Visitation and Inmate Information

Visits are a privilege that may be revoked by jail staff, at any time, for cause. We will not tolerate abuse or foul language. If this occurs, a visitor will be asked to leave the premises. No exceptions will be made, and the Warden will not accept appeals. If you have been incarcerated in the Elk County Prison you will not be permitted to visit unless you are an immediate family member.

When visiting the prison, please adhere to the following guidelines which have been established for the security of our institution as well as the safety and well being of staff, inmates, and visitors.

Upon your arrival report to the lobby officer and sign in. Give your name and identification. Lockers are provided for storage of personal items during your visit. Accepted forms of identification are as follows:

The following dress code must be adhered to by visitors: No halter tops, half shirts, tube tops, “short shorts,” micro-mini skirts, fishnet stockings, see-through blouses, or provocative garments: blouses, shirts, and tops must extend to or beyond the belt line. Jail staff reserve the right to deny anyone visiting privileges because of inappropriate dress.

Any violation of the regulations may result in termination of a visit and suspension of future visitation privileges.

To visit an inmate, you must first be on his/her visit list. Inmates choose who they want to have on their list. If you would like to visit someone and you are not on his/ her visit list, please write to him/her and provide your full name, address, telephone number, and date of birth (this information is required to be an approved visitor).

PLEASE NOTE: ALL VISITS ARE RECORDED AND SUBJECT TO MONITORING AND DIVULGING.

An inmate may order commissary weekly by completing an order form and having the money debited from his/her inmate account. The Commissary offers a variety of items consisting of grooming aids, snacks and personal hygiene items. A list of items offered are posted in each Housing Unit.

If an inmate is considered indigent status the Commissary Officer will provide the inmate with an indigent pack including a pencil, writing paper and personal hygiene items.

Options for depositing funds on Inmate Accounts:

PLEASE NOTE: Some credit card companies may view this transaction as a cash advance and additional fees may apply. Check with your credit card company prior to making this transaction to avoid surprise charges when you receive your credit card statement.

* Effective April 20, 2020

New Address for Inmate Personal Mail:

Inmate’s First/Last Name
Elk County Prison
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131

Website for sending electronic mail: www.TextBehind.com

Cash or Money Orders will not be accepted through the mail.

A telephone is located in each housing unit for inmates use and is operational during times designated by the Warden. Phone calls are a privilege and can be taken away by a Supervisor. There is a twenty (20) minute time limit on all calls. Inmates are permitted a reasonable amount of outgoing phone calls per day, as long as use of the telephone is not being abused or dominated by an individual or group.

Any individual who would like to receive collect calls from an inmate must create an account with ICSolutions. You may contact them at 1-888-506-8407 or by visiting their website at www.icsolutions.com to obtain more information.

All phone calls are monitored and recorded.