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Pike County Correctional Facility (ICE)

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Last Updated: May 10, 2026
Address
175 Pike Co. Blvd, Lords Valley, PA 18428
Beds
375
County
Pike
Phone
570-775-5500
Fax
570-775-5511
Email
jromance@pikepa.org
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Pike County Correctional is for County Jail offenders sentenced up to twenty four months.

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If your loved one is at Pike County Correctional, InmateAid can help you stay connected. Call the facility directly at 570-775-5500 with any immediate questions.

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 here so that you can stay connected and support your loved one behind bars.

The Pike County Correctional is a detention center located at 175 Pike Co. Blvd Lords Valley, PA which is operated locally by the Pike 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. Pike County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, Lords Valley 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.

The Pike County Correctional Facility in Lords Valley, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary detention center for Pike County and operates under the authority of the Pike County Sheriff’s Office, currently led by Sheriff Kerry Welsh. Located in the Pocono Mountains region of northeastern Pennsylvania, the jail has become one of the most recognized county facilities in the Northeast for its longstanding participation in federal immigration detention operations. The facility houses ICE detainees under contract with the Department of Homeland Security, working closely with ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations through agreements that have existed for years. Its proximity to New York City, New Jersey, and eastern Pennsylvania transportation corridors has made it an important regional detention site for immigration enforcement activities throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

The correctional facility maintains a bed capacity of more than 300 inmates and detainees, with a substantial portion of those beds regularly allocated for ICE detention operations during periods of increased federal immigration enforcement. ICE detainees housed at Pike County are generally individuals awaiting immigration hearings, deportation proceedings, asylum determinations, or transfer to other detention centers nationwide. The facility has become one of only a handful of county-operated ICE detention locations remaining in Pennsylvania after several jurisdictions scaled back or ended immigration detention agreements. Federal inspections and detention oversight reports continue to identify Pike County as an active ICE detention facility within the Philadelphia ICE Field Office region.

ICE Detainee Information

This facility holds immigration detainees under an active contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in addition to its regular population. ICE detainees are civil immigration detainees, not criminal defendants, and are held while their immigration cases are processed. The rules, rights, and services that apply to ICE detainees differ from those that apply to the general jail population.

To locate an ICE detainee at this facility, use the ICE Online Detainee Locator at locator.ice.gov. You will need the detainee's A-Number, a nine-digit Alien Registration Number that appears on any immigration document they have received. If the A-Number has fewer than nine digits, add zeros at the beginning. If you do not have the A-Number, you can search using the detainee's full legal name, country of birth, and date of birth. Names must be an exact match; try variations if the first search returns no results.

Immigration bond works differently from criminal bail. Not all detainees are eligible for bond; those with certain criminal convictions or prior deportation orders may be subject to mandatory detention. For those who are eligible, bond is set by an immigration judge and typically ranges from $1,500 to over $10,000. Bond must be paid in full before release. An immigration attorney can request a bond hearing and argue for a lower amount based on the detainee's circumstances.

Unlike criminal defendants, ICE detainees do not have the right to a government-appointed attorney. They must hire a private immigration attorney or find free legal help through a nonprofit organization. RAICES provides legal services and bond assistance at raicestexas.org. The National Immigrant Justice Center offers free legal representation at immigrantjustice.org. Many immigration courts also maintain a list of free and low-cost legal service providers available to detainees upon request.

ICE transfers detainees between facilities frequently and with little advance notice, sometimes to locations far from family and legal counsel. If you cannot locate your family member through this page, search the ICE Online Detainee Locator again at locator.ice.gov with their A-Number. If they have an attorney, notify the attorney immediately as transfers affect court appearances and case timelines.

One of the most distinctive features of the Pike County Correctional Facility is its remote location within the forested Pocono Mountains. Surrounded by wooded terrain, lakes, and rural communities, the jail sits far from major urban immigration legal networks, which has generated criticism from immigration attorneys and advocacy organizations concerned about detainee access to legal representation and family visitation. Advocacy groups including the Pocono Immigration Coalition have maintained active monitoring and visitation efforts connected to detainees housed at the facility. The jail has also periodically attracted national attention during immigration detention lawsuits, public protests, and federal policy debates involving detention conditions and prolonged confinement.

