Perry County Prison COVID-19 Coronavirus Visitation Policy

Perry County Prison

Address:
300 South Carlisle Street
New Bloomfield, PA 17068

Phone:

717-582-2262

New Visitation Policies in Perry County Prison Due to COVID-19 Coronavirus

Because of concerns for the safety and wellness of both staff and inmates at the Perry County Prison in New Bloomfield, Pennsylvania, contact visits of any type may be suspended. Even if they have visits, from time to time, face masks may be required.

Approved Non-contact visits with family, friends and the inmate’s lawyers may still be allowed when at-home or onsite video visitation is not available, however given that new guidelines are changing daily please check the visitation page or call 717-582-2262 for updates.

Video Visitation at Perry County Prison

At-home and onsite video visitation guidelines for Perry County Prison, when this service is available, can be found by going to the visitation information page.

We highly recommend that you call 717-582-2262 first for any changes due to staff shortages or other unforeseen circumstances, including whether your inmate has become ill and is unable to be in the general population where video kiosks are available.

How Long Will These Changes Last?

Experts in the study of the COVID-19 are anticipating that spread of the virus will be a ongoing concern for Perry County, the state of Pennsylvania and the entire United States until well into 2024 and maybe even beyond. We are witnessing the virus becoming more contagious, but less deadly over time. Many people think that the 'more contagious, but less deadly' variants will infect so many people that a higher level of natural immunity for the majority of Americans will be the end result.

Will the Inmates in Perry County Prison Be Safe from Getting Sick With COVID-19 Coronavirus?

Whether the inmates are safe from contracting the coronavirus depends entirely on two things:

  1. The Virus being introduced into the facility by a staff member or inmate who is unaware that they have it.
  2. How easily it spreads.

At this stage most people who get the coronavirus show very few symptoms beyond what you might experience with a bad cold or a mild case of the common flu. Newer variants are turning out to be less deadly than the common flu we experience every year.

Studies that have been done are showing that the hardest hit are those 60 years of age and older, those with pre-existing medical issues like diabetes, leukemia or obese individuals. Young men and women rarely become very ill, and when they do, seem to recover quickly.

Given the close proximity of inmates and staff to each other in this lockup, it is going to be very difficult to prevent the spread of COVID-19 once it is introduced into the facility as the virus can spread via the microscopic vapor that we release every time we speak, cough or sneeze.

We will continuously update this page as the virus changes and new policies are instituted.

Perry County Prison now offers Homewav ComPAS™ (Portable Access System) tablets to their inmates.


 
Homewav is the same company that handles the inmate phone system, 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 phone, visits, messages, education, self-help and entertainment.

Questions:

To learn more about Homewav tablets, the dozens of features, cost and how to get one delivered to your inmate, check out our Inmate Tablet page.


 

How Do Inmates in Perry County Prison Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Perry County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

  • Perry County Prison uses the services of HOMEWAV.
  • Register with them online or call them at 844-394-6639
  • Agents are available from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, and speak both English & Spanish.
  • Services for Perry County inmates and their families and friends include Collect Calling, PIN Debits or Purchasing Calling Cards.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Perry County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, video, messaging, time limits and more, visit our Inmate Phone Page.


 

Tablets Rentals Offer Great Solutions for Inmates at the Perry County Prison

How can you rent a tablet for an inmate in Perry County? Read the following:


Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:

  • Phone Calls
  • Messages (email / texts)
  • Educational applications and Entertainment
  • Legal Research
  • and much more!

Contact Paytel online, or call the Perry County Prison directly at 717-582-2262 to rent a tablet for your inmate.

To find out everything you need to know about renting a tablet, what it can be used for, how much it costs, and more, check out our Tablet Page for Perry County Prison.


 

How to Visit or Email an Inmate in Perry County Pennsylvania or visiting an inmate at the jail

To visit or email an inmate in Perry County follow these steps:

  • In addition to visiting inmates at the jail, Perry County Prison uses a video visitation service called HomeWav.
  • Register and Sign Up Here.
  • Complete all steps of the registration process to get full access to Perry County Prison inmate communication services.
  • Add ‘Talk to me Funds’ to your account using your credit or debit card.
  • Then you just wait for your Perry County inmate to communicate.
    How do you add Funds to your account?
  • Once you are logged in, click “Add Talk to Me Funds".
  • Type in the amount of dollars you want to add to your account.
  • Click “Update”.
  • Choose a way to pay (Credit, debit, or prepaid card).

Who do you contact if you are having any problems arranging the remote video visit, phoning or emailing of an inmate in Perry County?
Call HomeWav support at 314-764-2872, or toll free 844-394-6639.
Monday – Friday 
9:00AM to 6:00PM EST
Saturday – Sunday 
8:00AM to 6:00PM EST

NOTE: All communications between you and your inmate at Perry County Prison will be recorded and stored. Do not discuss your inmate's case or other sensitive information as it can be used against them (or you) in court.

For full instructions on all the benefits of using Homewav to visit a Perry County inmate, visiting an inmate at the jail itself, email and texting an inmate, rates, policies, rules, dress codes, bringing children, attorney and clergy visits and more, go to our official Visit Inmate Page. 


 

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Perry County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Perry County Prison follow these steps:

How inteleMESSAGE Works

  • The Perry County Prison inmate must contact you first in order to activate messaging for your account.
  • Once an inmate has messaged you, you are then able to visit the Pay Tel website, log in, read and respond to his or her messages. 
  • When you log in and follow the inteleMESSAGE™ link, you will be asked if you want to accept messages from your Perry County inmate. If you accept, you will then be able to read any inmate message that has been sent to you.

For all information on rates, and how to Text/Email an Inmate in Perry County Prison check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Perry County.


 

How Do Inmates in Perry County Prison Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Perry County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

For all the information regarding phone calls with Perry County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, costs, limits, tablet rental and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.


 

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Perry County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Perry County Prison follow these steps:

  • Go to JailATM, choose Pennsylvania, then choose Perry County Prison
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
  • Select the products you want shipped to them at Perry County Prison, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Perry County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Perry County Prison check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Perry County.


 

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Perry County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Perry County Prison follow these steps:

  • Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Perry County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose Pennsylvania, then choose Perry County Prison
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Perry County Prison, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Perry County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Perry County Prison, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Perry County.


 

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