Bedford County Inmate Roster and Records
Bedford County released inmate records are held at the Bedford County Correctional Facility in Bedford, Pennsylvania. The facility houses people charged with crimes in Bedford County and maintains records that include booking information, criminal charges, bond amounts, and release dates. You can look up Bedford County inmate records through the facility's online lookup tool, by calling or emailing the jail, or by filing a formal Right-to-Know request. This page covers all your options for finding released inmate records in Bedford County.
Bedford County Correctional Facility Quick Facts
About the Bedford County Correctional Facility
The Bedford County Correctional Facility is at 425 Imlertown Road, Bedford, PA 15522. The facility has a capacity of 122 beds and is PREA compliant under the Prison Rape Elimination Act. It holds people arrested in Bedford County who are awaiting trial or serving short sentences. The Warden is Joseph Eichenlaub. The facility records fax number is 814-623-2946. You can reach the facility by email at bccfquestions@bedfordcountypa.org.
The facility's official page is at bedfordcountypa.org/departments/correctional_facility/. This page provides contact information, visiting hours, and details about the records available to the public. Bedford County adopted its current Right-to-Know policy on December 19, 2023. The Bedford County Sheriff's Office at bedfordcountypa.org/departments/sheriff/ handles arrest records and warrant information for Bedford County.
Bedford County inmate records include the person's full legal name, booking date and time, charges filed, arresting agency, bond amount and type, housing assignment, court dates, and projected release date. Booking photographs are part of the record. Some personally sensitive data is restricted, but core booking and charge information is available to the public under the Right-to-Know Law.
The image below is from the Bedford County Correctional Facility official page. The site at bedfordcountypa.org/departments/correctional_facility/ is the official source for facility contact information and Bedford County released inmate records.
This page gives you access to the facility's contact details and instructions for requesting Bedford County released inmate records in person or by mail.
| Facility | Bedford County Correctional Facility |
|---|---|
| Address | 425 Imlertown Road, Bedford, PA 15522 |
| Phone | 814-623-2955 |
| Website | bedfordcountypa.org |
Inmate Search in Bedford County
To search Bedford County released inmate records, contact the Bedford County Correctional Facility directly at 814-623-2955 or email bccfquestions@bedfordcountypa.org. Staff can confirm whether someone is currently held or has been released. For in-person visits, go to the facility at 425 Imlertown Road in Bedford and bring a government-issued photo ID.
The Bedford County Correctional Facility page at bedfordcountypa.org is the official resource for facility information. It lists contact details and explains how the public can access inmate information. For records about current or recently released inmates, this is the place to start.
The Pennsylvania DOC Inmate Locator at inmatelocator.cor.pa.gov is updated daily and free to use. It covers all state correctional institutions. It does not include the Bedford County Correctional Facility. Use it when a Bedford County inmate was convicted and transferred to a state prison after sentencing. The UJS Portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us shows court case records for Bedford County at no charge. Searching by name shows charges, dispositions, and court history.
Note: For older released inmate records that are not available by phone, contact the facility directly or submit a formal RTK request to Bedford County.
Right-to-Know Requests in Bedford County
Bedford County released inmate records are subject to the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law, 65 P.S. §§ 67.101-67.3104. Records are presumed public unless a specific exemption applies. Bedford County adopted its current RTK policy on December 19, 2023. Submit written requests to the Bedford County Right-to-Know Officer at 200 South Juliana Street, Bedford, PA 15522. Use the standard Pennsylvania form at openrecords.pa.gov to make your request easier to process.
Your request should include the inmate's full name and date of birth, the approximate dates of incarceration in Bedford County, and a description of the specific records you want. Bedford County has 5 business days to respond. Extensions of up to 30 additional days are allowed for complex or voluminous requests. Copy fees are $0.25 per page. If your request is denied in whole or in part, you have 15 business days to appeal to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records.
