Lebanon County Booking Releases and Correctional Facility Records
Lebanon County booking releases are public records generated at the Lebanon County Correctional Facility in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Located in central Pennsylvania between Lancaster and Harrisburg, Lebanon County processes arrests from Lebanon city police, the county sheriff, state police, and municipal departments across the county. Each Lebanon County booking release includes the person's name, date of birth, photograph, charges, bail status, and court date. Residents and researchers can search Lebanon County inmate records through the county website, the UJS Court Portal, and Pennsylvania's public records systems accessible under the Right-to-Know Law.
Lebanon County Correctional Facility Quick Facts
Lebanon County Correctional Facility Overview
The Lebanon County Correctional Facility is located at 730 East Walnut Street in Lebanon, Pennsylvania 17042, and can be reached at 717-274-5451. Warden William A. Wright oversees the facility, which maintains an average daily population of approximately 470 inmates against a rated capacity of around 550. The facility holds pre-trial detainees and individuals serving sentences of less than two years under county jurisdiction.
Sheriff Bruce Klingler leads the Lebanon County Sheriff's Office at 400 South 8th Street, Lebanon, PA 17042, with a direct line of 717-228-4400. The sheriff's office handles arrest processing, prisoner transport, and court security throughout Lebanon County. President Judge John C. Tylwalk oversees the Court of Common Pleas, which is supported by six Magisterial District Courts serving Lebanon and the surrounding county. The Right-to-Know office is located at 400 South 8th Street, Room 105, Lebanon, PA 17042, and can be reached at 717-228-4403.
Lebanon County's central Pennsylvania location places it between two of the state's larger counties, Lancaster and Dauphin, and its law enforcement activity reflects the character of a mid-sized county with a mix of urban and agricultural communities. The correctional facility serves the full range of Lebanon County municipalities and townships through a network of six magisterial districts.
| Facility Address | 730 E. Walnut Street, Lebanon, PA 17042 |
|---|---|
| Facility Phone | 717-274-5451 |
| Warden | William A. Wright |
| Sheriff | Bruce Klingler |
| Sheriff Address | 400 S. 8th Street, Lebanon, PA 17042 |
| Sheriff Phone | 717-228-4400 |
| Open Records Office | 400 S. 8th Street, Room 105, Lebanon, PA 17042 |
| Open Records Phone | 717-228-4403 |
Accessing Lebanon County Booking Releases Online
The Lebanon County official website is the primary portal for accessing county records, department contacts, and public records procedures from Lebanon. The site provides direct access to the correctional facility, sheriff's office, court contacts, and the Right-to-Know officer on South 8th Street.
The Lebanon County website connects residents to all essential contacts for the correctional facility, sheriff, and open records office serving the county from Lebanon.
The county portal simplifies access to Lebanon County booking release resources, visiting schedules, and the Right-to-Know process without requiring multiple separate searches.
For full case-level records connected to any Lebanon County arrest, the UJS Court Portal tracks every docket entry in Lebanon County Court of Common Pleas cases. Searching by defendant name or docket number returns the complete case history from arraignment through final disposition.
Inmate Programs at Lebanon County Correctional Facility
The Lebanon County Correctional Facility provides a range of programs for individuals in custody. Medical and mental health care are available on-site, with nursing staff addressing routine health needs and physicians available for evaluations beyond routine scope. Mental health counseling covers both acute crisis intervention and ongoing treatment for individuals with documented conditions. Prompt disclosure of health histories at booking ensures appropriate care is arranged without unnecessary delay.
Educational and vocational programs offer skill development for individuals serving time at the facility. Substance abuse treatment addresses a significant driver of incarceration and provides counseling and structured recovery support during incarceration. Work release programs allow qualifying inmates to maintain employment while serving their sentence. Video visitation is available as an alternative to in-person visits, providing families in Lebanon County with flexible access to contact their incarcerated relatives without requiring travel to the facility at 730 East Walnut Street.
These programs support reentry into Lebanon County communities after release and help reduce the likelihood of reoffending. Participation in facility programs does not appear in the basic booking release record but may be documented in court files when relevant to sentencing or supervision terms.
VINE Notifications for Lebanon County Inmates
The VINE system provides 24/7 free custody status notifications for victims and family members monitoring inmates at the Lebanon County Correctional Facility. Registration is available online or by calling VINE's toll-free number. Once registered, subscribers receive automatic alerts by phone, text, or email whenever an inmate is released, transferred, or when any other custody change is recorded. VINE operates at the state level and covers every Pennsylvania county jail, including the Lebanon County facility.
Lebanon County's average daily population of approximately 470 inmates means that the facility sees regular custody changes. VINE delivers real-time notifications as soon as those changes are recorded, eliminating the need to monitor the county roster manually. For crime victims and concerned family members throughout Lebanon County, the service provides timely and reliable notification without requiring ongoing manual checks.
Note: VINE registration is free and does not require renewal. Subscribers continue receiving Lebanon County notifications until they choose to cancel or update their registration.
Right-to-Know Law and Lebanon County Records Access
Pennsylvania's 65 P.S. § 67.101 et seq. entitles every person to request public records from Lebanon County government agencies including booking releases and correctional facility records. Written requests should be submitted to the Lebanon County Right-to-Know officer at 400 South 8th Street, Room 105, Lebanon, PA 17042, or by calling 717-228-4403. The county must respond within five business days of receiving 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.
For certified statewide criminal history reports based on final convictions, the PATCH system provides official records. PATCH reports are distinct from Lebanon County booking releases and reflect court-adjudicated outcomes rather than initial arrest data. The records kept at the Lebanon County Correctional Facility are governed by 61 Pa.C.S. § 4103, which establishes documentation standards for all Pennsylvania county correctional facilities.
PA DOC and State-Sentenced Inmates from Lebanon County
Individuals convicted in Lebanon County and sentenced to two or more years are transferred from the county correctional facility to a Pennsylvania Department of Corrections facility. The PA DOC operates 23 State Correctional Institutions across Pennsylvania. Once transferred, those individuals will no longer appear in Lebanon County correctional records. The PA DOC Inmate Locator allows searches by name or inmate ID and returns current facility placement, projected release date, and parole status for anyone under PA DOC custody. If someone is no longer found in Lebanon County records following a multi-year sentence, the PA DOC system is the appropriate next step.
Nearby Pennsylvania Counties
These neighboring counties also maintain public booking release records under the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law.