Centre County Correctional Facility

County Jail

Last Updated: March 09, 2024
Address
700 Rishel Hill Rd, Bellefonte, PA 16823-1488
Beds
300
County
Centre
Phone
814-355-6794
Fax
814-548-1150

Centre Co Correctional is for County Jail offenders sentenced up to twenty four months.

All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for County - medium facility.

The phone carrier is Global Tel Link (GTL) - ConnectNetwork, to see their rates and best-calling plans for your inmate to call you.

If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders

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You can support your loved ones at Centre Co Correctional on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 814-355-6794.

When someone you care about gets locked up, it's tough to figure out all the ins and outs of jail life. From sending mail to visiting, there are a lot of things to sort out. And getting info about the arrest? Not always easy. That's where this webpage comes in handy. It's here to help you get a handle on how things work at Centre County Correctional Facility so you can stay connected and support your loved one behind bars.

The Centre Co Correctional is a detention center located at 700 Rishel Hill Rd Bellefonte, PA which is operated locally by the Centre County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing or both. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. Centre County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, Bellefonte Police Department, and the US Marshal's Service.

New detainees arrive at the jail regularly, with some being released on bail, placed under pretrial services caseloads, supervised by probation agencies, or released on recognizance with a court appearance agreement. Those who are not released await their court appearances at the jail, receiving accommodations including bedding and meals. You can see all the arrest records for Pennsylvania here.

Centre County Correctional Facility - Handbook for Inmate
Centre County Correctional Facility - Handbook for Inmate's Family
Centre County Correctional Facility - FAQ

Inmate Programs

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How can I find out if someone is in jail?
You may call 814-355-6794 option 0 and ask if a specific person is in jail. By State law, the identity of the persons in jail is public information. You can also go to the Correctional Facility Inmate Listing.

How long does it take for a person to be processed and released from jail?
This will depend on how many other people are being arrested and released during the same time period. Before an inmate can be properly booked and released, they must be cooperative with the intake process. Arrestees who are combative are placed in holding cells until they choose to be cooperative. Evenings, Weekends and Holidays are traditionally the busiest times for the booking unit.

Can I call an inmate in jail?
No. Inmates can call out, but incoming calls to inmates are not allowed. Staff are not able to relay messages to inmates.

How can I stop an inmate from calling me?
If you receive an unwanted call from an inmate, you can place a block on your phone number. The phone block stops all calls from inmates at the jail. When you receive the call, listen to the recording and press the appropriate number to block the calls.

I am unable to receive collect calls. How can I get calls from someone in jail?
Many telephone companies are not set up to allow you to receive collect calls. The current inmate telephone system vendor for the jail is GTL - (1-877-650-4249). At the call, you are directed on how to set up a prepaid account that allows you to receive collect calls from inmates. That account is only valid on a single telephone.

An inmate has advised me that he or she is having trouble making calls to me. Why is this happening?
Either you cannot receive collect calls on that line and you don't have a prepaid account set up, or you may have your telephone forwarded. Forwarded calls are not allowed for inmates. Additionally, inmates are not allowed to participate in three-way calls. If you attempt to initiate a three-way call you will be disconnected.

Can I mail things other than letters to an inmate?
No. Other items will be returned to sender. Inmates are allowed to purchase additional hygiene or comfort items through the commissary. You can deposit money in their inmate account for such purchases. The SecurePak program has been discontinued at this time.

How do I deposit money for an inmate to purchase commissary items?
You can add money to an inmate's Commissary Account by going online to Connect Network, using the toll-free automated phone service (1-888-988-4768), or by making a deposit at the kiosk located in the jail lobby.

