The Juniata County Prison is CLOSED.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought to the Mifflin County Correctional Facility for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they either get bail or are released from custody on their own recognizance.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in Mifflin County. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Pennsylvania State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Mifflin County Correctional Facility at 717-248-1130 to get it.
Phone: 717-248-1130
Physical Address:
103 West Market Street
Mifflintown, PA 17059
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Mifflin County Correctional Facility
103 West Market St.
Lewistown, Pa 17044
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Mifflin County Correctional Facility
103 West Market St.
Lewistown, Pa 17044
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Juniata 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 717-248-1130 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online in Juniata County or any other county in Pennsylvania.
Juniata County Prison Inmate Search
The Juniata County Prison maintains an average of 48 offenders in custody on any given day. The Juniata 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 Juniata County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 960 offenders.
The following charts of Juniata 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 Juniata 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 Juniata 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 Juniata 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.
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In July of 2012 the Juniata County Prison was permanently closed and all inmates were transferred to a nearby location.
Currently all detainees from Juniata County are transported and housed at the Mifflin County Correctional Facility that is located in Lewiston, PA.
Before closing the Juniata jail has an average of 30-40 inmates in the population each day.
With a low population the costs per inmate were higher than in other locations, and it made maintaining the prison difficult, leading to its closure.
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Juniata 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 Juniata County Prison typically involves the following steps:
For details on posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 717-248-1130.
Once booked at Juniata County Prison in Mifflintown, 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 717-248-1130.
Several payment methods are available for bail.
For more details on the bail process in Juniata County, Pennsylvania, visit the Juniata County Prison Bail Information Page.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Juniata County Prison, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Juniata County Prison’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 717-248-1130 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Juniata County?
This facility, known as "Juniata County Prison" is also known as Inmates housed in Mifflin County Correctional Facility, Juniata County Prison, Pennsylvania, Juniata.
