Cumberland County Prison Booking Records
Cumberland County booking releases are processed through Cumberland County Prison in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The facility records every arrest made in the county, capturing personal details, charges, bail amounts, and court dates for each individual brought into custody. An online inmate locator lets the public search by name, booking number, or date of birth to verify current custody status. Records are maintained under Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law and are available upon written request to the County Administrator.
Cumberland County Prison Overview
Cumberland County Prison is located at 425 E. High Street in Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013. The facility can be reached by phone at 717-240-5127. Warden Michael C. Ziegler leads prison operations. The facility has a rated capacity of approximately 800 beds, with an average daily population of around 680.
The prison offers a broad range of on-site services. Medical, dental, and mental health care are all provided within the facility. Educational programming includes GED preparation, literacy classes, and life skills instruction. Vocational training covers food service, building maintenance, and laundry operations. Substance abuse treatment programs are available to qualifying inmates, and work release allows some individuals to hold outside employment while serving their sentence.
Visitation is offered by appointment, with video visitation available for those who cannot visit in person. Commissary is available on a weekly basis. Reentry planning begins approximately 90 days before a projected release date, giving inmates time to arrange housing, identification documents, and support services before they leave custody.
The Cumberland County government website at cumberlandcountypa.gov provides access to the online inmate locator and additional information about the prison and county services.
Online Inmate Locator Search Methods
The Cumberland County inmate locator supports multiple search methods. You can enter a full name, a booking number, or a date of birth to pull up records. Search results display custody status, housing unit assignment, current charges, bond information, scheduled court dates, and projected release date where available.
The locator covers individuals currently held at Cumberland County Prison. It does not cover individuals who have been released, transferred to a state facility, or booked but quickly processed out. For recent releases and historical records, a written request to the County Administrator is the correct step.
Cumberland County Sheriff Kevin J. Drescher oversees the Sheriff's Office at 1 Courthouse Square in Carlisle. The office phone number is 717-240-6500. The Sheriff's Office handles civil process and courthouse security in addition to its role in the county justice system.
Note: Search results from the online locator reflect data as of the last system update. For time-sensitive custody questions, calling the prison directly at 717-240-5127 provides the most current answer.
What Cumberland County Booking Records Include
Each booking record at Cumberland County Prison captures a standard set of details. The record documents the individual's full legal name and aliases, physical characteristics, and a booking photograph taken at intake. A unique booking number and identification number are assigned at processing.
The charge section of the record lists every offense filed against the individual along with the applicable statute for each charge. Bond or bail amounts set by the magistrate are recorded. Court dates are noted as they are assigned through the Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas or the relevant Magisterial District Court. Prior arrests processed through the same facility may also appear in the record.
Under 61 Pa.C.S. § 4103, inmate records kept by county correctional facilities are subject to specific rules about access and retention. Booking records for adults are maintained for a defined period, giving the public a meaningful window to request historical data before any scheduled destruction.
Cumberland County Court System
The Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas is led by President Judge Edward E. Guido. The county operates nine Magisterial District Courts that handle preliminary hearings, bail determinations, and minor criminal matters across the county's townships and boroughs. Specialty courts include Drug Court, DUI Court, and Mental Health Court, all designed to address underlying issues that contribute to criminal behavior.
Pre-trial services are available to assist the court in making bail decisions and monitoring defendants who are released before trial. Court Administration can be reached at 717-240-6250 for questions about scheduling and case status. The Pennsylvania UJS portal provides online access to court records for all dockets in Cumberland County and across the state.
Preliminary arraignments typically occur within hours of booking. The magistrate sets initial bail at that hearing. Bail may later be reviewed by the Court of Common Pleas if the defendant requests a modification. The RTKL office can be reached at rtco@cumberlandcountypa.gov for records requests related to court proceedings or jail records.
Right-to-Know Requests for Cumberland County Jail Records
Pennsylvania's 65 P.S. § 67.101 et seq. gives the public the right to request records from government agencies including county prisons. Written requests for Cumberland County jail records go to the County Administrator at 1 Courthouse Square, Suite 100, Carlisle, PA 17013. The office phone is 717-240-6100. Requests can also be sent by email to rtco@cumberlandcountypa.gov.
The agency must respond within five business days. Standard copy fees are $0.25 per page, with a $5 charge for certified copies. If a request is denied, the requester may appeal to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records within 15 business days of the denial letter. The Office of Open Records resolves disputes at no cost to the requester.
Booking records documenting arrests and charges are among the most clearly public categories of records under the RTKL. Courts have consistently held that records reflecting the exercise of government power over individuals carry a strong public interest in disclosure.
Victim Notification and Custody Alerts
Victims of crimes in Cumberland County can register for free custody notifications through the VINE system. VINE sends automated alerts by phone, text, or email when a monitored person's custody status changes at any participating Pennsylvania facility.
Signing up at vinelink.com takes only a few minutes. Users provide a name and contact information, then select the individual or individuals they want to monitor. The system notifies the user of releases, transfers, and other significant changes. For victims who hold a protective order, this advance notice can be essential to personal safety planning.
VINE covers Cumberland County Prison along with state corrections facilities across Pennsylvania. One registration covers multiple monitored individuals if needed.
Record Correction and Expungement in Cumberland County
Clerical errors in a Cumberland County booking record can be corrected by contacting the prison directly or submitting a written request to the County Administrator. Disputes about the accuracy of charges or outcomes generally require documentation from the Court of Common Pleas.
Expungement in Pennsylvania is a court process, not a jail process. An attorney files a petition with the Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas. The process typically takes one to two years. Not all charges are eligible for expungement, particularly those that resulted in a serious conviction. Until the court enters an expungement order and it is fully processed, the booking record remains visible in public databases. The UJS portal allows anyone to confirm whether an expungement has been entered on a specific docket number.
Nearby Pennsylvania Counties
These neighboring counties maintain their own booking release records under Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law.