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Montgomery County Jails & Detention Centers
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania | Adult, Juvenile & Court Holding
Montgomery County has three distinct custody locations: the adult Correctional Facility in Eagleville, the Youth Center in Norristown for juveniles, and a temporary holding area inside the county courthouse.
Each one serves a different purpose and follows different rules. This guide explains which is which, how to confirm where someone is held, and how bail and release work for adult cases.
Center City Bail Bonds is a private company. It is not affiliated with Montgomery County or any facility listed here.
Adult County JailJuvenile Youth CenterCourthouse Holding
How Custody Works in Montgomery County
After an adult arrest in Montgomery County, a person is usually taken before a magisterial district judge for a preliminary arraignment, where bail is typically set. If the person is not released, they are held at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility in Eagleville.
On court days, the Sheriff's Transportation & Detention Division moves people by bus between the Correctional Facility and the courthouse in Norristown, where they wait in the courthouse detention center until their hearing. Juveniles are handled separately through the Juvenile Probation Department and the Youth Center.
Adult
Correctional Facility
Where adults are held overnight and long term, awaiting trial or serving a county sentence.
Juvenile
Youth Center
Shelter and secure detention for youth ages 10 to 18 awaiting juvenile court hearings.
Same-Day
Courthouse Holding
Cells on the courthouse Plaza level where people wait for hearings before returning to the jail.
Official sources:Correctional Facility(opens in a new tab)Transportation & Detention(opens in a new tab)
Three Montgomery County Custody Locations
Each card links to a detailed guide. Always call the official number before traveling; addresses below are the county's published locations.
Adult Correctional Facility
Montgomery County Correctional Facility
Adult custody: pretrial and sentenced
The county's adult jail in Lower Providence Township. It houses men and women awaiting trial and people serving county sentences. After hours, cash bail can be paid here when the defendant is held at this facility.
60 Eagleville Road, Eagleville, PA 19403
Juvenile Residential and Detention Facility
Montgomery County Youth Center
12-bed shelter · 36-bed secure detention
A 48-bed coed residential facility for juveniles awaiting juvenile court hearings. It is not an adult jail. Juvenile cases follow the juvenile court process, not the adult bail-bond process.
540–550 Port Indian Road, Norristown, PA 19403
Temporary Courthouse Holding Center
Montgomery County Courthouse Detention Center
Sheriff's Office: same-day court holding
A 16-cell holding area on the Plaza level of the courthouse for people awaiting court hearings. It is a temporary holding location run by the Sheriff's Transportation & Detention Division, not a separate public jail.
2 E. Airy Street (Plaza level), Norristown, PA 19401
Adult Booking and Custody Verification
The county does not publish a searchable online jail roster. To confirm whether an adult is at the Correctional Facility, call the facility directly with the person's full legal name and date of birth.
- 1Call the Correctional Facility at 610-635-7100 with the person's full legal name and date of birth.
- 2Check Pennsylvania's UJS court portal to find the docket and the court handling the case. A docket does not confirm current custody.
- 3If the person may be serving a state sentence, use the Pennsylvania DOC locator. It does not include county jail inmates.
- 4If federal custody is possible, use the Federal Bureau of Prisons locator.
Understanding Temporary Court Holding
The Montgomery County Courthouse Detention Center is a temporary holding location, not a separate conventional public jail. The county describes a 16-cell area on the courthouse Plaza level that can hold up to 100 people awaiting court hearings.
People are brought there from the Correctional Facility for the day and returned afterward unless the court orders release. It is not a booking jail and does not take public visits or bail payments.
Juvenile Detention vs. Adult Incarceration
Youth Center
Juvenile Detention
- Ages 10 to 18
- Admission approved by Juvenile Probation
- Detention hearing normally within 72 hours
- Juvenile court decides custody
- Visits by parents and guardians (secure detention)
Correctional Facility
Adult Custody
- Adults awaiting trial or serving sentences
- Bail set by a magisterial district judge or the Court of Common Pleas
- Cash bail payable to the Clerk of Courts or after hours at the facility
- Visitors pre-register for a badge
- Release depends on court conditions and holds
Commercial bail bonds are an adult criminal-court process. Juvenile custody decisions are made by the juvenile court, and families should contact the Youth Center or Juvenile Probation directly.
Bail Posting and Release Procedures
The Clerk of Courts accepts bail for criminal cases Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., excluding holidays. If the defendant is held at the Correctional Facility, cash bail can be paid there after hours, on weekends and on holidays. Questions: 610-278-3346.
In-person bail is cash only, requires a valid photo ID, and the person posting must be at least 18. A surety who posts cash is responsible for the full bail amount. Wire transfers can take one to two business days.
Court-ordered cash bail is a payment to the county, not a commercial bail company premium. No commercial estimate is shown while Center City’s Montgomery County authorization and commercial terms remain unconfirmed. Confirm the amount and payment requirements with the Clerk of Courts. Release is not immediate; holds, other cases and facility processing can delay or prevent it.
Official sources:Clerk of Courts: Bail(opens in a new tab)
Official Montgomery County Facility Contacts
Adult Jail
Montgomery County Correctional Facility
60 Eagleville Road, Eagleville, PA 19403. Phone 610-635-7100. Office hours Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Juvenile
Montgomery County Youth Center
540–550 Port Indian Road, Norristown, PA 19403. Phone 610-631-1893.
Sheriff's Office
Courthouse Detention
Montgomery County Courthouse, 2 E. Airy Street, Norristown, PA 19401. Sheriff's Office 610-278-3331.
Bail Questions
Clerk of Courts
Bail payment and refund questions: 610-278-3346. Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Montgomery County Jails FAQs
Answers about the three custody locations, custody checks, bail and release.
Three county custody locations are covered here: the Montgomery County Correctional Facility in Eagleville (adults), the Montgomery County Youth Center in Norristown (juveniles ages 10 to 18), and the Courthouse Detention Center, a temporary holding area inside the courthouse. Local police stations may also hold people briefly after arrest.
The Montgomery County Correctional Facility is in Lower Providence Township. Its mailing address is 60 Eagleville Road, Eagleville, PA 19403, and its phone number is 610-635-7100.
The county does not publish a searchable jail roster. Call the Correctional Facility at 610-635-7100 with the person's full name and date of birth. The Pennsylvania DOC locator only covers state prisons.
No. It is a temporary holding area on the courthouse Plaza level where people wait for court hearings. They come from and usually return to the Correctional Facility the same day.
No. The Youth Center is a juvenile residential facility with a shelter program and a secure detention program for youth ages 10 to 18. Juvenile cases go through the juvenile court, not the adult bail process.
At the Clerk of Courts, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. If the defendant is held at the Correctional Facility, cash bail can be paid there after hours, on weekends and on holidays. Call 610-278-3346 with questions.
The county says cash is the only form of payment accepted for in-person bail. Bring a valid photo ID; you must be at least 18. Wire transfers are possible but can take one to two business days.
There is no guaranteed time. Release depends on the bail paperwork reaching the facility, facility processing, and whether the person has other holds or detainers.
Center City Bail Bonds is a private company based in Philadelphia. For an adult case where bail has been set, you can contact us to discuss your situation. We do not operate any facility, set bail or handle juvenile cases.
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