Erie Released Inmate Database
Erie released inmate records are managed through the Erie Police Department and the Erie County Prison. Erie is the county seat of Erie County in northwestern Pennsylvania, with about 95,000 residents. People arrested in Erie are booked through the city police department and transferred to the Erie County Prison for pretrial detention and county sentences. This guide explains how to search Erie released inmate records using city, county, and state databases.
Erie Quick Facts
Erie Inmate Records and Custody Information
The Erie Police Department processes all arrests within the city. The Records Section is located at 626 State Street, Erie, PA 16501, in Room 111. Business hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The main contact number is (814) 870-1125. Reports are not taken or released via email. You must visit in person or submit a written mail request. A standard accident report costs approximately $15. Incident report fees vary based on page count at $0.25 per page.
The Erie County Prison at 1618 Ash Street, Erie, PA 16503 is the main pretrial detention facility for Erie residents. Contact the prison at 814-451-7500. The county prison holds individuals awaiting trial in Erie County Court of Common Pleas and those serving shorter county sentences. Erie County's inmate search is available at eriecountypa.gov.
| Police Department | Erie Police Department |
|---|---|
| Police Address | 626 State Street, Room 111, Erie, PA 16501 |
| Police Records Phone | (814) 870-1125 |
| Erie County Prison | 1618 Ash Street, Erie, PA 16503 |
| Prison Phone | 814-451-7500 |
| Inmate Search | eriecountypa.gov |
Booking records from Erie arrests include the individual's full name, date of birth, arrest date and time, charges filed with Pennsylvania Crime Code citations, and initial housing assignment at the county prison. As cases proceed through Erie County courts, additional data including bail amounts, case numbers, and court dates is appended to the record. Pennsylvania's CHRIA statute, 18 Pa.C.S. § 9121 et seq., controls what portions of these records are available to the public.
Note: Erie Police Department records are not released via email. Written or in-person requests are the only accepted methods for obtaining police reports from the city.
How to Search Released Inmate Records in Erie
The Erie County Prison inmate search at eriecountypa.gov is the primary online tool for Erie inmate records. Search by name to find individuals currently in county custody. The roster includes current custody status, charges, and basic booking information. Released individuals are removed from the active roster once they leave county custody.
The UJS Portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us gives access to all Erie County court records. A name search shows all criminal dockets for that individual in Erie County. Docket sheets contain charges, hearing dates, dispositions, and sentencing information. The UJS Portal is free and is the best resource for tracing released inmates through the court system after they leave Erie County custody.
The PADOC Inmate Locator at inmatelocator.cor.pa.gov covers Erie residents transferred to state prison after sentencing. It is free and updated daily. Search by name to find current state inmates. For people who have completed state sentences, use PATCH for background check results.
PA SAVIN at pavictimhelp.org provides free, automated custody change notifications. Call 1-866-972-7284 to register or get help. The service runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and covers both Erie County and state facilities. Victims, family members, and others can register to receive alerts when an Erie inmate is released or transferred.
Erie County Prison and Erie City Residents
The Erie County Prison is the primary detention facility for Erie and all of Erie County. It is located at 1618 Ash Street in Erie and can be reached at 814-451-7500. The county government's website at eriecountypa.gov has additional information about the facility and its inmate search tools. The prison operates around the clock and handles all pretrial detainees from Erie city arrests.
Erie County participates in PA SAVIN, connecting its prison records to the statewide victim notification system. Registered users receive alerts when an inmate is released, escapes, or has another significant custody change. Registration is free at pavictimhelp.org. This is especially useful for Erie crime victims who want to know when someone from their case is released from county custody.
When an Erie resident is sentenced to state prison, they are transferred from Erie County to a Pennsylvania DOC facility. At that point, their record moves from the Erie County system to the state system. Search for them using the PADOC Inmate Locator. The transfer typically happens within a few weeks of a felony sentencing in Erie County Court of Common Pleas.
Right-to-Know Requests in Erie
Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law, 65 P.S. §§ 67.101-67.3104, applies to all Erie city and county agencies. RTK requests for Erie Police Department records go to the Erie Police Department Open Records Officer at 626 State Street, Erie, PA 16501. The city RTK officer can also be reached at Erie City Hall, 626 State Street. The response deadline is 5 business days, with possible extensions up to 30 days for complex requests.
Standard copy fees under the RTKL are $0.25 per page. Accident reports cost approximately $15. Certified copies add $5 per document. Payment is accepted by cash, check payable to the City of Erie, or money order. Mail requests should be sent to the Erie Police Department Records Section and include a self-addressed stamped envelope. Allow 3 to 7 business days for standard in-person or mail requests.
Appeals from denied requests go to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records within 15 business days. File online at openrecords.pa.gov or call 717-346-9903. The OOR is at 333 Market Street, 16th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101. Use the standard RTK form at openrecords.pa.gov/RTKL/StandardRTKForm.cfm.
Note: Erie Police records cannot be requested by email. Written in-person or mail submissions are the only accepted methods for formal RTK requests to the Erie Police Department.
State Resources for Erie Residents
The Pennsylvania DOC Inmate Locator at inmatelocator.cor.pa.gov is the right tool for finding Erie residents in state prison. It is free and updated daily. The PA DOC main site at cor.pa.gov has facility information, visitation rules, and information about the release and reentry process for state inmates.
PATCH at epatch.state.pa.us gives statewide criminal background check results for $22. Call 1-888-783-7972 for assistance. Results cover all Pennsylvania convictions on file with the State Police. The Clean Slate Act (Act 56 of 2018) may seal some older convictions automatically. Expungement under 18 Pa.C.S. § 9122 can remove qualifying records from PATCH results.
The Pennsylvania State Police at psp.pa.gov can help with records that cross multiple jurisdictions. The Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole at pbpp.pa.gov supervises state parolees from Erie cases. The UJS Portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us provides free access to all Erie County court records without a formal RTK request.
Erie County Released Inmates
Erie is the county seat of Erie County, and most Erie city inmate records flow through the county prison system. For the full Erie County inmate search, prison contact details, and related resources, visit the Erie County released inmates page.