Lycoming County Inmate Population Records
Lycoming County inmate population records are maintained by the Lycoming County Prison in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The prison holds people who are awaiting trial or serving county sentences. You can search inmate population data through the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections locator or by contacting the facility directly. This page explains how to find current and former inmates in Lycoming County and points you to the right offices and online tools.
Lycoming County Quick Facts
Lycoming County Prison in Williamsport
The Lycoming County Prison sits at 277 W. 3rd Street in Williamsport, PA 17701. The prison holds pretrial detainees and people serving short county sentences. The warden oversees daily operations and manages the inmate population. Staff handle visiting, mail, medical care, and release planning for everyone held in Lycoming County.
You can call the prison at 570-327-2300 for general questions about the inmate population. If someone you know was recently booked into Lycoming County, calling the prison is often the fastest way to confirm their status. Staff can tell you whether the person is currently held there and what the visiting schedule looks like. The fax number for official requests is 570-327-2310.
The Lycoming County Prison page provides information about visiting rules, mail procedures, commissary services, and inmate programs. If you are trying to contact someone held in Lycoming County, that page is your first stop for current policies.
The prison page lists visiting hours, approved items for inmates, and how to send money to inmate accounts in Lycoming County.
| Facility |
Lycoming County Prison 277 W. 3rd Street Williamsport, PA 17701 Phone: 570-327-2300 Fax: 570-327-2310 |
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| Managed By | Lycoming County, Pennsylvania |
| Website | lyco.org/departments/prison |
Lycoming County Sheriff and Inmate Lookup
The Lycoming County Sheriff's Office works closely with the prison on warrant service, jail transport, and civil process. Sheriff Richard A. Eck oversees these operations from the office at 48 W. 3rd Street in Williamsport. The sheriff's number is 570-327-2230. Deputies execute arrest warrants that bring people into the Lycoming County inmate population. Active warrants also affect who is held and for how long.
The sheriff's office also handles fingerprinting and concealed carry permits. If you need to find someone who may be in custody after a warrant was served, the Sheriff's Office can confirm whether they transferred that person to the Lycoming County Prison. Visit lyco.org/departments/sheriff for contact details and current services offered by the Sheriff's Office in Williamsport.
The Sheriff's Office page lists current services, staff contacts, and information about active warrants that affect the Lycoming County inmate population.
Note: The Sheriff's Office and the Prison are separate agencies. The Sheriff brings people to the facility, but the Prison warden manages the inmate population once they arrive in Lycoming County.
Search Lycoming County Inmate Records Online
Pennsylvania maintains a statewide inmate locator that covers both county jails and state correctional institutions. If someone from Lycoming County was transferred to a state prison after sentencing, you can find them through the PA Inmate and Parolee Locator. This tool is free and updated daily. You can search by name or inmate number.
The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections holds more than 36,000 inmates across 24 state correctional institutions. People convicted of crimes in Lycoming County who receive sentences longer than two years are usually transferred to a state facility. The PADOC Inmate Locator covers all of those state inmates. For people still held locally, contact the Lycoming County Prison directly.
The Unified Judicial System Portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us lets you search court dockets for Lycoming County criminal cases. This tool shows charges, hearing dates, and case status. It does not show real-time inmate population data, but it tells you the current status of a case. You can search by name, docket number, or date of birth.
Note: The PADOC locator reflects the inmate population at state prisons only. For people held at Lycoming County Prison awaiting trial or serving short sentences, call the prison at 570-327-2300 for current status.
Lycoming County Inmate Records Requests
Lycoming County follows the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law, 65 P.S. §§ 67.101-67.3104, for public records requests. You can submit a formal request for records related to the inmate population through the Lycoming County Open Records Office. The fee schedule is $0.25 per page for paper copies. The county must respond within five business days.
Visit lyco.org/departments/open-records to access the request form and contact the Open Records Officer. You can submit requests online or by mail. The office handles redactions when needed to protect personal information. If your request is denied, you can appeal to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records.
The Lycoming County open records page shows the request form, officer contact details, and the fee schedule for copies of public records.
Parole and Federal Inmates in Lycoming County
Some people in Lycoming County are under supervision by the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole rather than held in a jail. The PBPP oversees parolees who have been released from state prison but are still serving their sentence in the community. Visit pbpp.pa.gov for information on parole supervision and how to contact a parole officer in the Lycoming County area.
Federal inmates from Lycoming County may be held at federal facilities outside the county. The Federal Bureau of Prisons maintains its own inmate locator at bop.gov/inmateloc. This tool covers everyone in federal custody, including those who were arrested in Lycoming County but held in a federal detention center. You can search by name or BOP register number.
Pennsylvania criminal history records fall under 18 Pa.C.S. Chapter 91, the Criminal History Record Information Act. This law governs who can access records, what can be shared, and how errors can be corrected. If you believe a Lycoming County inmate record is wrong, you can request a correction through the Pennsylvania State Police.
Visiting Inmates in Lycoming County
Visiting rules at Lycoming County Prison are set by the warden and can change. Call 570-327-2300 before making plans to visit. The prison requires visitors to be on an approved list. You may need to provide identification and pass a background check before being added to the list. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times during visits in Lycoming County.
Inmates at Lycoming County Prison can receive mail and use the telephone to stay in contact with family. Commissary services let inmates purchase approved items during their time in the facility. Medical care is provided on site. Programs offered at Lycoming County Prison may include education, substance abuse treatment, and life skills training depending on inmate population needs and available resources.
Release planning at Lycoming County Prison helps inmates prepare for their return to the community. Staff work with inmates on housing, employment contacts, and connections to community services before their release date in Williamsport and the wider Lycoming County area.
Note: Professional visits by attorneys and investigators follow different rules than family visits at Lycoming County Prison. Call the facility in advance to arrange professional access to a specific inmate.
Nearby Counties
Lycoming County borders several other Pennsylvania counties. If you are not sure which county is holding someone, check where the arrest took place. Each county jail holds inmates from its own jurisdiction.