Visiting someone held at Pike County Correctional Facility (ICE) in Lords Valley, Pennsylvania is one of the most direct ways to support them during their time in custody. County jails operate under their own visitation rules, set by the sheriff's office or county corrections administration, and those rules differ from state prisons and federal facilities. Before you make the drive, confirm the current schedule and visitor requirements by calling Pike County Correctional Facility (ICE) directly at 570-775-5500.
Most county jails, including Pike County Correctional Facility (ICE), schedule visitation by day of the week and inmate housing unit. Some require booking through an online portal or phone reservation, while others operate on a first-come, first-served basis during posted windows. Walk-in visits are increasingly rare. Holiday schedules change without much notice. Call 570-775-5500 a day or two before your planned visit to confirm the slot is still open and your name is on the approved list.
Before your first visit to Pike County Correctional Facility (ICE), the inmate usually has to add your name to their approved visitor list. The jail then runs a background check, which can take a few days to a couple of weeks. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID - driver's license, state ID, military ID, or passport. Expired IDs are rejected. If you're bringing a minor, expect to show a birth certificate and proof of guardianship.
Pike County jail dress codes are strict and enforced at the door. No revealing clothing, no clothing resembling inmate uniforms (typically orange, tan, or stripes depending on the facility), no hats, no hooded sweatshirts in some jails. Leave your phone, bag, keys, and wallet in your car or in the visitor lockers. Bringing contraband, even accidentally, can end the visit, get you banned, and in some cases result in your own arrest.
Many county jails now offer remote video visitation through providers like Securus, GTL/ViaPath, HomeWAV, or Smart Communications, in addition to or instead of in-person visits. Video visits are usually paid per minute and require setting up an account in advance. Whether Pike County Correctional Facility (ICE) offers video visitation, and which provider handles it, varies. To find current options, call 570-775-5500 to confirm the facility's video setup.
Visits at Pike County Correctional Facility (ICE) can be denied for reasons including incomplete paperwork, an inmate in disciplinary segregation, a recent facility lockdown, or your name not yet being cleared on the visitor list. If you're turned away, ask the lobby officer for the specific reason and what's required to resolve it. Don't argue at the desk - it goes on record and can affect future visits.
For the most current visitation hours, visitor application process, and scheduling instructions at Pike County Correctional Facility (ICE), call 570-775-5500.
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.