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Welcome to the most complete and up-to-date directory of police detention and holding facilities in Pennsylvania. This page lists every active police-operated jail, holding facility, and lockup currently operating across Pennsylvania, giving families, attorneys, bail bondsmen, and the general public fast and reliable access to accurate information about police-level detention. When a loved one is arrested by a local or municipal police department in Pennsylvania, they are typically taken to a police-operated facility first — before being transferred to a county jail. This directory helps you find exactly where they are being held and what steps to take next.

What Are Police Detention Facilities?

Police detention facilities — commonly called police lockups, holding cells, or police jails — are short-term detention facilities operated by local or municipal police departments. They hold individuals for 24 to 72 hours immediately following arrest while booking is completed, charges are filed, and bail arrangements are made.

Unlike county jails or state prisons, police facilities are not designed for long-term incarceration. If searching for a recently arrested loved one, they may still be at the police facility rather than a county jail, especially in the first 24 to 48 hours after arrest.

How Police Facilities Differ From Other Facilities

  • Police Detention Facilities: Operated by local police. Hold individuals for 24-72 hours during booking and initial processing only.
  • City Jails: Operated by municipal authorities for slightly longer-term detention including pretrial holding and short sentences.
  • County Jails: Operated by the county sheriff's office for pretrial detainees and sentences under one year.
  • State Prisons: Operated by Pennsylvania's DOC for felony offenses with sentences over one year.
  • Federal Prisons: Operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons for federal crimes.

What Happens After Arrest in Pennsylvania

  • Arrest and Transport: Individual is arrested and transported to the nearest police detention facility.
  • Booking and Intake: Photographing, fingerprinting, health screening, belongings search, warrant review (takes several hours).
  • Initial Holding: Placed in holding cell while charges are filed and case is reviewed by prosecutors.
  • Arraignment/Bail Hearing: Within 24-72 hours, brought before a judge who sets bail or releases them.
  • Transfer or Release: Either released or transferred to county jail to await trial.

Finding Someone in Police Detention in Pennsylvania

Browse the directory below to find the police facility in the area where the arrest took place and contact them directly. You can also use our free US inmate locator tool to search by name once booking is complete. Knowing the arrest location and the person's full legal name will help speed up your search.

Getting Bail

For minor charges, bail may be posted directly at the police facility using a standard bail schedule. For serious charges, bail is set at arraignment (within 24-72 hours). A bail bondsman can post bail for a 10-15% non-refundable fee.

Hiring a Lawyer

The period immediately following arrest is one of the most critical windows in the legal process. A criminal defense attorney can advise on rights during questioning, attend bail hearings, and begin building a defense strategy from day one.

Calling a Detainee

Phone access at police facilities is typically limited during initial booking. Once intake is complete, detainees can usually make a limited number of collect calls to notify family members or contact an attorney.

Visitation

Visitation at police detention facilities is typically very limited during the initial holding period. Most police lockups do not offer standard visitation. Regular visitation becomes available once transferred to a county jail.

Frequently Asked Questions

The total number of active police detention facilities and lockups in Pennsylvania is shown at the top of the directory list on this page. This number is updated regularly to reflect changes in facility operations across Pennsylvania.

In most cases, individuals can be held at a police detention facility in Pennsylvania for up to 48 to 72 hours before they must be brought before a judge for arraignment or released. The exact timeframe depends on the charges, the jurisdiction, and court scheduling. After this period, they are either released or transferred to a county jail.

Browse the directory on this page to find the police facility in the area where the arrest took place and contact them directly. You can also use our free US inmate locator tool to search by name once the booking process is complete and the individual's information has been entered into the system.

Yes. Use the county filter dropdown above the list to instantly narrow the directory to show only police detention facilities in a specific county within Pennsylvania. Results update in real time without a page reload.

A police lockup or detention facility is a short-term holding facility operated by a local police department, designed to hold individuals for up to 72 hours immediately after arrest. A jail — whether city or county — is a larger facility designed for longer-term pretrial detention and short sentences, operated by municipal or county authorities rather than a police department.

For minor charges, bail may be postable directly at the police facility using a standard bail schedule without waiting for a court hearing. For more serious charges, bail is set at arraignment. A licensed bail bondsman can post bail on your behalf in exchange for a non-refundable fee — typically 10 to 15 percent of the total bail amount.

