Located in Lewisburg, Union County, Pennsylvania, the Union County Jail is a 34-bed facility. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate details at 570-524-8711.
This jail serves as the processing center for offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. They are brought here for booking and processing, and depending on their charges, they may be held until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until their trial is complete.
Use the inmate search tool to find out who is in custody at this facility.
Inmates with sentences under one year will serve their time at this jail, while those sentenced to longer terms will be transferred to either the Pennsylvania State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page offers helpful information regarding inmate services like the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
Make sure to keep the inmate's jail ID or booking number, as it is often needed for correspondence or communication. If you're unable to locate it online, you can call Union County Jail at 570-524-8711 for further assistance.
Phone: 570-524-8711
Physical Address:
103 South Second Street
Lewisburg, PA 17837
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Union County Jail
103 S. Second Street
Lewisburg, PA 17837
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Union County Jail
103 S. Second Street
Lewisburg, PA 17837
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Union County Jail, 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 570-524-8711 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online in Union County or any other county in Pennsylvania.
Union County Jail Inmate Search
The Union County Jail maintains an average of 34 offenders in custody on any given day. The Union County Jail 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 Union County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 960 offenders.
The following charts of Union 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 Union 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 Union 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 Union 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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The Sheriff’s Office in Union County, PA is responsible for serving warrants, transporting inmates to and from court, courthouse security, and more.
In order to serve the needs of arresting officers, the Union County Jail can hold up to 34 inmates temporarily. This small holding facility is mostly for those who are awaiting arraignment or who have court dates pending. Those with an extended sentence are transferred to a larger facility to serve their remaining sentence.
Specific visitation limitations exist at this facility due to it’s size and use, allowing only immediate family of parents, siblings, wife, children and grandparents to attend visits. In some cases stepchildren are permitted to visit, but it must be cleared with the staff before they will be admitted.
Face to face visits are at least 30 minutes each, and will be conducted in a visiting room that has glass between the visitor and the inmate to ensure safety and security of the facility, visitors, and staff at all times.
The main side of the jail offers times for visits Monday through Friday with two separate sections. 8am until 11:30am, as well as 12:30 to 4pm and currently all visits must be scheduled by calling the jail directly at 570-524-8711.
Inmates are allowed to have 10 photographs but no Polaroids, their wedding band, one small religious medal on a chain, and they may have cash or money order added to their account. When there is money on the account, inmates may place outgoing phone calls.
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Union County Jail where they go through booking. This process includes identifying the person, reviewing charges, and determining whether they will be released on their own, eligible for bail, or detained until their court date.
It’s crucial to remain silent after being arrested. Anything said may be used in court, so it’s better to refrain from speaking until consulting with an attorney.
The following steps outline the booking procedure at Union County Jail:
Booking can take from a short hour to longer periods, especially on busy nights or with uncooperative individuals. For inquiries about posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 570-524-8711.
Once someone is booked at Union County Jail in Lewisburg after an arrest, there are several outcomes:
1. They may be released without paying bail, agreeing to show up on a scheduled date.
2. They may remain in custody until their court appearance.
3. They can pay a bail or bond for release. Call 570-524-8711 for bail details.
Bail payments can take several forms.
For detailed information about the bail process in Union County, Pennsylvania, see the Union County Jail Bail FAQ.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Union County Jail? What is the Schedule?
103 South Second Street
Lewisburg, PA 17837
570-524-8711
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 570-524-8711 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | no visits |
| MONDAY | 8:00AM - 11:30AM 12:30PM - 4:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 11:30AM 12:30PM - 4:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 11:30AM 12:30PM - 4:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 11:30AM 12:30PM - 4:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 11:30AM 12:30PM - 4:00PM |
| SATURDAY | no visits |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Union County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 570-524-8711 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Union County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Union County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 570-524-8711 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Union County Jail?
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person.
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Union County Jail uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.
Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union. Call the Union County Jail first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Union County Jail
103 S. Second Street
Lewisburg, PA 17837
Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.
To deposit money online for an inmate in Union County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Union County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Union County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Union County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 570-524-8711 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Union County Jail?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Union 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 Union 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 Union County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 570-524-8711 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Union County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Union County Jail 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 Union County Jail 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#
Union County Jail
103 S. Second Street
Lewisburg, PA 17837
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Union County Jail
103 S. Second Street
Lewisburg, PA 17837
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
The Union County Jail 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 noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Union County Jail standards will be disposed of.
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#
Union County Jail
103 S. Second Street
Lewisburg, PA 17837
For inmates receiving mail in the Union County Jail 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 Union County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Union County Jail
103 S. Second Street
Lewisburg, PA 17837
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 Union County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 570-524-8711 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Union County Jail, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Union County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 570-524-8711 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Union County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Union 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 Union 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 Union County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 570-524-8711 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Union County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Union County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 570-524-8711 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Union County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Union County?
This facility, known as "Union County Jail" is also known as Union County Prison, Union County Prison, Pennsylvania, Union.
