Visitation
How to Prepare for a Visit to Moshannon Valley Processing Center
Learn the visiting hours, identification and dress requirements, visitor limits, entry screening rules and prohibited items before you travel.
Visitation at Moshannon Valley Processing Center
Friends-and-family visits run daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., but each detained person is assigned specific visiting dates and times. Contact the facility in advance to confirm the assigned time before traveling to 555 GEO Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866. No more than two adults and two children may visit at once. Adults must present positive identification, such as a driver’s license or another government-issued photo ID. Children must remain under direct adult supervision. Visits normally last at least two hours, depending on visitor volume and staff availability. Visitors age 12 and older must follow the applicable dress code, including coverage requirements and closed-toe shoes. Underwire garments are not allowed. At entry, expect a pat-down, an inspection of your belongings and a metal scan. Secure personal items in a locker, and do not bring weapons, prohibited electronics or other items into the visitation area.
Facility Information
- Moshannon Valley Processing Center is at 555 GEO Drive, Philipsburg, PA 16866.
- Visit sessions normally last at least two hours, depending on the number of visitors and staff availability. The Staff Duty Officer may authorize more time for family members traveling significant distances.
- Firearms and other weapons are prohibited. Electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers and radios are not permitted in secure areas.
- You cannot carry items into the visitation area or pass or attempt to pass anything to a detained person. Visitors who are intoxicated or appear intoxicated will not be allowed to visit.
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Common Questions
What are the visiting hours at Moshannon Valley Processing Center?
Friends-and-family visits are conducted seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Each detained person has assigned visiting dates and times, so contact the facility in advance to confirm the time before you travel.
What identification do adult visitors need?
Every adult visitor must present positive identification, such as a driver’s license or another government-issued photo ID, to be admitted.
How many people may visit, and can children attend?
Up to two adults age 18 or older and two children age 17 or younger may visit at one time. Children must remain under an adult visitor’s direct supervision. Disruptive conduct can end the visit and may cause future visits to be denied.
What should I expect during entry screening?
You are subject to a pat-down, an inspection of your belongings and a metal scan. If you refuse a reasonable search, you will not be admitted. Personal belongings can be secured in a locker and cannot be carried into the visitation area.
What clothing rules should visitors know?
Visitors age 12 and older must follow the applicable clothing rules, including coverage requirements and closed-toe shoes. Gang colors and displays are prohibited, and undergarments containing underwire are not allowed in the facility.
General Guidance
For background information, read our general visitation guide. Facility instructions above take precedence.
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