Lookup Centre County Released Inmates

Centre County released inmate records are maintained by the Centre County Correctional Facility in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. This page helps you search for inmate records, released inmates, booking records, and custody records related to the Centre County jail system. The Centre County Correctional Facility opened in 2013 and serves as the primary county detention facility. An online inmate listing is available 24 hours a day through the county's official website, allowing searches by name with results showing charges, booking dates, bond information, and projected release dates for current and recently released inmates in Centre County.

Centre County Correctional Facility

The Centre County Correctional Facility opened in 2013 as a modern replacement for the older jail at 204 Holland Street. It is located at 700 Rishel Hill Road, Bellefonte, PA 16823. The main phone number is 814-355-6794, and the fax is 814-548-1150. The facility operates under the Centre County Sheriff's Office, led by Sheriff Bryan Sampsel. The Sheriff's Office phone number is (814) 355-6735, and the office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Centre County maintains an active inmate listing through the official county website. The listing is available 24 hours a day at centrecountypa.gov/226/Correctional-Facility. You can search by name to find current and recently released inmates. Each listing includes charges, booking date, bond information, and a projected release date. This is one of the more detailed inmate search tools available among Pennsylvania county jails, making it easier to track both current and released inmates in Centre County.

The facility provides a range of inmate programs, including GED classes, job skills training, substance abuse programs, AA/NA meetings, mental health counseling, and work release. These programs are documented on the Centre County Inmate Programs page at centrecountypa.gov/948/Inmate-Programs. Records related to program participation may be part of a released inmate's overall case file.

Finding Released Inmates in Centre County

Centre County provides several ways to search for current and released inmate records. The Centre County Inmate Information page at centrecountypa.gov/897/Inmate-Information is the official portal for inmate listing and visitation information. The listing is updated regularly and is available around the clock. Searches return booking date, charges, bond amount, and projected release date, making it one of the more informative county inmate search tools in Pennsylvania.

For historical records not shown in the online listing, submit a written request to the Sheriff's Office Records Division at 700 Rishel Hill Road, Bellefonte, PA 16823. Include the inmate's full name, date of birth, and the date range you are researching. Be specific about the exact records you need, whether booking records, release records, disciplinary records, or other incarceration records. The office typically responds within 5 to 10 business days for historical inmate records.

Individuals who were sentenced to a state prison following charges in Centre County can be searched using the PA DOC Inmate Locator at inmatelocator.cor.pa.gov. This tool covers state-level incarceration records and is updated daily. It does not include county jail records, so use it only for those sentenced to state facilities beyond the Centre County Correctional Facility.

Note: The Centre County inmate listing shows projected release dates, but actual release may differ based on court orders, bail posting, or sentence modifications.

Right-to-Know Requests in Centre County

Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law, 65 P.S. §§ 67.101-67.3104 (Act 3 of 2008), governs public access to government records in Centre County. Booking records, custody records, released inmate logs, and incarceration records held by the Centre County Correctional Facility or Sheriff's Office are subject to RTK requests. Submit requests in writing to the Centre County Open Records Officer at 700 Rishel Hill Road, Bellefonte, PA 16823. You can use the Standard RTK Request Form from the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records.

Centre County has five business days to respond to an RTK request. Extensions of up to 30 days are allowed for large or complex requests. The standard fee for photocopies is $0.25 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 per document. Searches requiring significant staff time may incur additional labor charges. Payment is accepted by check, money order, or exact cash. If your request is denied, you may appeal to the Office of Open Records within 15 business days. The Office of Open Records can be reached at (717) 346-9903.

Some released inmate records may be subject to exemptions under the Criminal History Record Information Act (CHRIA), 18 Pa.C.S. § 9121 et seq. Records related to charges that were dismissed or resulted in acquittal, or records eligible for expungement under 18 Pa.C.S. § 9122 or the Clean Slate Act (Act 56 of 2018), may be limited or unavailable in response to a records request in Centre County.

PA SAVIN and Centre County

PA SAVIN is Pennsylvania's free victim notification service. Crime victims in Centre County can register with PA SAVIN to receive automatic alerts when an offender's custody status changes. This includes notifications when a released inmate leaves the Centre County Correctional Facility, is transferred, or when any other custody change occurs. The service is available 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

Register at pavictimhelp.org or by calling 1-866-972-7284. Notifications can be delivered by phone, email, or text message. There is no fee for PA SAVIN. The service is confidential, and the offender is not informed of the registration. PA SAVIN covers both county-level custody changes at Centre County and state-level changes for individuals in Pennsylvania Department of Corrections facilities.

Victims can also contact the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole at pbpp.pa.gov for information about individuals on state parole supervision who were originally charged in Centre County. Parole supervision can affect where a released inmate resides and what conditions they must meet.

Statewide Resources for Centre County

Pennsylvania provides several statewide tools to help locate inmate and released inmate records beyond what is available at the county level in Centre County. These tools are free or low-cost and complement the county's own inmate listing and records system.

The PA DOC Inmate Locator is updated daily and covers all Pennsylvania state prisons. Search by name for individuals sentenced to state facilities from Centre County. The full Pennsylvania Department of Corrections website at cor.pa.gov provides information about state facilities, parole, and sentence computation. PATCH at epatch.state.pa.us provides a $22 criminal history search showing all Pennsylvania convictions, including those from Centre County. Call 1-888-783-7972 for help with PATCH requests.

The UJS Web Portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us provides free access to Centre County court dockets. Search by name or case number to find charges, hearing dates, case outcomes, and sentencing records for released inmates. The Clerk of Courts for Centre County is located at 102 S. Allegheny Street, Bellefonte, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The Centre County Records Management office at centrecountypa.gov/185/Records-Management handles records access for county government documents.

Note: The PA DOC Inmate Locator does not include county jail records. For released inmates who served time only at Centre County Correctional Facility, the county's inmate listing or a direct phone call is the best resource.

Nearby Counties

Centre County is surrounded by several other Pennsylvania counties. If you need to check whether inmate records are held in a neighboring county, use each county's jail or correctional facility contact. Released inmate records are kept at the county where the booking took place.

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