George W. Hill Correctional Facility, PA. Inmate Search, Visitation & Money | Pigeonly
Updated July 12, 2026
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George W. Hill Correctional Facility, PA

Physical Address 500 Cheyney Road, Thornton, PA 19373

George W. Hill Correctional Facility is Delaware County's county jail in Thornton, housing pretrial and sentenced adult men and women, plus youthful offenders. Delaware County took over full operation from a private contractor on April 6, 2022. This guide covers finding someone through VineLink, non-contact visitation through GTL's online portal, sending money via OffenderConnect, and mail rules. Data verified from delcopa.gov, with any unconfirmed details clearly marked.

George W. Hill Correctional Facility
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George W. Hill Correctional Facility, PA. Inmate Search, Visitation & Money

City

Thornton

County

Delaware County

State

PA

Facility Type

county jail

Gender

Male and Female

Capacity

Not published on a current official source

Custody Levels

Pretrial, sentenced, and youthful offenders

Operator

Delaware County, Pennsylvania (county-run since April 6, 2022)

Address

500 Cheyney Road, Thornton, PA 19373

Phone

(610) 361-3200

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Visitation

  • ✓ George W. Hill is non-contact visitation only. No physical contact is allowed between visitors and the incarcerated person.
  • ✓ In-person visits: Monday-Friday, 8:45 a.m.-10:00 p.m., by housing assignment. Video visits: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-9:55 p.m.
  • ✓ You get 1 visit a week total, either 1 in-person visit or 1 video visit, not both.
  • ✓ Register at delawarecountypa.gtlvisitme.com/app after the incarcerated person adds you to their visitor list through their Case Manager.

Send Money

  • ✓ Deposit online at OffenderConnect.com, at the facility lobby kiosk, by phone at 888-988-4PMT (4768), or by mailing a money order.
  • ✓ Facility Site ID for phone deposits: 93. Have the person's full name and complete date of birth ready.

Phone & Messaging

  • ✓ Third-party sources point to GTL/ViaPath's AdvancePay system for phone accounts, but the exact vendor and rate aren't published on delcopa.gov.
  • ✓ Digital messaging and tablets are confirmed through ViaPath, funded via a GettingOut account.

Mail & Photos

  • ✓ All paper mail (letters, photos) is scanned and delivered digitally by tablet since June 20, 2022, except attorney-client mail.
  • ✓ Money orders go to a different address than general mail, a P.O. Box in Phoenix, Maryland.
  • ✓ Photo albums are not accepted in any form, digital or physical.

Articles for This Facility

Inmate Search

Find Someone at George W. Hill Using VineLink

Delaware County directs families to VineLink instead of a facility-specific roster.

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Visitation

George W. Hill Visiting. Non-Contact, Register Through GTL

One visit a week, in-person or video, registered through an online portal after Case Manager approval.

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Send Money

Send Money to George W. Hill Through OffenderConnect

Deposit online, by kiosk, by phone, or by money order.

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Phone Calls

Phone Calls at George W. Hill

Likely GTL/ViaPath, but not confirmed on the county's own page. Here's what to verify.

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Mail & Photos

Mail & Photos. Two Different Addresses

Letters are scanned and delivered by tablet. Money orders use a separate address entirely.

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What You Need to Know

Verified from delcopa.gov/prison/about See our sources ›

Delaware County directs families to VineLink (vinelink.com) to check custody status, instead of publishing its own facility-specific roster.

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Verified from delcopa.gov/prison/visitation See our sources ›

George W. Hill is non-contact visitation only, with 1 visit a week (in-person or video, not both). Registration runs through GTL's VisitMe portal after the incarcerated person adds you through their Case Manager.

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Verified from delcopa.gov deposit services flyer See our sources ›

Deposit online at OffenderConnect.com, at the lobby kiosk, by phone, or by money order mailed to a separate deposit-only address in Phoenix, Maryland.

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Phone vendor not independently confirmed on delcopa.gov See our sources ›

Digital messaging and tablets run through ViaPath, funded via a GettingOut account. The exact phone vendor and per-minute rate for voice calls aren't published on the county's own site.

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Verified from delcopa.gov/prison/sending-mail-inmates See our sources ›

General mail is scanned and delivered to tablets, with photo albums banned outright. Money orders go to a different address entirely, in Phoenix, Maryland, not the facility.

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Families Also Ask

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Is George W. Hill still run by GEO Group?

No. Delaware County took over full operational control on April 6, 2022, ending a multi-year deprivatization process. George W. Hill is now a county-run facility, not privately operated.

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How do I find someone at George W. Hill?

Delaware County directs families to VineLink (vinelink.com) to look up someone in custody. There's no separate facility-specific roster published on delcopa.gov.

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Is visitation contact or non-contact at George W. Hill?

Non-contact. The facility's official visitation page states there is no physical contact allowed between visitors and the incarcerated person at any time, including holding children.

Visitation
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How many visits can I have per week?

One visit per week total, either 1 in-person visit or 1 video visit. You can't do both in the same week.

Visitation
Q

How do I register to visit?

The incarcerated person submits your name to their Case Manager for approval first. Once approved, you register yourself at delawarecountypa.gtlvisitme.com/app, wait for an approval email, then log back in to book a time slot.

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How do I send money to someone at George W. Hill?

Deposit online at OffenderConnect.com, at the lobby kiosk with cash or card, by phone at 888-988-4PMT (Site ID 93), or by mailing a money order to the facility's separate deposit address.

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What's the mailing address for George W. Hill?

General mail: [Name, ID Number, Housing Area], George W. Hill Correctional Facility, P.O. Box 23, Cheyney Road, Thornton, PA 19373. Money orders go to a different address, see the Send Money guide for details.

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