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County of Lancaster - Lancaster County Prison

Prison provides minimum to maximum security levels. Average length of stay is approximately 70 days. Those committed and sentenced can be held for periods up to 2 years less one day. The prison offers a wide range of opportunities designed to assist those incarcerated in changing their lifestyle to include educational classes and reentry services to assist them in becoming productive members of their communities. Services available to those incarcerated: Prison Physician: 24-hour medical coverage and emergency services through PrimeCare Medical. Prison Psychiatrist: Mental health and crisis counseling through PrimeCare Medical. Drug and Alcohol (D&A) Education: Individual and group D&A education, guest speakers; weekly Narcotics and Alcoholics Anonymous meetings through community volunteers. Anger and stress management classes. Parenting classes. Individual and group spiritual counseling and services through daily clergy visits Reentry Classes

Physical Address

625 East King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602

Hours

Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm

Fax

(717) 299-7813

Application process

Call for information

Fee

None

Eligibility

No limitations

Service area

Lancaster, PA

Agency info

County of Lancaster

The County acts as an agent of the Commonwealth for those functions which are specified by State law. To carry out those functions, three County Commissioners are elected every four years. The Commissioners serve as the managers and administrators of County government, name citizens to boards, commissions and authorities and award contracts. Lancaster County Commissioners: Joshua Parsons, Chairman Ray D'Agostino, Vice Alice Yoder