Cambria County Inmate Population Records
Cambria County maintains an active inmate population housed at the county prison in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania. This page provides guidance on how to search the Cambria County jail roster, access state-level inmate lookup tools, and submit public records requests under Pennsylvania law. Whether you are trying to locate a recently booked individual or review the broader Cambria County inmate population, the resources below will walk you through each step of the process quickly and clearly.
Cambria County Quick Facts
Cambria County Prison Inmate Lookup
The Cambria County Prison is located at 425 Manor Drive, Ebensburg, PA 15931. This facility holds individuals who are awaiting trial, serving sentences for misdemeanor or lower-level felony offenses, or awaiting transfer to a state correctional institution. The prison operates under the oversight of the county warden and is subject to periodic state inspections to ensure compliance with Pennsylvania correctional standards.
To reach the prison directly, call 814-472-6370. Staff can confirm whether a named individual is currently in custody, though detailed record requests may need to follow the formal Right-to-Know Law process. Cambria County Prison offers inmate services that include medical care, work programs, commissary access, and release planning support. Volunteers may apply to participate in approved programs within the facility.
The Cambria County Sheriff's Office at 200 S. Center Street, Ebensburg, phone 814-472-5400, plays a key role in jail administration. The Sheriff's Office handles prisoner transport, warrant service, and court security. For questions about a recently arrested individual, the Sheriff's Office is often the first point of contact, especially for bookings that occur outside normal prison business hours.
For a county-level view of the Cambria inmate population, the Sheriff's Office maintains records of those booked into county custody. You can also view the official page at Cambria County Sheriff's Office for contact details and service information.
The image below shows the Cambria County Sheriff's Office, which oversees jail administration and inmate records for the county.
The Sheriff's Office is your first call for warrant information, inmate transport status, and booking inquiries in Cambria County.
Pennsylvania DOC Inmate Search for Cambria
When a Cambria County resident is convicted of a state-level offense and sentenced to more than two years, they are typically transferred to a Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (PADOC) facility. The state operates 24 State Correctional Institutions (SCIs) across Pennsylvania, housing more than 36,000 incarcerated individuals on any given day. To find someone who has been moved to a state prison, you must use the PADOC inmate locator rather than county resources.
The PA DOC inmate locator is free to use and requires no account. Search by last name or inmate number. You can also filter results by committing county, so entering "Cambria" in that field will show all state inmates whose crimes originated in Cambria County. The system is updated daily and displays the person's name, date of birth, current location, and inmate number. Middle name and date of birth are self-reported and may not be verified, so searching by last name alone often produces the most complete results.
Access the PADOC Inmate Locator directly at PADOC Direct Inmate Locator or through the official state portal at PA Official Inmate and Parolee Locator.
The image below shows the PADOC direct portal used to search the Pennsylvania inmate population by committing county, including Cambria.
The PADOC direct portal lets you filter by committing county to find all Cambria County inmates now housed in state facilities.
Cambria County Court Records and Case Search
Criminal records connected to the Cambria County inmate population begin at the court level. The Cambria County Courthouse is located at 200 S. Center Street, Ebensburg, the same complex as the Sheriff's Office. The Court of Common Pleas handles felony cases, while Magisterial District Judge courts handle preliminary hearings, traffic offenses, and summary matters. Both court levels generate public docket entries that are accessible through the statewide UJS portal.
The UJS Case Search portal is free and does not require a login. Enter a defendant's name or docket number to pull up the full case record. You can see charges, hearing dates, dispositions, and sentence information. This is useful for confirming the legal basis for someone's incarceration, checking if a case is still pending, or reviewing prior convictions. Juvenile records are sealed and not publicly accessible through this system.
Certified copies of court records are available from the Prothonotary's office at the courthouse. Fees apply for certified documents. For family court or civil matters, contact the Clerk of Courts directly. The UJS portal covers criminal and traffic matters statewide and is one of the most used tools for inmate lookup cross-referencing in Pennsylvania.
Cambria County Right-to-Know Records Requests
Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law (RTKL), codified at 65 P.S. §§ 67.101-67.3104, gives the public the right to request government records, including many documents related to the inmate population. Cambria County agencies are subject to this law. Copies cost $0.25 per page, and agencies have five business days to respond, though extensions are permitted in some circumstances.
To request records from Cambria County Prison or the Sheriff's Office, submit a written request to the designated Open Records Officer at the relevant agency. Your request should identify the documents you seek as clearly as possible. If your request is denied, you have the right to appeal to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records at openrecords.pa.gov.
Some prison records are exempt from disclosure under the Criminal History Record Information Act (CHRIA), 18 Pa.C.S. Chapter 91. This law restricts the release of certain investigative or intelligence data. However, basic booking information, sentence data, and facility assignments are generally not exempt and can be requested through RTKL channels.
Cambria County Inmate Programs and Services
The Cambria County Prison offers a range of programs designed to reduce recidivism and help incarcerated individuals reintegrate into society after release. Work programs allow eligible inmates to earn credit toward their sentences and build work habits. Educational and vocational training may be available through coordination with community partners. Medical and mental health care are provided on-site, with outside referrals when needed.
Mail procedures at the facility follow standard county prison protocols. All incoming mail is screened before delivery. Commissary items can be purchased by inmates using funds deposited to their accounts. Professional visits by attorneys are handled separately from general visitation and require advance scheduling. Volunteer programs allow approved community members to provide programming support inside the facility.
Release planning is a key service. Staff work with soon-to-be-released inmates to connect them with housing, employment resources, and community supervision requirements. Those released to parole supervision are monitored by the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, reachable at pbpp.pa.gov.
Cambria County Background Checks and PATCH
If you need a formal criminal background check tied to the Cambria County inmate population or criminal history, Pennsylvania offers the PATCH system through the State Police. PATCH stands for Pennsylvania Access To Criminal History and is available at epatch.pa.gov. The fee is $22 per search. PATCH results are based on fingerprint-verified records held by the Pennsylvania State Police.
Under the Clean Slate Act (Act 56 of 2018), certain misdemeanor and lower-grade convictions are automatically sealed after a period of crime-free behavior. Sealed records will not appear in a PATCH search. This means a PATCH result showing no record does not always mean an individual has no criminal history. The law was designed to help people who have served their time move forward without the burden of old records appearing in routine checks.
DOC Reports and Cambria County Prison Population Data
The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections publishes statistical data on the state prison population through its reports and dashboards portal. These reports include population totals by facility, demographic breakdowns, recidivism rates, and parole outcome data. While these reports focus on state-sentenced inmates rather than county jail populations, they provide useful context for understanding the broader Cambria County inmate population picture.
The DOC's Bureau of Planning, Research and Statistics produces a Spotlight Dashboard in partnership with Recidiviz. The interactive map shows inmate releases by county and year, making it possible to see how many individuals with ties to Cambria County have been released from state custody. Visit DOC Reports and Dashboards to access these tools. Federal inmates connected to Cambria County can be searched at Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator.
Nearby Counties
Residents from counties neighboring Cambria may also find these county inmate population pages helpful for locating individuals who may have been transferred or booked in adjacent jurisdictions.