Bedford County PA Correctional Facility (BCCF)

Featured

Bedford County PA Correctional Facility (BCCF) basic information to help guide you through what you can do for your inmate while they are incarcerated. The facility's direct contact number: 814-623-2955

This facility is for adult inmates.

The Bedford County PA Correctional Facility (BCCF) is a medium-security detention center located at 425 Imlertown Rd Bedford, PA which is operated locally by the Bedford County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing or both. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. Bedford County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, municipalities, the US Marshal's Service and the Bedford Police Department who do not have their own long-term lock-up.

BCCF confines a variety of individuals with different charges. BCCF utilizes an ongoing classification process, which begins when an inmate is received into the facility and continues until the inmate is released. As such, it is a process intended to address the needs of the individual, as well as those of the facility. The classification process manages the total population with regard to housing, programming and facility work assignments. Decisions are based on information related to the individuals present functioning, as well as personal, criminal, institutional, psychological, medical, and social histories. BCCF shall not discriminate against any person based on sex, race, age, color, disability, religion, national origin, or political or religious beliefs.

Inmate work opportunities: There are two (2) types of work opportunities available to individuals confined at BCCF. An individual may be selected for an institutional job assignment, which can be either inside or outside. Those inmates assigned to jobs which are outside of BCCF require a higher level of clearance and must be approved by the Classification Committee, Deputy Warden, the Warden, and at times the Probation Department. In addition, BCCF operates a workforce program that provides work opportunities within the facility.

Barbering services: Barbering service is available on a scheduled basis. Religious activities: The Chaplain is available to meet inmates’ individual religious needs. A representative from other faiths may be contacted for inmates by the Chaplain if requested.

Counseling: The Treatment Specialist is available to each housing unit for problem-solving, to provide information about all programs at BCCF, and to complete all referrals to appropriate staff and programs (i.e. AA, NA, Educational and Work Programs. Correctional Officers also provide support and/or intervention. They are available to assist each inmate with any problems they may experience.

Commissary: This is a store within a correctional facility, that inmates may purchase items such as hygiene items, snacks, writing instruments and clothing. Commissary is available for inmates’ purchases. You can send the inmate a money order to be put on their account for the purchase of commissary.

Bedford County Correctional Facility (BCCF) – Inmate Services

Money can be deposited online to the inmate’s commissary account through jailatm.com

visitation Info

Bedford County Correctional Facility (BCCF) – Visitation

Visitation Schedule and Hours are as follows:

MALES: Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
FEMALES: Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
RHU: Wednesday
JUVENILE: Wednesday

9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.

Newly committed inmates receive an Authorized Visitor List. This list requires that all inmates requesting family visitation must list potential visitors and have those visitors approved prior to receiving visits. The Authorized Visitor List must be completed in its entirety, listing the name, address, date of birth, gender, and relation to/of all potential visitors. The potential visitor’s name, address, DOB, and gender must directly reflect the information on the visitor’s driver’s license or state-issued photo identification card. If there are any discrepancies between the visitor's ID card and the inmates approved visitor list the visit will be turned away.

The Authorized Visitor List may have up to but not exceed 10 persons. Only those added to the list and approved by the BCCF Administration will be permitted to visit the inmate. The inmate will be informed if any requested visitors have been denied after review of the BCCF Administration.

Reasons for denial of a potential visitor include:
1. The requested visitor was incarcerated at the BCCF within the past year
2. There is an active PFA and/or Court Ordered “No Contact” between the requested visitor and the inmate
3. Information on the Authorized Visitor List has not been filled out in its entirety
The Authorized Visitor List may be changed only once every thirty (30) days via a written request to the Deputy Warden, at which time the inmate will be given a Supplementary Authorized Visitor List to add or remove visitors.
VISITATION POLICY – Each inmate at the BCCF will be advised by a correctional staff member that he/she can have two (2) visits per week with authorized visitors during scheduled visiting hours, with the visiting week starting on Monday. All minors must show proper identification (school I.D. or birth certificate) and be accompanied during the visit by a parent or legal guardian. Special visits for inmates may be approved by the Warden/designee under certain circumstances. Length of visit is one (1) hour; however, visits may be limited to thirty (30) minutes if other visitors are waiting. If the conduct of any person during a visit becomes disorderly, the visit will be terminated. Visitors who become disorderly may have their visitation rights suspended for a specific period of time and/or suspended indefinitely. Only three (3) visitors may visit an inmate at a time, provided they register together. All adult visitors MUST have a valid state-issued I.D. for admittance. Each visitor’s (including minors) full name and complete address must be registered and logged onto the visitor’s sign-in sheet. If at any time the facility enters lockdown the visits will be cancelled we apologize in advance for such inconvenience.
The Bedford County Correctional Facility is a place of business. As such, the wearing of revealing, suggestive, or otherwise inappropriate attire is strictly prohibited. The following types of apparel, if worn by visitors will not be permitted:

See-through (transparent) & spaghetti strap type garments.
Shorts above mid-thigh level (inseam length.)
Skirts above the mid-thigh level (hem length.)
Skirts with splits that extend above mid-thigh
Tube/ tank top athletic shirts and halter tops (regardless of gender.)
Shirts or jerseys that expose the midriff or significant portions of the torso, and extremely low cut-blouses or shirts.
Spandex clothing (skintight), such as aerobics and jogging attire.
Ragged, skin-tight or torn jeans (exposing portions of the body above midthigh or underwear.)

Visits will be terminated under the following conditions:

Visits introducing contraband into the facility can and will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.  Any loud, abusive language or behavior will cause the visit to end.
Visitors that refuse to follow staff directives.
Visitors must control children in the lobby or visiting area. Visitors who are unable to maintain proper control of their children may have their visit terminated and be asked to depart facility grounds.
Children cannot be left unattended in the lobby area.
The visitor is under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
The visitor refuses to show proper Identification.
Visitors to the BCCF must have their vehicle locked and the windows up when the vehicle is unattended. Visitors ARE NOT permitted to bring cell phones, lighters, tobacco products, or bags (purses, diaper bags, etc.), weapons, or drugs into the facility.
Visitors are not permitted to gather outside of the vehicle, loiter in the parking lot or anywhere on facility grounds.
Visitors who are disrespectful to facility staff, who fail to follow direction, use abusive language or become disruptive shall have their visitation privileges suspended for a period of time and/or indefinitely.