Located in Bloomsburg, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, the Columbia County Prison is a 167-bed jail. For inmate information, you can contact them 24 hours a day at 570-784-4815.
This facility handles the booking and processing of offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Depending on their charges, inmates may be held until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or remain in custody until their trial is concluded.
You can use the inmate search tool to view the roster of individuals currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this facility, while those sentenced to longer terms will be transferred to either the Pennsylvania State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides details on the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, send mail, receive phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
It’s advisable to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for communication purposes. If you cannot locate it online, call Columbia County Prison at 570-784-4815 for help.
Phone: 570-784-4815
Physical Address:
721 Iron Street
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Columbia County Prison-PA
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Columbia County Prison
721 Iron Street
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Columbia County Prison, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 570-784-4815 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online in Columbia County or any other county in Pennsylvania.
Columbia County Prison Inmate Search
The Columbia County Prison maintains an average of 167 offenders in custody on any given day. The Columbia County Prison has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Columbia County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,340 offenders.
The following charts of Columbia County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.
The information is compiled from the Columbia County Corrections Department, the state of Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Columbia County.
For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Columbia County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.
We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessAdditions to the original 1800s building that largely resembles a castle with its stone and brick construction and imposing structure, the Columbia County Prison houses both male and female inmates with a full range of types of charges and security needs. The current capacity is 250 inmates who are pre-trial, sentenced to less than 5 years, or in breach of probation or parole regulations.
To accommodate the growth and progress of each inmate there are several programs offered within the facility that will help to improve their education: obtain a GED, drug and alcohol recovery, AA meetings, coaching for life skills, classes for parenting, and religious classes.
Work Release allows qualifying inmates to work while they are incarcerated, returning to the jail each evening and continuing to serve their sentence, while also maintaining financial obligations and supporting their families who are waiting for them.
Any questions regarding an inmate may be directed to 570-784-4815 or their status and bail can be found online.
Family and friends may support inmates financially by providing funds to their commissary, or by adding funds to their account in general, or through the lobby kiosk.
Friends and family may also send mail to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Columbia County Prison-PA
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
... where it will be checked for contraband, or they can send email messages.
Phones are available and funded online, allowing them to make outgoing calls each day, while visits are currently no contact and video based.
Visiting hours are:
SATURDAY
9:00 AM-11:00 AM: A Unit
11:00 AM-1:00 PM: D North Unit
1:00 PM-3:00 PM: D South Unit
SUNDAY
9:00 AM-11:00AM: B Unit
11:00 AM-1:00 PM: F Unit
1:00 PM-3:00 PM: C Unit
Each resident is permitted one visit onsite and face to face each week, and online visits may be accessed online.
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Columbia County Prison for booking. This process involves verifying identity, assessing charges, and determining whether the person will be released on bail or detained.
It's crucial to remain silent during this process, as any statements could be used in court. Legal counsel should be consulted before making any comments about the arrest.
The booking process at Columbia County Prison typically involves the following steps:
Booking times can range from one hour to 48 hours. For details on posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 570-784-4815.
Once booked at Columbia County Prison in Bloomsburg, the individual has several possible outcomes:
1. Release without posting bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Remaining in custody until their court date.
3. Posting bail or bond for release. For the exact amount, call 570-784-4815.
Several payment methods are available for bail.
For more details on the bail process in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, visit the Columbia County Prison Bail Information Page.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Columbia County Prison? What is the Schedule?
On-Site (face-to-face) Visitation hours –
SATURDAY:
9:00 AM-11:00 AM: A Unit
11:00 AM-1:00 PM: D North Unit
1:00 PM-3:00 PM: D South Unit
SUNDAY:
9:00 AM-11:00AM: B Unit
11:00 AM-1:00 PM: F Unit
1:00 PM-3:00 PM: C Unit
721 Iron Street
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
570-784-4815
ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | NO VISITS |
MONDAY | NO VISITS |
TUESDAY | 8:45AM - 3:25PM |
WEDNESDAY | NO VISITS |
THURSDAY | 8:45AM - 3:25PM |
FRIDAY | NO VISITS |
SATURDAY | NO VISITS |
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE for Housing Units A, B, B-ISO, C, DN, DS, F, Medical
DAY | TIMES |
SUNDAY | 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM |
MONDAY | 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM |
TUESDAY | 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM |
WEDNESDAY | 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM |
THURSDAY | 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM |
FRIDAY | 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM |
SATURDAY | 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM |
NOTE:
Housing Units E (RHU) and Gym are on Sunday Only
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
4:30 PM – 9:30 PM
In order to visit with your inmate online, you must first register with IC Solutions.