Police Station by County in Pennsylvania

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Filter Police Station by County

Pennsylvania has Police Station spread across dozens of counties, and finding the right one quickly can be challenging without the right tools. Use the county list below to instantly narrow results and view only the Police Station in a specific county within Pennsylvania. This is particularly helpful if you are trying to locate someone who was recently arrested in a specific area, or if you are planning a visit and need to find the closest facility to your location.

Adams 7 Allegheny 83 Armstrong 9 Beaver 24 Bedford 3 Berks 34 Blair 11 Bradford 6 Bucks 37 Butler 10 Cambria 21 Cameron 1 Carbon 9 Centre 4 Chester 33 Clarion 5 Clearfield 4 Clinton 5 Columbia 9 Crawford 5 Cumberland 16 Cumbola 1 Dauphin 16 Delaware 40 Elk 3 Erie 8 Fayette 13 Franklin 3 Fulton 1 Greene 2 Huntingdon 3 Indiana 6 Jefferson 5 Juniata 1 Lackawanna 19 Lancaster 20 Lawrence 8 Lebanon 14 Lehigh 13 Luzerne 32 Lycoming 7 McKean 5 Mercer 9 Monroe 3 Montgomery 42 Montour 1 Northampton 19 Northumberland 11 Perry 3 Philadelphia 2 Pike 1 Potter 4 Schuylkill 33 Snyder 3 Somerset 10 Susquehanna 4 Tioga 6 Union 3 Venango 4 Warren 1 Washington 11 Wayne 5 Westmoreland 25 Wyoming 2 York 16

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Browse the Complete List of Police Detention Facilities in Pennsylvania

The full directory of police detention and holding facilities in Pennsylvania is displayed below. Every active police-operated lockup, holding cell, and short-term detention facility is included. Each entry includes the facility name, operating police department, city, county, address, and contact information. Police detention facilities are the first point of contact in the criminal justice system — where booking, processing, and initial detention occur before any further transfer.

Facility Name County Action
Steelton Borough PA Police Jail 123 North Front St, Steelton, PA 17113
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Susquehanna Township PA Police Jail 1900 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Dauphin View Details
Williamstown Borough PA Police Jail 200 S West St, Williamstown, PA 17098
Dauphin View Details
Aldan PA Police Jail 1 W Providence Road, Aldan, PA 19018
Delaware View Details
Brookhaven PA Police Jail 2 Cambridge Rd Ste #200, Brookhaven, PA 19015
Delaware View Details
Chester Housing PA Police Jail 1010 Madison St, Chester, PA 19016
Delaware View Details
Chester PA Police Jail 160 E 7th St, Chester, PA 19013
Delaware View Details
Clifton Heights PA Police Jail 30 S Springfield Road, Clifton Heights, PA 19018
Delaware View Details
Collingdale PA Police Jail 800 MacDade Bouldevard, Collingdale, PA 19023
Delaware View Details
Colonial Regional PA Police Jail 248 Brodhead Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017
Delaware View Details
Colwyn PA Police Jail 222 Spruce St, Colwyn, PA 19023
Delaware View Details
Darby Borough PA Police Jail 821 Summit St, Darby, PA 19023
Delaware View Details
Darby Township PA Police Jail Hook Rd & Clifton Ave, Sharon Hill, PA 19079
Delaware View Details
Eddystone PA Police Jail 1300 East 12th St, Eddystone, PA 19022
Delaware View Details
Folcroft PA Police Jail 1555 Elmwood Ave PO Box 155, Folcroft, PA 19032
Delaware View Details
Glenolden PA Police Jail 38 Boon Ave, Glenolden, PA 19036
Delaware View Details
Haverford Township PA Police Jail 1010 Darby Road, Havertown, PA 19083
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Kennett Township PA Police Jail 801 Burrows Run Road, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
Delaware View Details
Lansdowne PA Police Jail 12 E Baltimore Ave, Lansdowne, PA 19050
Delaware View Details
Lower Chichester Township PA Police Jail 1410 Market St, Linwood, PA 19061
Delaware View Details
Lower Merion Township PA Police Jail 75 E Lancaster Ave, Ardmore, PA 19003
Delaware View Details
Marcus Hook Borough PA Police Jail 10th & Green St, Marcus Hook, PA 19061
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Marple Township PA Police Jail 225 S Sproul Road, Broomall, PA 19008
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Media PA Police Jail 307 N Jackson St, Media, PA 19063
Delaware View Details
Millbourne Borough PA Police Jail 11 Park Ave, Millbourne, PA 19082
Delaware View Details
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