Contacting Incarcerated Individuals
NOTICE OF CHANGE TO MAIL PROCEDURES
Effective June 2024 personal mail will no longer be accepted by the County Jail.
Visitation – For scheduling, please click on Visitation Information | Lancaster County, PA - Official Website
Mail – All personal Mail must be addressed:
Legal Mail – All legal mail will be sent directly, to the Lancaster County Prison marked as legal mail on the envelope. Legal mail will be delivered to the individual unopened to ensure confidentiality. The individual is required to open the document in front of staff and acknowledge receipt of the correspondence either written or electronically.
Lancaster County Prison
Incarcerated Individual’s Full Name and ID # LEGAL MAIL
625 E. King Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
Tablets/Kiosk/Telephones – A tablet is issued upon commitment. In addition, all units are equipped with Kiosks and telephones.
E-Messaging – Available through Securus. E-Messaging allows digital communication between the incarcerated individual and their friends/family. More information is available on the Securus website, which can be accessed by clicking https://securustech.net/
Telephone – Telephone calls may be from the institution via their tablet or unit telephone. Please note that three-way calls are prohibited. More information is available on the Securus website, which can be accessed by clicking. https://securustech.net/
Who’s in Jail - To find who’s in jail visit https://www.co.lancaster.pa.us/756/Whos-In-Jail
Emergencies – In the event of the death or illness of a family member, please contact the Lancaster County Prison Chaplain’s Office at 717-295-2089