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Philadelphia Jails & Detention Centers
Philadelphia Department of Prisons Facilities, Federal & Youth Custody
The Philadelphia Department of Prisons (PDP) runs four city jails, all on State Road in Northeast Philadelphia. This directory lists each one with its official address, phone and a detailed guide.
Federal custody and youth detention are separate systems. They are shown below for orientation, not counted as city jails.
Four City FacilitiesOfficial Locator & ContactsFederal & Youth Custody Explained
Official Court & Custody Resources
Looking for Someone in Philadelphia Custody?
This directory is information only. Start with the city's official locator or call PDP Registration, open 24/7. For an adult case where bail has been set, the Philadelphia County hub and each facility guide have our bail-help form; you can also call Center City Bail Bonds at (215) 870-8197.
Philadelphia Department of Prisons
The PDP provides a secure correctional environment for people accused or convicted of crimes in Philadelphia. The city says its four facilities house both men and women, and the PDP decides where each person is housed.
Philadelphia is a consolidated city and county, so there is no separate county jail. The PDP's facilities are Philadelphia's local jails.
Facilities
Four on State Road
CFCF, the Detention Center, PICC and Riverside are all on State Road in Northeast Philadelphia.
Programs
Reentry Services
The city lists workforce development, education, parenting classes, substance-use and behavioral health services and vocational training.
Language
Interpretation
Interpretation and translation services are available at all PDP facilities.
Official sources:Philadelphia Department of Prisons(opens in a new tab)PDP Facilities(opens in a new tab)
Four City-Operated Correctional Facilities
Addresses and phone numbers match the PDP's official facilities page, read on 2026-10-19. Each card links to a detailed guide.
CFCF · City Jail
Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility
Largest PDP Facility
Opened in 1995 with four housing buildings and an administration building. The city identifies CFCF as the largest PDP facility.
7901 State Road, Philadelphia, PA 19136
DC · City Jail
Philadelphia Detention Center
PDP Medical Unit
Opened in 1963 and now the PDP's medical unit, housing people who need medical and behavioral health inpatient treatment, including a 99-bed health services wing.
8201 State Road, Philadelphia, PA 19136
PICC · City Jail
Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center
Adult Men
Opened in 1986 as the first PDP facility built for unit management, with 13 housing units. The city states PICC houses adult men.
8301 State Road, Philadelphia, PA 19136
RCF · City Jail
Riverside Correctional Facility
PDP Facility
Opened in June 2004. A three-story facility with its own intake and discharge area, medical and behavioral health treatment areas, and law and leisure libraries.
8151 State Road, Philadelphia, PA 19136
How to Locate Someone in Philadelphia Custody
The city's official locator covers all four PDP facilities. There is no separate locator for each jail, and Center City Bail Bonds does not run a custody database.
- 1Have a full legal name and date of birth, or the police identification number (PID).
- 2Search the official PDP locator. It shows which PDP facility holds the person.
- 3No result? Call Classification, Movement & Registration (24/7) at 215-685-8394, 215-685-8395 or 215-685-8396. Spanish: 215-685-8692.
- 4A recent arrest may still be in police processing awaiting preliminary arraignment. A missing result is not proof of release.
City vs. State vs. Federal Custody
Each custody system has its own official search. The two locations below are in Philadelphia but are not PDP facilities and are not in the city locator.
City
Philadelphia Department of Prisons
People held after arrest or serving city sentences at CFCF, DC, PICC or RCF.
State
PA Department of Corrections
People serving state prison sentences and state parolees. Does not include city jails.
Federal Custody · Not a City Jail
Federal Detention Center, Philadelphia
A Federal Bureau of Prisons facility for people in federal custody. City bail procedures do not apply; use the BOP federal locator.
- Address
- 700 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
- Number ICE lists for detainee information
- 215-521-4000
Youth Detention · Informational Only
Philadelphia Juvenile Justice Services Center
The city's Department of Human Services operates the county's juvenile detention facility in West Philadelphia. Juvenile cases are handled by Family Court's Juvenile Branch, not the adult bail process. This page does not collect any information about young people.