The Criminal History Record Information Act, 18 Pa.C.S. § 9121 et seq., governs how criminal records may be shared publicly. Most booking and charge data for Bedford County inmates is public, but CHRIA may require redaction of some personal details. Pennsylvania's Clean Slate Law, Act 56 of 2018, automatically seals qualifying non-violent misdemeanor records after 10 clean years. Records sealed under this law will not appear in public searches for Bedford County released inmates even if the person was incarcerated at the Bedford County Correctional Facility.
The image below is from the Bedford County Sheriff's Office page. The site at bedfordcountypa.org/departments/sheriff/ handles arrest records and warrant information that may supplement Bedford County released inmate records available through the correctional facility.
The Bedford County Sheriff's Office is your source for arrest records and warrant information that may accompany released inmate records from the Bedford County Correctional Facility.
PA SAVIN and Bedford County
PA SAVIN provides free, automated custody notifications for Bedford County and most other Pennsylvania county jails. When you register, you receive alerts whenever a tracked inmate is released, transferred, or returns to custody at the Bedford County Correctional Facility or a state prison. Register by calling 1-866-972-7284 any time, or sign up online at pavictimhelp.org. The service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
SAVIN notifications go out as soon as a custody change is recorded in the system. For Bedford County residents who want immediate notice of a release from the correctional facility, SAVIN eliminates the need to check the jail roster manually. You can register for alerts on any inmate held in Bedford County or at a Pennsylvania state prison. The service is open to anyone and does not require an explanation for registering.
Note: SAVIN coverage at Bedford County is based on data reported to the state system. For real-time confirmation of a custody change, call the Bedford County Correctional Facility at 814-623-2955 or send an email to bccfquestions@bedfordcountypa.org.
State Resources for Bedford County Residents
Several Pennsylvania state resources are available to Bedford County residents searching for released inmate records. The PA State Police PATCH system at epatch.state.pa.us provides statewide criminal history checks for $22 per search. Call 1-888-783-7972 for assistance. PATCH results include conviction data from all Pennsylvania counties, including Bedford County, and come from the State Police central criminal history repository.
The Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole at pbpp.pa.gov tracks individuals on state parole. If someone formerly held in Bedford County was later sentenced to state prison and released on parole, the PBPP maintains records of their supervision. The UJS Portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us provides free access to Bedford County court dockets and criminal case histories. Searching by name shows charges, court dates, and dispositions that may correspond to released inmate records.
The Pennsylvania Office of Open Records at openrecords.pa.gov handles appeals from denied Right-to-Know requests. Contact them at 717-346-9903 or at 555 Walnut Street, Suite 605, Harrisburg, PA 17101. If Bedford County denies your request for released inmate records, the Office of Open Records can review that decision on appeal. The Pennsylvania DOC at cor.pa.gov provides information about state prisons and inmate programs for Bedford County residents whose family members are serving state sentences.
Expungement under 18 Pa.C.S. § 9122 is available in qualifying cases. A petition must be filed with the Bedford County Court of Common Pleas. Once granted, the record will no longer appear in public searches for Bedford County released inmate records or in statewide PATCH results. Consult an attorney familiar with Bedford County court procedures for guidance on eligibility.
- PA SAVIN: 1-866-972-7284, pavictimhelp.org
- PADOC Inmate Locator: inmatelocator.cor.pa.gov
- UJS Portal: ujsportal.pacourts.us
- PATCH Background Checks: epatch.state.pa.us, 1-888-783-7972
- PA Office of Open Records: openrecords.pa.gov, 717-346-9903
Note: PATCH results and RTK responses reflect records as they exist at the time of the request. Records sealed under the Clean Slate Law or expunged under 18 Pa.C.S. § 9122 will not appear in searches, even if the person was held at the Bedford County Correctional Facility.
Nearby Counties
Bedford County is located in south-central Pennsylvania and borders four other counties. Released inmate records in each county are held by that county's local facility. If you are unsure which county has the records you need, check where the arrest occurred.