Lackawanna County Booking Releases and Inmate Records
Lackawanna County booking releases are public records maintained at the Lackawanna County Prison in Scranton, Pennsylvania. One of northeastern Pennsylvania's largest counties, Lackawanna County processes a high volume of bookings from Scranton city police, the county sheriff, state police, and surrounding municipal departments. Each Lackawanna County booking release records the person's name, date of birth, photograph, charges, bail status, and court date. Residents can search current and recent Lackawanna County inmate records through the county website, the UJS Court Portal, and Pennsylvania statewide records systems accessible under the Right-to-Know Law.
Lackawanna County Prison Quick Facts
Lackawanna County Prison Facility Information
The Lackawanna County Prison is located at 1371 North Washington Avenue in Scranton, Pennsylvania 18509. The facility can be reached at 570-963-6742. Warden Robert McMillan oversees the operation of the prison, which holds an average daily population of approximately 900 inmates and has a rated capacity of approximately 1,100. The prison serves as the primary detention facility for Lackawanna County, housing both pre-trial detainees and individuals serving sentences of less than two years.
The Lackawanna County Sheriff's Office is led by Sheriff Mark McAndrew and is located at 200 North Washington Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503, reachable at 570-963-6701. The sheriff's office handles arrest processing, prisoner transport, and court security for Lackawanna County. Scranton is one of the larger cities in Pennsylvania and generates significant law enforcement activity, contributing to the prison's consistently high daily population relative to the county's overall size.
Educational programs, substance abuse treatment, mental health services, and work release opportunities are available at the Lackawanna County Prison for qualifying inmates. These programs support reentry and reduce recidivism for individuals returning to Scranton and surrounding communities after completing their time at the county facility.
| Prison Address | 1371 N. Washington Avenue, Scranton, PA 18509 |
|---|---|
| Prison Phone | 570-963-6742 |
| Warden | Robert McMillan |
| Sheriff | Mark McAndrew |
| Sheriff Address | 200 N. Washington Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503 |
| Sheriff Phone | 570-963-6701 |
| Open Records Office | 123 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503 |
| Open Records Phone | 570-963-6722 |
Searching Lackawanna County Booking Releases Online
The Lackawanna County official website is the central portal for accessing county records, department contacts, and public records procedures. The site provides direct connections to the prison, sheriff, court offices, and the Right-to-Know office located at 123 Wyoming Avenue in Scranton.
The Lackawanna County website organizes all essential contacts for the prison, sheriff, and public records offices in Scranton into a single navigable resource.
The county portal is the authoritative starting point for confirming current prison contacts, visiting schedules, and the process for submitting Right-to-Know requests for Lackawanna County booking release records.
For case-level records, the UJS Court Portal tracks every docket entry in Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas cases. President Judge Thomas J. Munley oversees the court system, which includes 11 Magisterial District Courts serving Scranton and the surrounding county. Searching by defendant name or docket number returns the full case history from arraignment through final disposition.
Lackawanna County Booking Release Record Contents
Every Lackawanna County booking release is generated at intake and captures a standard set of identifying and case information. The record includes the individual's full legal name, date of birth, and physical description. A booking photograph is taken at intake and becomes part of the public record. A booking number is assigned to each arrest and connects all related documents in the system.
The charges section of each Lackawanna County booking release lists every count filed against the individual at the time of booking along with the relevant statute. Bail information reflects the amount and conditions set by the presiding magisterial district judge during the preliminary arraignment, which typically takes place within hours of the initial booking. If the individual has posted bail and been released, the record shows the release date and bail conditions. If they remain in custody, the active record displays current housing status within the facility.
Note: Court dates listed in Lackawanna County booking records are subject to change. Use the UJS Court Portal to confirm the current schedule for any case before planning attendance at a hearing.
VINE Notifications for Lackawanna County Inmates
The VINE system provides 24/7 free custody status notifications for victims and family members monitoring inmates at the Lackawanna County Prison. Registration can be completed online or by calling VINE's toll-free number. Once registered, subscribers receive automatic phone, text, or email alerts whenever an inmate's status changes. This includes releases from the Lackawanna County Prison, transfers to other facilities, and any other custody event. The system operates independently of the county's online roster and delivers real-time notifications.
Lackawanna County's active VINE participation means that notifications are generated promptly when the prison updates custody records. For crime victims and concerned family members in Scranton and throughout Lackawanna County, VINE eliminates the need to manually monitor the prison roster and provides assurance that they will be notified when changes occur.
Right-to-Know Law and Lackawanna County Records Access
Pennsylvania's 65 P.S. § 67.101 et seq. guarantees public access to government records including Lackawanna County booking releases. Formal written requests should be submitted to the Lackawanna County Right-to-Know officer at 123 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503 or by calling 570-963-6722. The county has five business days to respond to a complete request. Standard copy fees are $0.25 per page. If a request is denied, the requester has 15 business days to appeal to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records.
Records documenting inmate information at the Lackawanna County Prison are subject to 61 Pa.C.S. § 4103, which establishes the standards for inmate record maintenance at county correctional facilities. For certified statewide criminal history reports, the PATCH system provides official records based on final convictions across Pennsylvania. A PATCH report is distinct from a booking record and reflects court-adjudicated outcomes rather than arrest data.
PA DOC and State Inmates from Lackawanna County
Individuals sentenced in Lackawanna County to terms of two or more years are transferred from the county prison to a Pennsylvania Department of Corrections facility. The PA DOC operates 23 State Correctional Institutions across the commonwealth. Once transferred, they will no longer appear in Lackawanna County prison records. The PA DOC Inmate Locator is the correct tool for finding anyone who has been moved to state custody following sentencing in Lackawanna County. The locator is available online and returns current facility, projected release, and supervision status for individuals under PA DOC custody.
Nearby Pennsylvania Counties
These neighboring counties also publish public booking release records under the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law.