Operationally, the Pike County Correctional Facility functions as a secure county jail with extensive federal detention responsibilities layered into daily operations. Staff members oversee inmate intake, transportation logistics, housing classification, medical screening, commissary services, visitation systems, and federal detainee coordination involving ICE paperwork processing and transportation scheduling. Because the jail houses immigration detainees under DHS authority, staff members regularly coordinate with federal immigration courts, ICE officers, transportation contractors, and attorneys handling immigration proceedings throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. The facility also undergoes recurring federal detention inspections tied to ICE compliance standards and detainee care requirements.

Today, the Pike County Correctional Facility remains one of the most operationally significant county ICE detention facilities in the northeastern United States. While far smaller than massive dedicated immigration detention centers in Texas or California, the jail continues serving as a critical holding and processing location within the regional immigration detention system. Under Sheriff Kerry Welsh’s administration, the facility balances traditional county incarceration responsibilities with growing federal detention obligations tied to DHS and ICE enforcement operations throughout the Northeast.

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Finding an Inmate at Pike County Correctional Facility (ICE)

If you're trying to locate someone in custody at Pike County Correctional Facility (ICE) in Lords Valley, Pennsylvania, the fastest path depends on how recently the arrest happened, what type of facility holds the inmate, and how quickly that facility updates its public records. There is no single nationwide inmate database that covers every detention facility in real time, so locating a specific person often means checking multiple sources or calling Pike County Correctional Facility (ICE) directly at 570-775-5500.

Using the InmateAid Inmate Search

The InmateAid inmate search is the fastest starting point for locating someone at Pike County Correctional Facility (ICE). The search pulls from facility rosters, booking systems, and arrest record databases to return current custody status, charges, and housing facility. If the person was arrested or transferred recently and doesn't appear yet, the facility likely hasn't updated its public roster, which can lag by hours or a full business day. Try again later or call 570-775-5500 to confirm.

When the Inmate Doesn't Appear in the Search

Several explanations are possible if a person isn't showing up. The booking may not be complete. The person may have been released, transferred to another facility, or moved to federal or immigration custody. Some facilities deliberately delay public records by 24 to 72 hours for security reasons. Minors are never published in any public locator regardless of facility. To rule out a transfer or release, call 570-775-5500 and ask the booking desk to confirm current status.

What You'll Need to Search Effectively

Have ready: full legal name and any aliases, date of birth, and approximate date of arrest. If you know which agency made the arrest, that narrows results significantly. A booking number locates the record immediately. Without at least a full name and approximate date, searches return too many results to be useful.

Once You've Located the Inmate

When you confirm the person is at Pike County Correctional Facility (ICE), set up a prepaid phone account so you don't miss the first call, and arrange any money transfer or commissary funding needed. For phone discount plans, money transfer, and mail services available at Pike County Correctional Facility (ICE), see InmateAid's inmate services and call 570-775-5500.

To confirm current custody status, recent transfers, or release information at Pike County Correctional Facility (ICE), call 570-775-5500.

Visitation Information

Visitation Information - Pike County Correctional Facility

Facility Contacts

ICE Supervisory Deportation Officer: 272-252-1050 Records Department for legal scheduling: 570-775-5500 ext. 1530 Virtual attorney visit email: pccfvav@pikepa.org Legal fax: 570-296-9844

Visiting Hours

Visit times are split by gender, classification, and housing unit.

Males:

Protective Custody Level 1 and 2: Wednesday, 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Protective Custody Level 3: Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Classification: Tuesday, 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Maximum Security: Thursday, 6:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Restricted Housing Unit: Thursday, 8:45 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

General Population: Housing Units A and G: Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m., and Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Housing Units H and K: Saturday and Sunday, 6:45 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Housing Unit C Level 3: Sunday, 12:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m., and Monday, 6:45 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Females:

Maximum: Monday, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Restricted Housing Unit: Tuesday, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Classification: Wednesday, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Protective Custody: Thursday, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Level 3: Friday, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. General Population: Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 12:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m., and 6:45 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Thanksgiving and Christmas Hours

Males: Segregated: 8:30 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. Protective Custody: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. General Population: 9:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. General Population Level 3: 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Classification: 1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.

Females (all classifications): 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Visiting Rules

All friend and family visits are non-contact.

No firearms or weapons of any kind. No electronic devices (cell phones, pagers, radios) in secure areas. Visitors cannot pass anything to detainees or carry items into the visitation area.

Every visitor is subject to a pat-down, bag inspection, and metal scan. Refusing a search means you will not be admitted. If you appear intoxicated, you will be turned away.

