Monroe County Booking Releases and Inmate Records
Monroe County booking releases are processed through the Monroe County Correctional Facility in Snydersville, Pennsylvania. The county seat is Stroudsburg, located in the Pocono Mountains region of northeastern Pennsylvania. Monroe County has a population of approximately 175,000 residents, many of whom live in communities that have grown significantly as a result of the county's proximity to the New York metropolitan area. The correctional facility records every arrest made in the county, creating booking records that capture charges, bail amounts, court dates, and personal details. Records are public under Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law.
Monroe County Jail Quick Facts
Monroe County Correctional Facility Details
The Monroe County Correctional Facility is located at 4250 Manor Drive in Snydersville, Pennsylvania 18369. The facility phone is 570-420-3200, and Warden Donna A. Asure oversees operations. The facility has a rated capacity of approximately 650 and maintains an average daily population of around 550. Monroe County Sheriff Sean M. Kilkenny is also reachable at the same address, as the correctional facility and Sheriff's Office share the Manor Drive location.
The facility holds both pre-trial detainees and sentenced individuals serving terms under two years. Individuals sentenced to longer terms are transferred to a Pennsylvania Department of Corrections state facility. Monroe County's rapid population growth over recent decades, driven largely by migration from the New York City area, has put increased demands on the county's public safety infrastructure. The correctional facility serves communities including Stroudsburg, East Stroudsburg, Tannersville, Tobyhanna, Pocono Summit, and numerous other Pocono Mountain communities.
Intake at the facility includes a complete property inventory, medical screening, and housing classification. A formal booking record is created at this stage and contains all identifying information, charge details, and bail amounts. The Monroe County Open Records office is located at 1 Quaker Plaza, Suite 102, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, reachable at 570-517-3100 for written requests under the Right-to-Know Law.
The Monroe County government website at monroecountypa.gov provides access to department information, public records resources, and contact details for the correctional facility and other county offices.
The Monroe County portal at monroecountypa.gov covers all county department information, public records resources, and booking release search options.
Monroe County Sheriff's Office and Booking Process
Sheriff Sean M. Kilkenny leads the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, which handles booking, courthouse security, and civil process service throughout the county. The Sheriff's Office works alongside Stroudsburg Borough Police, East Stroudsburg Police, Pennsylvania State Police, and other local agencies making arrests across Monroe County. Every individual arrested anywhere in the county is brought to the correctional facility for booking.
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office page at monroecountypa.gov provides contact information, public safety resources, and information about the booking process and facility operations.
The Sheriff's Office page is the direct resource for arrest information, warrant inquiries, and other law enforcement services in Monroe County.
When a person arrives at the facility following an arrest, staff conduct a property inventory, medical screening, and classification review. A booking number is assigned, a photograph is taken, and the booking record is created. Bail is set at the preliminary arraignment, which typically occurs within hours at the Magisterial District Court level.
What Monroe County Booking Records Include
Each booking record at the Monroe County Correctional Facility documents the individual's full legal name and any aliases, a physical description, and a booking photograph taken during intake. The record includes the booking number, the date and time of booking, and every charge filed along with the applicable statute. The bail or bond amount set at arraignment is recorded, as are court dates as they are scheduled through the Monroe County Court of Common Pleas or the five Magisterial District Courts serving the county.
The Monroe County Court of Common Pleas is presided over by President Judge Margherita P. Worthington, and the courthouse is at 610 Monroe Street in Stroudsburg, PA 18360. Charges appearing in Monroe County booking releases reflect the county's particular mix of offenses, which includes drug distribution and possession charges, DUI violations, assault, domestic matters, and property crimes. The volume of cases reflects both the resident population and the county's role as a tourist destination with significant transient traffic.
Note: Juvenile arrest records are not available through public booking release requests. Court dates listed in a booking record are subject to change. Verify current scheduling through the Pennsylvania UJS portal.
Rehabilitation Programs at Monroe County Correctional Facility
The Monroe County Correctional Facility operates several programs aimed at reducing recidivism and preparing individuals for successful reentry. Medical and mental health services are available to all inmates. Educational and vocational programming provides skills that support reintegration into the community. Substance abuse treatment programs address a common factor underlying many criminal cases in the county.
Work release allows qualifying individuals to maintain employment in the community while serving a sentence. Video visitation services provide a way for families to maintain contact with incarcerated loved ones. These programs reflect a broader county emphasis on addressing the root causes of criminal involvement and supporting individuals in building stable lives after release.
Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law and Monroe County Records
Pennsylvania's 65 P.S. § 67.101 et seq. presumes all county government records are public. Monroe County booking records, jail custody data, and arrest logs are covered by this law. Written requests go to the Monroe County Open Records office at 1 Quaker Plaza, Suite 102, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, or by calling 570-517-3100. The agency must respond within five business days. 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. The Office reviews the denial and issues a binding decision at no cost. Booking records documenting arrests and charges are among the most clearly public categories of government records.
Court Records and VINE Notifications
All Monroe County court case records are searchable through the Pennsylvania UJS portal. Searching by name or docket number returns the full case history, upcoming court dates, and orders entered. The five Magisterial District Courts in Monroe County handle preliminary hearings and bail decisions before cases move to the Court of Common Pleas. Court dates in booking records may change as cases progress, so always verify through the UJS portal.
Victims of crimes in Monroe County can register for free automated custody notifications through the VINE system. Registration is available online or by calling 1-800-VINE-4-PA, available around the clock. VINE covers the Monroe County Correctional Facility along with state prisons across Pennsylvania. For individuals transferred to a state correctional institution after sentencing, the Pennsylvania DOC inmate and parolee locator covers those cases.
Record Correction and Expungement in Monroe County
Errors in a Monroe County booking record can be corrected by contacting the correctional facility in writing with supporting documentation. Clerical mistakes such as name misspellings or incorrect dates are typically resolved through this process. Disputes about underlying charge information require documentation from the Monroe County Court of Common Pleas.
Expungement in Pennsylvania requires a petition filed with the Court of Common Pleas by an attorney. The process generally takes one to two years. Not all charges are eligible, and convictions on serious offenses cannot typically be expunged. Until an expungement order is entered and processed, the booking record remains visible in public databases. The Pennsylvania UJS portal confirms whether an expungement order has been entered on a specific docket. The Pennsylvania PATCH system at epatch.state.pa.us provides statewide criminal history records for a $22 online search fee, supplementing local booking records with conviction data from across the state.
Nearby Pennsylvania Counties
These neighboring counties maintain their own booking release records under Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law.