Cambria County Booking Lookup and Released Inmates
Cambria County released inmate records are maintained by Cambria County Prison in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania. The prison holds people charged with offenses in Cambria County and tracks each person from initial booking through release. You can search Cambria County inmate records online by name or inmate ID to find custody status, current charges, bail information, scheduled court dates, and expected release dates. Ebensburg is the county seat, and the prison is located at 425 Manor Drive. Call (814) 472-1440 for direct inquiries about Cambria County inmates and released persons.
Cambria County Prison Quick Facts
Cambria County Prison Facility
Cambria County Prison is located at 425 Manor Drive in Ebensburg. The prison is the sole county-level detention facility for Cambria County and receives individuals booked by every law enforcement agency operating within the county. The facility operates under the county government and manages the full cycle of custody from arrest through release. The fax number for written inquiries is (814) 472-1691.
The Cambria County Prison website at cambriacountypa.gov/prison provides an online inmate lookup tool. You can search by name or inmate ID number. Results from the Cambria County inmate lookup show custody status, current location within the facility, charges, bail or bond information, scheduled court dates, and expected release date. The system covers both current inmates and recently released persons, making it useful for checking Cambria County released inmate records.
Cambria County Prison publicly discloses the following information for each inmate: name, inmate ID number, current location or facility assignment, current charges, bail or bond amount, scheduled court dates, expected release date, and basic demographic information. Certain records are withheld by law, including medical and psychiatric information, Social Security numbers, victim information, and anything that could compromise institutional security or reveal confidential informant identities.
| Facility |
Cambria County Prison 425 Manor Drive Ebensburg, PA 15931 Phone: (814) 472-1440 Fax: (814) 472-1691 |
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| Inmate Lookup | Search by name or inmate ID |
| Website | cambriacountypa.gov/prison |
Cambria County Inmate Roster and Released Inmate Records
The Cambria County Prison inmate lookup at cambriacountypa.gov/prison is the first place to search for Cambria County released inmate records. The online system allows searches by name and inmate ID. You can view the full set of publicly available data for each person, including charges, bail amounts, court dates, and expected or actual release dates. The system covers both people currently in custody and those who have recently been released from Cambria County Prison.
Cambria County's inmate records are among the more detailed at the county level in Pennsylvania. The system shows scheduled court dates alongside custody information, which helps attorneys, families, and researchers track the progress of a case from booking through disposition. This level of detail makes Cambria County inmate records particularly useful for following an active case in the county court system.
For people who have been transferred from Cambria County Prison to a Pennsylvania Department of Corrections state facility, use the PADOC inmate locator at inmatelocator.cor.pa.gov. The locator covers everyone currently serving a state sentence and updates daily. It will not show people held only at the county level in Cambria County. State sentences of two or more years are served at PADOC facilities rather than the county jail.
Phone inquiries about Cambria County inmate and released inmate records can be directed to (814) 472-1440. Staff can confirm custody status, verify release dates, and direct you to the appropriate office for formal records requests. The prison is accessible by phone during regular business hours.
Note: Cambria County released inmate records that include charges, bail amounts, and release dates are presumed public under Pennsylvania law unless a specific exemption applies.
Right-to-Know in Cambria County
Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law, 65 P.S. §§ 67.101-67.3104, establishes the public's right to access government records in Cambria County. All records held by Cambria County Prison and other county agencies are presumed public. An agency may only withhold records if it can show that a specific statutory exemption applies. Written requests must receive a response within 5 business days, and copy fees are capped at $0.25 per page.
Submit a written records request to the Cambria County Prison or through the county's Right-to-Know process at cambriacountypa.gov. You may use the standard Right-to-Know request form from the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records at openrecords.pa.gov. Include the name of the person whose records you are seeking, the approximate dates involved, and a clear description of the type of Cambria County records you need.
Criminal history records are subject to the Criminal History Record Information Act, 18 Pa.C.S. § 9121 et seq., which governs how Cambria County may release this type of data. The CHRIA and the RTKL work together to define what booking and incarceration records are public and what may be withheld. Records exempted under CHRIA include information that identifies confidential informants, victim details, and data that could endanger institutional safety at Cambria County Prison.
If Cambria County denies your records request, you may appeal to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records at openrecords.pa.gov or by calling 717-346-9903. Appeals are free, must be filed within 15 business days of the denial, and are decided within 30 days. The Office of Open Records has authority to order Cambria County to release records if no valid exemption is found.
Victim Notification in Cambria County
PA SAVIN is the statewide victim notification system that serves crime victims in Cambria County. The service is free and available 24 hours a day. It sends automatic alerts when an offender's custody status changes, including releases from Cambria County Prison and transfers to or from state facilities. Victims can register at pavictimhelp.org or by calling 1-866-972-7284. Alerts can be delivered by phone call, text message, or email, and you can update your preferences at any time.
PA SAVIN covers both county and state custody throughout Pennsylvania. A victim in Cambria County will receive an alert whether the offender is released from Cambria County Prison or a state correctional institution. Registration requires the offender's name and date of birth. There is no cost to the victim at any stage of registration or notification.
The Cambria County District Attorney's Office also offers victim services that complement PA SAVIN. Victim advocates in the DA's office can help with SAVIN registration, explain the rights victims have under Pennsylvania law, and coordinate with the prison and courts on custody-related notifications for Cambria County cases.
State Inmate Resources for Cambria County
Multiple state tools are available to people searching for inmate and released inmate records connected to Cambria County. The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections at cor.pa.gov manages all state prisons and provides general information about state incarceration. The PADOC inmate locator at inmatelocator.cor.pa.gov is the right tool when someone from Cambria County is serving a state sentence at a PADOC facility rather than the local prison.
The UJS Portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us provides access to court docket records from Cambria County Court of Common Pleas and all other Pennsylvania courts. You can search by name or case number to find the legal history behind a Cambria County incarceration record. This includes charges, plea entries, trial outcomes, and sentencing data. The Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole at pbpp.pa.gov supervises people on state parole who were originally sentenced in Cambria County.
PATCH at epatch.state.pa.us provides certified criminal background check results from the Pennsylvania State Police. Each search costs $22 and covers all Pennsylvania convictions, including those from Cambria County. Call 1-888-783-7972 for phone access to PATCH. The PA State Police website at psp.pa.gov also has the Megan's Law sex offender registry and other public safety information relevant to Cambria County.
Pennsylvania's Clean Slate Act, Act 56 of 2018, automatically seals eligible non-violent misdemeanor convictions after 10 years. Expungement under 18 Pa.C.S. § 9122 is available for certain arrests and qualifying convictions in Cambria County. Residents seeking to clear their Cambria County records should consult the Public Defender's Office or a local criminal defense attorney about eligibility and the process for filing a petition.
Note: Expungement and sealing under the Clean Slate Act remove records from public view, but law enforcement in Cambria County may still retain access through restricted databases.
Nearby Counties
Cambria County sits in the Allegheny Mountains of central Pennsylvania and borders four other counties. If someone was arrested near a county line, their booking records may be held in a neighboring facility. Check the county where the arrest occurred to find the correct released inmate records.