Lebanon County Released Inmate Records
Lebanon County released inmates records are maintained by the Lebanon County Correctional Facility in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. These records document who has been booked, held, and released from custody in Lebanon County. Members of the public can search released inmate data to verify custody status, find booking dates, and confirm release information. Lebanon County uses a 5th-class county jail to house inmates serving sentences up to five years less one day. This guide covers the main ways to look up released inmate records in Lebanon County and what resources are available to help you find the information you need.
Lebanon County Quick Facts
Lebanon County Correctional Facility
The Lebanon County Correctional Facility sits at 730 East Walnut Street in Lebanon, PA 17042. It is the primary jail for the county and holds people charged with or convicted of crimes in Lebanon County. The facility is a 5th-class county jail under Pennsylvania law. Inmates sentenced to five years or more are transferred to a State Correctional Institution.
The facility is managed by Warden Tina Litz. Staff includes counselors who work with both male and female inmates. Rachel Gibson handles counseling for female inmates at extension 5432. Edward Potter handles counseling for male inmates at extension 5418. PrimeCare Medical provides health care to inmates under a six-year contract. The facility offers anger management, drug and alcohol services, AA and NA meetings, education, parenting programs, library access, and chaplain services.
| Facility |
Lebanon County Correctional Facility 730 East Walnut Street Lebanon, PA 17042 Phone: 717-274-5451 Fax: 717-274-1338 |
|---|---|
| Warden | Tina Litz |
| Website | lebanoncountypa.gov |
Inmate Records Search in Lebanon County
Searching for released inmate records in Lebanon County starts with knowing where to look. The Lebanon County Correctional Facility is the first point of contact for local jail records. You can call the facility directly at 717-274-5451 to ask about a specific person's custody status or release date. Staff can confirm whether someone is currently held or has been released from Lebanon County custody.
The county prison system page at lebanoncountypa.gov/departments/prison-system provides official information about the facility, including contact details for the records office. This is the best starting point when searching Lebanon County released inmate records online.
For people who served time in a state prison rather than the county jail, use the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Inmate Locator at inmatelocator.cor.pa.gov. This free tool updates daily and covers all state prisons in Pennsylvania. It does not cover the Lebanon County jail, so use the county tools for local inmates.
Court records connected to an inmate's case are searchable through the Unified Judicial System portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us. Search by name to find case filings, hearing dates, and disposition records for Lebanon County. These records can help confirm when someone was sentenced and what charges they faced.
Note: The Lebanon County Correctional Facility holds inmates sentenced to less than five years. Anyone with a longer sentence is sent to a State Correctional Institution and would appear in the PA DOC inmate locator instead.
Right-to-Know Requests in Lebanon County
The Pennsylvania 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. Lebanon County is subject to this law. You can submit a formal request for released inmate records if the information is not available online or over the phone.
Send your request to the Lebanon County Open Records Officer. Agencies must respond within five business days under the RTKL. They may extend that period by up to 30 days with written notice. Copies of records cost $0.25 per page. The Pennsylvania Office of Open Records at openrecords.pa.gov can help you if Lebanon County denies your request. You can also call the OOR at 717-346-9903 for guidance.
Use the standard RTK request form at openrecords.pa.gov/RTKL/StandardRTKForm.cfm to make a formal request. Be specific about what records you need. Name the person, the date range, and the type of document. Vague requests may be denied or returned for clarification.
The Criminal History Record Information Act, 18 Pa.C.S. § 9121 et seq., governs how criminal records can be shared in Pennsylvania. Some details in a released inmate's file may be restricted under CHRIA. The agency will apply these rules when it reviews your request and will tell you what can and cannot be released.
Note: Certain inmate records may be sealed or limited under the Clean Slate Act (Act 56 of 2018) or expungement provisions at 18 Pa.C.S. § 9122 if the person has met the legal requirements for record sealing.
PA SAVIN and Lebanon County
Pennsylvania SAVIN is a free statewide notification service. It lets victims and concerned citizens track the custody status of offenders in Pennsylvania jails and prisons, including Lebanon County. SAVIN sends automatic alerts when an offender is released, transferred, or has a change in custody status.
Register at pavictimhelp.org to sign up for notifications tied to a specific person in Lebanon County custody. The service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can also call 1-866-972-7284 to register by phone or check on a person's status. The service is completely free to use.
SAVIN covers both county jails and state prisons in Pennsylvania. If a Lebanon County inmate is transferred to a state facility, SAVIN will still track the change. This makes it a reliable tool for staying informed about released inmates in Lebanon County and across the state.
State Resources for Lebanon County
Pennsylvania offers several statewide tools that help with released inmate lookups beyond Lebanon County's local resources. These tools cover different parts of the criminal justice system and are all available to the public.
The PA DOC Inmate Locator at inmatelocator.cor.pa.gov searches all state prison inmates. It is free and updates daily. The PA DOC website at cor.pa.gov has information about the state prison system, including facility locations and inmate programs. The Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole at pbpp.pa.gov handles supervision of people released from state prison in Lebanon County.
PATCH, the Pennsylvania Access To Criminal History system, is available at epatch.state.pa.us. It provides statewide criminal background checks for a fee of $22. Call 1-888-783-7972 for help with PATCH. The Pennsylvania State Police maintains the system and processes requests. PATCH is a useful supplement when searching for a released inmate's full criminal history in Lebanon County and beyond.
The PA State Police at psp.pa.gov also maintains sex offender registry information. The Unified Judicial System portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us provides court case records for all Pennsylvania counties, including Lebanon County. The Office of Open Records at openrecords.pa.gov handles RTK appeals statewide.
Note: State resources cover inmates held in state prisons, while county tools cover people held in the Lebanon County jail. Use both to get a full picture of an inmate's history.
Cities in Lebanon County
Lebanon County includes several municipalities. Released inmate records for people arrested in any of these areas are handled through the Lebanon County Correctional Facility in Lebanon.
Lebanon is the county seat of Lebanon County. All county jail records and court filings for the county are processed through Lebanon.
Nearby Counties
Lebanon County shares borders with several other Pennsylvania counties. If a person was held in a neighboring county, use that county's resources to find released inmate records.