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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.

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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
Sweden Township PA Police Jail 129 Cherry Springs Road, Coudersport, PA 16915
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Auburn Borough PA Police Jail 451 Pearson St, Auburn, PA 17922
Schuylkill View Details
Cass-Foster PA Police Jail 1209 Valley RD, Pottsville, PA 17901
Schuylkill View Details
Coaldale PA Police Jail 3rd & Howard Ave, Coaldale, PA 18218
Schuylkill View Details
Delano Township PA Police Jail 1 Hazle St, Delano, PA 18220
Schuylkill View Details
East Union Township PA Police Jail 10 E Elm St, Sheppton, PA 18248
Schuylkill View Details
Frackville Borough PA Police Jail 42 S Center St, Frackville, PA 17931
Schuylkill View Details
Girardville PA Police Jail 4th & B St, Girardville, PA 17935
Schuylkill View Details
Hegins Township PA Police Jail 425 S Gap St, Valley View, PA 17983
Schuylkill View Details
Kline Township PA Police Jail Fire Hall, Kelayres, PA 18231
Schuylkill View Details
Mahanoy City PA Police 239 E Pine St, Mahanoy City, PA 17948
Schuylkill View Details
Mahanoy Township PA Police Jail 1010 W Centre St, Mahanoy City, PA 17948
Schuylkill View Details
McAdoo PA Police Jail 23 N Hancock St, McAdoo, PA 18237
Schuylkill View Details
Minersville PA Police Jail 15 N Delaware Ave, Minersville, PA 17954
Schuylkill View Details
New Castle Township PA Police Jail 248-250 Broad St, Saint Clair, PA 17970
Schuylkill View Details
New Philadelphia PA Police Jail 15 MacComb St, New Philadelphia, PA 17959
Schuylkill View Details
North Union Township PA Police Jail 185 Mahanoy St, Nuremberg, PA 18241
Schuylkill View Details
Norwegian Township PA Police Jail 506 Maple Ave, Marlin, PA 17951
Schuylkill View Details
Orwigsburg PA Police Jail 209 North Warren St, Orwigsburg, PA 17961
Schuylkill View Details
Palo Alto PA Police Jail 142 E Bacon St, Palo Alto, PA 17901
Schuylkill View Details
Pine Grove PA Police Jail 1 Snyder Ave, Pine Grove, PA 17963
Schuylkill View Details
Port Carbon PA Police Jail 301 First St, Port Carbon, PA 17965
Schuylkill View Details
Pottsville PA Police Jail 401 N Centre St, Pottsville, PA 17901
Schuylkill View Details
Ringtown Borough PA Police Jail Borough Hall, Ringtown, PA 17967
Schuylkill View Details
Rush Township PA Police Jail 104 Mahanoy Ave, Tamaqua, PA 18252
Schuylkill View Details
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