How to Schedule Your First Visit at Berks County Jail (What to Do If You’re Running Late)

To schedule an in-person visit, call (610) 208-4800 and select option 3 for

You can schedule your visit up to three weeks in advance. If you already know the date you want, booking earlier (instead of waiting until the last minute) gives you more options and less stress.

• ✓ Pick a visit date and call as soon as you can - appointments can be made up to three weeks in advance.
• ✓ Put a reminder on your calendar for the cutoff: you need to schedule by 3:00pm the day prior (same-day scheduling isn’t allowed).
• ✓ If you’re aiming for a specific day, don’t wait until the last afternoon - call earlier in the receptionist’s hours so you have time to reach a person.

Have your photo ID handy. You'll need valid photo identification for all visits - keep it somewhere easy to grab when you call to schedule and again when you check in.

When you call to book, it helps to have the incarcerated person’s name in front of you and the full names of everyone who plans to come with you. If you’re trying to schedule for more than one visitor, having everyone’s details ready makes the call faster and cuts down on back-and-forth.

Time your arrival carefully. Berks County Jail requires visitors to show up no more than 15 minutes before their scheduled time - don't come early expecting to wait inside.

1. Park in a numbered visitor space - use the numbered visitor parking spots as required.
2. Go to the lobby door and check in on the intercom - press the intercom button and speak with the lobby officer to start the check-in process.

Running late or can't make it? Call (610) 208-4800, select option 3 for