Elk County Prison

Elk County Prison, PA Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: March 2, 2024

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Location 250 Center Street PO Box 448, Ridgway, PA, 15853
Official Website http://www.co.elk.pa.us/prison.html

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Elk County County can be found in the Pennsylvania area. Ridgway – is the county seat. Elk County has a total population of 30197 and was formed in 1843.

Elk County County has a total area of 827 square miles. The zip codes in Elk County County are 15821, 15822, 15823, 15827, 15831, 15841, 15845, 15846, 15853, 15857, 15868, 15870, 16728, 16734.

Elk County Sheriff’s Office:

The Elk County Sheriff, Todd Caltagarone, is the head law enforcement officer in the Elk County county. You can reach him by calling 814-776-5353.

Address: 250 Main Street, Ridgway, Pennsylvania, 15853, 15821, 15822, 15823, 15827, 15831, 15841, 15845, 15846, 15853, 15857, 15868, 15870, 16728, 16734.

Fax:

Phone: 814-776-5353

 

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Elk County Prison is located in Elk County County, Pennsylvania state. The specific address of the Elk County Prison is 250 Center Street, , PO Box 448, Ridgway, PA, 15853. The Elk County Prison is a correctional facility that house approximately 1,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 42,000. The Elk County Prison is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 814-776-5318, the Elk County Prison information line, or fax at or fax814-772-7753.

Jail History and Structure

In 1980, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Ridgway. The justice center houses the Elk County county sheriff, Ridgway police department offices, and the Elk County Prison. The Elk County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Elk County Prison. Originally, the Elk County Prison could house approximately 1655 inmates.

Over the years, the Elk County Prison has undergone numerous modifications and eventually became one of the largest facilities in the Elk County county.

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Elk County Prison but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Elk County Prison has a 149-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Elk County Prison.

The Elk County Prison comprises three units: the girl’s detention unit, the boy’s detention unit, and the detention control center. During working hours, the staffing ratio is 1 to 8, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 16. The youth detained in the Elk County Prison is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Elk County Prison, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Elk County Prison has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2012, a mental health unit was established at the Elk County Prison. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Elk County Prison inmates. In 2009, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Elk County Prison inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Elk County Prison inmates participate in daily group activities, contact their loved ones frequently and attend therapy sessions. There is also a general medical facility at the Elk County Prison where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

Elk County Sheriffs Department

Address 250 Main Street, Ridgway, Pennsylvania, 15853
Phone 814-776-5353
Website website

Elk County Prison — General Information

Facility Name Elk County Prison
Facility Type County Jail
Address 250 Center Street PO Box 448, Ridgway, PA, 15853
Capacity 68
Facility Type Adult
City Ridgway
Postal Code 15853
State Pennsylvania
County Elk County
Official Website http://www.co.elk.pa.us/prison.html

Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

You need to dress appropriately while visiting the Elk County Prison inmate; hence transparent and tight clothes are prohibited at the Elk County Prison. You will be prohibited from visiting an inmate at the Elk County Prison if you have been arrested within the past year.

Some of the prohibited items at the Elk County Prison include manicure kits, nail clippers, glass bottles, metallic bottle openers, and any other material that may trigger violence within the Elk County Prison.

The Elk County Prison is under tight security 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you are an inmate or a visitor, ensure you adhere to all the Elk County Prison rules to avoid quarrels and disagreements with the Elk County Prison authorities. You can learn more through the Elk County Prison’s prison website.

Visiting Hours

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Monday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

Ridgway, Elk County , PA Overview

Coordinates:
41.42472°N 78.72972°W
Country:
United States
State:
Pennsylvania
County:
Elk
Settled:
1824
Incorporated:
1881
Government:
Type:
Borough Council
Mayor:
Guillermo Udarbe
Area:
Total:
2.67 sq mi (6.91 km2)
Land:
2.61 sq mi (6.77 km2)
Water:
0.06 sq mi (0.14 km2)
Elevation:
1,381 ft (421 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
4,078
Estimate (2019):
3,751
Density:
1,436.06/sq mi (554.41/km2)
Time zone:
UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
Summer (DST):
UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code:
15853
Area code(s):
814 Exchanges: 772,773,776
FIPS code:
42-64784

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