Huntingdon County Prison
Huntingdon County Prison
You can call the 48-bed Huntingdon County Prison 24 hours a day for inmate information at 814-643-2490.
This jail processes individuals arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. After booking and processing, inmates may be held until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or remain in custody until their trial is concluded.
The inmate search tool allows you to check the jail's roster and find out who is currently in custody.
Offenders serving less than one year will do their time here, while those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Pennsylvania State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides essential information, including the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, send mail, receive phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
Remember to save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for any communication needs. If you cannot locate it online, call Huntingdon County Prison at 814-643-2490 for assistance.
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Huntingdon 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 814-643-2490 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online in Huntingdon County or any other county in Pennsylvania.
Huntingdon County Prison Inmate Search
The Huntingdon County Prison maintains an average of 48 offenders in custody on any given day. The Huntingdon 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 Huntingdon County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 960 offenders.
The following charts of Huntingdon 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 Huntingdon 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 Huntingdon 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 Huntingdon 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 lessThe low concrete building located at 300 Church Street in Huntingdon, PA, houses the Huntingdon County Prison. This facility offers an online look up of all inmates that are within the facility and is easily accessed by the public. Along with this is the VINELink program that offers to notify all family, friends, victims, and concerned law enforcement with updates to the location and charges of offenders.
Within this facility there are beds for 48 people who are awaiting arraignment or court dates. As a smaller facility it does not maintain long sentences and maximum security inmates will be transferred to the larger facility nearby.
While they are incarcerated at this facility inmates may make outgoing phone calls during the daytime hours, and will have access to phones, and are able to both receive and send mail that falls within the rules that have been created for mail communications. Both phone calls and any commissary accounts are accessed through the online systems, and money can be added through the kiosk in the facility.
When an inmate is transferred, the personal belongings, they had with them when they were arrested along with their one set of clothing will be transferred with them or can be released to a friend or family member they have designated for that purpose.
Visiting hours are held between 8:15 am and 4:00 pm Tuesday through Sunday, for both male and female inmates, and they are conducted online via a visitation video system. All visitors must be included on the approved visitation list that has been created by the inmate, but they can be refused at any time by the inmate or by the jail removing the privilege for bad behavior.
Inmates are permitted one hourly visit two times a week.
Visitation will be held from 9:30a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m to 4:00 p.m. , 6:00 p.m. To 9:00 p.m.
Monday & Friday for Work Release inmates.
Tuesday & Saturday for Main Cell Block.
Wednesday for Work Release ( prison work crew ) NO 1:00 p.m.to 4:00 p.m. visits.
Thursday for Main Cell Block ( prison work crew ) NO 1:00 p.m.to 4:00 p.m. visits.
Sunday Visits (Children).
1:00 p.m. To 3:00 p.m. Main Cell Block.
3:00 p.m to 4:00 p.m. Work Release.
Visitors must be listed on the Inmate's Visitor List.
- Jail (Main): 814-643-2490
Booking process details at Huntingdon County Prison
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Huntingdon 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 Huntingdon County Prison typically involves the following steps:
- Identifying the individual.
- Taking a mugshot.
- Health assessments and questions about criminal background.
- DNA collection if applicable.
- Conducting a full-body search.
- Confiscating personal property.
- Allowing a phone call.
For details on posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 814-643-2490.
How to post bail for a loved one in Huntingdon County
Once booked at Huntingdon County Prison in Huntingdon, 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 814-643-2490.
Several payment methods are available for bail.
- Cash bonds are settled in full at the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court with cash, a cashier's check or a money order, and card payments are often available at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail can be reached at 814-643-2490.
- Licensed bail bondsmen in Huntingdon County can assist with the process.
- Many courts accept land or a house as bond collateral; the owner proves clear title and equity worth at least the bond amount, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the property.