Youth detention is handled by the Department of Human Services and Family Court's Juvenile Branch, not the adult bail process. This site does not collect information about young people.
Facility Contacts and Visitation Resources
24/7
Classification, Movement & Registration
- Main Line
- 215-685-8394
- Also
- 215-685-8395
- Spanish
- 215-685-8692
Weekdays 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Community Justice & Outreach
- Phone
- 215-685-8909
- Alternate Phone
- 215-685-7288
Visits
One Hour per Week
Book 48 hours to seven days ahead through the city's platform; no walk-ins. Monday to Friday, 9–10 a.m., 1–2 p.m. and 3–4 p.m. at all four facilities. DC visitors check in at the RCF lobby.
Mail
Off-Site Processing
Personal mail goes to Philadelphia IPCS, P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. Legal mail and money orders go to the facility.
Official sources:PDP Contact Directory(opens in a new tab)Visit an Incarcerated Person(opens in a new tab)
What to Know Before Visiting or Calling
- Search the locator first; people can be moved between facilities or released.
- Have the person's PPN (city ID number) ready for visits, mail and money orders.
- Follow the visiting dress code; a visit is canceled if it is not met.
- Bring government ID and quarters for lockers.
- Commissary and phone deposits are not bail.
- Report self-harm concerns heard on a call or visit to the PDP at 215-685-8443 or 215-685-8442.
Schedules and rules come from the city's official pages and can change. Confirm before traveling.
Court Records and Bail Next Steps
A Municipal Court bail commissioner sets bail at preliminary arraignment. The docket on the state court portal names the court and bail entries; it does not confirm custody.
The FJD says cash bail can be posted 24 hours a day at the basement-level Payment Center of the Stout Center for Criminal Justice, 1301 Filbert Street (Bail Acceptance 215-683-7727), and eligible Municipal Court bail online through PAePay Bail.
Payment does not guarantee release; holds and detainers from other jurisdictions can delay or prevent it.
Official Resources
Read on 2026-10-19. External links open in a new tab.
Official sources:Philadelphia Department of Prisons(opens in a new tab)PDP Facilities(opens in a new tab)PDP Contact Directory(opens in a new tab)Official PDP Locator(opens in a new tab)Visit an Incarcerated Person(opens in a new tab)Mail Procedures(opens in a new tab)Send Funds(opens in a new tab)FJD Bail FAQ(opens in a new tab)PA DOC Locator(opens in a new tab)Federal BOP Locator(opens in a new tab)
Philadelphia Jails FAQs
Answers about Philadelphia's city jails, custody searches and visits.
Four. The Philadelphia Department of Prisons operates Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility (CFCF), the Detention Center (DC), the Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center (PICC) and Riverside Correctional Facility (RCF), all on State Road.
No. Philadelphia is a consolidated city and county, and the PDP's four facilities are its local jails.
Search the city's official locator with a full name and date of birth, or a PID. It covers all four PDP facilities. You can also call Registration (24/7) at 215-685-8394.
The city identifies Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility (CFCF) at 7901 State Road as the largest PDP facility.
No. FDC Philadelphia is a Federal Bureau of Prisons facility. It is not in the city locator, and city bail procedures do not apply.
The city's Department of Human Services operates the Philadelphia Juvenile Justice Services Center. Juvenile cases go through Family Court's Juvenile Branch, not the adult bail process.
Each person may have one hour of visiting per week, booked 48 hours to seven days ahead through the city's platform. Walk-ins are not permitted, and a dress code applies.
The FJD lists in-person bail at the Stout Center Payment Center, 1301 Filbert Street, 24 hours a day, and eligible Municipal Court bail online through PAePay Bail. Call Bail Acceptance at 215-683-7727 to confirm.
No. Center City Bail Bonds is a private company. It is not affiliated with the City of Philadelphia, the PDP or any federal or youth facility.
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