Washington County PA Correctional Facility

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Washington County PA Correctional Facility basic information to help guide you through what you can do for your inmate while they are incarcerated. The facility's direct contact number: 724-228-6845

This facility is for adult inmates.

The Washington County PA Correctional Facility is a medium-security detention center located at 100 W Cherry Ave Washington, PA which is operated locally by the Washington 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. Washington County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, municipalities, the US Marshal's Service and the Washington Police Department who do not have their own long-term lock-up.

Washington County PA Correctional Facility – Visitation
Washington County PA Correctional Facility – Inmate Programs

The Washington County Correctional Facility operates numerous programs to address the problems, addictions, and educational needs of the inmates. These programs adapt and change as needed based on the needs of the inmates. The WCCF firmly believes in the rehabilitation of those in custody. It is essential to identify problems and attitudes relating to the inmate's criminality and to implement, maintain, and monitor programs that will prepare them to confront these problems in a constructive manner once returned to society. The Facility shall endeavor to prepare inmates to return to society as contributing and productive members and is not intended to be punitive.

Washington County Correctional Facility Programs

The facility operates adult basic education courses to address inmate literacy and those who have not received a high school diploma.
An inmate worker program teaches inmates basic skills in food service, housekeeping, and laundry while providing for the needs of the general population.
The facility also has several intensive programs, which address the inmate’s addiction, living skills, and any other aspects deemed necessary by the instructor. These include Path Finders, Second Chance, Catholic Charities, Narcotics Anonymous, and Alcoholics Anonymous.
The facility has also entered into partnership with the Good News Jail and Prison Ministries. This effort will provide for a full time chaplain who will insure that the inmate’s religious needs are met and seek out and coordinate volunteers to provide these programs. The effort is totally funded by outside sources without the use of tax dollars.
There is also the Alternative Sentence program. This program supervises inmates that are released for employment, education, and treatment. This acts as a prerelease program in many instances and enables inmates to begin paying their fines, costs, restitution, and court ordered payments while still incarcerated under the supervision of the correctional facility, all while being monitored and drug tested on a regular basis.

visitation Info

Washington County PA Correctional Facility – Visitation

VISITOR INFORMATION and RULES

NO SMOKING – NO FOOD OR BEVERAGES ALLOWED
VISITING HOURS Monday – Friday

9:00 – 11:30
2:30 – 4:30
6:00 – 8:00

The Facility is closed on weekends and all County Holidays.
GENERAL RULES

An inmate may place any one on their visiting list that benefits them during their stay at the Facility. Family, friends and counsel, both legal and religious are generally accepted. However, any person that does not contribute to the inmate’s rehabilitation will not be admitted. This includes any person that is on probation or parole, falsely represents themselves, is disruptive, has no legitimate purpose for visiting, or is believed by the Facility to contribute to the inmates behaviors that caused them to be incarcerated.
All visitors must arrive before 11:00, 4:00 and 7:30 so that we can ensure that you receive the half hour visit.
Inmates may receive two, thirty minute visits per week. These may be combined into one, sixty minute visit at the inmate's request and the discretion of the Officer and Visitor Receptionist.
As a visitor, your name must appear on the approved visitor list or you will not be admitted.
Valid photo identification for adults (any person over sixteen years of age) is required. We will only accept a driver’s license, Department of Transportation identification or other photo government identification. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Nothing may be taken into the Facility. Lockers are provided to secure your personal items. Jackets, coats and any other outer garment must be placed in the locker. If it will not fit in a locker, you must return it to your vehicle.
Visitors may not wear a hat or cover their head while in the facility. They also may not have a hat or any type of head covering in their possession while in the Facility.
The County is not responsible for any lost or stolen items. Visitors are encouraged to leave anything of value at home.
All visitors and their possessions are subject to search at anytime.
No weapon, tool or anything that could be used as a weapon or tool is allowed in the Facility or lobby at any time. Official, law enforcement visitors must secure all weapons in the secure locker in the entry vestibule.
All visitors must be able to pass through the metal detector without activating the warning. If you can not pass, you will not be admitted or may be required to submit to a clothed search before being admitted to the Facility.
Any visitor under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. The child must be kept with the parent at all times, no further than an arms length away. The child must remain seated and under control at all times. If the child is running around, is not in reach of the parent or becomes disruptive at anytime, the visitor will be required to leave the Facility.
Money can be deposited on an inmate's account in 3 ways: in the Lobby Kiosk which accepts cash, visa or mastercard: on the web at accesscorrections.com which accepts visa or mastercard: or by phone at 866-345-1884 which accepts visa or mastercard. As of October 8, 2013, money orders will no longer be accepted through the window at WCCF.
Clothing must be mailed in their original store bought, unopened package and must be clearly marked "personal clothing". Also, be sure that the inmate does not already have their allotment of personal clothing. They are allowed 7 pairs of white socks, 7 white T-shirts (no pockets or long sleeves), seven pairs of underpants, 7 bras (no under wire or metal stays) female only, and one pair of white thermal underwear. They are also permitted to keep 1 set of court clothes in storage if they are to be tried by jury only. If the package contains anything other than those items permitted or the inmate already has their allotment, the contents will be donated to a charitable organization. Any package not clearly marked "Personal Clothing" will be refused.

WHAT A VISITOR MAY BRING FOR AN INMATE

THE FACILITY WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTING MONEY ORDERS OR CERTIFIED CHECKS. (See rule #13) This also includes stamps, paper and envelopes. The inmate may purchase these from the commissary.
Reading material will only be accepted from the publisher by prepaid subscription or that has been directly shipped from a book supplier or store approved by Administration.
Clothing will only be accepted through the mail as described in rule #14.

WHAT AN INMATE MAY RELEASE TO A VISITOR.

GENERALLY THE FACILITY DOES NOT RELEASE ANYTHING. Inmates may request to release certain items or funds. If it is found to be a legitimate request, we will consider it. This is generally only granted when keys are needed, or an emergency exists pertaining to the inmate and their commitments outside the Facility. Each request is considered on a case by case basis.
You must be present to check on a property release.
Due to the paper work needed to protect inmates and their funds, Property will only be released at the following times: Funds and/or Personal items: Monday thru Friday 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Personal Items Only: Monday thru Friday 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

VISITOR BEHAVIOR

Visitors must maintain the highest level of behavior at all times. Yelling, cursing or becoming disruptive in any way will cause you to lose your visiting privileges.
Attempting to communicate with any inmate other than in a visiting booth is not permitted. Standing, loitering, waving, yelling, etc. anywhere around the Facility is not permitted and will cause you to lose your visiting privileges.

TOBACCO FREE POLICY

The use or possession of any tobacco product and associated devices is strictly prohibited in any area of the Washington County Correctional Facility, the adjoining buildings and grounds. All of these items must remain at home or locked in your vehicle.

LOSS OF VISITATION PRIVILEGES

Any visitor that violates any of these rules will be required to leave the Facility and the surrounding grounds and will not be permitted to return. The inmates are depending on you to protect their visits and to provide them with support during their stay here. Don't let them down.