For more details on the bail process in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, visit the Huntingdon County Prison Bail Information Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Huntingdon County Prison? What is the Schedule?
| DAYS | INMATES | TIME |
| MONDAY | Work Release | 9:30AM-11:30AM, 1:00PM-4:00PM, 6:00PM-9:00PM |
| TUESDAY | Main Cell Block | 9:30AM-11:30AM, 1:00PM-4:00PM, 6:00PM-9:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | Work Release (prison work crew) | 9:30AM-11:30AM, 6:00PM-9:00PM |
| THURSDAY | Main Cell Block (prison work crew) | 9:30AM-11:30AM, 6:00PM-9:00PM |
| FRIDAY | Work Release | 9:30AM-11:30AM, 1:00PM-4:00PM, 6:00PM-9:00PM |
| SATURDAY | Main Cell Block | 9:30AM-11:30AM, 1:00PM-4:00PM, 6:00PM-9:00PM |
| SUNDAY (Children) | Main Cell Block | 1:00PM-3:00PM |
| SUNDAY (Children) | Work Release | 3:00PM-4:00PM |
Inmates are permitted one hourly visit two times a week.
Huntingdon County Prison uses Viapath / GettingOut for their Remote Video Visitation and/or Visit Scheduling.

There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate:
1. Using the Viapath/GettingOut/GTL Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the GettingOut or GTL apps.
How it Works with GettingOut
1. Register an account.
2. Select Huntingdon County Prison
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.
- **NOTE** Friends and Family must have funds in their "Friends & Family Account" to respond to inmate messages.
- If you deposit money online in the INMATE ACCOUNT, than they have the freedom to spend the money on visits or phone calls to anyone, or any other communications services available at Huntingdon County Prison.
- With the FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT, you control all communication services such as phone calls, video visits and messaging. Your inmate can only call the phone number you want.
4. You will then receive prompts to validate both your identity and phone number .
5. Again, choose your inmate's facility, then type their name and select your inmate.
GettingOut will then guide you through the steps needed to arrange your remote visit.
Customer Service for GettingOut
If you have any questions, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
GettingOut online contact form
The GettingOut App is available on Google Play and Apple Store.
How Do You Visit an Inmate in Huntingdon County Prison?
To visit an inmate in Huntingdon County, whether by video or in person 'at the jail', follow these steps:
Other than 'at the jail' visits between you and your inmate, which is explained and outlined in detail on our Visit Inmate Page, Huntingdon County remote video inmate visitation can be done using the services of Viapath / GettingOut.

There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate in Huntingdon County Prison:
1. Using the GettingOut Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the Viapath / GettingOut apps.
To remotely visit an inmate in Huntingdon County follow these steps:
1. Start by confirming that Huntingdon County Prison's Video Visitation is working correctly by looking up Huntingdon County here.
2. The next step is to create an account here for Viapath / GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account.
4. Last, select Huntingdon County Prison, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.
Other Huntingdon County Services provided by GettingOut:
- Phone Calls & Voicemail
- Email, Photo & Video Sharing
- Inmate Tablet Rental
- Deposits
Customer Service
If you have any questions about the Huntingdon County Prison Visitation Services you can call them at 866-516-0115.
* All the information you need to have complete knowledge about inmate visitation; policies, rules, fees, schedules, tips, dress codes, and children, lawyers and clergy visitation in Huntingdon County, can be found on our Visit Inmate Page.
Huntingdon County Prison Phone: 814-643-2490
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Huntingdon County Prison’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 814-643-2490 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Huntingdon County Prison?
Huntingdon County Prison uses Viapath/ GettingOut for their Remote Video Visitation and/or Visit Scheduling.

There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate:
1. Using the Viapath/GettingOut/GTL Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the GettingOut or GTL apps.
How it Works with Viapath/GettingOut
1. Register an account.
2. Select Huntingdon County Prison
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.
- **NOTE** Friends and Family must have funds in their "Friends & Family Account" to respond to inmate messages.
- If you deposit money online in the INMATE ACCOUNT, than they have the freedom to spend the money on visits or phone calls to anyone, or any other communications services available at Huntingdon County Prison.
- With the FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT, you control all communication services such as phone calls, video visits and messaging. Your inmate can only call the phone number you want.
4. You will then receive prompts to validate both your identity and phone number .
5. Again, choose your inmate's facility, then type their name and select your inmate.
GettingOut will then guide you through the steps needed to arrange your remote visit.
Customer Service for GettingOut
If you have any questions, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
GettingOut online contact form
The Viapath/GettingOut App is available on Google Play and Apple Store.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Huntingdon County Prison’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 814-643-2490 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Huntingdon County Prison?
There are five choices for putting money on an inmate's books that can be used for communication services:
1. Commissary money in the form of a money order may be mailed to:
AdvancePay Service Department
P.O. Box 911722
Denver, CO 80291-1722
2. You may use cash or credit/debit cards at any time by using the kiosk located in the front lobby. The fee for the use of the ATM is generally $1.50 per transaction for cash and 10% fee for credit/debit cards.
3. Commissary money can also be added to an inmates account at any time using any of these methods online.
4. Cash deposits to ConnectNetwork are now available at 26,000 retail locations nationwide including Walmart, ACE, Kmart, Kroger, and more. You’ll start the payment process online in your ConnectNetwork account, then complete your transaction with cash at a participating local retail store. Plus, many of these stores are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Find a retail store near you.
5. You can call customer service 24/7 at 877-650-4249 and get instructions for depositing money over the phone using a debit or credit card.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Huntingdon County Prison’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 814-643-2490 for further assistance.
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How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Huntingdon County Prison by Phone
Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)
- Advance Pay - This phone account allows you to prepay so that your inmate can call you (and only you) whenever he/she wants and the cost of each call is deducted from your balance. You can even be notified by text when your balance gets low. You still have the option of accepting or rejecting each call.
- Pin Debit - This option allows you to fund an inmate's commissary account and lets him pay for phone calls to you and others with the money. You will have no control over who your inmate calls.
- Voicemail - You can leave a secure voicemail without having to contact the facility. When you call the local phone number for a facility offering Inmate Voicemail (call Customer Service at 877-650-4249 to get the local voicemail number for Huntingdon County Prison, you will be informed of the cost for leaving a message. To leave your message, simply select the inmate by ID number. Then, record your voicemail.
For full instructions on the Huntingdon County Prison Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Huntingdon County Prison’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 814-643-2490 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Huntingdon County Prison, and what can I send them?
Huntingdon County Prison Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the Huntingdon County Prison whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Huntingdon 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#
Huntingdon County Prison
300 Church Street
Huntingdon , PA 16652
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Huntingdon County Prison
300 Church Street
Huntingdon , PA 16652
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the 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
Ask the Huntingdon County Prison whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer 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 noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Huntingdon County Prison standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Huntingdon County Prison whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Huntingdon County Prison
300 Church Street
Huntingdon , PA 16652
Huntingdon County Prison Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Huntingdon County Prison there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Huntingdon County Prison:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Huntingdon County Prison
300 Church Street
Huntingdon , PA 16652
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Huntingdon County Prison’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 814-643-2490 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Huntingdon County Prison, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Huntingdon County Prison’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 814-643-2490 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Huntingdon County Prison using an Online Messaging Service?
Emailing and Texting Messages, Photos & Videograms
Huntingdon County Prison contracts with Viapath/GettingOut, the same service that handles Inmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.

If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.
Then use the Facility Finder to:
1. Select Huntingdon County Prison,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.
How Messaging Works
1. Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.
2. After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message. Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.
