Montour County Prison
Montour County Prison
For 24-hour inmate information, contact the 46-bed Montour County Prison at 570-271-3039.
Booking. Processing. Holding. This facility handles all three for people arrested in the county on misdemeanor and felony charges. After booking and processing, an inmate may be released on bond or on their own recognizance, or held until their trial is finished.
The inmate search tool shows the jail’s current roster.
Sentences under one year are served at this jail. Sentences over one year are served at the Pennsylvania State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page covers the visitation schedule, inmate account deposits, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, emails and texts, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
Save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number. You will likely need it. If it isn’t online, call Montour County Prison at 570-271-3039.
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Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Montour 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 570-271-3039 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online in Montour County or any other county in Pennsylvania.
Montour County Prison Inmate Search
The Montour County Prison maintains an average of 46 offenders in custody on any given day. The Montour 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 Montour County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 920 offenders.
The following charts of Montour 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 Montour 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 Montour 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 Montour 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 lessLocated on Church Street in Danville, PA, the Montour County Prison houses both male and female inmates. Detainees are held here while they await arraignment or other short stays.
It is a smaller facility with a capacity of 46 beds. On average there are almost 90 bookings each month, and these are the first bookings following an arrest throughout Danville and the county surrounding it.
Mail can be sent and received by inmates at this facility by including the inmate name and ID number and addressing it to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Montour County Prison
255 Church Street
Danville, PA 17821
All mail will be inspected for contraband before it is distributed, and any magazines or books must be sent directly from the publisher to be accepted.
Kiosks are located within the lobby to add money to the commissary and telephone accounts of inmates, as well as online.
To receive phone calls, one must be included on the inmate provided phone call list. These may be limited, with people who are incarcerated, who are involved in the case in any way, and victims not being approved for phone calls.
Visits to inmates are permitted only by people who are on their approved visiting list, and when the inmate has active visiting privileges. These visits will occur during the weekends, with hours available Saturday from 10am-11am, and again 2:30pm-3:30pm, and on Sundays from 2:30pm until 3:30pm.
- Jail (Main): 570-271-3039
- Sheriff: 570-271-3039
The booking process explained for Montour County Prison
Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Montour County Prison. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.
It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.
The booking steps at Montour County Prison include:
- Identification verification.
- Taking mugshots.
- Answering questions about health, criminal history, and gang affiliations.
- Possible DNA sample collection.
- A full-body search.
- Confiscating personal items for safekeeping.
- Providing a phone call.
To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 570-271-3039.
What are the bail options in Montour County after an arrest?
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Montour County Prison in Danville for processing. The next steps vary:
1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 570-271-3039 to confirm the bail amount.
There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.
- A cash bond is posted by paying the whole amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office with cash, a cashier's check or a money order, and many facilities also accept cards at a kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's line is 570-271-3039.
- Licensed bail bond agencies in Montour County can provide assistance.
- Courts in many places accept real property, such as land or a house, as bond collateral when the owner documents clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves.
For more information about bail in Montour County, Pennsylvania, see the Montour County Prison Bail Guide.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Montour County Prison? What is the Schedule?
Montour County Prison ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
255 Church Street
Danville, PA 17821
570-271-3039
- Visits are 30 minutes.
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
- The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 570-271-3039 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
- Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
- A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
- Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
- Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 570-271-3039 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 2:30PM - 3:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 10:00AM - 11:00AM 2:30PM - 3:30PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montour County Prison’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 570-271-3039 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Montour County Prison?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montour County Prison’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 570-271-3039 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Montour County Prison?
Depositing Money for Communicating with an Inmate
How to Make a Deposit for Phone, Email or Visitation using Viapath/GettingOut.com
Montour County Prison uses GettingOut for some or all of its communication services with an inmate.
If you want to deposit money using this company for your use or your inmate's account, there are four ways to do it:
- Online - They accept all major credit cards including Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
- At the Montour County Prison using the kiosk in the jail lobby - (cash, debit or credit card) NOTE - Montour County Prison may require identity verification so bring your driver’s license or some other form of ID.
- By phone by calling 866-516-0115 - They have bi-lingual operators are standing by 24 hours 7 days a week to assist you with your deposit. Major credit cards accepted are Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
- By using their app, either Android or iphone. - All credit cards mentioned above are accepted.
For all the information you need to know, including tips, guidelines and warnings about depositing money in a Montour County Prison inmate's account for communication services, check out our Send Money page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montour County Prison’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 570-271-3039 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Montour County Prison?
How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Montour 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 Montour 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 Montour 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 Montour County Prison’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 570-271-3039 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Montour County Prison, and what can I send them?
Montour County Prison Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the Montour County Prison whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Montour 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#
Montour County Prison
255 Church Street
Danville, PA 17821
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Montour County Prison
255 Church Street
Danville, PA 17821
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 Montour 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 Montour County Prison standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Montour County Prison whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Montour County Prison
255 Church Street
Danville, PA 17821
Montour County Prison Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Montour 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 Montour County Prison:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Montour County Prison
255 Church Street
Danville, PA 17821
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 Montour County Prison’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 570-271-3039 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Montour 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 Montour County Prison’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 570-271-3039 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Montour County Prison using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montour County Prison’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 570-271-3039 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Montour County Prison have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montour County Prison’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 570-271-3039 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Montour County?
Nearby counties
This facility, known as "Montour County Prison" is also known as Montour County Prison, Pennsylvania, Montour.