Search Schuylkill County Inmate Roster
Schuylkill County released inmate records are held by the Schuylkill County Prison in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. The county seat is Pottsville, and all county-level inmate booking and release records are processed through the prison system there. Searching for released inmate data in Schuylkill County requires either a public records request to the county or the use of state-level online tools. This page walks through every official option available to access Schuylkill County released inmate records.
Schuylkill County Quick Facts
Schuylkill County Prison
Schuylkill County Prison is located at 230 Sanderson Street in Pottsville. The facility holds pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates from across Schuylkill County. The prison phone number is 570-628-1450. The Sheriff's Office is located separately at 401 North Second Street and can be reached at 570-628-1440.
The Clerk of Courts for Schuylkill County handles court filings and case records. Reach that office at 570-628-1380. The PA State Police Troop L serves Schuylkill County and can be contacted at 570-754-4600. These offices each hold different parts of the public record related to released inmates in Schuylkill County.
| Facility |
Schuylkill County Prison 230 Sanderson Street Pottsville, PA 17901 Phone: 570-628-1450 Fax: 570-628-1014 |
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| Sheriff's Office | 401 North Second Street, Pottsville, PA 17901 Phone: 570-628-1440 |
| Clerk of Courts | Phone: 570-628-1380 |
Inmate Records in Schuylkill County
Released inmate records in Schuylkill County are public records under 65 P.S. §§ 67.101-67.3104, known as the Right-to-Know Law. Booking data, charges, and release dates are available to the public. Records protected under CHRIA, 18 Pa.C.S. § 9121 et seq., may be partially redacted. Those include medical and mental health details as well as juvenile records.
The UJS Portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us is a free tool for searching Schuylkill County court cases. Search by name or docket number to pull up criminal filings, charges, and case outcomes. Court records in the UJS system are separate from jail booking records, but both connect to released inmate information.
Pennsylvania's Clean Slate Act (Act 56 of 2018) automatically seals qualifying records after a waiting period. Expungement under 18 Pa.C.S. § 9122 removes records entirely in certain cases. If a Schuylkill County released inmate record does not appear, one of these laws may have applied. The Office of Open Records at openrecords.pa.gov can help if you face problems with a records request.
Note: For records of people serving state sentences after a Schuylkill County conviction, check the PA DOC Inmate Locator rather than the county prison.
Right-to-Know Requests in Schuylkill County
To get released inmate records from Schuylkill County, submit a written Right-to-Know request to the prison or the county open records officer. The standard fee is $0.25 per page. The agency must respond within 5 business days under 65 P.S. §§ 67.101-67.3104. They may extend by 30 days with written notice and a stated reason.
Use the PA standard RTK form at openrecords.pa.gov/RTKL/StandardRTKForm.cfm. Send it to Schuylkill County Prison, 230 Sanderson Street, Pottsville, PA 17901. List the inmate's full name, the dates you believe they were in custody, and the type of records you want. You are not required to explain your reason for the request.
If Schuylkill County denies your request, appeal to the PA Office of Open Records by phone at 717-346-9903. You have 15 business days from the denial letter to file the appeal. The Office of Open Records resolves most RTK disputes within 30 days.
Note: Some records about active investigations or protected witness information are exempt from disclosure under the Right-to-Know Law.
PA SAVIN — Victim Notification in Schuylkill County
PA SAVIN tracks custody changes for inmates in Schuylkill County and across Pennsylvania. The system is free and available around the clock. Alerts go out automatically when an inmate is released, moved, or rebooked.
Sign up at pavictimhelp.org or call 1-866-972-7284. You choose how you want to receive notifications: by phone, email, or text. Victims and members of the public both qualify to register. SAVIN covers both the Schuylkill County Prison and state DOC facilities where Schuylkill County inmates may be transferred.
The system updates in real time as jail staff log custody changes. This makes it the most current source for tracking a release from Schuylkill County Prison. Registration takes only a few minutes and does not require you to explain your interest in the case.
Statewide Resources for Schuylkill County
Several state agencies maintain records that are relevant to Schuylkill County released inmates. The PA DOC Inmate Locator at inmatelocator.cor.pa.gov is updated daily and free to use. It covers people in state prison, not county jails. Many people convicted in Schuylkill County serve their sentences at state facilities, making this tool important.
PATCH at epatch.state.pa.us provides Pennsylvania criminal history reports for $22. Dial 1-888-783-7972 for assistance. This report includes convictions from Schuylkill County and all other counties in Pennsylvania. The PA State Police at psp.pa.gov manages the PATCH system and the statewide criminal database.
The PA Board of Probation and Parole at pbpp.pa.gov supervises people released from state prison to Schuylkill County addresses. The PA DOC main site at cor.pa.gov has contact information for all state correctional institutions.
Cities in Schuylkill County
Schuylkill County includes several boroughs and townships in east-central Pennsylvania. The county seat and main judicial center is Pottsville, where the prison and courthouse are located. All released inmate records for Schuylkill County flow through the Pottsville facilities.
Nearby Counties
Schuylkill County sits in east-central Pennsylvania and borders several other counties. Check surrounding counties if the arrest or booking you are researching may have involved another jurisdiction.