Philadelphia Prison System - Alternative & Special Detention

City Jail

Last Updated: March 09, 2024
Address
8101 State Road, Philadelphia, PA 19136
Beds
1162
County
Philadelphia
Phone
215-685-8730
Fax
215-685-8870
Email
louis.giorla@prisons.phila.gov

Philadelphia Prison System - Alternative & Special Detention is for City Jail offenders sentenced up to twenty four months.

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You can support your loved ones at Philadelphia Prison System - Alternative & Special Detention on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 215-685-8730.

The Philadelphia Prison System - Alternative & Special Detention serves as a low/medium-security city detention center located at 8101 State Road in Philadelphia, PA. Operated locally by the police and sheriff's departments, it houses inmates and detainees awaiting trial or sentencing. Most sentenced inmates have terms of less than two years. The facility also accepts inmates from surrounding towns and occasionally from the US Marshal's Service.

New detainees are regularly admitted to the jail, with some being released on bail or placed under pretrial services caseloads. Others may be supervised by probation agencies or released on recognizance with a court appearance agreement. Those who remain in custody await their court appearances at the facility, receiving accommodations such as bedding and meals.

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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 Philadelphia Prison System - Alternative & Special Detention.

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Visitation Information

Visiting hours for Philadelphia Prison System - Alternative & Special Detention are subject to change, so it's crucial to confirm them by contacting the facility directly by phone. Please reach out to 215-685-8730, on visitation procedures, applications, or directions to the facility in Philadelphia. Please note that visitors will undergo a thorough search before entering the premises, and personal belongings, including cell phones, are strictly prohibited. Individuals under probation, parole, or community corrections supervision must obtain approval from their supervising officer and the superintendent before visiting, although such visits are not typically approved.

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