There are three ways to visit remotely with your inmate:
1. Using your personal computer.
2. Using the IC Solutions iphone or Android app.
3. Using the IC Solutions visitation kiosk in the jail lobby.
How it Works
Register or Log in here.
Registering and Scheduling Video Visits Instructions
'Understanding IC Solutions Video Visits' Instructions
Remote Visitation using the IC Solutions app
Download your phone app:
iphone
Android
Instruction for using the IC Solutions app
Cost of a Remote Video Visit
Video Visitation Rules
Understanding the rules completely are the responsibility of both you and your inmate. Not knowing the rules will NOT be accepted as an excuse if you make a mistake and violate them. Disobeying them could result in being banned from have future visits.
• Any inmate or visitor whose behavior is disruptive during a visit may have his/her visiting privileges suspended/terminated.
• All visits are subject to monitoring and recording.
• All visits must be scheduled 6 hours prior to the appointment or up to 13 days in advance.
• You must check-in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled visit.
• Valid picture identification (e.g., driver's license, State I.D., or Military I.D. with picture) is required of all visitors, with the exception of children under the age of 17.
• Visitors under the age of 17 must be accompanied and supervised by an authorized adult visitor.
• Visitors who 'arrive' after the scheduled start time may not be allowed to visit.
• Clothing must cover all private/sensitive body areas.
• The visitation schedule may be canceled or altered on holidays or for safety/security reasons.
• Columbia County Prison can disconnect, deny, change, or cancel a visit at any time.
• Internet connectivity issues during offsite visits will NOT be refunded.
• Each visitation session will show a timer to display elapsed time.
• After your visit has ended your connection will be terminated automatically.
In order to visit with your inmate online, you must first register with IC Solutions.
There are three ways to visit remotely with your inmate:
1. Using your personal computer.
2. Using the IC Solutions iphone or Android app.
3. Using the IC Solutions visitation kiosk in the jail lobby.
How it Works
Register or Log in here.
Registering and Scheduling Video Visits Instructions
'Understanding IC Solutions Video Visits' Instructions
Remote Visitation using the IC Solutions app
Download your phone app:
iphone
Android
Instruction for using the IC Solutions app
Cost of a Remote Video Visit
Video Visitation Rules
Understanding the rules completely are the responsibility of both you and your inmate. Not knowing the rules will NOT be accepted as an excuse if you make a mistake and violate them. Disobeying them could result in being banned from have future visits.
• Any inmate or visitor whose behavior is disruptive during a visit may have his/her visiting privileges suspended/terminated.
• All visits are subject to monitoring and recording.
• All visits must be scheduled 6 hours prior to the appointment or up to 13 days in advance.
• You must check-in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled visit.
• Valid picture identification (e.g., driver's license, State I.D., or Military I.D. with picture) is required of all visitors, with the exception of children under the age of 17.
• Visitors under the age of 17 must be accompanied and supervised by an authorized adult visitor.
• Visitors who 'arrive' after the scheduled start time may not be allowed to visit.
• Clothing must cover all private/sensitive body areas.
• The visitation schedule may be canceled or altered on holidays or for safety/security reasons.
• Columbia County Prison can disconnect, deny, change, or cancel a visit at any time.
• Internet connectivity issues during offsite visits will NOT be refunded.
• Each visitation session will show a timer to display elapsed time.
• After your visit has ended your connection will be terminated automatically.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Columbia County Prison’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 570-784-4815 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Columbia County Prison?
721 Iron Street
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
570-784-4815
ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | NO VISITS |
MONDAY | NO VISITS |
TUESDAY | 8:45AM - 3:25PM |
WEDNESDAY | NO VISITS |
THURSDAY | 8:45AM - 3:25PM |
FRIDAY | NO VISITS |
SATURDAY | NO VISITS |
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE for Housing Units A, B, B-ISO, C, DN, DS, F, Medical
DAY | TIMES |
SUNDAY | 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM |
MONDAY | 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM |
TUESDAY | 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM |
WEDNESDAY | 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM |
THURSDAY | 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM |
FRIDAY | 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM |
SATURDAY | 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM |
NOTE:
Housing Units E (RHU) and Gym are on Sunday Only
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
4:30 PM – 9:30 PM
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Columbia County Prison’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 570-784-4815 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Columbia County Prison?
1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Jail Lobby Kiosk - Kiosks accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards.
4. Mail-in Lockbox - Friends or Family who do not have a credit or debit card can mail money orders to their secure lockbox to make deposits to an inmate’s account. Depositors use a customized form that captures all needed information. Upon receipt, they process and post the deposits to the inmate's trust fund in approximately 48 hours.
Money orders may be mailed to inmates at:
Access Corrections
P.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132
Money orders must be made out to "Access Secure Deposits".
