PHILIPSBURG, PA Moshannon Valley CI View
Moshannon Valley CI is a privately operated correctional and detention facility in Philipsburg, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It is operated by The GEO Group under government contract. The facility has historically housed low-security sentenced federal inmates and has also been used for federal immigration detention; it is not a standard Clearfield County jail for local arrests. People held here may include adult detainees in federal custody rather than county pretrial detainees. Its role is to provide contracted secure housing and custody services for federal agencies, separate from the county jail system that handles most local bookings, pretrial detention, and short county sentences.
Contact and Location Information
How to Find an Inmate at Moshannon Valley CI
To find someone held here, use the official inmate search link on this page for the facility roster or locator. Inmate rosters typically list a person’s name, booking or custody date, charges or case type when available, and current custody status. Federal or immigration detention records may show different details than a county jail roster and may require an alien registration number, booking number, or full legal name. Records usually are not searchable immediately after arrival because intake, identity checks, and data entry can take several hours. If the person does not appear right away, try again later or contact the facility or the responsible federal agency for guidance.
FAQs
How do I visit an inmate at Moshannon Valley CI?
Contact the facility or check its official visitation information before going. Visits usually require advance approval, scheduled times, and compliance with facility rules.
What do I need to bring when visiting Moshannon Valley CI?
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID. Visitors should arrive early, follow dress rules, and avoid bringing phones, bags, or other restricted items unless the facility allows them.
How do I make phone or video calls with an inmate?
Inmates or detainees usually make outgoing calls through an approved phone provider. Families may need to create an account, add funds, or follow the facility’s rules for video visitation if offered.
How do I send mail to an inmate?
Use the person’s full legal name and identification number if known. Mail is screened, and items such as cash, certain photos, packages, or materials that violate rules may be rejected.
How does the commissary work?
Commissary allows eligible people in custody to buy approved items such as snacks, hygiene products, and writing supplies. Families may be able to deposit money through the facility’s approved payment system.
How is bail set and how do I post bond at Moshannon Valley CI?
Bail or bond is set by the court or, in immigration cases, by the proper immigration authority. The facility does not decide bond amounts, so families should contact the court, clerk, attorney, or federal agency handling the case.
What happens during the intake process at Moshannon Valley CI and when will the inmate appear in the system?
During intake, staff confirm identity, review paperwork, complete searches and screening, and enter custody information into the system. This can take several hours, so the person may not appear in the public search right away.