours

Monday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

Directions

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