Susquehanna County Inmate Database
Susquehanna County released inmate records are maintained by the Susquehanna County Correctional Facility in Montrose. The county seat is Montrose, in northeastern Pennsylvania near the New York border. The Correctional Facility holds inmates at various custody levels and offers several in-house programs. Public access to released inmate records is available through the Right-to-Know Law and state databases. This page explains where to find Susquehanna County released inmate records and how to submit a request.
Susquehanna County Quick Facts
Susquehanna County Correctional Facility
The Susquehanna County Correctional Facility is at 137 Ellsworth Drive in Montrose. The phone number is 570-278-7166. The facility holds pre-trial and sentenced inmates from across Susquehanna County. Mail addressed to inmates should include the inmate's name, block, and cell number, followed by the facility address.
The Correctional Facility offers a range of programs. These include parenting classes, employment skills training, Alcoholics Anonymous, anger management, drug and alcohol treatment, group Bible studies, mental health counseling, GED preparation, creative wellness for women, and job training. These programs help prepare inmates for release and re-entry into Susquehanna County communities.
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Susquehanna County Correctional Facility 137 Ellsworth Drive Montrose, PA 18801 Phone: 570-278-7166 Fax: 570-278-7168 |
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| Inmate Mail | [Inmate Name, Block, Cell] 137 Ellsworth Drive, Montrose, PA 18801 |
Inmate Records in Susquehanna County
Released inmate records in Susquehanna County are public under 65 P.S. §§ 67.101-67.3104. Booking dates, charges, and release information are available to anyone who submits a proper request. CHRIA, 18 Pa.C.S. § 9121 et seq., restricts access to certain data, including mental health and medical records.
The UJS Portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us is the best free tool for searching Susquehanna County court records. Enter a person's name to view docket entries, charges, and dispositions. The portal includes cases from all Pennsylvania counties, including Susquehanna. For booking records not yet in the court system, call the Correctional Facility at 570-278-7166.
Pennsylvania's Clean Slate Act (Act 56 of 2018) seals qualifying records automatically after a waiting period. Expungement under 18 Pa.C.S. § 9122 removes records for eligible cases. If a Susquehanna County released inmate record does not appear in your search, these laws may have applied. Contact the PA Office of Open Records at openrecords.pa.gov if a records request is denied.
Note: The Susquehanna County Correctional Facility is the only county-level detention site in the county, so all released inmate booking records originate there.
Right-to-Know Requests in Susquehanna County
To request released inmate records from Susquehanna County, submit a written request under the Right-to-Know Law, 65 P.S. §§ 67.101-67.3104. The standard copy fee is $0.25 per page. The agency must respond within 5 business days. Extensions of up to 30 days are allowed with written notice.
Send your request to the Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, 137 Ellsworth Drive, Montrose, PA 18801 or to the Susquehanna County open records officer. Use the Pennsylvania standard form at openrecords.pa.gov/RTKL/StandardRTKForm.cfm. Include the inmate's full name, approximate custody dates, and the type of record you want. You are not required to explain your reason for the request.
If your request is denied, appeal to the Office of Open Records at 717-346-9903 or at openrecords.pa.gov. You have 15 business days from the denial to file. The OOR handles most appeals within 30 days at no cost to the requester.
Note: Pennsylvania law does not require you to give a reason for requesting public records under the RTKL.
PA SAVIN — Victim Notification in Susquehanna County
PA SAVIN tracks custody events for inmates at the Susquehanna County Correctional Facility and all other Pennsylvania jails and prisons. The service is free and runs every hour of the day.
Register at pavictimhelp.org or call 1-866-972-7284. Choose your preferred notification method: phone, text, or email. You receive an alert any time the person you are monitoring is released, transferred, or rebooked in Susquehanna County or elsewhere in Pennsylvania. SAVIN updates immediately when Susquehanna County Correctional Facility staff log a custody change.
Any member of the public may register, not just crime victims. No legal status or court involvement is required. This makes SAVIN an accessible tool for families, attorneys, and community members who need to track releases from the Susquehanna County Correctional Facility.
Statewide Resources for Susquehanna County
The PA DOC Inmate Locator at inmatelocator.cor.pa.gov is updated daily and free to search. It covers people serving state sentences, not county jail time. Many Susquehanna County convictions result in state prison sentences, making this tool important for longer-term cases.
PATCH at epatch.state.pa.us provides a complete Pennsylvania criminal history for $22. The PA State Police at psp.pa.gov manages this database. Call 1-888-783-7972 for help using PATCH. A PATCH report covers all 67 counties, including Susquehanna County.
The PA Board of Probation and Parole at pbpp.pa.gov handles supervision for parolees living in Susquehanna County after release from state prison. The PA DOC at cor.pa.gov provides contact information for all state correctional institutions in Pennsylvania.
Cities in Susquehanna County
Susquehanna County is a rural county in northeastern Pennsylvania with no incorporated cities. Montrose serves as the county seat. All released inmate records for Susquehanna County are processed through the Correctional Facility and county courthouse in Montrose.
Nearby Counties
Susquehanna County sits in northeastern Pennsylvania near the New York border. Check neighboring counties if the record you need may involve an adjacent jurisdiction.