Schuylkill County Prison, PA

Most visitors to Schuylkill County Prison schedule in-person and video visits through Pennsylvania's Inmate Visitation System (IVS), which requires a Keystone-authenticated account. Visits are a privilege, and available options can vary by housing unit and custody status, so follow the prompts you see in IVS. Before you can be approved, the inmate has to add you to their authorized visitors list. Adults need their own IVS account, while minors are added under a parent or guardian. For video visits, open the IVS link or interface close to your start time. Sessions often run back-to-back, and late arrivals may lose their slot. Bring a current government-issued photo ID showing your date of birth, and make sure the address in IVS matches your ID to avoid verification issues.

Start by calling the main number at (570) 628-1461 if you need help reaching someone at Schuylkill County Prison. Many Pennsylvania facilities offer phone calls, video visits, secure messaging, and tablet apps through third-party vendors, and those communications are monitored. To use remote services, you typically register with the prison's approved vendor, complete identity verification steps, and request a connection with the incarcerated person. The vendor handles account setup, scheduling, and payments, while facility staff approve visit requests and control available time slots. If you're dealing with courthouse or clerk issues (like passport assistance), you may need separate contacts such as the courthouse switchboard or the Prothonotary office.

Paying fees for filings handled by the Schuylkill County Sheriff? You'll need a check or money order. Cash and credit cards are not accepted, and checks should be made payable to "Schuylkill County Sheriff." Advanced fees depend on the type of filing. Civil process filings cost $200.00 for two defendants or less, or $250.00 for three or more. The same $200.00 and $250.00 structure applies to Personal Property (Levy) and Garnishment advanced fees. Real Estate Execution filings carry a much higher advanced fee of $2,500.00. For corrective deed processing, you must submit the county's specified corrective deed forms along with two separate checks: $86.75 payable to the Recorder of Deeds and $20.00 payable to the Schuylkill County Treasurer (parcel certification fee).