DEPOSIT OPTIONS

  • Toll Free Phone: 1-888-988-4768
    • Accepts MasterCard, Visa Debit and Credit Cards.
    • Funds available for use within the hour.
  • Online: Connect Network
    • Accepts MasterCard, Visa Debit and Credit Cards.
    • Funds available for use within the hour.
  • Kiosk: Located in the jail lobby.
    • Accepts Cash, MasterCard, Visa Debit and Credit Cards.
    • Funds are available for use within the hour.
  • By Mail: We do NOT accept deposits by mail.
    • All funds mailed to the facility will be returned to sender.

Can I find out when an inmate is being transferred to another facility?
No. For security reasons inmates will not be advised when moves to other facilities will occur, nor will this information be provided to outside individuals. After an inmate has transferred, they may call friends and family to advise them of the move.

What happens to inmate account money?
Inmates are allowed to use the money in their account to purchase commissary items, pay booking, and pay for medical services, etc. If they still have money in their account upon release, they will receive a debit card at release or a check will be mailed to them for the balance of the account. The inmate has seventy-two (72) hours to remove his or her money from the debit card. After the seventy-two (72) hours there will be a daily charge deducted from the debit card.

Inmate Locator

To utilize the Inmate Search page on InmateAid, begin by selecting the relevant prison facility in Pennsylvania. This allows you to view the current list of inmates housed at Centre County Correctional Facility.

The second section features the InmateAid Inmate Search tool, providing a user-generated database of inmates. You can access this resource to utilize any of InmateAid's services. If you require assistance in creating an inmate profile to maintain communication, please contact us at aid@inmateaid.com, and we'll gladly help you locate your loved one.

As a last resort, you might have to pay for that information if we do not have it. The Arrest Record Search will cost you a small amount, but their data is the freshest available and for that reason, they charge to access it.

Visitation Information

Centre County Correctional Facility - Visitation

Centre County Correctional Facility - Application to Visit

General Inmate Visits:

  • Visits will take place in the Visiting Rooms on the mezzanine level of each housing unit.
  • Work Release visits will take place adjacent to the lobby.
  • All inmate general visits will be non-contact.
  • Contact visits will only be permitted for those inmates who are receiving visits arranged through Children and Youth Services.
  • Only the Warden or their designee can grant an inmate request for a contact visit if Children and Youth Services are not involved.
  • General visits will take place seven days a week from 12:45-9:00 pm.
  • All visits will be scheduled 24 hours in advance by the inmate.
  • A visit will be one hour in length.
  • Inmates are permitted one visit per week, Sunday through Saturday, plus one extra visit per month during any week in the month.
  • Inmates in the Restricted Housing Unit will not be afforded a special visit.
  • If the requested visitor is a former inmate at the facility and is within 6 months of release, the visitor will be denied visits.
  • If the visitor is a former inmate, the inmate can send a written request to the Warden asking for the visitor to be approved to visit. The Warden or his designee will make the determination on adding the visitor.
  • Individuals under any type of court supervision, including pending charges and bail, will not be permitted to visit unless written approval is obtained from the Warden
  • Only legal documents are permitted to be taken on a visit.
  • No food products, candy, writing instruments etc. are permitted.
  • Visitors under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Visitors will be limited to one adult and a maximum of two children per visit. If two adults are present, they may split the visit one-half hour each.
  • Visitors will have until 10 minutes from the start of the scheduled visit to arrive at the facility.
  • If the visitor does not arrive within the 10 minute grace period, the visit will be canceled, and the visitor will be turned away when they arrive.
  • If the visitor fails to show for the scheduled visit or is late, the inmate will be charged for the visit.
  • Visitors leaving the Visiting Room for any reason may not return.
  • Inmates and visitors will not share their visit with other inmates and visitors.

Professional Inmate Visitors:

  • Attorneys, members of Law Enforcement, and Volunteer/Service Providers will be assigned to meeting rooms along the main corridor of the facility.
  • Attorneys will only be allowed to visit with an inmate for whom he/she is the Attorney of Record. All other attorney visits must be requested by the inmate or attorney to the Director of Treatment.
  • Attorneys will be afforded privacy of conversation.

Ask The Inmate

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