Centre County Booking Releases and Inmate Listing
Centre County booking releases are maintained at the Centre County Correctional Facility (CCCF) at 700 Rishel Hill Road in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. Every arrest made in Centre County results in a booking record that captures the individual's name, charges, bond amount, mugshot, and custody status. Members of the public can search Centre County booking releases through the facility's inmate listing and connected VINE system to verify custody status, track court dates, and confirm release information. Pennsylvania law classifies these records as public, and the facility provides access through its website and formal records request process.
Centre County Correctional Facility Quick Facts
Centre County Correctional Facility Details
The Centre County Correctional Facility is located at 700 Rishel Hill Road, Bellefonte, PA 16823. The main phone number is (814) 355-6794. When calling, the phone menu offers four options: press 0 for the Visitation Officer, press 1 for Inmate Records, press 2 for Visitation Information, and press 3 for Administration. The facility opened in 1994, replacing an older county jail that had served the county for decades. It has a rated capacity of approximately 400 inmates and an average daily population of around 320. Annual admissions total approximately 3,500 individuals each year.
The facility's mission is to enhance public safety by providing a safe, secure, and humane environment while offering effective programming and education. The stated emphasis is on preparing inmates for successful reentry into the community. The facility operates under five core values known by the acronym PRIDE: Professionalism, Responsibility, Integrity, Dependability, and Effectiveness.
The Centre County Correctional Facility page on the county website provides official information about programs, services, visitation, and public records access. It is the starting point for anyone seeking Centre County booking releases or inmate information.
The Centre County Correctional Facility's official page covers programs, visitation procedures, inmate accounts, and public records access for those seeking Centre County booking releases.
Centre County Inmate Listing and VINE Connection
The Centre County Correctional Facility maintains a public inmate listing that is connected to the VINE notification system. The listing can be searched by offender ID number or by name. Search results show current custody status, basic booking information, mugshots, housing location within the facility, bond amounts, and release dates where applicable.
The VINE connection means that anyone who registers for notifications tied to a Centre County case will receive automatic alerts when that person's custody status changes. This includes releases, transfers, and new bookings. Registration through VINE is free and available at any time.
The Centre County Inmate Listing page provides direct access to the current roster of individuals in custody. The listing is updated regularly and reflects actual custody status at the facility. It is the most current source for Centre County booking release information.
The Centre County Inmate Listing page shows current residents of the correctional facility and links directly to the VINE notification system for custody status tracking.
For a third-party inmate search option, Centre Records inmate search aggregates available booking data for Centre County and allows searches by name or ID number.
Third-party Centre County inmate search tools pull from publicly available booking data and can supplement the information available through the county's official roster.
What Centre County Booking Records Show
Public information in a Centre County booking record includes the current inmate roster, basic booking information, mugshots, custody status, release dates, bond amounts, and housing location. These items are available to any member of the public without needing to state a reason for the request.
Some categories of information are exempt from public disclosure. Medical and psychiatric records are protected by privacy laws and are not part of the public booking record. Social Security numbers and driver's license numbers are also exempt. Home addresses of private individuals are not disclosed, and security-sensitive information about the facility's layout or procedures is withheld. Juvenile records are protected under separate rules and are not accessible through the standard public records process.
Custody verification by phone is available 24 hours a day. For specific booking details, calling Inmate Records at (814) 355-6794, option 1, during business hours is the most direct path. In-person requests can be directed to the Centre County Sheriff at 213 E High Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823. The Sheriff's Office main number is (814) 355-6803 and the fax is (814) 548-1111. Mail requests can be sent to the same address.
Note: The 24-hour phone number at (814) 355-6794 is available for custody verification at any time. For detailed records requests, contact the Inmate Records line during normal business hours.
Visitation at Centre County Correctional Facility
In-person visitation at the Centre County Correctional Facility is available Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Visitors must be on the approved visitation list and must present valid identification. All visitors are subject to search as a condition of entry. Newly booked individuals are not immediately eligible for visitation until they have been classified and placed in a housing unit.
The facility also provides resources for families and community members beyond visitation. These include Prison Board meeting videos, a frequently asked questions page, information about inmate programs, inmate account management, PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) resources, and reentry resources for individuals preparing for release. These materials are available through the county website.
Remote or video visitation options may be available for family members who cannot visit in person. Contact the Visitation Officer at (814) 355-6794, option 0, for current information about available formats and scheduling requirements.
Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law and Centre County Records
Centre County booking releases are public records under 65 P.S. § 67.101 et seq. This Right-to-Know Law establishes that government records are presumed public, and agencies must respond to written requests within five business days. The standard copy fee is $0.25 per page. Formal RTKL requests require a written submission, and the law provides a clear right of appeal if a request is denied.
Appeals must be filed with the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records within 15 business days of a denial. The appeals process is free. The Office reviews the agency's justification and issues a binding decision. This mechanism ensures that agencies comply with their disclosure obligations and do not improperly withhold public booking records.
Inmate record creation standards under 61 Pa.C.S. § 4103 apply to all Pennsylvania county jails, including Centre County. This statute sets the minimum information that must be captured at booking and establishes how records must be stored and maintained. Compliance with these standards ensures consistency and reliability in the booking records that the public has a right to access.
Centre County Court System
The Centre County Court of Common Pleas handles felony and misdemeanor criminal cases for the county. Magisterial district courts in Centre County handle the first stage of a criminal case, including the preliminary arraignment that follows every booking. At the arraignment, a magistrate sets bail and schedules the preliminary hearing. These decisions are reflected in the booking record.
Court case information is available through the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System portal. The UJS portal allows searches across all Pennsylvania counties and shows docket filings, scheduled hearings, and case outcomes. It is the best source for confirming whether a court date in a booking record is still current, since continuances and rescheduling are common.
Centre County is home to Penn State University, which means the county's court system processes a range of cases that are typical of college communities, including drug offenses, public order violations, and property crimes. This mix is reflected in the Centre County booking data and the types of charges that appear most frequently in the inmate listing.
Victim Notification and State Resources
Victims of crimes in Centre County can register for custody alerts through the VINE system. Because the Centre County inmate listing is directly connected to VINE, registration is especially effective for this county. Alerts go out the moment a status change is recorded, covering releases, transfers, and new bookings.
For individuals transferred to a Pennsylvania state prison, the Pennsylvania DOC Inmate Locator provides current location and custody status for all state facilities. Someone sentenced to more than two years is no longer held at the Centre County Correctional Facility and must be located through the state system.
Complete Pennsylvania criminal history records are available through the PATCH system run by the Pennsylvania State Police. PATCH searches the statewide repository and provides a more complete picture of a person's criminal history than any single county booking database. Centre County arrests that resulted in convictions will appear in PATCH results.
Nearby Pennsylvania Counties
Neighboring counties also maintain booking release records under Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law.