Monroe Co Jail in Stroudsburg, PA is a county detention facility operated by the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. Most people here are awaiting trial or sentencing - this is not a prison, and most stays are measured in days or months, not years. If someone you care about was just booked here, you have questions. Start with the one that matters most right now.
If you are not certain they are there, the fastest way to confirm is the Monroe County inmate search or InmateAid's inmate locator, which searches across Pennsylvania facilities by name.
Booking takes time - sometimes several hours after arrest. If the search comes back empty, wait a few hours and try again before assuming they have been transferred somewhere else. You can also pull their arrest record and booking details to confirm the charges and facility assignment. For the most direct answer, call Monroe Co Jail at 570-992-3232.
Most people booked at Monroe Co Jail appear before a judge within 24 to 48 hours. At that first appearance the judge sets the bail amount - or denies bail - based on the charges, the person's history, and whether they are considered a flight risk.
If bail is set, your family member can be released by paying the full amount or by using a bail bondsman, who typically charges 10 percent of the total as a non-refundable fee. If bail is denied or the amount is unaffordable, they remain at Monroe Co Jail until the case resolves. InmateAid's bail and bond guide walks through every option including what to do if you cannot afford a bondsman.
Right after arrest, your family member goes through intake at Monroe Co Jail - identity verification, medical screening, property inventory, and classification. Classification places them in a housing unit based on the charges, prior record, and intake behavior. It is not a punishment. It is how the facility manages a population that ranges from people picked up on minor warrants to individuals facing serious charges.
For the first 24 to 48 hours, phone access and visitation are typically unavailable while booking completes. Once they are assigned to a housing unit, those channels open up. InmateAid's what happens in jail guide covers the full intake process step by step so you know what to expect.
Your family member calls you - you cannot call them. Calls from Monroe Co Jail go through Securus Tech® and all calls are recorded except attorney calls. Set up a Securus Tech® account before the first call so the connection goes through without delay.
Phone contact is more important than most people realize going into this. A regular call - even a short one - makes a measurable difference in how someone holds up inside. Do not let the setup friction stop you. Visit InmateAid's jail calls page for step-by-step account setup, current rate information, and tips for keeping funds available.
Visitation hours at Monroe Co Jail are set by the facility and can change without much notice. Before making the trip, call 570-992-3232 to confirm current hours, any advance registration requirements, and what you are allowed to bring.
The most common mistake families make is showing up without confirming first - and that results in a wasted trip and a missed visit for your family member. General rules across most Pennsylvania county jails: dress conservatively, avoid colors that resemble inmate uniforms, leave your phone in your car, and bring valid government-issued ID. Children may be permitted with specific requirements depending on the facility. InmateAid's visitation guide has a full checklist you can run through before you go.
The visitation policy at the Monroe County Correctional Facility emphasizes safety, security, and adherence to regulations. Upon entering the facility, all visitors must register in the main lobby and provide valid photo identification, such as a driver’s license. For visitors under the age of eighteen (18), a birth certificate is required, without exception. Locker tokens are available at the reception counter for securing personal items, and all outerwear must be stored on the coat rack or in lockers. Items not fitting into lockers will be searched and retained by the receptionist. Visitors are subject to screening by metal detectors, and personal property may need to be secured before entry. Additionally, all visitors' hands are stamped before proceeding beyond the main lobby.
- C-Unit - * Saturday Only 8:00 am to 11:00 am
- D-Unit - * Saturday Only 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
- F/H Unit - * Sunday Only 8:30 am to 11:00 am
- E-Unit - * Sunday Only 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
- Female Intake - * Sunday Only 8:30 am to 11:00 am
- Male Intake - * Tuesday Only 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
- RHU - * Wednesday Only 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm
- B-Unit - * Wednesday Only 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
- A-Unit - * Thursday Only 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm
- I-Unit - * Thursday Only 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
- G-Unit - * Sunday Only 8:00 am to 8:30 am
During visitation, individuals may visit a maximum of two inmates per day, with exceptions for immediate family members. Visits are limited to thirty (30) minutes, and a maximum of two visitors may split the time. Switching seats or phones to interact with another inmate is prohibited and may result in termination of the visit. Visitors must maintain appropriate behavior, and loitering or disruptive actions near visitation doors are grounds for termination of the visit. Cash deposits for inmate accounts are accepted only during business hours, while money orders are required on visitation days. Cash deposits can also be made through JPAY via their website or by phone.
For juveniles under eighteen (18), they must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, have their birth certificates, and remain within arm’s length at all times. If a juvenile's behavior becomes disruptive or they are left unattended, the visit may be terminated. Clothing exchanges are allowed during visitation and must be requested by the inmate in advance. The exchange operates on a ‘one-for-one’ basis, and visitors can inquire about specifics with the receptionist or duty officer. The facility strictly enforces a tobacco-free policy, which prohibits the use and possession of tobacco products and associated devices on the grounds. Visitors must leave these items in their vehicles or store them with personal belongings in lockers.
These guidelines are designed to ensure a smooth, secure, and organized visitation process while maintaining a respectful and controlled environment within the facility.
Money on the books - also called the commissary or trust account - gives your family member access to hygiene items, snacks, phone time, and postage. It is one of the most practical things you can do and it has a direct effect on their daily comfort.
Monroe Co Jail accepts deposits through approved channels that typically include online deposit, phone deposit, or a kiosk at the facility. Use your family member's full legal name and booking number exactly as they appear in the jail's system - any error in the name or number will delay or reject the deposit. InmateAid's send money page lists the specific deposit methods accepted at Monroe Co Jail and walks through the process.
A letter or a printed photo costs almost nothing to send and means far more than most people outside appreciate. Monroe Co Jail accepts incoming mail addressed to your family member at 4250 Manor Dr. Put their full legal name and booking number on every piece of mail.
Standard rules at most Pennsylvania county jails: plain white paper only, no staples, no glitter, no stickers, no colored ink. Photos should be standard print size with nothing written on the back. Mail that does not meet the facility's standards will be rejected - and the facility may not notify you that it was. Keep it simple.
InmateAid's send mail service lets you write and send directly from your phone or computer. We print on approved stock and mail it for you, so rejection for formatting is not a risk.
Books and magazines must come new, ordered directly from the publisher or through an online retailer - not shipped from your home address. Facilities require this to prevent contraband. Order through Amazon or directly from the publisher. Anything shipped from a personal address will be turned away.
County jail procedures, visitation rules, phone rates, inmate search tools, bail processes, and what happens at release all vary by state. Pennsylvania has its own rules and its own agencies, and what applies in one state does not always apply here.
InmateAid's Pennsylvania prison resources hub covers all of it - written specifically for families navigating the Pennsylvania system. Start there when you need answers that go beyond what this facility page covers.
County jail time is hard in a way that is different from anything else. The uncertainty - not knowing how long, not knowing what comes next - wears on everyone. What you can control is the connection. Calls, letters, visits, money on the books. Every one of those things tells your family member that someone out here is paying attention and is not going anywhere.
InmateAid was built for exactly this. Use us.