Montgomery County Custody Records
Montgomery County released inmate records cover one of Pennsylvania's largest suburban counties, home to more than 800,000 residents just outside Philadelphia. The Montgomery County Correctional Facility in Eagleville holds pretrial detainees and sentenced inmates from across the county. This page explains how to search Montgomery County released inmate records online, how to submit a Right-to-Know request, and which state tools can help when local records are incomplete. All resources listed here are free to access unless otherwise noted.
Montgomery County Quick Facts
Montgomery County Correctional Facility
The Montgomery County Correctional Facility is located at 60 Eagleville Road in Eagleville. Call (610) 635-7100 for general inquiries. The facility is one of the largest county jails in southeastern Pennsylvania and serves the full population of Montgomery County.
Inmate information for Montgomery County is available through the county's official website. The inmate information page at montcopa.org/375/Inmate-Information provides guidance on how to find current and recently released inmates. This is the starting point for any Montgomery County released inmate search.
The facility holds pretrial detainees who could not make bail, people awaiting sentencing, and sentenced offenders serving terms under two years. Montgomery County also operates programs within the facility, including work release for certain qualifying inmates. Work release participants leave the facility during the day and return each evening, so they may appear in released inmate records even while still under sentence.
| Facility |
Montgomery County Correctional Facility 60 Eagleville Road Eagleville, PA 19403 Phone: (610) 635-7100 |
|---|---|
| Inmate Info | montcopa.org — Inmate Information |
| RTK Portal | montgomerycountypa.justfoia.com |
Released Inmate Search in Montgomery County
Start a Montgomery County released inmate search at the county's inmate information page. From there you can check current custody status. For cases that go to state prison, use the PA DOC Inmate Locator at inmatelocator.cor.pa.gov. That tool is updated daily and covers all state facilities. It does not include county jail records.
Court records for Montgomery County are available through the UJS Portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us. Search by name or case number to find charges, bail decisions, and disposition information. These records are public and free to search. Court data often fills in gaps when a jail roster does not show a past release date.
The PATCH system at epatch.state.pa.us provides certified criminal history reports for $22 each. Call 1-888-783-7972 for assistance. PATCH covers the full history of charges and dispositions for any individual who has had contact with Pennsylvania courts or law enforcement, including those processed through Montgomery County.
Note: Montgomery County's inmate information page may not list individuals released within the past 24 hours, so a formal RTK request may be needed for very recent releases.
Right-to-Know Requests in Montgomery County
Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law, 65 P.S. §§ 67.101-67.3104, applies to all Montgomery County agencies, including the correctional facility. You have the right to request booking records, released inmate lists, and other public records. Submit your request online through the Montgomery County electronic portal at montgomerycountypa.justfoia.com.
You can also review the county's RTK procedures at montgomerycountypa.gov/4398/Open-Records-Right-to-Know-Requests. The Open Records Officer for law enforcement records is Gwendolyn Kull, Assistant District Attorney. Appeals are handled by Tonya Lupinacci, Deputy District Attorney. Mail written requests to P.O. Box 311, Norristown, PA 19404-0311.
Montgomery County requires use of the standard RTK request form. Anonymous requests are not accepted. You must identify yourself when submitting. Fee payment is required before records are released. Copy fees follow the statewide rate of $0.25 per page. The agency has five business days to respond to your request.
Criminal investigative records may be exempt from disclosure under the RTKL. Appeals of those denials go to the District Attorney's office, not the state OOR. For all other denials, appeal to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records at (717) 346-9903 or visit openrecords.pa.gov. You can also use the standard RTK form available at openrecords.pa.gov.
Note: The Clean Slate Act (Act 56 of 2018) and expungement under 18 Pa.C.S. § 9122 can remove certain Montgomery County criminal records from public view after qualifying waiting periods.
PA SAVIN and Montgomery County
PA SAVIN gives crime victims automatic notification when an offender's custody status changes in Montgomery County. The system covers releases, transfers, and escapes from the Montgomery County Correctional Facility. Registration is free and available any time.
To register, visit pavictimhelp.org or call 1-866-972-7284. The hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You choose how you want to be notified: phone call, text message, or email. Once registered, alerts go out automatically whenever the offender's status changes. You do not have to check the facility roster yourself.
PA SAVIN covers both county and state custody. If an offender transfers from Montgomery County to a state prison, your registration follows the record to the new location. This is important for victims in cases where the offender receives a state sentence after being held in Montgomery County pretrial.
State Resources for Montgomery County
State tools extend your search beyond what Montgomery County's local resources can provide. The PA DOC at cor.pa.gov manages all state prisons in Pennsylvania. Anyone sentenced to two or more years after a Montgomery County conviction goes to a state facility. Use the DOC locator to track that person's status.
The Pennsylvania State Police at psp.pa.gov operates the Megan's Law sex offender registry. You can search by name or address to find registrants in any part of Montgomery County. The Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole at pbpp.pa.gov supervises people released from state prison on parole who may live or work in Montgomery County.
The Office of Open Records at openrecords.pa.gov handles appeals of denied RTK requests and provides guidance on how the law applies to county records. CHRIA, 18 Pa.C.S. § 9121 et seq., governs how Montgomery County handles criminal history information. Records shared under CHRIA may have restrictions on further disclosure.
Cities in Montgomery County
Montgomery County includes dozens of municipalities. Inmate records for residents of any Montgomery County community are held at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility in Eagleville.
Lower Merion Township is one of the most populous communities in Montgomery County. All released inmate records for Lower Merion residents are held at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility.
Nearby Counties
Montgomery County borders several counties in southeastern Pennsylvania. If you are searching for someone held in a neighboring county, check their local jail records.