Lycoming County PA Prison

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Lycoming County PA Prison basic information to help guide you through what you can do for your inmate while they are incarcerated. The facility's direct contact number: 570-326-4623

This facility is for adult inmates.

The Lycoming County PA Prison is a medium-security detention center located at 277 W 3rd St in Williamsport, PA. This county jail is operated locally by the Lycoming County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. Lycoming County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, municipalities, the US Marshal's Service and the Williamsport Police Department who do not have their own long-term lock-up.

There are new detainees delivered to the jail daily, you can see arrest records here. Some are released after putting up bail, are released to a pretrial services caseload, are placed under supervision by a probation agency, or are released on their own recognizance with an agreement to appear in court. If there is no release, the inmate must wait here at the jail for their court appearance as a guest of the County, getting a bed and three square meals.

Trustees are inmates who work in the jail as cooks, as orderlies for the staff, in the laundry or in the commissary. The trustees are paid a very small amount for their time and some jail gives the trustees a few days off their sentence in exchange for their work.

When an inmate arrives in jail they are put together in a large holding cell with other inmates in the intake. While in intake they are under heightened observation. Violent and out of control inmates are segregated.

Can I Get Work Release?

Work release is when you are released from jail during the day so that you can go to work. At the end of the day, you return to jail for the night. There are a number of requirements to be able to get into the work-release program. Most programs require your employer to fill out some paperwork. If you want to get into the work release program then apply prior to being sentenced to jail. This will minimize the amount of time you spend in jail waiting to get into the program.

Can I call my family in Jail?

Lycoming County PA Prison has a phone program where inmates make outbound calls only, you cannot call into jail. Since you are paying for those calls don't make it a habit of accepting collect-calls, they are over $15 each. The alternative is to set up an account through their third-party phone company which charges steep fees for each minute used. You are paying for them to call you. Click here if you are going to speak a lot and need a discount on the calls.

Remember – These phone calls are recorded and conversations can be used against you or the inmate so do not discuss your case over these phone lines.

visitation Info

Lycoming County PA Prison – Visitation

Visitors must be on the inmate’s visiting list and arrive 15 minutes prior to the visit to sign in. Visitors must have photo identification.

A Block Sunday, Wednesday, (Friday-Inmate Worker) 9:00 – 9:45 p.m.
B Block Sunday, Wednesday, (*Friday-Inmate Worker) 7:00 – 7:45 p.m.
C Block Sunday, Wednesday 8:00 – 8:45 p.m.
D Block Monday, Thursday 7:00 – 7:45 p.m.

*Inmate workers in blocks other than A or B, get B block extra visit

E Block Sunday (Disciplinary – Sunday only) 6:00 – 6:45 p.m. Friday 5:00 – 5:45 p.m.
F Wednesday 6:00 – 6:45 p.m. Friday 8:00 – 8:45 p.m.
Protective Custody Friday 6:00 – 6:45 p.m.
Female SMU Wednesday 1:45 – 2:30 p.m.
W Block Beds
- 1 to 5 Sunday 6:00 – 6:45 p.m. Friday 5:00 – 5:45 p.m.
- Beds 6 to 10 Wednesday 6:00 – 6:45 p.m. Friday 8:00 – 8:45 p.m.
G Block Saturday (Lower Tier – 11-15) 12:45 – 1:30 p.m. Saturday (Upper Tier – 18-22) 1:45 – 2:30 p.m.
H Block Sunday and Wednesday 5:00 – 5:45 p.m. Disciplinary Sunday Only 5:00 – 5:45 p.m.
I Block Tuesday, Saturday (All except 46, 47, 48) 5:00 – 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, Saturday – 46, 47, 48 8:00 – 8:45 p.m.
J Block Tuesday, Saturday (All except 61, 62, 63) 6:00 – 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, Saturday – 61, 62, 63 8:00 – 8:45 p.m.
K Block Monday and Thursday (All except 96,97, 98) 8:00 – 8:45 p.m. Monday and Thursday – 96, 97, 98 9:00 – 9:45 p.m.
L Block Monday, Thursday 5:00 – 5:45 p.m.
M Block Monday, Thursday (All except 24, 25, 26) 6:00 – 6:45 p.m. Monday, Thursday – 24, 25, 26 9:00 – 9:45 p.m.
N Block Tuesday, Saturday (All except 38, 39, 40) 7:00 – 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, Saturday – 38, 39, 40 9:00 – 9:45 p.m.
Disciplinary/Security Saturday Only 9:00 – 9:45 p.m.
Male Protective Custody Tuesday and Saturday 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Male SMU Friday 1:45 – 2:30 p.m.

VISITING PROCEDURES FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY

Visitors must be listed on the inmate's visitation list.
Visitors must be at the front entrance 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the visiting period. If visitors arrive late they will not be permitted to visit.
All visitors are subject to search and must have valid photo identification.
All visitors under eighteen (18) years of age must be accompanied by an adult. (The accompanying adult must be on the inmate's visitation list.)
No more than two persons and one lap child (under three years old) may visit during a visitation period.
Former Lycoming County Prison inmates are not permitted to visit an inmate for a period of one (1) month following release.
Victims of assault/domestic violence are not permitted to visit the alleged or convicted offender.
All visitors must enter via the West Third Street entrance. Parking is not available in prison parking lots for visitors.
Visitors may deposit money to the inmate's account by using the kiosk machine located in the lobby. The kiosk accepts cash and/or credit card. There is a fee involved when using the kiosk. The prison does not accept personal checks. Money orders can be mailed via U.S. Mail.
It is the inmate's responsibility to notify visitors of their days and times.

PROHIBITED ITEMS: Cell Phones, Diaper Bags, Purses/Backpacks, Bags, Food/Drink, Cameras, Strollers, Weapons, Tobacco Products

PROFESSIONAL VISITING HOURS

9:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
5:30 p.m. – 9:00 pm.

NO ENTRY AFTER 11:00 A.M.

NO ENTRY AFTER 4:00 P.M.

VIOLATORS WILL BE PROSECUTED UNDER PA. CRIMES CODE: IF FOUND WITH CONTRABAND, THEY WILL BE DETAINED FOR POLICE AUTHORITIES AND PROSECUTED TO THE FULLEST EXTENT OF THE LAW (UP TO FIVE (5) YEARS IMPRISONMENT) CONTRABAND IS DEFINED AS – ANY WEAPON, CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, OTHER DRUG, DEVICE OR COSMETIC, POSSESSED BY A PERSON NOT AUTHORIZED BY LAW TO POSSESS SUCH CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE: OTHER DRUG DEVICE OR COSMETIC, OR OBTAINED OR HELD IN A MANNER CONTRARY TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT.