Lancaster County Jail, Pennsylvania, Inmate Roster, Visitation Rules

Updated on: April 5, 2024

The Lancaster County Jail is a correctional facility for Adult detainees in Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. This detention center is physically situated at 625 East King Street, Lancaster, PA, 17602-3199. It is a 1150-bed facility.

Generally, this Lancaster County correction facility houses offenders awaiting bail and offenders serving brief sentences, usually a year or less. The Lancaster County jail primarily houses Adult convicted of minor crimes, such as misdemeanor offenses. Those charged with felonies are typically transferred to federal prison after trial. Lancaster County detention facility occasionally houses immigrant detainees for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

The Lancaster County Sheriffs Office oversees the Lancaster County Jail. There are also more than 43 staff members and corrections officers responsible for the well-being of all inmates and visitors at the Lancaster County correction facility.

Most offenders are delivered daily. A significant number of individuals arriving at the Lancaster County correction facility are actively or recently under the influence. They also arrive with injuries from assaults leading to their arrest. Some are emotionally disturbed, with no place for the police to deliver them.

Inmate Search

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

Alternatively, you can contact the Lancaster County detention center directly by phone at 717-299-7800 to inquire about the detainee’s status and location.

Visitations at Lancaster County Jail

To schedule a visit to the Lancaster County facility, you must complete a visitation form, which is available on the Lancaster County Sheriffs Office website. Once your application is approved, you will get the approved visitation schedule by email.

The visiting hours at the Lancaster County Jail 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 show a valid government-issued ID, such as a driver’s license, passport, or state ID, and follow the Lancaster County jail’s dress code and rules. The Lancaster County Jail may deny visitation if you fail to meet these requirements.

To get more data about visitations, call the Lancaster County correction facility at 717-299-7800.

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Lancaster County Jail — General Information

Lancaster County Sheriffs Office

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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