Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania Inmate Search
In Philadelphia County, the Philadelphia Police Department and Sheriff’s Office handle law enforcement duties and arrests, while the Philadelphia Department of Prisons (PDP) manages inmates and incarceration. These institutions maintain online systems that let the public check whether a person is held in a local correctional facility and, when available, view basic information about their current status.
The prison department operates four different facilities:
- Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility (CFCF)
- The Detention Center (DC)
- Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center (PICC)
- Riverside Correctional Facility (RCF)
Interested parties may search for inmates held in any of these facilities using the online inmate locator provided on the Department of Prisons website. Information may also be available directly from the police, sheriff’s office, or prison department located at:
Philadelphia Police Department
Police Headquarters
400 N Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office
100 South Broad Street
5th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19110
Philadelphia also has a federal prison, FDC Philadelphia, operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, which houses inmates serving federal sentences. Inquiries about persons serving sentences in this facility can be made through the federal Inmate Locator or by contacting the Bureau of Prisons directly.
How to Find an Inmate in Philadelphia County Jail
Inmate information for Philadelphia County may be available from the county police and Sheriff’s Office, which handles arrests, or the Philadelphia Department of Prisons, which runs the county’s correctional facilities. Inquiries about inmates arrested or incarcerated in Philadelphia County can be made directly to:
Philadelphia Department of Prisons7901 State Rd.
Philadelphia, PA 19136
Curran-Fromhold Correctional Center
7901 State Rd.
Philadelphia, PA 19136
Detention Center
8201 State Road
Philadelphia, PA 19136
Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center
8301 State Rd.
Philadelphia, PA 19136
Riverside Correctional Facility
8151 State Rd.
Philadelphia, PA 19136
How to Use the Philadelphia County Jail Roster
The Philadelphia County Department of Prisons provides access to inmate information through its Inmate Locator or 24-hour telephone lines. Interested parties may find inmates on the inmate locator using the following steps.
- Visit the Philadelphia Department of Prisons website
- Click on Locate an Incarcerated Person in the Services section of the homepage.
- Select “Use the Inmate Locator”.
- The inmate locator allows users to search for inmates using their name, date of birth, and Police Identification Number (PID).
For help locating incarcerated persons, searchers may also call the office at either (215) 685-8394, (215) 685-8395, or (215) 685-8396. More information about locating Philadelphia inmates is available on the “Locate an Incarcerated Person” page.
What Information is Included in the Philadelphia County Inmate Roster
The Philadelphia County inmate roster typically shows information concerning the inmate, their identifiers, arrest details, and current custody information. Under Pennsylvania's Criminal History Record Information Act (CHRIA) and the Right-to-Know Law, these records are usually open to the public. However, these laws also permit law enforcement to withhold or exempt certain inmate information from public access to protect security or privacy.
Inmate rosters may include the following details.
- The inmate’s legal full name and any aliases
- The booking number or Police Identification Number (PID)
- The arrest and booking date and time
- The description of the charges and statutes that were violated
- Custody or release status
- Bail or bond details, if available
Although rosters and online sources typically contain public information, certain arrest information may be restricted from public access. Juvenile arrest information, files from ongoing investigations, information that would identify witnesses/victims, medical records, and records sealed or expunged by court orders are exempt from public access by law.
Contact Details for Philadelphia County Jail or Sheriff’s Office
The county police department and sheriff’s office are responsible for law enforcement duties in Philadelphia County. The Philadelphia Department of Prisons manages inmates and their records, it also operates all the county’s correctional facilities and jails. Interested parties may obtain information about inmates within the Philadelphia County jail system by contacting the record custodian using the following contact information.
| Facility | Address | Phone Numbers | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Police Department | Police Headquarters 400 N Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19130 | 311 or (215) 686-8686 if calling from outside Philadelphia | Philadelphia Police Department |
| Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office | 100 South Broad Street 5th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19110 | Main Phone: (215) 686-3560 | Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office |
| Philadelphia Department of Prisons | 7901 State Rd. Philadelphia, PA 19136 | (215) 685-8394 (215) 685-8395 (215) 685-8396 Or use the Contact page | Philadelphia Department of Prisons |
Jail Facility Overview in Philadelphia County
The Philadelphia Department of Prisons operates correctional facilities for the county with a combined total capacity of over 4000 inmates.
The largest is the Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility (CFCF), which has four housing units, an administrative building, and an inmate capacity of about 2,500. The facility serves primarily as an intake and general population facility, accommodating minimum, medium, and maximum security inmates.
The Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center (PICC) holds approximately 1000 adult male and female inmates in 13 housing units. The Riverside Correctional Facility is a three-story facility with administrative offices, classrooms/libraries, medical facilities, and recreational areas, housing about 350 female inmates and a separate unit for youthful offenders. The last facility is the Detention Center (DC), classified as minimum to medium security, which houses mostly incarcerated people who need medical and behavioral inpatient treatment. It contains dormitories and cellblocks housing over 350 inmates and includes a Prison Health Service Wing with 99 beds.
| Agency | Office and Mail Address | Phone Number | Office Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curran-Fromhold Correctional Center | 7901 State Rd. Philadelphia, PA 19136 | (215) 685-7843 | Facility operations are usually 24/7 | No specific email provided. Direct any inquiries to the Department of Prisons. |
| Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center | 8301 State Rd. Philadelphia, PA 19136 | (215) 685-7100 | Facility operations are usually 24/7 | No specific email provided. Direct any inquiries to the Department of Prisons |
| Riverside Correctional Facility | 8151 State Rd. Philadelphia, PA 19136 | (215) 685-6911 | Facility operations are usually 24/7 | No specific email provided. Direct any inquiries to the Department of Prisons |
| Detention Center | 8201 State Road Philadelphia, PA 19136 | (215) 685-8436 | Facility operations are usually 24/7 | No specific email provided. Direct any inquiries to the Department of Prisons |
How to Send Money to an Inmate in Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility (CFCF)
Friends and family members may send funds to incarcerated persons through the following methods.
Electronic deposits using credit or debit cards to the inmate's commissary are available through the Access Corrections website. After creating an account on the website, follow the instructions to send money or make payments online.
Mail containing money orders and certified checks for incarcerated persons must be sent directly to the facility housing them. The mail must include the inmate’s name, prison ID number, and the facility address in the following format. Personal checks and cash are not accepted in any way.
(Incarcerated person's name)(Prison ID number)
Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility (CFCF)
7901 State Rd.
Philadelphia, PA 19136
Inmate Search by Jail Facility
The facilities do not have separate online inmate rosters or search tools. The Philadelphia Department of Prisons provides an Inmate Locator on their website where users can search for inmates housed in any of their facilities. If the person and their information cannot be found on the online inmate locator, call the office at (215) 685-8394, (215) 685-8395, or (215) 685-8396 for help. The office is available seven days a week, 24 hours a day. For further details about incarcerated persons, contact the Office of Community Justice & Outreach using the following numbers.
- (215) 685-7288
- (215) 685-7711
- (215) 685-8909
Philadelphia County Visitation Rules and Schedules
Inmates managed by Philadelphia County may receive visitors for an hour each week. All visits must be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance.
Friends and family may visit inmates held at the Department of Prisons facilities. All visitors over 18 years old must be added to the inmate’s approved visitors list before they can schedule visits. Children six months and older may visit with a parent or guardian outside school hours. The adult must provide proof of custody or a birth certificate on request. Visitors are restricted to one adult and one child at a time.
Visitors must follow a dress code on the Department of Prisons Visitation Instructions page, or the visit will be cancelled. Revealing clothes, jewelry, torn clothes, and hoodies are strictly prohibited.
Visitation schedules for Philadelphia County facilities are as follows.
| Facility | Location | Day and time |
|---|---|---|
| Curran-Fromhold Correctional Center (CFCF) | 7901 State Rd. Philadelphia, PA 19136 | Monday–Friday 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center (PICC) | 8301 State Rd. Philadelphia, PA 19136 | Monday–Friday 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Riverside Correctional Facility (RCF) | 8151 State Rd. Philadelphia, PA 19136 | Monday–Friday 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Detention Center (DC) | 8201 State Road Philadelphia, PA 19136 | Monday–Friday 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Youthful Offenders at the RCF | 8151 State Rd. Philadelphia, PA 19136 | Saturdays 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. |
Mailing and Commissary Information | Philadelphia County Correctional Facilities
To send mail to inmates in Philadelphia County facilities, follow the mail instructions. All personal mail, including letters, drawings, and pictures, must be sent to the mail scanning center. The center will not accept cash, checks, or money orders.
The mail should be addressed in the following format.
Philadelphia IPCS, PA(Incarcerated person's name)(Prison ID number)
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Personal letters, cards, and postcards are accepted on plain white paper in a plain white envelope. Coloured paper or any speciality papers are not accepted. Glitter is not accepted, and only 2 decorative stickers are allowed. Photos must be 5 by 7 inches or smaller and not feature weapons, money, nudity, or drug use.
Legal or professional mail must be marked as legal mail and sent directly to the inmate’s facility using the following format.
(Incarcerated person's name)(Prison ID number)
Legal Mail
Facility Name
Facility Address including PA ZIP code
Books, magazines, or newspapers should be sent directly to the inmate’s facility from third-party sellers such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Hardcover books are not allowed.
Commissary deposits can be paid to inmate accounts using the Access Corrections platform. Certified checks and money orders can also be mailed directly using the following format.
(Incarcerated person's name)(Prison ID number)
Legal Mail
Facility Name
Facility Address including PA ZIP code