Lycoming County Jail Roster

The Lycoming County Jail Inmate Roster in Pennsylvania is a public resource that allows anyone to check who is currently in custody at the county facility. LycomingCourt.us helps find publicly available information about current and recently released inmates. Additionally, data can be obtained through the official county inmate search page, by visiting the facility in person, or by calling the jail. The roster allows you to confirm a person's custody status, view charges, and learn the admission date. It is maintained by the Lycoming County Prison, and data is updated regularly. This tool ensures transparency of the county's penitentiary system for the public.

Search Current Inmates in Lycoming Jail

There are several ways to find out if a specific person is in custody at the county jail.

Online Search

1. Go to the Inmate Search page on the official Lycoming County website.
2. Enter the person's last name. If necessary, add the first name to narrow the results.
3. Review the list that appears. Each entry contains basic information about the inmate — name, charges, and custody status.

You can also use LycomingCourt.us to search for publicly available court information related to county inmates.

You will need:

• The person's full legal name (last name required)
• Booking number, if known

Juvenile offenders are not displayed in the public roster.

By Phone

Call the jail at the number listed below. The operator can confirm if the person is in custody if you provide the full name.

In Person

Visit the jail's reception during business hours. The staff at the information desk will help verify the status of a specific inmate.

Lycoming County Prison

277 West Third StreetWilliamsport, PA 17701Phone: (570) 326-2561

If the person has been transferred to a state-level facility, use the Inmate/Department Supervised Individual Locator of the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections — it is updated daily and covers state facilities but not county jails.

Find Lycoming Jail Booking Records Online

A booking record is created when a person is officially registered in the jail. This occurs after an arrest or delivery by court order. During the booking process, the following data is recorded:

• Unique booking number
• Date and time of admission
• Charges filed
• Arresting agency (city police, sheriff, state police, etc.)
• Basic identification data of the detainee

Some of this information can be seen directly in the online roster on the Inmate Search page. However, the full booking record may contain more details than what the public search displays.

If you need the full record, submit a public records request. Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law allows requests to be submitted through the Office of Open Records form or directly to the jail administration. Some data — such as medical information or records concerning minors — is not subject to disclosure.

For state-level criminal history checks, there is a separate tool — Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History (PATCH). It shows convictions throughout the state, not just the county jail.

Search the Lycoming Jail Roster by Last Name or Booking Number

The county website's search system supports two main methods.

By Last Name

Enter the last name in the appropriate field. This is the most common method. If the last name is common — such as Smith or Johnson — add the first name to filter out extra results. Check the spelling: even one extra letter can lead to an empty result.

By Booking Number

If you have the booking number, use it — this is the most accurate way to find a specific record. The number is usually provided to relatives during the first contact with the facility.

What to Do If the Search Shows Nothing

• Check the spelling of the name — try alternative versions (e.g., a hyphen in a double surname)
• The person may have already been released or transferred to another facility
• There may be a delay between the actual admission and the appearance of the record in the online system
• Call the jail directly to clarify the status

If the person has been transferred to a state facility, check the Department of Corrections locator.

Jail Roster Updates and Search Limitations in Lycoming

The Lycoming County Prison roster is updated regularly but not in real-time. There is usually a delay of several hours to one business day between the physical admission of an inmate and the appearance of the record in the online database. During high-volume periods — such as weekends — the delay may be longer.

Here are key limitations to be aware of:

The roster is a snapshot of the current state, not a complete criminal history database. For archival data or records of past arrests, contact the jail administration with a written request or use the PATCH system for state-level criminal history checks.