How Uploading Photos Works
1. Select the Photos Tab.
2. Select “Take New Photo” or “Upload New Photo”.
3. Take a new photo with your webcam, or select "Choose File" to upload a photo from your computer.
4. Give your photo a Title or add it to the "Gallery" of your choice.
5. Select the "Share" button.
6. Select your inmate(s) and then select "Share".
7. Once the photo is approved, it will be shared with your inmate(s).
Customer Service Questions
Call 866-516-0115
How to Communicate with an Huntingdon County Prison Inmate by Mail and by Email
To mail or email an inmate in Huntingdon County follow these steps:
When mailing a letter or postcard to an inmate, please follow these instructions:
- All mail sent to an inmate at the Huntingdon County Prison must include the sender's name and mailing address in the top left corner of the envelope or postcard.
- All mail must include the facility's address, as well as the inmate's name and assigned number.
- Failure to include your return address will most likely result in your mail NOT being delivered and your letter destroyed.
- The Huntingdon County Prison has a zero-tolerance policy regarding mail violations.
- All the information you need to understand mail and email policies can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
Emailing Messages & Photos
Facility_name_1} contracts with Viapath/GTL/GettingOut, the same service that handles iInmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.
If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.
Then use the Facility Finder to:
1. Select Huntingdon County Prison,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.
- Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.
- After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message. Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.
- You can also send your Huntingdon County inmate photos and videos.
Customer Service Questions
Call 866-516-0115
Go here to this FAQ to get answers to how the transition to ViaPath from GTL and gettingout will affect your account.
All the information you need to understand mail and email policies for Huntingdon County can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Huntingdon County Prison’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 814-643-2490 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Huntingdon County Prison have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Huntingdon County Prison allows inmates access to tablets to use for the services provided by Viapath / gettingout.

The devices are similar to common handheld tablets, but are made exclusively by GettingOut, a GTL / Viapath company.
Tablets offer specialized content and services for inmates to use during their stay at Huntingdon County Prison, such as:
- Music
- Books
- Games
- Education
- News
- Radio
- Television
- Read mail and messages
- Video visits
- Free services are already available for use on the device at Huntingdon County Prison.
- Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
- Huntingdon County Prison Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.
What Does a Tablet Cost?
To estimate costs for tablets and other services such as phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page), but the following gives you a general idea.
Game Center:
30-Day Subscription: $4.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($5.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($3.74)
Seven-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($2.49)
Unlimited eBooks:
Thirty-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($2.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($1.74)
Seven-Day Subscription: $0.49, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)
Streaming Music:
Thirty-Day Subscription: $8.99, with an additional $16.00 service infrastructure charge ($24.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $5.99, with an additional $9.00 service infrastructure charge ($14.99)
Seven-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($7.99)
Newsfeed
Thirty-Day Subscription: $3.99, with an additional $6.00 service infrastructure charge ($9.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($6.99)
Seven-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $3.00 service infrastructure charge ($3.99)
Same Day Subscription Services
Game Center: $0.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($1.49)
Unlimited eBooks: $0.25, (Total = 0.25)
Newsfeed: $0.24, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)
FM Radio: $0.24, with an additional $0.25 service infrastructure charge ($0.49)
All Subscription and message credit pricing is subject to state and local taxes.
Replacement Components - should your inmate break it...
Tablet: $249.99 per each
Charger: $8.99 per each
Earbuds: $2.99 per each
How Inmates Can Use a Tablet to Access Services at Huntingdon County Prison
To find out how to get access to a tablet for inmate read the following:
1. First, Register or Sign In to Viapath/GettingOut/GTL

2. Purchase the services you want for your Huntingdon County Prison inmate.
3. All inmates have free access to the tablets to read their letters from family & friends, but there are many other services available to keep your inmate busy while incarcerated... such as Games, Books, Music and Movies. These other services come with fees that you can pay for when you pay for phone service.
To learn more about Tablet Rentals for inmates, including the cost, all the services available and everything else you need to know, check out our Tablet Rental Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Huntingdon County Prison’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 814-643-2490 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Huntingdon County?
This facility, known as "Huntingdon County Prison" is also known as Huntingdon County Prison, Pennsylvania, Huntingdon.