Include the state, city, inmate name and ID number on all money orders.
5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Go to any Cash Pay Today location to deposit cash to your inmate's account.
Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages
Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Columbia County Prison follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Columbia County Prison.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Columbia County Prison’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 570-784-4815 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Columbia County Prison?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Columbia County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Columbia County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Columbia County Prison’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 570-784-4815 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Columbia County Prison, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Columbia County Prison allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Columbia County Prison also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Columbia County Prison-PA
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Columbia County Prison
721 Iron Street
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
The Columbia County Prison allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Columbia County Prison standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Columbia County Prison
721 Iron Street
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
TextBehind enables you to communicate with your incarcerated loved ones located inside the United States from anywhere in the world using text letters, kids' drawings, and custom greeting cards. Unlimited inmate reply letters are processed for electronic delivery to your smartphone and email at no extra charge.
The cost to send an electronic letter is approximately $1.00.
Here’s how it works for Columbia County Prison:
1. All offender mail (paper and electronic) is addressed and delivered to TextBehind. Electronic mail is sent through the apps (iphone, Google Play). Paper mail is sent to the address below:
Inmate Name and Inmate Number
Columbia County Prison Pennsylvania (note: please do not abbreviate the name)
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
2. If it was sent via TextBehind's app (iphone, Google Play), TextBehind can process it within one business day.
3. An additional step is involved in processing mail that is sent using the U.S. Postal Service. TextBehind will use a scanner to make digital files of the contents of the mailing—including cards, photos or artwork.
4. All digital files are then forwarded to the offender’s assigned prison.
5. Columbia County Prison mailroom prints approved pages and delivers them to the inmate.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Here’s what happens when TextBehind receives a letter from an inmate:
YOU NEED TO KNOW THIS...
IMPORTANT TextBehind LINKS:
Register / Log in with TextBehind
Contact TextBehind with Questions
Add an Inmate to your list of Contacts
** Address to Mail letters using TextBehind **
Inmate Name and Inmate Number
Columbia County Prison Pennsylvania (note: please do not abbreviate the name)
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Why is TextBehind used by Lockups?
Due to the problem of letters and postcards containing, or soaked in contraband (drugs), TextBehind electronic and physical letters is replacing the former policy of allowing mail to be sent directly from inmate’s friends and family members, and vice versa.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Columbia County Prison’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 570-784-4815 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Columbia County Prison, and what can I purchase?
Access Securepak carries over 1,000 different items in the following categories:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel
Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select Pennsylvania.
3. Select Columbia County Prison.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at customerservice@securepak.net.
* You can write them at:
Access Securepak
10880 Linpage Place
St. Louis, MO 63132
* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST,
and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.
*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Columbia County Prison staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Columbia County Prison's outside vendor for Commissary Items. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.
*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Columbia County Prison follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Columbia County Prison.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Columbia County Prison’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 570-784-4815 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Columbia County Prison using an Online Messaging Service?
They are the same company that facilitate Secure Deposits and Securepaks, so if you are already registered with them, then you are already approved to send Secure Messages to your inmate.
After Registering/Logging In:
1. You choose Columbia County Prison.
2. You Search for your inmate by typing in his last name. You can further narrow your search by adding his first name and/or Inmate ID.
3. You add a credit or debit card.
4. You buy a message plan (plans and prices vary), or buy credits. One credit costs $0.01.
5. You select the option for your inmate to be able use the credits which you purchase, to message back to you... Or not.
6. Columbia County Prison charges a fee for each message sent or received.
Important Things to Know
- Access Corrections has an iphone app and an android app for using their services.
- ALL of your correspondence will be monitored by the jail.
- Do NOT write anything you wouldn’t want repeated in court.
- Rates vary and are always subject to change.
- Inmates can write you back ONLY if you select that option.
- You CAN send photos up to 32MB in file size. Subject to change.
- You CAN have unlimited credits on your account but are limited in the amount of each credit purchase.
- You may NOT type or send emoticons.
- You may NOT copy and paste text. Type directly.
- You may NOT type profanities, violence or characters not approved.
- Due to messages having to be reviewed first, allow up to five days for a message to be delivered.
- You may NOT transfer credits to another email.
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
FAQ
Contact Page
iphone app
Android app
To receive phone calls from inmates in Columbia County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Columbia County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Columbia County Prison’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 570-784-4815 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Columbia County Prison have Access to Tablets or Computers?
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
IC Solutions is the same company that handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
For more information about IC Solutions and theiur tablet program, including availability, price, benefits and more, check out our Inmate Tablet page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Columbia County Prison’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 570-784-4815 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Columbia County?
This facility, known as "Columbia County Prison" is also known as Columbia County Prison, Pennsylvania, Columbia.