Attorney Visits

In-person attorney visits run Sunday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 10:45 p.m.

A list of pro bono legal organizations is posted in every housing unit and updated quarterly. Detainees are responsible for contacting these organizations to schedule appointments.

Virtual Attorney Visits and Legal Calls

Attorneys can request virtual legal visits by emailing pccfvav@pikepa.org. A Pike County official will reply with a confirmed date and time. Attorneys can also schedule by calling 570-775-5500 ext. 1530 to reach the Records Department.

Appointments must be requested at least 24 hours in advance. Sessions run daily, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST, in 60-minute blocks, contingent on availability. There is no cap on how many virtual legal appointments an attorney can request, but no attorney can have more than one 60-minute appointment with the same detainee in a single day.

The email request must include: the attorney's full name and contact info, the detainee's name and A-number, several proposed dates and times, a scan of the attorney's government ID, proof of legal status (bar card, attorney license, paralegal license, or similar), and a scan of the eFiled G-28 unless this is a pre-representational visit. If a legal assistant is joining alone, attach a letter of authorization on firm letterhead and a scan of the assistant's ID.

Only legal representatives, legal assistants, and interpreters are allowed on these calls. No family, no friends. The attorney can use outside interpretation services during the session. Calls are confidential; an officer stays within sight but out of earshot and will knock 5 minutes before the cutoff.

Legal Mail by Fax

Attorneys can fax legal correspondence to 570-296-9844. Mark "Legal Mail" clearly in the subject line and attach the specific documents to be delivered.

Include a cover sheet with the detainee's full name, A-number, sender's return fax number, total page count, and a "Legal Mail" notation.

Documents are inspected for contraband but not read, then delivered to the detainee. Processing happens daily, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., excluding holidays.

Consular Visits

Consular officials can meet with their nationals at any time. Call the ICE Supervisory Deportation Officer at 272-252-1050 to make arrangements when possible, and bring credentials.

Clergy Visits

Clergy can visit at any time but must arrange the visit ahead of time through the Chaplain's Office.

Frequently Asked Questions About Pike County Correctional Facility (ICE)

  1. How can I find out if someone is in jail at Pike County Correctional Facility (ICE)?
    To determine if someone is currently incarcerated at Pike County Correctional Facility (ICE), start by checking the facility’s online inmate search database, which is typically updated with recent booking information. If your search does not yield results, try using VINELink, a nationwide inmate locator that provides custody status for individuals in participating correctional facilities. If online searches are unsuccessful, calling Pike County Correctional Facility (ICE) directly and providing the individual’s full name and date of birth is another reliable way to confirm their custody status. If all else fails, you can use the Arrest Record Finder for a small fee, which can provide broader search results across multiple jurisdictions. 

  2. What are the visitation hours at Pike County Correctional Facility (ICE)?
    Visitation schedules vary by facility and housing unit. Some jails offer in-person visits on specific days, while others have transitioned to video visitation. Always check with the jail in advance, as visits may require scheduling and approval.

  3. How do I send money to an inmate at Pike County Correctional Facility (ICE)?
    Inmates can receive funds through various methods, including online deposits via jail-approved services, kiosks at the facility, or by mailing a money order. Some jails require funds to be added by specific family members or approved contacts.

  4. Can I call an inmate at Pike County Correctional?
    Inmates cannot receive incoming phone calls, but they may initiate collect calls or use a prepaid account provided by the jail’s phone service provider. Calls are generally recorded and monitored, and inmates must adhere to time limits. Communication gets costly, you might qualify for discounts on inmate calls if your inmate is calling you a lot.

  5. What items can I send to an inmate at Pike County Correctional?
    Approved items typically include letters, legal documents, and photographs. Some jails also permit care packages from authorized third-party vendors. Items such as greeting cards with glitter, stickers, or Polaroid photos may be prohibited.

  6. Are books and magazines allowed at Pike County Correctional?
    Yes, inmates can receive books and magazines directly from approved vendors such as Amazon or InmateAid. Hardcover books and explicit content are typically prohibited to maintain facility security. Some jails also have restrictions on the number of reading materials an inmate can possess at one time.

  7. What is the mailing address for inmates here?
    Each facility has a designated mailing address for inmate correspondence. It is important to include the inmate's full name, booking number (if applicable), and facility-approved format to ensure proper delivery. Mail containing contraband, including staples or stickers, may be rejected.

