York County Inmate Population and Jail Records
York County inmate population records are kept by York County Prison and the York County Sheriff's Office in York, Pennsylvania. York County Prison holds pretrial detainees and sentenced inmates at its facility on Concord Road. State-sentenced offenders from York County are tracked through the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections inmate locator. An online inmate roster is available for the county jail at ycpcrp.yorkcountypa.gov, searchable by name or booking number at no cost.
York County Quick Facts
York County Prison
York County Prison is located at 3400 Concord Road in York, Pennsylvania. The general phone number is 717-840-7250. For questions about a specific inmate, call the Inmate Information Line at 717-840-7500. You can also send email to ycprison@yorkcountypa.gov. The prison's website at ycpcrp.yorkcountypa.gov includes visiting schedules, mail procedures, commissary information, and program details.
York County Prison holds a large population compared to many Pennsylvania county jails. The facility houses pretrial detainees, people convicted of misdemeanors and lower-level felonies, and inmates on work release. The warden oversees day-to-day operations. Security classifications determine housing assignments. Medical and mental health services are provided on-site. Release planning and reentry services help inmates prepare to return to York County communities.
The York County Prison's inmate information page at ycpcrp.yorkcountypa.gov/programs/inmate-information provides direct access to the online roster. The roster is updated regularly and shows housing location, charge information, bond amounts, court dates, and release dates where applicable. No login is required. The system is mobile compatible and accessible from any device.
| Facility |
York County Prison 3400 Concord Road York, PA 17402 Phone: 717-840-7250 Inmate Info Line: 717-840-7500 Email: ycprison@yorkcountypa.gov |
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| Website | ycpcrp.yorkcountypa.gov |
| Inmate Roster | ycpcrp.yorkcountypa.gov/programs/inmate-information |
York County Sheriff's Office
The York County Sheriff's Office handles warrant service, jail transport, civil process, and court security across York County. Sheriff Richard P. Keuerleber III oversees the office. The main address is 45 N. George Street, York, PA 17401. Phone: 717-771-9601. Fax: 717-771-9610. Email: sheriff@yorkcountypa.gov. The sheriff's website is at ycsopa.com/sheriff.
The Sheriff's Office is responsible for moving inmates between the county prison and the courthouse for court appearances. Deputies also handle civil process service and concealed carry permit applications. Fingerprinting is available through the office. The Sheriff maintains information on active warrants in York County. Community programs and deputy recruitment information are available through the office website.
Note: For questions about a specific person's custody status or court date in York County, contact York County Prison directly at 717-840-7500 rather than the Sheriff's Office.
State Inmates from York County
When a York County resident is sentenced to more than two years in prison, they go to a Pennsylvania State Correctional Institution rather than York County Prison. The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections operates 24 SCIs across the state, housing more than 36,000 inmates on any given day. The PA DOC inmate locator tracks all of these individuals. To find a state-sentenced inmate from York County, use the official locator at pa.gov.
Search by last name or inmate number. The system updates daily. Results show the full name, date of birth, inmate number, current location, and committing county. You can filter results by committing county and select York County to see all state inmates who were sentenced here. The PADOC direct portal at cor.pa.gov is an alternative access point with the same data. Clicking on a current location in the results links directly to that facility's page for visiting and contact details.
The Pennsylvania DOC is the largest agency in the Commonwealth. It runs facilities around the clock and provides education, treatment, and reentry services to prepare inmates for release. The main DOC site at cor.pa.gov has links to every SCI plus information about programs and policies.
Searching York County Inmate Records
York County has a two-step search process depending on the type of incarceration. Start with the York County Prison online roster for anyone recently arrested or charged in York County. The roster at ycpcrp.yorkcountypa.gov is the fastest way to confirm whether someone is in the county jail right now. You can search by last name or booking number. The roster shows current inmates only, not historical records.
For state prison inmates, search the PA DOC locator. If the county roster shows no results, the person may have been transferred to a state facility after sentencing. The PA DOC locator at pa.gov covers all 24 SCIs. If neither search returns results, the person may have been released, may be held in federal custody, or may be in a different county's facility. For federal inmates, use the BOP locator at bop.gov/inmateloc.
Parolees from York County under active supervision appear in the PA DOC parolee locator. Use the parolee tab in the same portal. The Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole at pbpp.pa.gov maintains supervision records and publishes a parole absconder list by region that covers York County.
The PA DOC parolee locator is part of the same system as the inmate locator and does not require registration. Results for parolees include current supervision status and district office assignment for York County.
York County Court Records
Criminal court records for York County are available through the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System at ujsportal.pacourts.us. You can search by party name, docket number, or date of birth. Results include charges, case status, hearing dates, and disposition. The UJS portal covers the York County Court of Common Pleas at 45 N. George Street as well as magisterial district courts throughout York County. The system is free and open around the clock.
The York County Courts page at yorkcountypa.gov/courts provides information about the York County Judicial Center, case tracking, court calendars, and contact information for the Clerk of Courts and Prothonotary. Online docket access is available for criminal and civil cases. Certified copies of court documents can be obtained through the Clerk of Courts office in York.
York County Right-to-Know Requests
Public records requests related to York County Prison and the Sheriff's Office are processed under Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law, 65 P.S. sections 67.101 through 67.3104. The York County Prison open records office is located at 3400 Concord Road, York, PA 17402. Phone: 717-840-7250. Submit requests through the online form at ycpcrp.yorkcountypa.gov/programs/right-to-know-requests. The copy fee is $0.25 per page. Agencies have five business days to respond, and extensions up to 30 days are allowed for complex requests.
If York County denies a records request or fails to respond, you may file an appeal with the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records at openrecords.pa.gov. Appeals must be filed within 15 business days of the agency's response. The Office of Open Records provides mediation and final determinations for disputed requests across all Pennsylvania counties including York.
Nearby Counties
York County is in south-central Pennsylvania. Neighboring counties maintain their own jails and inmate records. Use the county links below or the PA DOC statewide locator if you are not certain which county has custody.