Lycoming County Booking and Release Records
Lycoming County released inmates records are maintained by the Lycoming County Prison in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. These records document people who have been booked into and released from Lycoming County custody. You can search released inmate data to confirm booking dates, custody status, and release information for people held at the county prison. This guide explains how to search Lycoming County inmate records, how to submit a Right-to-Know request, and which state resources support released inmate lookups across Pennsylvania.
Lycoming County Quick Facts
Lycoming County Prison Facility
The Lycoming County Prison is located at 277 West Third Street in Williamsport, PA 17701. It is the primary detention facility for people charged with or convicted of crimes in Lycoming County. The prison holds both pretrial detainees and sentenced inmates awaiting transfer or serving shorter terms. Reach the facility by phone at (570) 326-4623 for custody and release inquiries.
The Lycoming County Prison handles booking, processing, and release of inmates in Williamsport and throughout Lycoming County. Staff can confirm whether a specific person is currently in custody or has been released. Fax inquiries can be sent to (570) 327-2280. The county uses standard Pennsylvania procedures for booking and releasing inmates, and records are kept in accordance with the Right-to-Know Law.
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Lycoming County Prison 277 West Third Street Williamsport, PA 17701 Phone: (570) 326-4623 Fax: (570) 327-2280 |
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| Website | lyco.org/Departments/Prison/Inmate-Information |
Inmate Records Search in Lycoming County
Lycoming County provides online inmate search access through the county website. The inmate information page at lyco.org/Departments/Prison/Inmate-Information offers basic custody information for people held at the county prison. Use this resource first when looking for a released inmate in Lycoming County.
The county also maintains an inmate search tool at lyco.org/Departments/Prison/Inmate-Search. This tool lets you search by name for current and recent inmates in Lycoming County. Results typically include booking date, charges, and current status. It is a fast way to confirm whether someone was released from Lycoming County custody.
Phone inquiries are also accepted at (570) 326-4623. Call the Lycoming County Prison directly to ask about custody status or release dates. Staff can look up specific inmates and provide basic information. For detailed records, you may need to submit a formal Right-to-Know request.
Court records for Lycoming County cases are searchable at ujsportal.pacourts.us. Enter the person's name to find case filings, charges, and outcomes. These records show when someone was sentenced and can help you estimate release dates. For state prison inmates, use the PA DOC Inmate Locator at inmatelocator.cor.pa.gov.
Note: The Lycoming County inmate search covers people held at the county prison in Williamsport. If the person served time at a state facility, use the PA DOC locator instead.
Right-to-Know Requests in Lycoming 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 in Lycoming County. You can use the RTK process to obtain released inmate records that are not available through the online search tools.
Send your RTK request to the Lycoming County Open Records Officer. Be specific about what you need. Include the inmate's name, the approximate dates of custody, and the type of records you are requesting. Agencies must respond within five business days under the RTKL. An extension of up to 30 days is allowed if the agency gives you written notice. Copies cost $0.25 per page.
Use the standard RTK form at openrecords.pa.gov/RTKL/StandardRTKForm.cfm to submit your request. If your request is denied or not fully answered, you can appeal to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records at openrecords.pa.gov. The OOR phone line is 717-346-9903.
The Criminal History Record Information Act, 18 Pa.C.S. § 9121 et seq., may restrict certain details in a released inmate's file. Lycoming County will flag any restricted items when responding to your RTK request. Records may also be limited by the Clean Slate Act (Act 56 of 2018) or expungement law at 18 Pa.C.S. § 9122 if the person has met those requirements.
Note: Keep your RTK request focused on specific documents. Broad or vague requests may take longer to process or may be returned for more detail before Lycoming County can respond.
PA SAVIN and Lycoming County
Pennsylvania SAVIN is a free service that sends automatic notifications when an offender's custody status changes. It covers the Lycoming County Prison along with state correctional institutions across Pennsylvania. SAVIN can notify you when a person is released, transferred, or has another custody change in Lycoming County.
Register at pavictimhelp.org to set up notifications for a specific person held in Lycoming County. You can also call 1-866-972-7284 to sign up by phone or check on someone's status. The hotline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and the service is free to use.
SAVIN removes the need to call the Lycoming County Prison repeatedly for status updates. Once registered, the system sends an alert when something changes. It also tracks transfers out of the county to state facilities, so your alerts remain current even if the person leaves Lycoming County custody.
State Resources for Lycoming County
Pennsylvania provides several statewide tools that support released inmate searches for Lycoming County residents and anyone searching for an inmate who may have been held at a state facility.
The PA DOC Inmate Locator at inmatelocator.cor.pa.gov is free and updates daily. It covers all state correctional institutions in Pennsylvania. The PA DOC homepage at cor.pa.gov has facility details and program information. The Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole at pbpp.pa.gov supervises people released from state prison who live in Lycoming County.
PATCH at epatch.state.pa.us provides statewide criminal background checks for $22. Call 1-888-783-7972 for help. The PA State Police at psp.pa.gov runs the PATCH system. Court records for Lycoming County are available for free through the UJS Portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us. RTK appeals go to the OOR at openrecords.pa.gov or call 717-346-9903.
Note: State resources are most useful when the person you are searching for was held at a state correctional institution rather than the Lycoming County Prison in Williamsport.
Cities in Lycoming County
Lycoming County includes the city of Williamsport and surrounding boroughs and townships. Released inmate records for people arrested anywhere in Lycoming County are processed through the county prison in Williamsport.
Williamsport is the county seat of Lycoming County. The county prison and courthouse are located in Williamsport, and all county jail records are managed there.
Nearby Counties
Lycoming County borders several Pennsylvania counties. If you need released inmate records for a person held in a neighboring county, check that county's jail resources directly.