Visitation

Welcome

Welcome to the Visitation section of the York County Prison website. Below you will find general rules and information for visitors.

Adult Visitation

In-person visits and non-essential travel resumed Friday, December 10th, 2021 for residents in "clean" (COVID-recovered units or areas with no positive test results) housing areas. Visitors may now schedule in-person visits through ViaPath visitation scheduling. If you are unsure if your loved one is in a "clean" unit, you may call the prison and speak to a staff member in the Records Department. Due to high call volume, there may be a wait time. In most cases, your loved one can tell you via the messaging app or by phone if they are eligible for a visit.

Visitors must be pre-approved and on an active visiting list provided by the inmate.
Visitors must log onto the visitation scheduling app to schedule a visit. See Visitation Hours.
Visits may be scheduled 7 days in advance, but no later than 24 hours before the proposed visit.
Only 1 housing unit is permitted to utilize the visitation area at any given time. Each housing unit has a corresponding visitation schedule, and the available scheduling blocks will be posted.
Visitors are not permitted in the facility if they have symptoms consistent with COVID-19, such as fever (temperature over 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit) and/or chills, cough, shortness of breath, new loss of taste or smell, or sore throat. Temperature readers are available in our visitation areas and we may mandate visitors to take a temperature reading if there is a significant rise in COVID cases in the community and/or in the facility, as directed by our medical provider and/or the community health strategists.
All visitors are encouraged to wear a mask while inside the facility. Please be advised that masks may be mandated in the future. We are excited to reunite friends, family, and loved ones via in-person visits, but we must go about this in a safe manner. If masks are mandated, those who refuse to wear a mask will be asked to leave and the visit will be terminated.

New Video Visitation Service Available

The York County Prison has launched video visitation, a service that allows individuals to visit with residents remotely.

Visitor General Rules & Dress Code

All persons and belongings entering the Prison grounds and buildings are subject to a search and must clear the Metal Detectors.
All Persons must pass through a metal detector to gain access to the visiting area. In some cases, jewelry, clothing, footwear, foot or knee braces and undergarments such as garter belts, trusses, medical support devices or bras may contain metal which will activate the metal detectors. We cannot make exceptions for anyone who activates the metal detectors. If the metal detector detects metal that cannot be identified and removed, the visit will not be granted. If a visitor has implanted metallic medical devices that activate the detector, they must present a medical card or documentation that indicates such.
All areas of the Prison grounds and buildings are subject to audio and video monitoring, recording and divulging.
No Weapons on Prison property except for Law Enforcement Officers. Weapon lockers are provided for Law Enforcement Officers inside the Main entrance only.
No Handbags, Backpacks, Suitcases, Cameras, Electronic Devices, etc. will be permitted in the Prison without prior approval. If you attempt to enter the building with any of the above, you will be asked to leave.
Management reserves the right to deny access for any reason! Anyone denied access must vacate prison property immediately.
Former residents may not visit for 6 months after their release.
Individuals who wish to visit with an resident may enter the prison 10 minutes prior to scheduled visit.

Visitors

Shorts shall cover customarily covered areas of the anatomy, including the buttocks and groin area, both when standing and sitting. Shorts no higher than mid-thigh comply. Short-shorts, cut-offs, and other obviously inappropriate short garments are prohibited.
Skirts and dresses shall extend to at least mid-thigh, when seated.
Slits in skirts and dresses shall rise no higher than mid-thigh, when seated.
Sheer (see-through) clothing is prohibited.
The neckline of tops shall not extend lower than the underarm in the front and/or back.
Bare midriffs and strapless tops, tube tops, bra tops, and swimsuits are prohibited.
Shoes shall be worn at all times.
Gang "colors" and other gang displays are prohibited.

Segregation Visitation

Any resident listed on disciplinary status (BAU) are eligible to receive 1 Face-2-Face visit every 30 days after they serve their first 30 days. Any resident that is housed on Administration Status (AH), Intensive Custody (ICU) or Protective Custody (PC) status will follow the regular adult visiting standards unless stated otherwise. Any resident that is on suicide constant watch will not receive visits unless authorized.

Visitation Hours

General Visitation Hours

8:30 to 11:30 am (Sunday through Saturday) - Residents housed in the male/female wings
1 to 3:30 pm (Sunday through Saturday) - Residents housed in the male/female wings
Visitors must log onto the visitation scheduling app to schedule a visit. See Visitation Hours.

Children Visits Hours

6:00 PM to 7:30PM (Sunday through Saturday)
This is in most areas, some areas children visits start at 3:30PM based upon scheduled times and seating availability.
Visitors must log onto the visitation scheduling app to schedule a visit. See Visitation Hours.

Juvenile Visits Hours

(Residents 17 years old and under)

8:30 to 11:30 am (Sunday through Saturday) - Residents housed in the male/female wings
1 to 3:30 pm (Sunday through Saturday) - Residents housed in the male/female wings
Visitors must log onto the visitation scheduling app to schedule a visit. See Visitation Hours.

Segregation Visits Hours

(Intensive Custody Unit, Behavior Adjustment Unit, Administrative Housing and Pre-Hearing Disciplinary)

8:30 to 11:30 am (Sunday through Saturday) - Residents housed in the male/female wings
1 to 3:30 pm (Sunday through Saturday) - Residents housed in the male/female wings
Visitors must log onto the visitation scheduling app to schedule a visit. See Visitation Hours.

