Visitation at Columbia County Prison, PA

How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements

Overview

Visiting at Columbia County Prison takes a little planning, but it's manageable once you know the rules. Visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance and can be booked up to two weeks ahead. Newly arriving residents cannot receive visits until after a 48-hour classification period, and same-day rules may vary by housing unit. On-site, face-to-face visits are limited to one 30-minute session per resident each week, with a two-adult limit in the visiting area. Weekend times are set by housing unit. You must be on the resident's Visitation List, sign the visitor log, and show valid photo ID if you are 17 or older. Expect a search and metal detector screening. Use the waiting-room lockers for outerwear and similar items. Do not bring pictures, mail, phones, or other electronics. Visits may be monitored or recorded, and certain custody statuses may require Administration approval for face-to-face visits.

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Quick Facts

  • Attorneys must schedule on-site visits through the Inmate Program Coordinator (J. Ackerman, ext. 6341).
  • Visitors on probation or parole are not allowed to visit unless they have written permission from their supervising agency.
  • Lockers are provided in the visitation waiting room for outerwear and similar items.
  • On-site visits are limited to one weekly visit per resident lasting 30 minutes and must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance (can be scheduled up to two weeks ahead).

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How to Visit Columbia County Prison, PA (PA)

Visiting Columbia County Prison is straightforward once you know the unit schedule and video visit rules. Here are the hours, costs, and key restrictions to sort out before you go.

Common Questions

How do attorneys schedule on-site visits at Columbia County Prison?

Attorneys must schedule on-site attorney visits through the Inmate Program Coordinator. Contact J. Ackerman at extension 6341 to arrange the visit.

Are there lockers for visitors and what can I store at Columbia County Prison?

Yes. Lockers are provided in the visitation waiting room for outerwear and similar items. Cell phones and other electronic devices are not allowed. Bringing them can get you escorted out and cost you your visitation privileges.

Can someone on probation or parole visit an inmate at Columbia County Prison?

Yes, but only with written permission. If you are on probation or parole, you must provide written authorization from your supervising agency before you can visit.

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