Carbon County Custody Records
Carbon County released inmate records are maintained by the Carbon County Correctional Facility in Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania. This page is a guide for finding custody records, inmate records, released inmates, and booking records related to the Carbon County jail system. Carbon County is located in the northeastern region of Pennsylvania, with its county seat in Jim Thorpe. Searches for released inmates in Carbon County can be conducted by contacting the facility by phone, submitting a written request, or using state-level resources that cover incarceration records across Pennsylvania.
Carbon County Quick Facts
Carbon County Correctional Facility
The Carbon County Correctional Facility is located at 331 Broad Street, Nesquehoning, PA 18240. The main phone number is 570-325-2211, and the fax is 570-325-5212. This facility holds individuals who are awaiting trial, serving county sentences, or being processed before transfer to a state institution. The Carbon County Sheriff's Office handles administration of the facility and related inmate records.
Inmate roster requests for Carbon County are handled through the Sheriff's Office. In-person requests are accepted during business hours, and written requests can be submitted by mail. The facility does not maintain a public online inmate search database, so direct contact is the most reliable route to get current or historical custody records. Staff can provide information on whether a person is currently in custody or has been released from the Carbon County Correctional Facility.
The Carbon County government website at carboncounty.com lists county offices and department contact details. For questions related to criminal court cases in Carbon County, the Clerk of Courts can provide case docket information tied to booking and release records.
| Facility |
Carbon County Correctional Facility 331 Broad Street Nesquehoning, PA 18240 Phone: 570-325-2211 Fax: 570-325-5212 |
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| Sheriff's Office | Carbon County Sheriff's Office, Jim Thorpe, PA |
| County Website | carboncounty.com |
The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections at cor.pa.gov is a key resource for finding state-sentenced inmates who may have originated from Carbon County.
Note: Carbon County does not publish an online inmate roster. Contact the facility at 570-325-2211 for current custody and released inmate status.
Finding Released Inmates in Carbon County
To search for released inmates in Carbon County, call the Carbon County Correctional Facility at 570-325-2211 during business hours. Provide the full name of the person you are looking for and, if available, their date of birth or approximate booking date. Staff can check booking records and tell you whether the individual has been released from Carbon County custody.
The UJS Web Portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us is a free tool that lets you search court dockets for all Pennsylvania counties, including Carbon County. A docket search can show you what charges were filed, the outcome of the case, and whether a sentence was imposed. This information helps you understand a person's custody history even if they are no longer in the Carbon County jail system.
For individuals who were convicted of a felony and sentenced to a state correctional institution, use the PA DOC Inmate Locator at inmatelocator.cor.pa.gov. This tool is updated daily and is free to use. It will show current or last known state prison placement. It does not show records for individuals held only at the county level.
The UJS Web Portal provides free access to Carbon County court dockets, showing charges, case outcomes, and sentencing information related to released inmates.
Note: Written requests for Carbon County inmate roster information can be mailed to the Carbon County Correctional Facility at 331 Broad Street, Nesquehoning, PA 18240.
Right-to-Know Requests in Carbon County
The Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law, 65 P.S. §§ 67.101-67.3104, gives anyone the right to request public records from Carbon County agencies. Booking records, inmate roster logs, and released inmate records held by the Carbon County Correctional Facility or Sheriff's Office are subject to this law. To request records, use the Pennsylvania Standard RTK Request Form and submit it in writing to the Open Records Officer at Carbon County.
The county has five business days to respond to your RTK request. Extensions of up to 30 days are permitted for requests that are complex or require gathering records from multiple sources. Standard fees apply: photocopies are $0.25 per page for standard-size sheets. Some records may be exempt or redacted under the Criminal History Record Information Act (CHRIA), 18 Pa.C.S. § 9121 et seq., which governs the release of criminal justice records in Pennsylvania.
If your request is denied, you can appeal to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records at openrecords.pa.gov or call (717) 346-9903. The appeal must be filed within 15 business days of a denial. The Office of Open Records provides free guidance on the RTK process for any Pennsylvania county, including Carbon County.
The Pennsylvania Office of Open Records at openrecords.pa.gov handles appeals and provides guidance on public records requests in Carbon County and across the state.
Note: The Clean Slate Act (Act 56 of 2018) and expungement provisions under 18 Pa.C.S. § 9122 may limit access to certain older inmate and booking records in Carbon County.
PA SAVIN and Carbon County
Pennsylvania's Statewide Automated Victim Information and Notification system, known as PA SAVIN, is a free service that gives crime victims real-time alerts about an offender's custody status. If you are a victim in a Carbon County criminal case, you can register with PA SAVIN to receive automatic notifications when a released inmate leaves the Carbon County Correctional Facility or when their custody status changes for any reason.
Register online at pavictimhelp.org or call 1-866-972-7284. The service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Notifications can be sent by phone call, email, or text. There is no cost. The service is confidential, and offenders are not notified when a victim registers. PA SAVIN covers both county-level releases from Carbon County and state-level releases from Pennsylvania Department of Corrections facilities.
Victims in Carbon County can also contact local victim service organizations or the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole at pbpp.pa.gov for information about individuals who are on parole supervision following a state sentence connected to Carbon County charges.
Statewide Resources for Carbon County
Pennsylvania maintains several statewide tools that help people find inmate and released inmate information connected to Carbon County. Using these tools alongside direct contact with the facility gives you the most complete picture of a person's custody history.
The PA DOC Inmate Locator at inmatelocator.cor.pa.gov searches all Pennsylvania state prisons. It is free and updated daily. Use it for individuals convicted of serious crimes in Carbon County and sentenced to a state correctional institution. The PA Department of Corrections website at cor.pa.gov provides general information about the state prison system. PATCH — Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History — is available at epatch.state.pa.us for $22 per search and provides a comprehensive criminal history summary including Carbon County convictions. Call 1-888-783-7972 for PATCH assistance.
The Pennsylvania State Police at psp.pa.gov maintains criminal records for the state. The UJS Web Portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us provides free access to Carbon County court dockets, where you can track case status and confirm whether a person has been released. The Standard RTK Request Form can be submitted to Carbon County for any formal records request under the Right-to-Know Law.
The Pennsylvania State Police at psp.pa.gov maintains statewide criminal records that supplement Carbon County jail and released inmate records.
Nearby Counties
Carbon County borders several other Pennsylvania counties. If you are searching for released inmate records and are not sure which county is the right one, check where the individual was arrested or last held. Each county maintains separate inmate records and booking records.