Venango County Inmate Population Records
Venango County inmate population records are maintained by the Venango County Jail in Franklin, Pennsylvania. The jail holds people awaiting trial and those serving short sentences. You can search for current and recently released inmates using the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections inmate locator and other tools listed on this page. Venango County is in northwestern Pennsylvania, and its jail serves the entire county. This page covers how to find inmates, contact the jail, and request public records in Venango County.
Venango County Quick Facts
Venango County Jail Inmate Records
The Venango County Jail is located at 118 Liberty Street in Franklin, Pennsylvania. The jail holds people who are awaiting trial in the Venango County Court of Common Pleas and those serving sentences of two years or less. The warden oversees daily operations and staffing. To reach the jail directly, call 814-432-9551.
The jail serves all of Venango County, which covers a large rural area in northwestern Pennsylvania. Inmates at the Venango County Jail may be there for misdemeanor or felony charges. Those with longer state sentences are transferred to a Pennsylvania Department of Corrections facility. The PA DOC holds more than 36,000 inmates across 24 state correctional institutions. If the person you are looking for is not at the Venango County Jail, they may be in a state prison.
The Venango County Jail provides information on visiting hours, inmate mail, and telephone access on its website. Mail sent to inmates must follow jail rules on format and content. All mail is screened before delivery. Phone calls from inmates are made through a contracted provider. Commissary services allow inmates to purchase approved items from a set list.
The above image shows the Venango County Jail website, which has details on visiting procedures and inmate programs. Use the jail's contact page to ask about current inmates or visitation rules.
| Facility |
Venango County Jail 118 Liberty Street Franklin, PA 16323 Phone: 814-432-9551 Fax: 814-437-2974 |
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| Warden | Warden oversees facility operations |
| Website | venangocountypa.gov/prison |
How to Find an Inmate in Venango County
Finding an inmate in Venango County depends on where they are held. If they were recently arrested, they are likely at the Venango County Jail in Franklin. For people already sentenced to state prison, the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections has an online tool. The PA inmate locator at pa.gov lets you search by name or DOC number for all state inmates in Pennsylvania.
You can also search through the PADOC directly at cor.pa.gov. This tool is updated daily and covers all 24 state correctional institutions. For federal inmates from Venango County, use the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator. Federal cases are handled by the Western District of Pennsylvania. To search court records tied to an arrest or case in Venango County, the Unified Judicial System portal lets you look up case dockets by name or case number.
For parole and probation status, the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole manages supervision of released inmates. Visit pbpp.pa.gov for more information on parolee status in Pennsylvania.
Note: The PA DOC inmate locator covers state inmates only. For Venango County Jail inmates, contact the jail directly at 814-432-9551, as local jail rosters are not always published online.
Venango County Sheriff and Inmate Transport
The Venango County Sheriff's Office handles warrant service, civil process, and inmate transport throughout the county. The Sheriff is Joseph D. McClelland, and the office is at 118 Liberty Street in Franklin. The main phone number is 814-432-9518. Deputies are responsible for transporting inmates to and from court, other jails, and state facilities.
The Sheriff's Office maintains active warrant information for Venango County. If you believe someone has an active warrant, contact the Sheriff's Office or check public court records through the UJS portal. The office also provides fingerprinting services and processes concealed carry permits for Venango County residents.
The Venango County Sheriff's Office website has information on services, deputy recruitment, and community programs. You can submit public records requests to the Sheriff's Office for warrant or transport-related records.
Venango County Inmate Public Records
Inmate and arrest records in Venango County are public records under the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law, 65 P.S. sections 67.101 through 67.3104. Anyone can request these records. You do not need to explain why you want them. The Venango County Open Records Officer handles these requests.
To submit a request, visit the Venango County open records page. A request form is available online. The county charges $0.25 per page for copies. Venango County has five business days to respond to a request. If you are denied, you can appeal to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records at openrecords.pa.gov.
Criminal history records in Pennsylvania are governed by the Criminal History Record Information Act, 18 Pa.C.S. Chapter 91. This law covers how criminal records are collected, stored, and released. Background check requests go through the Pennsylvania State Police at psp.pa.gov. The Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History system, known as PATCH, lets you run a background check for a fee at epatch.pa.gov.
Note: Venango County public records requests must be submitted in writing and may be subject to redaction for personal information protected by law.
Inmate Programs and Release Planning in Venango County
The Venango County Jail provides programs for inmates during their stay. These include educational and behavioral health services designed to reduce the chance of reoffending. Release planning helps inmates prepare to leave custody and connect with community resources in Venango County.
Medical care is available at the jail for inmates who need it. Mental health services and substance abuse programs may also be offered based on need and availability. Volunteer programs bring outside groups into the jail to assist with education and support.
When a state inmate is released from a Pennsylvania SCI, they may be placed on parole supervised by the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole. For those released from the Venango County Jail, supervision may fall under county probation. Contact the Venango County courts for more information on local probation services.
Inmates and families can find more about programs and release by contacting the Venango County Jail at 814-432-9551 or visiting the jail website. The PA DOC also publishes reports and population statistics at pa.gov/agencies/cor.
Nearby Counties
Venango County borders several other northwestern Pennsylvania counties. If someone was arrested in a neighboring county or transferred to a nearby facility, check those counties for inmate population records.