The only Holiday visits that are allowed are: Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years.
Important things to know when visiting Prisons:
Visitors must present valid photo identification, such as a passport, driver's or non-driver's license, or foreign consular identification card. Minors may visit only when accompanied by a parent or guardian, and some proof of relationship, such as birth certificate, must be presented. No more than two adults and two children may visit at one time. All visitors will be searched prior to entering the visiting area.
Visitors may not wear transparent or revealing clothing. Hooded clothing, halter-tops, tank tops, crop tops, white tee shirts, miniskirts, hot pants, and shorts are not permitted. Tops exceeding hip length must be worn with spandex tights or stretch pants. Bermuda shorts are permitted.
FOR VISITING HOURS SEE VISITING TIMES LINK
How can I find out an inmate's location, Photo ID (PID) number information?
Note: for location and ID number for an inmate try the Inmate Locator on our Home page, to return to the home page click on the Prison emblem on the top left side of any page!
Call (215) 685-8394, (215) 685-8395, (215) 685-8396, (215) 685-7957, or (215) 685-7958. Spanish-speaking persons may call (215) 685-8692. The office is open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. To avoid peak calling hours on weekdays, call before 9 a.m. or after 7 p.m. An inmate's Photo ID number never changes. The same PID number is retained throughout an individual's entire criminal career.
What items may I bring to the inmate I am visiting?
CIVILIAN CLOTHING EXCHANGES FOR COURT, MAY BE MADE ONLY ON THE INMATE'S LETTER-DESIGNATED VISITING DAY, SEE THE VISITING TIMES LINK!
Approved Items - Item Limit
Prescription eyeglasses, dentures, prosthesis after approval by the health-care provider
Shoes and sneakers will NOT be accepted.
Books, magazines, or periodicals will be accepted ONLY WHEN SENT DIRECTLY BY THE PUBLISHER OR COMMERCIAL DISTRIBUTOR.
All other clothing can be purchased through the Keefe links on the home page.
How may I make a deposit to an inmate's account?
Deposits can be made via the internet; Keefe -Access: www.accesscorrections.com
Also a visitor may make a deposit only to the account of the inmate being visited. Cash can be placed in the KIOSK during the hours of 7:00am to 9:00pm. Money orders may be left at anytime in the drop box located in the lobby area see the officer.
Cashier hours:
Alternative & Special Detention - 9:00am to 2:00pm
Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility - 7:30am to 7:30pm
Detention Center - 9:00am to 2:00pm
House of Correction - 9:00am to 2:00pm
Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center - 8:00am to 2:00pm
Riverside Correctional Facility - 9:00am to 2:00pm
In addition, deposits may be made to inmate accounts via money order or certified check sent through the U. S. Mail. Personal, welfare, and supplemental income checks are not accepted. DO NOT MAIL CASH. Be sure to include the inmate's name and prisoner identification number (police photo number) and the sender's return address.
