Perry County Inmate Population and Jail Records
Perry County inmate population records are managed by Perry County Prison and the Perry County Sheriff's Office in New Bloomfield, Pennsylvania. Perry County is a small, rural county in central Pennsylvania, and its jail reflects that compact scale. The county holds both pre-trial detainees and short-term sentenced inmates at its facility on State Road. This page covers how to find current inmates in Perry County, how to use public records requests, and how to extend your search to the statewide Pennsylvania inmate population when you need more information.
Perry County Quick Facts
Perry County Prison and the Local Inmate Population
Perry County Prison is at 2209 State Road, New Bloomfield, PA 17068. The facility shares this address with the Perry County Sheriff's Office. You can reach the prison at 717-582-2133. As a small county jail, Perry County Prison houses a limited number of inmates compared to larger urban counties in Pennsylvania. The facility holds people awaiting trial in Perry County courts as well as those sentenced to shorter terms for misdemeanor and lower-level felony offenses.
Visiting hours, inmate mail rules, and commissary procedures at Perry County Prison can change. Call the facility before visiting to confirm current policies for the Perry County inmate population. Medical care is provided on site. Work release may be available for qualifying inmates. The prison coordinates with county courts on release planning and pre-trial services for individuals in the Perry County inmate population.
The Perry County Prison page on the county website at perryco.org/prison lists basic contact information and guidance for families of inmates. Families can find out about mail and phone procedures by contacting the prison directly. Limited programs are available given the small scale of the Perry County facility.
The Perry County Prison official website is shown in the screenshot below, which was captured from the county government portal.
The Perry County Prison page provides contact details and guidance for those looking for someone in the Perry County inmate population or needing to arrange a visit.
Perry County Sheriff and Warrant Information
Sheriff Steve N. Hile leads the Perry County Sheriff's Office at 2209 State Road, New Bloomfield, PA 17068. The Sheriff's phone number is 717-582-2133. The office handles warrant service, civil process, jail transport, concealed carry permits, fingerprinting, and emergency response in Perry County. Active warrants in Perry County result in arrest and booking into the local inmate population at the prison.
The Perry County Sheriff's Office also conducts real estate Sheriff's sales and handles deputy recruitment in Perry County. The Sheriff works closely with the prison since both offices share the same address. If you have questions about a warrant or civil matter in Perry County, the Sheriff's Office is the first contact point.
The Perry County Sheriff's Office website covers warrant service, civil process, and other Sheriff functions that relate to the Perry County inmate population and local law enforcement.
Court case records for Perry County are available through the Pennsylvania UJS Portal. Search by party name or docket number to find criminal filings, charges, and hearing dates for individuals in the Perry County court system. This free tool covers all 67 Pennsylvania counties without requiring registration.
Note: Warrants issued in Perry County are served by the Sheriff's Office and may result in detention at Perry County Prison or, in some cases, at a neighboring county facility if space is limited.
Perry County Right-to-Know and Open Records
Perry County handles public records requests through its Open Records Officer. The county follows the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law, 65 P.S. sections 67.101 through 67.3104, which gives the public the right to access government records including jail logs and custody information for the Perry County inmate population. You can access the request form and contact information at perryco.org/open-records.
Because Perry County has limited staff, it is wise to call ahead before submitting a request. The county has five business days to respond under state law. Standard copy fees apply. Fee waivers may be available in cases of financial hardship. If the county denies your request, you have the right to appeal to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records.
The Perry County Right-to-Know page gives you the tools to submit a formal public records request for jail or inmate population information held by Perry County government.
Jail records such as booking logs and inmate rosters are generally accessible under Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law. Records involving ongoing investigations or personal details protected by other laws may be redacted. For criminal background information, contact the Pennsylvania State Police through the PATCH system at epatch.pa.gov rather than the county. The PATCH system provides certified criminal history records for Pennsylvania individuals.
Pennsylvania State Inmate Tools for Perry County
Individuals convicted in Perry County courts who receive sentences of two or more years are transferred to a Pennsylvania state correctional institution. They will not appear in the local Perry County jail records. Search the PA Official Inmate and Parolee Locator on PA.gov to find them. The PA DOC locator covers all 24 state facilities and is updated daily. You can search by name and date of birth without cost or registration.
The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections at cor.pa.gov manages over 36,000 inmates statewide. Its direct inmate locator at cor.pa.gov/Inmates/Pages/Inmate-Locator.aspx is the most detailed state tool for finding individuals who left the county system after sentencing. Results include the facility where an inmate is held, sentence ranges, and other basic information. You can also email the Department of Corrections at ra-contactdoc@pa.gov for questions the online system cannot answer.
The Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole at pbpp.pa.gov supervises individuals on state parole who live or report in Perry County. A parole violation in Perry County can result in return to a state facility. The PBPP handles revocation decisions independently of the county. For federal inmates with Perry County connections, use the Federal Bureau of Prisons locator. Perry County is part of the federal Middle District of Pennsylvania.
Note: If you have searched both the Perry County prison and the Pennsylvania statewide inmate locator without success, the person may have been released, transferred to a federal facility, or may be in another county's custody. Try the UJS Portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us to check the case status in court records.
Nearby Counties
Perry County borders several central Pennsylvania counties. If someone is not found in the Perry County inmate population, the neighboring county facilities or the statewide PA DOC search may have information on their current custody status.