ALLENWOOD, PA Allenwood USP View
Allenwood USP is a high-security federal prison in Allenwood, Union County, Pennsylvania. It is operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons as part of the Allenwood Federal Correctional Complex. The facility primarily holds sentenced adult male federal inmates, not people arrested on local county charges awaiting initial court hearings. Its role is to house people committed to federal custody after conviction and sentencing, along with related custody, security, medical, visitation, and reentry services. Local arrests in Union County are generally processed through county or municipal law enforcement and the county jail system, while this facility serves the federal corrections system.
Contact and Location Information
How to Find an Inmate at Allenwood USP
The public can search for a person in custody using the official inmate search link on this page. County jail rosters, where available, typically list a person’s name, booking date, charges, custody status, and sometimes bond or court information. Because this is a federal prison, the official Bureau of Prisons search may instead show the inmate’s name, register number, age, sex, race, release date, and current location; charge and sentencing details may be found through court records. New records do not always appear immediately after arrival or transfer. Processing and data updates can take several hours, and federal transfer records may take longer to display.
FAQs
How do I visit an inmate at Allenwood USP?
Visits here generally require the inmate to place you on an approved visiting list before you can enter. Check the facility’s current visiting schedule and rules before traveling, because hours and procedures can change.
What do I need to bring when visiting Allenwood USP?
Adult visitors usually need a valid government-issued photo ID. Minors may need a birth certificate or other proof of relationship, and all visitors must follow dress code, search, and property rules.
How do I make phone or video calls with an inmate?
Inmates usually make outgoing calls through the approved federal phone system and must add phone numbers to their contact list. Video services may be available depending on facility rules and current operations, so check the official instructions before setting up an account.
How do I send mail to an inmate?
Use the inmate’s full committed name and federal register number on the envelope. Mail is inspected under facility rules, and items such as cash, prohibited materials, or unapproved packages may be rejected.
How does the commissary work?
Commissary allows inmates to buy approved items such as hygiene products, snacks, and writing supplies. Funds are usually deposited into the inmate’s trust account through approved Bureau of Prisons payment methods.
How is bail set and how do I post bond at Allenwood USP?
This facility primarily houses sentenced federal inmates, so bail is usually not handled here. If a person has a pending federal case, bond decisions are made by the court, and payment instructions should come from the clerk of court or the U.S. Marshals Service.
What happens during the intake process at Allenwood USP and when will the inmate appear in the system?
During intake, staff confirm identity, review records, screen for medical and safety needs, collect property, and assign housing. Search records may take several hours to update after arrival, and federal transfer information may not appear immediately.