Inmate Population Records in Pike County
Pike County inmate population records are maintained by the Pike County Correctional Facility in Lords Valley, Pennsylvania. If you need to find a current or former inmate held in Pike County, the correctional facility is the primary source for inmate information and records. This page explains how to search Pike County inmate records, how the Pike County Sheriff's Office relates to the jail system, and what state-level tools are available when someone has been transferred out of Pike County custody.
Pike County Quick Facts
Pike County Correctional Facility
The Pike County Correctional Facility is located at 175 Pike County Boulevard, Lords Valley, PA 18428. The facility phone number is 570-226-8333 and the fax is 570-226-8905. The warden oversees all operations at the facility, which holds pre-trial detainees, sentenced inmates, and individuals transferred from other counties or awaiting transport.
Pike County is located in northeastern Pennsylvania, bordering New Jersey and New York. The county is largely rural and forested, with a population that swells seasonally due to tourism in the Pocono Mountains region. The Pike County Correctional Facility serves this population and houses inmates charged with crimes in Pike County courts.
If you want to know whether a person is held at the Pike County Correctional Facility, call the facility directly at 570-226-8333. Staff can confirm current inmate status during business hours. Have the person's full name and date of birth ready when you call. This is the most direct way to confirm a person's presence in the Pike County inmate population.
Note: Pike County inmates who receive sentences of more than two years are typically transferred to the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections and would appear in the state system rather than the Pike County facility.
Pike County Sheriff and Inmate Records
The Pike County Sheriff's Office at 506 Broad Street, Milford, PA 18337 works alongside the correctional facility in managing Pike County's inmate population. Sheriff Brian W. Olsen oversees the Sheriff's Office, which handles warrant service, civil process, jail transport, and law enforcement in Pike County. The Sheriff's Office phone number is 570-296-2233.
The image below shows the Pike County Sheriff's Office website, which provides contact information and public-facing resources for Pike County inmate and law enforcement records.
The Sheriff's Office manages warrant service throughout Pike County, which directly affects who enters the local inmate population. When warrants are served, individuals may be booked into the Pike County Correctional Facility. The Sheriff's Office maintains records related to these activities. Contact the Pike County Sheriff at 570-296-2233 for questions about warrants or law enforcement-related inmate records in Pike County.
Searching Pike County Inmate Records
To find a current Pike County inmate, start with a direct call to the Pike County Correctional Facility at 570-226-8333. The facility can confirm whether a person is in custody, which housing unit they are in, and basic status information. This is the fastest method for real-time Pike County inmate searches.
For inmates who have been transferred to a Pennsylvania state prison, use the PA DOC inmate locator at pa.gov. The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections operates 24 state correctional institutions and holds over 36,000 inmates statewide. The locator is updated daily and is free to search. If someone from Pike County received a state prison sentence, this is where you would find them.
The Unified Judicial System Portal shows criminal court case records for Pike County. You can search by name to find active cases, charges, and court dates. This can help you understand the status of a person's case and whether they may still be in Pike County custody or have been transferred. The UJS portal covers all 67 Pennsylvania counties, including Pike County.
Federal inmates charged in Pike County would be held at a federal facility. Use the Federal Bureau of Prisons locator at bop.gov/inmateloc to search for anyone in federal custody, regardless of where they were originally charged.
Visiting and Contacting Inmates in Pike County
The Pike County Correctional Facility has rules for visiting, mail, and phone calls. Visiting hours vary and can change, so always call ahead before making a trip to 175 Pike County Boulevard in Lords Valley. The facility phone is 570-226-8333. Visitors may need to be on an approved list, and identification is required for all visitors.
Inmate mail at the Pike County Correctional Facility should be addressed to the inmate's full name and the facility address at 175 Pike County Boulevard, Lords Valley, PA 18428. Mail is screened before delivery. Certain items are not permitted. Contact the facility to confirm current mail policies before sending packages or letters to a Pike County inmate.
Commissary services allow inmates to purchase approved items while in custody. Funds can typically be deposited on behalf of an inmate. Call the Pike County Correctional Facility at 570-226-8333 to ask about the current commissary system, deposit methods, and account procedures for Pike County inmates.
Note: Visiting and communication policies at county jails like the Pike County Correctional Facility can change without much notice, so confirming the latest rules before you visit or send mail is always the right approach.
Pike County Inmate Records and Open Records
Public records for Pike County's inmate population are governed by the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law, 65 P.S. Sections 67.101 through 67.3104. Basic inmate information such as name, charges, and custody status is generally available. Some records related to security or personal safety may be withheld.
To submit a formal records request for Pike County inmate information, contact the Pike County Open Records Officer. Requests can be submitted online, in writing, or in person. The standard fee for copies is $0.25 per page. Pike County has five business days to respond to most requests. If a request is denied, you can appeal to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records at openrecords.pa.gov.
Criminal history records for individuals with Pike County arrests or convictions are available through the Pennsylvania State Police at psp.pa.gov. The PA State Police maintains the central repository of criminal history records under the Criminal History Record Information Act, 18 Pa.C.S. Chapter 91. A criminal history check covers the full state record, not just Pike County.
Nearby Counties
Pike County borders several counties in northeastern Pennsylvania and shares a border with New Jersey. If you are not certain which county holds an inmate, check the surrounding counties. Each maintains its own jail and inmate population records independently from Pike County.