Wayne County Jail and Inmate Records
Wayne County released inmate records come from Wayne County Correctional Facility, located in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. Wayne County is in northeastern Pennsylvania near the New Jersey and New York borders. The facility holds an average of 83 inmates daily and sees approximately 1,660 arrests each year. Released inmate records in Wayne County are public records under Pennsylvania law and can be requested through the county's open records process. This page explains how to search Wayne County released inmates and what tools are available.
Wayne County Quick Facts
Wayne County Correctional Facility in Honesdale
Wayne County Correctional Facility is at 44 Mid-Wayne Drive, Honesdale, PA 18431. The phone number is 570-253-2621. The facility holds an average of 83 inmates on any given day. About 55 percent of the inmate population turns over each week, reflecting a high volume of short-term custody events. Wayne County sees roughly 1,660 arrests per year, which generates a substantial number of released inmate records.
The facility is in Honesdale, which is the county seat of Wayne County. It serves all municipalities in the county. Wayne County's open records page at waynecountypa.gov/196/Open-Records is the main entry point for requesting released inmate records and other public records from the county.
| Facility |
Wayne County Correctional Facility 44 Mid-Wayne Drive Honesdale, PA 18431 Phone: 570-253-2621 |
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| Open Records | waynecountypa.gov/196/Open-Records |
Note: Wayne County's high weekly turnover rate means a large number of individuals move in and out of the facility each month. Released inmate records in Wayne County may span a wide range of dates, and records for past inmates may require a formal search request.
Released Inmate Records in Wayne County
Released inmate records in Wayne County document individuals who were booked into Wayne County Correctional Facility and then discharged. These records may include name, booking date, charges, and release date. Most are considered public records under Pennsylvania law.
Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law, 65 P.S. §§ 67.101-67.3104 (Act 3 of 2008), governs access to released inmate records in Wayne County. The law requires agencies to respond within five business days. Copying costs $0.25 per page. You can submit requests directly to the Wayne County open records officer.
Wayne County's Right-to-Know officer is Andrew M. Seder. His office is at the Wayne County Courthouse, 925 Court St., Honesdale, PA 18431. The phone number for the RTK office is 570-253-5970, extension 1301. You can also email records requests to openrecords@waynecountypa.gov.
The Criminal History Record Information Act, 18 Pa.C.S. § 9121 et seq., limits public access to some criminal history data. Not all information in a Wayne County booking record is available to the public. Records sealed under the Clean Slate Act (Act 56 of 2018) or expunged under 18 Pa.C.S. § 9122 will not appear in searches for Wayne County released inmates.
Right-to-Know Requests in Wayne County
Wayne County has a clear open records process. You can submit a Right-to-Know request online, by mail, or in person at the Wayne County Courthouse in Honesdale. The RTK officer, Andrew M. Seder, handles all incoming records requests for Wayne County.
To submit a request, contact the RTK office at 925 Court St., Honesdale, PA 18431, phone 570-253-5970 x 1301, or email openrecords@waynecountypa.gov. Include the name of the individual, approximate dates of custody, and the specific records you are seeking. You can also use the standard Pennsylvania RTK form at openrecords.pa.gov/RTKL/StandardRTKForm.cfm.
If your request is denied, you can appeal to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records at openrecords.pa.gov or (717) 346-9903. The OOR reviews denied requests from all Pennsylvania counties, including Wayne County, and can order records to be released if the denial was not legally justified.
Note: Email submissions to the Wayne County RTK officer should include your contact information so the office can follow up if it needs clarification about your request.
Victim Notification and PA SAVIN in Wayne County
PA SAVIN covers Wayne County Correctional Facility and sends free, automated alerts when an inmate is released or transferred. This service is available around the clock. You do not need to be a crime victim to register.
Sign up at pavictimhelp.org or call 1-866-972-7284. Choose phone or email alerts for Wayne County inmates. Given the facility's high weekly turnover rate, PA SAVIN is a practical tool for staying informed about custody status changes in Wayne County.
If a Wayne County inmate is transferred to a state correctional institution, the PADOC Inmate Locator at inmatelocator.cor.pa.gov can track their state prison status. The locator is updated daily and is free. It does not show county jail records for Wayne County.
Statewide Tools for Wayne County
Statewide resources can provide additional context when searching for Wayne County released inmate records. These tools are especially useful for individuals who may have served time in both county and state facilities.
The PADOC Inmate Locator at inmatelocator.cor.pa.gov covers Pennsylvania state prison inmates. If a Wayne County released inmate later received a state sentence, their record may be accessible there. The PA DOC website at cor.pa.gov provides background on the state corrections system.
The UJS Web Portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us has court records for Wayne County and all 67 Pennsylvania counties. Search by name or case number to find criminal cases tied to Wayne County released inmates. Court records are free to search on the portal.
PATCH at epatch.state.pa.us provides statewide criminal history records for $22 per person. Reach PATCH support at 1-888-783-7972. The Pennsylvania State Police maintains PATCH at psp.pa.gov.
The Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole at pbpp.pa.gov tracks individuals under state supervision in Pennsylvania. Wayne County released inmates on state parole may have records there.
Cities in Wayne County
Wayne County is a northeastern Pennsylvania county bordering New York and New Jersey. Honesdale is the county seat and the location of Wayne County Correctional Facility. Released inmate records in Wayne County reflect arrests from Honesdale and throughout the surrounding townships and boroughs.
Nearby Counties
Wayne County borders several Pennsylvania counties. If you are uncertain which county holds the released inmate records you need, the neighboring counties below may also be relevant.