  8. What is the process for bonding someone out of Pike County Correctional Facility (ICE)?
    Bail or bond amounts can be paid at the facility’s designated payment location, online, or through a licensed bail bondsman. Some jails accept cash, cashier’s checks, or credit card payments, while others require payments to be made at a county clerk’s office.

  9. How do I deposit funds into an inmate’s commissary account at Pike County Correctional?
    Commissary funds allow inmates to purchase personal hygiene products, snacks, and other approved items. Deposits can be made online, at facility kiosks, or through phone services. Some facilities limit the amount that can be added per week.

  10. What clothing and personal items can an inmate have at Pike County Correctional?
    Inmates are generally issued standard jail clothing. Personal items are often restricted, and necessary hygiene products must be purchased through commissary unless the inmate is deemed indigent. Some jails allow inmates to have religious items, such as prayer beads or a Bible.

  11. How long do inmates stay at Pike County Correctional Facility (ICE) before being transferred?
    The length of stay varies based on the nature of their charges, sentencing, and case status. Some inmates serve their full sentences in county jail, while others may be transferred to a state or federal facility after sentencing.

  12. Can an inmate at Pike County Correctional receive visits from children?
    Most jails allow minors to visit inmates but require them to be accompanied by a legal guardian. Some facilities impose restrictions based on the nature of the inmate's charges or have specific visitation hours for families with children.

  13. How can I schedule a visit with an inmate at Pike County Correctional?
    Many jails require visitation to be scheduled in advance through an online portal or by phone. Some facilities operate on a first-come, first-served basis, while others enforce strict scheduling rules and background checks for visitors.

  14. What happens if an inmate gets sick or needs medical care at Pike County Correctional?
    Jails provide basic medical care, and inmates can request medical attention as needed. Emergency cases are treated immediately, while routine care is provided through medical staff. Some jails charge small medical co-pays deducted from an inmate’s commissary funds.

  15. Can inmates work while incarcerated here?
    Some inmates qualify for work programs within the facility, such as kitchen duty, janitorial work, or laundry services. In some counties, low-risk inmates may participate in work-release programs that allow them to work in the community and return to jail afterward.

  16. How can I find court dates and case information for an inmate at Pike County Correctional?
    Court dates and case details can usually be found through the county court website, public records, or by contacting the court clerk. Inmates are typically transported to court on scheduled hearing dates.

  17. What are the rules for inmate phone calls at Pike County Correctional?
    Inmate phone calls are monitored and recorded for security purposes. Calls must be made through facility-approved phone services, and any attempt to arrange three-way calls or circumvent restrictions may result in loss of phone privileges.

  18. Can an inmate be released early from Pike County Correctional?
    Early release may be granted through good behavior, completion of rehabilitative programs, or at the discretion of the court. In some cases, inmates may qualify for electronic monitoring or house arrest programs.

  19. What types of rehabilitation programs are available at here?
    Many county jails offer educational programs, GED classes, substance abuse treatment, and vocational training to help inmates reintegrate into society after release.

  20. What are the consequences of bringing contraband into the jail?
    Introducing contraband, such as drugs, weapons, or cell phones, is a criminal offense and can lead to legal charges, visitation bans, or enhanced security measures within the jail.

  21. Are there special accommodations for disabled inmates at Pike County Correctional Facility (ICE)?
    Yes, jails are required to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provide reasonable accommodations, including wheelchair accessibility, sign language interpreters, and medical care.

  22. How do I report an issue or concern about an inmate at Pike County Correctional Facility (ICE)?
    Family members and advocates can report concerns to jail administration, a prisoner rights organization, or a legal representative. Some jails have grievance procedures inmates can follow if they experience mistreatment.

  23. Can an inmate at Pike County Correctional receive religious services or counseling?
    Yes, most jails provide chaplain services, religious counseling, and access to faith-based programs. Some facilities have multi-denominational services or allow clergy members to visit inmates upon request.

  24. What are the disciplinary procedures at Pike County Correctional?
    Inmates who violate jail rules may face disciplinary actions such as loss of privileges, placement in solitary confinement, or additional charges. Disciplinary hearings are typically conducted before penalties are imposed.

  25. How do I obtain an inmate’s release records from Pike County Correctional Facility (ICE)?
    Release records may be available through the facility’s records department, the sheriff’s office, or the county clerk. Requests may require an application and a processing fee.

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