Delaware County Inmate Roster Access
Delaware County released inmate records are managed through the George W. Hill Correctional Facility in Thornton, Pennsylvania. The county seat of Media serves as the administrative center for Delaware County government, while the facility is located in Thornton. Searching released inmate records in Delaware County gives you access to booking history, custody status, and record documentation for individuals formerly held at the facility. This page explains how to search Delaware County inmate records, access public records through official channels, use the Right-to-Know process, and find state tools that complement county-level data.
Delaware County Quick Facts
George W. Hill Correctional Facility Records
The George W. Hill Correctional Facility is located at 500 Cheyney Road in Thornton, Pennsylvania. Mailing address is P.O. Box 23, Thornton, PA 19373. The facility can be reached at 610-361-3200. It holds approximately 1,800 inmates, making it one of the larger county facilities in Pennsylvania. Warden Laura Williams oversees operations at George W. Hill. The facility serves Delaware County, with the county seat located in Media.
The Central Records Department at George W. Hill handles all records requests for Delaware County. The Director of Records is Michael Root, and the Assistant Director is Melissa Kahlbom. For proof of incarceration in Delaware County, call 610-361-3200 extension 300. Records subpoenas and court orders should be addressed to Warden Laura Williams at the Thornton facility address. Records expungement requests should also be directed to Warden Williams. Having the right contact and address before submitting a request saves significant time for Delaware County records requests.
The official Delaware County Prison website at delcopa.gov/prison/records details the procedures for requesting records from the Central Records Department. The prison homepage at delcopa.gov/prison/index.html provides general facility information for Delaware County.
| Facility |
George W. Hill Correctional Facility 500 Cheyney Road Thornton, PA 19373 Phone: 610-361-3200, Ext 255 Proof of Incarceration: Ext 300 |
|---|---|
| Records Director | Michael Root |
| Warden | Laura Williams |
| Website | delcopa.gov/prison/records |
Note: Court-ordered records and subpoenas for Delaware County inmate records must be addressed specifically to Warden Laura Williams at the 500 Cheyney Road address to ensure proper routing.
Delaware County Inmate Records Search
Delaware County provides public access to inmate and custody records through the county's online public access systems. The public access portal at delcopa.gov/publicaccess links to available online records tools for Delaware County residents and researchers. The Records Department at George W. Hill Correctional Facility processes requests for individuals currently held or recently released from Delaware County custody.
Delaware County inmate records cover only people held at the George W. Hill Correctional Facility. They do not include individuals serving Pennsylvania state sentences. For state prison inmates, use the free PA DOC Inmate Locator at inmatelocator.cor.pa.gov. That system is updated daily and covers all state correctional institutions. Using both the county facility records and the state locator gives you the broadest view of custody history for someone connected to Delaware County.
The Criminal History Record Information Act, 18 Pa.C.S. § 9121 et seq., governs what personal data can be released from criminal records in Pennsylvania. Some details within released inmate records from George W. Hill may be withheld under CHRIA even when the person is no longer in Delaware County custody. The Records Department at 610-361-3200 can clarify what information is available for a specific request before you submit it formally.
Right-to-Know Requests in Delaware County
The Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law, 65 P.S. §§ 67.101-67.3104 (Act 3 of 2008), applies to Delaware County records including those held by the George W. Hill Correctional Facility. Any person can request public records from Delaware County government agencies. The facility must respond within five business days. Responses may approve your request, deny it with written reasons, or invoke a 30-day extension for complex cases.
To submit an RTK request for Delaware County inmate records, send a written request to the Open Records Officer at George W. Hill Correctional Facility, 500 Cheyney Road, Thornton, PA 19373. Standard copy fees are $0.25 per page under the RTKL. Electronic records may be available at reduced or no cost depending on the format. The standard Right-to-Know request form at openrecords.pa.gov/RTKL/StandardRTKForm.cfm is a good starting point for crafting a compliant request for Delaware County released inmate records.
If your request is denied, you can appeal to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records at openrecords.pa.gov, reachable by phone at 717-346-9903. The OOR issues binding decisions on disputed RTK requests. Records expunged under 18 Pa.C.S. § 9122 or sealed under the Clean Slate Act of 2018 (Act 56) are not available through RTK requests in Delaware County.
PA SAVIN in Delaware County
PA SAVIN is a free, 24-hour notification system that lets victims and the public track custody changes for offenders held in Delaware County or across Pennsylvania. You can search for current custody status or register to receive alerts when an offender is released, transferred, or re-booked at the George W. Hill Correctional Facility or a state prison.
To search or register for Delaware County notifications, visit pavictimhelp.org or call 1-866-972-7284. Alerts can be sent by phone, email, or text. Basic searches are available without creating an account. Victim registrations are handled confidentially. Delaware County's location in the Philadelphia metropolitan area means that many individuals move between county and state custody during the justice process. PA SAVIN tracks those moves and sends alerts automatically once you register for a specific offender in Delaware County.
Note: PA SAVIN coverage depends on each county jail's participation. Verify current Delaware County coverage at pavictimhelp.org or by calling the PA SAVIN helpline before relying on it for time-sensitive notifications.
State Inmate Resources for Delaware County
Pennsylvania state tools provide important coverage beyond what George W. Hill Correctional Facility publishes at the county level. Delaware County residents have full access to all state systems listed below.
The PA DOC Inmate Locator at inmatelocator.cor.pa.gov searches state prisons daily and is free to use. The PA DOC main site at cor.pa.gov provides information on state corrections and parole policies. The Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole at pbpp.pa.gov oversees parole supervision for people released from state custody with ties to Delaware County. The UJS Portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us offers free access to court filings, docket data, and case summaries for criminal cases in Delaware County courts.
The PATCH system at epatch.state.pa.us provides official background check reports for $22. PATCH covers statewide conviction data from Delaware County and all other Pennsylvania counties. Call 1-888-783-7972 for PATCH help. The Pennsylvania State Police at psp.pa.gov maintains additional law enforcement and criminal records at the state level. The Office of Open Records at openrecords.pa.gov handles RTK appeals and can be reached at 717-346-9903 for guidance on accessing Delaware County released inmate records through formal channels.
Cities in Delaware County
Delaware County includes the county seat of Media along with many municipalities in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Upper Darby is one of the largest communities in Delaware County. Released inmate records for all Delaware County communities are processed through the George W. Hill Correctional Facility.
Nearby Counties
Delaware County borders Philadelphia and other counties in southeastern Pennsylvania. Each neighboring county has its own facility and records system for released inmates.