Clinton County Released Inmates
Clinton County released inmate records are managed through the Clinton County Correctional Facility in McElhattan, Pennsylvania. Searching these records gives you access to booking data, custody status, and release information for people held or formerly held at the facility. Clinton County maintains a public roster that residents can use to look up current and past inmates. This guide explains how to find released inmate records, submit records requests, and use state and county tools available to the public in Clinton County.
Clinton County Quick Facts
Clinton County Correctional Facility
The Clinton County Correctional Facility sits at 58 Pine Mountain Road in McElhattan, Pennsylvania. The original county jail opened in 1852. The current facility was dedicated in 1990 and expanded again in 2003. It holds up to 298 inmates. A large portion of those beds are dedicated to housing federal ICE detainees. The jail serves the county seat of Lock Haven and all of Clinton County.
The facility uses a three-tier classification system for all inmates: low, medium, and high security. Placement depends on the nature of the charges, bail amount, and prior behavior. Inmates who behave well can move to lower security settings over time. The facility runs several programs, including GED classes, drug and alcohol counseling through the Crossroads group, AA meetings twice per week, parenting classes, anger management, life skills, and mental health counseling. These programs help prepare people for release and reduce the chance of reoffending after leaving Clinton County custody.
Visitation at the facility runs daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM and again from 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Each visit lasts up to one hour, but that may be reduced to 30 minutes when the facility is busy. The facility staff can be reached 24 hours a day at 570-769-7680.
| Facility |
Clinton County Correctional Facility 58 Pine Mountain Road McElhattan, PA 17748 Phone: 570-769-7680 Fax: 570-769-7637 |
|---|---|
| Hours | 24 hours, 7 days a week |
| Website | clintoncountypa.gov |
Note: The Clinton County Correctional Facility also houses federal immigration detainees, so the total population can shift significantly from week to week.
Inmate Records Search in Clinton County
Clinton County maintains a public inmate roster on its official website. You can search for current and recently released inmates through the county government portal. The county roster covers people held at the Clinton County Correctional Facility. It does not include inmates who are serving state prison sentences at a Pennsylvania Department of Corrections facility. These are two separate systems.
To find someone held at a state prison in Pennsylvania, use the PA DOC Inmate Locator at inmatelocator.cor.pa.gov. That tool is free, updated daily, and covers all state correctional institutions across Pennsylvania. It does not cover county jails like the Clinton County Correctional Facility. You need both tools if you are unsure whether someone is in county or state custody.
The Clinton County facility roster at clintoncountypa.gov shows basic booking data including the person's name and custody status. For more detailed records, you may need to submit a formal records request. Released inmate records in Clinton County are subject to access rules under Pennsylvania law. Some information may be withheld under the Criminal History Record Information Act, 18 Pa.C.S. § 9121 et seq., which limits disclosure of certain criminal record data to authorized users.
Note: Released inmate records may also appear through the Unified Judicial System Portal, which shows court case data linked to criminal charges filed in Clinton County.
Right-to-Know Requests in Clinton County
Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law, 65 P.S. §§ 67.101-67.3104 (Act 3 of 2008), gives the public the right to request records from government agencies including county correctional facilities. You can submit a Right-to-Know request for inmate records, booking logs, or other data held by Clinton County. The agency must respond within five business days. They may grant access, deny the request with a written reason, or ask for a 30-day extension.
The cost for paper copies under the RTKL is $0.25 per page. Some electronic records may be provided at no cost. If your request is denied, you can appeal to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records at openrecords.pa.gov. The OOR handles appeals and can be reached at 717-346-9903. You can also use the standard RTK request form at openrecords.pa.gov/RTKL/StandardRTKForm.cfm to structure your request properly before sending it to Clinton County.
Records that were sealed or expunged are not subject to public release. Under the Clean Slate Act of 2018 (Act 56), certain low-level criminal records are automatically sealed after a waiting period. Expungement under 18 Pa.C.S. § 9122 can also remove records from public view. If a former inmate's records were expunged, the county is not required to disclose them in response to an RTK request.
PA SAVIN in Clinton County
Pennsylvania's Statewide Automated Victim Information and Notification system, known as PA SAVIN, lets crime victims and concerned members of the public track custody changes for offenders in Clinton County. The service is free and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
You can register to receive alerts by phone, email, or text message when an offender's custody status changes. This includes releases, transfers, and new bookings. PA SAVIN covers inmates held at county jails like the Clinton County Correctional Facility. To register or search, visit pavictimhelp.org or call 1-866-972-7284. The system does not require you to provide personal information to search. Victims can register confidentially to get automatic alerts whenever the offender's status changes in Clinton County.
Note: PA SAVIN coverage for county inmates depends on the county jail's participation in the system. Confirm current coverage with the Clinton County Correctional Facility directly.
State Inmate Resources for Clinton County
Several Pennsylvania state tools supplement local Clinton County inmate records. Each covers a different part of the criminal justice system. Knowing which tool to use saves time and avoids confusion.
The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections runs the free PA DOC Inmate Locator at inmatelocator.cor.pa.gov. It is updated daily and covers all state prisons. The PA DOC homepage at cor.pa.gov has additional information about state correctional programs and parole. The Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole at pbpp.pa.gov handles supervision of people released from state custody on parole. If you believe a former inmate is on active parole, that agency can confirm supervision status.
The Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History system, known as PATCH, provides official criminal history records for a fee of $22. You can request a PATCH report online at epatch.state.pa.us or by calling 1-888-783-7972. PATCH records are used for background checks and include conviction history from across Pennsylvania, not just Clinton County. The Unified Judicial System Portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us provides free access to court case filings, docket entries, and case summaries for criminal matters filed in Clinton County courts. The Pennsylvania State Police maintains additional records at psp.pa.gov.
Cities in Clinton County
Clinton County includes Lock Haven as the county seat along with several boroughs and townships. Released inmate records from all Clinton County municipalities are processed through the Clinton County Correctional Facility.
Nearby Counties
Clinton County borders several counties in north-central Pennsylvania. If you need inmate records from a neighboring county, each county operates its own jail and records system.