Minsec - Chester Inmate Search and Prison Information

Updated on: January 25, 2024
Minsec – Chester

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  • 201 East 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19013-5961
  • 610-872-0511

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Minsec - Chester - General Information

  • City

    Philadelphia

  • Postal Code

    19013-5961

  • State

    Pennsylvania

  • Country

    Philadelphia County

  • Facility Name

    Minsec – Chester

  • Facility Type

    State Prison

  • Address

    201 East 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19013-5961

  • Phone

    610-872-0511

  • Country

    Philadelphia County

  • City

    Philadelphia

  • Postal Code

    19013-5961

  • State

    Pennsylvania

Minsec – Chester is a private facility located in Philadelphia Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. The Minsec – Chester was opened in and is a minimum to medium-security correctional center. The Minsec – Chester houses a maximum of 1596 male offenders.

Inmates incarcerated in the Minsec – Chester enjoy the following programs:

  • Substance Abuse Treatment Program
  • Anger Management Program
  • Pre-release counseling Program
  • Life Skills Classes
  • General Counselling for groups and individuals
  • Basic Adult Education Programs
  • Vocational Training: Computer applications, masonry, woodwork, electrical wiring, and engine repair
  • Medical, Dental, and Mental Health Services

Inmate Search

There are several authorized websites available online that provide information about inmates incarcerated at Minsec – Chester. You can more conveniently search for information about an inmate on the Minsec – Chester’s website. To get Felony Offender Information (FOI), you can search by:

  • Name by providing their first name, last name, and race.
  • Pennsylvania Department of Correction (DOC) ID
  • State ID number (SID)

The facility also has a mobile app, Pennsylvania Felony Offender Search Mobile App, which provides essential information on inmates.

Sending a Mail/Package

The Minsec – Chester permits inmates to receive mail from family and friends. Ensure to address your mail or package to the following address:

Inmate Name, ID Number

Minsec – Chester

201 East 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19013-5961

You can contact the Minsec – Chester for inquiries about approved mail and packages at 610-872-0511.

Sending Money

At Minsec – Chester inmates can receive funds deposited in the Offender Trust Fund Account. The Minsec – Chester partners with JPay, which provides various forms of depositing funds into inmates’ trust account. They use the money to buy items from the commissary.

With JPay, you can send money online, over the phone, money orders, or walk-in cash locations. Ensure to send your money order with a deposit slip.

Phone Calls

Minsec – Chester allows inmates to make calls to family and friends who appear on their approved list. The market can last a maximum of 30 minutes between 7 am and 7:30 pm but sometimes reduced to 10 minutes during rush hours. The receiver meets the cost of the call.

Visitations

Inmates incarcerated in Minsec – Chester can receive visitors based on the first letter of their last name.

For more guidelines about visitation, contact the Minsec – Chester at 610-872-0511 .

Visitation Rules

VISITATION HOURS

  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
  • Saturday
    9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
  • Sunday
    9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Directions

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