Inmate Search 🔍 | Philadelphia Police Detention Unit

Philadelphia Police Detention Unit is a low security jail which falls under jurisdiction of city of Philadelphia Police Department. The jail is maintained and operated by officers at Philadelphia Police department. Philadelphia Police Detention Unit is mainly used to temporarily hold new detainees before moving them to nearest county Jail. Usually it houses inmate for short period of time but in some cases it can also house inmates serving less than a year jail term. Most of the inmates are convicted for misdemeanor offenses like driving under the influence, fighting/assault etc. It provides basic amenities to the inmates like bathroom facility and 3 meals daily. Sometimes detainees from nearby municipality or county are also housed in Philadelphia Police Detention Unit.

Location

800 Race Street ? B-1
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19130

County

Philadelphia County

Phone Number

215-686-3304
215-686-3305

Facility Type

Police Department Jail

Inmate Capacity

265

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Philadelphia Police Detention Unit?

Unfortunately Philadelphia Police Detention Unit does not provide online inmate search facility. However one can call the Philadelphia police department at 215-686-3304 and find out about the inmate directly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Philadelphia Police Detention Unit?

It means the inmate is transferred to nearby county jail or state prison facility or is released from jail. Check Pennsylvania inmate search page for more details on how to search for an inmate in Pennsylvania.

Q. What are the visitation rules of Philadelphia Police Detention Unit?

Any individual with valid government ID and who isn’t on felony probation is allowed to visit an inmate. Children below 18 years, must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
For more information one can call 215-686-3304.

Philadelphia Police Detention Unit Visitation Hours

Sunday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday	9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.