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Updated on: November 26, 2024

About Pennsylvania Department of Corrections

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The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (PADOC) is the agency in charge of the state correctional system in Pennsylvania. It is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all state correctional institutions, parole processes, and all programs related to the reentry of inmates into society. The PADOC supervises all aspects of criminal justice, including incarceration, rehabilitation, parole, and reintegration.

The Pennsylvania state prison system consists of 24 state correctional institutions, 14 community corrections centers, and approximately 40 contract facilities. These institutions house adults who have been convicted of felonies and are serving sentences of over two years. They provide a range of correctional services, from minimum security to supermax facilities.

Types of Correctional Institutions in Pennsylvania State

In Pennsylvania, there are several types of correctional facilities, including:

Inmate Search Options in Pennsylvania

The search options for inmates vary by the type of correctional institution. Here is how you can locate an inmate in each type of facility:

Offline Inmate Search Options in Pennsylvania

If online search options are not available or you cannot access them, there are offline methods to find an inmate:

Remember, for all searches, the amount of information that can be given about an inmate may be limited due to privacy laws and regulations.

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Types of Correctional Facilities in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Prisons and Jails