Huntingdon County Inmate Records
Huntingdon County inmate records are maintained by the Huntingdon County Prison located in the county seat of Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. The prison holds people who are awaiting trial or serving sentences for local offenses. You can search for released inmates by contacting the prison directly or using state-level tools. Huntingdon County is a rural county in central Pennsylvania with a long history of public records access. This page explains how to find released inmate records and custody information for Huntingdon County.
Huntingdon County Prison Quick Facts
Huntingdon County Prison
Huntingdon County Prison sits at 300 Church Street in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. The facility holds pretrial detainees and sentenced inmates from Huntingdon County. Staff there can answer basic questions about current inmates over the phone. The prison operates under the authority of the Huntingdon County government and follows all Pennsylvania Department of Corrections standards for county jails.
The jail holds people charged with crimes in Huntingdon County courts. Some inmates are awaiting trial and have not been convicted of anything. Others are serving short sentences handed down by Huntingdon County judges. People sentenced to more than two years are typically transferred to a state correctional institution run by the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections. The county jail handles day-to-day custody for people in the local court system.
| Facility |
Huntingdon County Prison 300 Church Street Huntingdon, PA 16652 Phone: 814-643-2490 Fax: 814-643-8179 |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Huntingdon County Sheriff and County Commissioners |
| Inmate Inquiry | Call 814-643-2490 for basic custody status |
Released Inmate Search in Huntingdon County
Finding released inmate records in Huntingdon County takes a few different steps. The county prison can tell you if someone is currently in custody. For people who have already been released, the records are generally available through Right-to-Know requests or public court filings. Booking records, charge information, and basic custody data are public records in Pennsylvania.
The Pennsylvania DOC Inmate Locator at inmatelocator.cor.pa.gov is a free tool that searches state prison records. It updates daily. Keep in mind this tool only covers inmates held at state correctional institutions. It does not show people held at Huntingdon County Prison. If you are looking for someone who served time at the county jail level, you need to contact the facility directly or submit a Right-to-Know request.
The Unified Judicial System Portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us shows court records for Huntingdon County cases. You can find case numbers, charges, and court dates. This is often useful when trying to understand the timeline of an inmate's case in Huntingdon County.
Note: The PADOC Inmate Locator only covers state prisoners. County jail inmates in Huntingdon County require direct contact with the prison at 814-643-2490.
Right-to-Know in Huntingdon 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 government records from Huntingdon County. This includes booking records, custody logs, and other documents held by the county prison. Anyone can submit a request. You do not need to give a reason.
To request released inmate records from Huntingdon County, you submit a written request to the county's Open Records Officer. The standard Pennsylvania Right-to-Know request form is available at openrecords.pa.gov. Include the name of the inmate and the approximate dates of custody. The county must respond within five business days. Copies cost $0.25 per page under the RTKL fee schedule.
If Huntingdon County denies your request, you can appeal to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records at openrecords.pa.gov. Their phone number is 717-346-9903. The appeal must be filed within 15 business days of the denial. The OOR reviews the denial and issues a binding order. Most appeals are resolved within 30 days.
Records that may be withheld include active investigative materials, information that could endanger safety, and records sealed under other laws such as the Clean Slate Act 56 of 2018. The Clean Slate Act seals certain criminal records automatically after a waiting period, which may affect what appears in a records response.
PA SAVIN and Victim Notification in Huntingdon County
Crime victims in Huntingdon County can use PA SAVIN to track inmate custody status. PA SAVIN is a statewide victim notification service. It alerts registered victims when an offender is released, transferred, or has a change in custody. The service is free and available around the clock.
To register with PA SAVIN, call 1-866-972-7284 or visit pavictimhelp.org. You can register by phone or online. Once registered, you receive automatic alerts when the status of a specific inmate changes. This includes county jail releases in Huntingdon County and state prison releases. The service operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Note: PA SAVIN registration is voluntary and free. Victims do not need to show identification to register for alerts.
State Inmate Resources for Huntingdon County
Several state agencies maintain records that are useful when researching released inmates from Huntingdon County. These tools supplement local jail records and can fill in gaps in the information available at the county level.
The Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole at pbpp.pa.gov tracks paroled inmates in the community. If someone served time in a state prison and is now under supervision in Huntingdon County, the PBPP has records about their parole status. The Pennsylvania State Police at psp.pa.gov maintains the PATCH system for criminal history checks. PATCH reports cost $22 per request and can be reached by calling 1-888-783-7972. These checks show convictions statewide, not just Huntingdon County.
The Pennsylvania DOC homepage at cor.pa.gov provides additional tools and policy information. The UJS Portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us shows court case dockets for Huntingdon County, including sentencing information that can help determine when someone was released.
Pennsylvania law under CHRIA, 18 Pa.C.S. § 9121 et seq., governs the use of criminal history records in Pennsylvania. Certain records may be limited in how they can be shared or used. Expungement under 18 Pa.C.S. § 9122 can remove some records from public view entirely.
Cities in Huntingdon County
Huntingdon County is a rural county in central Pennsylvania. The county seat is the borough of Huntingdon. Other communities in the county include Orbisonia, Shirleysburg, and Mill Creek. All criminal cases from Huntingdon County are processed through the Huntingdon County Court of Common Pleas.
Huntingdon is the county seat and the location of both the county prison and the Court of Common Pleas. Most released inmate records for Huntingdon County originate from cases processed here.
Nearby Counties
Huntingdon County borders several other Pennsylvania counties. If you are unsure which county handled a case, check where the arrest took place. Records are held by the county where the offense occurred.