Northumberland County Booking Records
Northumberland County released inmate records are kept by the Northumberland County Jail in Coal Township. The facility serves Sunbury and all of Northumberland County, holding both pretrial detainees and sentenced inmates. This page covers how to find Northumberland County released inmate records, how to use the jail's policies and official contacts, and which state tools provide broader criminal history data. All tools listed are free to use unless otherwise stated.
Northumberland County Quick Facts
Northumberland County Jail
The Northumberland County Jail is at 670 Northumberland County Drive in Coal Township. The main phone is (570) 509-2701 and the fax is (570) 509-2765. Warden Brian Wheary oversees the facility with Deputy Warden Eric Bradley. Administration hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The Records Office is open 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Inmate releases from Northumberland County Jail follow strict procedures. The jail cannot release anyone until it receives proper paperwork bearing the judge's signature. Inmates also need a designated contact person for transportation at the time of release. These policies affect when released inmate records become available and how quickly the jail can confirm a release by phone.
The jail uses digital systems for inmate communications. Personal mail goes to Smart Communications at PO Box 1907, Pinellas Park, FL 33780. All mail is opened, checked for contraband, and logged. Video visitation is available through icsolutions.com. On-site visits run from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Remote visits are available 7:30 AM to 8:25 PM every day. All visits are monitored and recorded.
| Facility |
Northumberland County Jail 670 Northumberland County Drive Coal Township, PA 17866 Phone: (570) 509-2701 |
|---|---|
| Warden | Brian Wheary |
| Admin Hours | Mon–Fri, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Records Office | Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| SAVIN Info | northumberlandcountypa.gov/pa-savin |
Released Inmate Search in Northumberland County
Contact the Records Office at (570) 509-2701 during business hours to inquire about a Northumberland County released inmate. Have the person's full name and date of birth ready. The Records Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Staff can confirm current custody status and may be able to provide basic release information for recent cases.
The PA DOC Inmate Locator at inmatelocator.cor.pa.gov is free and updated daily. It covers state prisons only. It does not include county jail records. Use it when someone from Northumberland County received a sentence of two or more years and was transferred to a state facility. The locator shows current location and expected release date.
Court records for Northumberland County are available at ujsportal.pacourts.us. Search by full name or case number to find charge histories, bail decisions, and sentencing outcomes. These records are free and publicly searchable. They often show the legal disposition that triggered a release from the county jail.
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 arrests and dispositions from all 67 Pennsylvania counties, including Northumberland. It is useful when you need a complete picture of someone's contact with the criminal justice system.
Note: Northumberland County recorded 537 total arrests and 1,054 reported crimes in 2023, with 154 violent crimes and 943 property crimes, giving context to the volume of released inmate records generated in the county each year.
Right-to-Know Requests in Northumberland County
The Right-to-Know Law, 65 P.S. §§ 67.101-67.3104, applies to all Northumberland County agencies. You can request released inmate logs, booking records, and other non-exempt public documents. Submit a written request to the Northumberland County Open Records Officer. Use the standard form at openrecords.pa.gov.
The county has five business days to respond. Copy fees are $0.25 per page. If the county denies your request, the written denial must cite the applicable legal exemption. You can appeal to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records at (717) 346-9903 or at openrecords.pa.gov.
Booking records and general inmate roster information are typically public records in Pennsylvania. Criminal investigative records may be withheld. CHRIA, 18 Pa.C.S. § 9121 et seq., governs how Northumberland County handles criminal history information and who can receive it.
The Clean Slate Act (Act 56 of 2018) seals older nonviolent misdemeanor convictions after a waiting period. Expungement under 18 Pa.C.S. § 9122 removes records from public view entirely. Either process can affect what appears when searching Northumberland County released inmate records.
PA SAVIN and Northumberland County
Northumberland County maintains a dedicated PA SAVIN page at northumberlandcountypa.gov/pa-savin. PA SAVIN notifies registered victims when an offender's custody status changes at the Northumberland County Jail. Alerts cover releases, transfers, and escapes.
Register at pavictimhelp.org or call 1-866-972-7284 at any time. The hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Choose your alert method: phone call, text, or email. The service is free. Once registered, you receive alerts automatically when the offender's status changes.
PA SAVIN follows the offender's record to any new facility. If someone moves from Northumberland County Jail to a state prison, your registration stays active. This matters for cases where a person is held at the county level before transfer to a PA DOC facility after sentencing.
Note: The Northumberland County SAVIN page provides local guidance on how to register and what to expect from the notification system, which is useful for first-time registrants.
State Resources for Northumberland County
State agencies provide data that goes beyond what the Northumberland County Jail publishes. The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections at cor.pa.gov tracks all state prison inmates. People convicted in Northumberland County and sentenced to two or more years are held at state facilities. The DOC locator shows their current location and release timeline.
The Pennsylvania State Police at psp.pa.gov operates the Megan's Law sex offender registry. Search by name or address to find registrants in Sunbury or anywhere else in Northumberland County. The Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole at pbpp.pa.gov supervises parolees living in Northumberland County after state prison release.
The PA DOC at cor.pa.gov also publishes reentry and supervision information. The Office of Open Records at openrecords.pa.gov handles appeals and publishes guides on public records access in Pennsylvania. The UJS portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us shows every court filing in Northumberland County cases going back many years.
Nearby Counties
Northumberland County borders seven other Pennsylvania counties. If the person you are looking for was held elsewhere, check those county records too.