Work Release Center Visits Hours

Visitors must sign up for a visit at least 30 minutes before the end of visiting hours.

Male Work Release Residents hours - (Sun. / Mon. / Wed. / Fri.)
- 9:30AM to 11:30AM
- 1:00PM to 3:00PM
- 6:00PM to 8:00PM
Male Work Release Residents Children Visitation hours - Sundays
- 9:30AM to 11:30AM
- 1:00PM to 3:00PM
- 6:00PM to 8:00PM
Female Work Release Residents hours - (Tues. / Thurs. / Sat.)
- 9:30AM to 11:30AM
- 1:00PM to 3:00PM
- 6:00PM to 8:00PM
Female Work Release Residents Children Visitation hours - Saturdays
- 9:30AM to 11:30AM
- 1:00PM to 3:00PM
- 6:00PM to 8:00PM

Further Information

All resident visitation is secure (resident and visitor are separated by a barrier) with the exception of those residents who are classified as Work Release who have contact visiting privileges. Children between the ages of 14 and 17 may visit by themselves during adult visiting hours provided they have a signed permission slip from their parents or legal guardian. They cannot visit while school is in session unless on a school break. An Adolescent (14 to 17 years) Visitation Permission Form can be picked up at the York County Prison.

Everyone entering the prison is subject to search, per Purdon's Title 61, Section 384. Any visitor who refuses a search when requested will be denied visitation.

Children Visitation

Birth certificates or adoption papers must be shown for all children 13 years old and under on their first visit. This will be documented in the visiting computer. The resident may only have visits from their natural children (verified by a birth certificate), their adopted children (verified by adoption papers) or the primary caregiver identified by the Court (Court Order required). The parent's signatures must be on the birth certificate. If a birth certificate is not available, "certified" paperwork stating the child or children's name(s), and the incarcerated parent's name can be used in place of the birth certificate (such as welfare paperwork). Children 13 years old and under are not allowed inside the prison except during children's visiting hours. 1 adult who is on the resident's visitor list must accompany children during the visit. The accompanying adult is to assist and keep order during the children's visit. No toys, diaper bags, purses or tote bags are allowed in the visiting room. Each resident is allowed 1 children's visit per week, with the exception of residents on disciplinary status (BAU), they may receive 1 children visit every 30 days once they complete their first 30 days of BAU time.

General Children's Visitation hours :

6:00 PM to 7:30PM (Sunday through Saturday)
This is in most areas, some areas children visits start at 3:30PM based upon scheduled times and seating availability.
Visitors must log onto the visitation scheduling app to schedule a visit. See Visitation Hours.

Officials Visitation

Please be advised that we will resume attorney contact visits on Monday, June 7, 2021. Attorneys will be required to wear a mask inside of the facility. We urge attorneys to call ahead to check the status of their clients, as we will not allow residents who are COVID-positive or "presumptive positive" to attend visits outside of their quarantined housing units.

Official visitors, including but not limited to attorneys, clergy, probation/parole officers and service providers with proper identification or authorization may see residents daily between the hours of 8:45 to 11:45 am, 1 to 4:30 pm, and 6:30 to 10 pm.

Official Visitors inquiring about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees must get authorization from ICE officials or have a G-28 form on file. The ICE public number is 717-840-7253.

The preferred method of identification for attorneys is a state bar card verifying their bar membership. However, if they do not have such a card, the attorney shall be required to present another document verifying their bar membership.

A legal representative (not an attorney) shall be required to provide documentation such as a G-28 and/or authorization on company letterhead allowing the individual to act on behalf of the attorney.

Attorneys wanting an interpreter, private investigator, legal representatives/legal assistants, or a medical professional to accompany them during their visit or wanting them to visit with their client(s) on their behalf must request permission from the York County Prison Intelligence Office for these individuals to enter the secure area of the prison. Email the York County Prison Intelligence Office.

All requests must be made within at least 48 business hours in advance. Please be advised that a court order may be required for certain electronic equipment and/or devices as well as for outside medical providers to enter the secure area of the prison.

All requests for immigration status detainees will require approval through Immigration officials so this may take longer to obtain a security clearance.

Once a security clearance is generated, the requesting party will receive a confirmation email.

Official Visitor Rules for Entering into the Prison

No weapons, food, chewing gum, drinks, cell phones, computers, personal digital assistants (PDAs), recorders or any other electronic components including watches, pendants or any other form are allowed to be brought in the prison. Professional visitors must strictly adhere to the same rules that apply to other visitors.

It is extremely important that professional visitors understand that no one, without exception, is allowed to hand anything directly to an resident . An officer, shift supervisor or a member of the administration must examine every item before the item is given to the resident. There are no exceptions to this policy. This includes legal documents, medical documents, books, magazines, pamphlets, and photographs.

Professional visitors are prohibited from having a contact visit with any relatives (by blood or marriage) or persons with whom they have or have had a personal relationship. The exercise of visitation is a privilege that may be revoked if any of the rules of visitation are violated. It is important to understand that security is of utmost importance and that the delivery advertently or inadvertently of any contraband item is strictly prohibited and this rule is not changed by the confidential nature of the relationship of the resident and their visitor.