Lookup Centre County Bookings
Centre County recent bookings are processed at the Centre County Correctional Facility in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. This central Pennsylvania county is home to Penn State University and has a population near 162,000. The correctional facility handles all arrests and intake for the county. Centre County provides an online inmate listing that is updated daily. The county seat is Bellefonte, where the Court of Common Pleas oversees criminal cases. You can search for recent bookings through the county website, the statewide court portal, and by calling the facility directly.
Centre County Quick Facts
Centre County Correctional Facility
The Centre County Correctional Facility sits at 700 Rishel Hill Road in Bellefonte. It is a medium-security facility with a capacity of about 250 inmates. The facility operates around the clock and handles all bookings for the county. Call (814) 355-6734 for questions about a recent booking or custody status.
Centre County stands out because it posts an online inmate listing. The list is in PDF format and updated daily. It shows each inmate's full name, booking date, charges, and bail amount. This makes it one of the easier counties to search for recent bookings. The list is sorted by last name and is free to view.
The booking process at the Centre County facility follows state rules. Staff record the person's name and date of birth. They take fingerprints and a photo. All charges are entered into the system. Medical staff perform a health check. Under 18 Pa.C.S. § 9104, the booking record is public. Anyone can ask for basic details.
| Facility |
Centre County Correctional Facility 700 Rishel Hill Road Bellefonte, PA 16823 Phone: (814) 355-6734 |
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| Sheriff |
Centre County Sheriff's Office 204 S. Allegheny Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823 Phone: (814) 355-6792 |
| Court | Centre County Court of Common Pleas 102 S. Allegheny Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823 Criminal Division: (814) 355-6703 |
Search Centre County Recent Bookings Online
Centre County gives you more online options than most Pennsylvania counties. Start with the inmate listing on the county website. It shows who is in custody right now. Next, use the UJS Portal for court records. This free tool shows every criminal case filed in Centre County.
On the UJS Portal, search by name and select Centre County. Each result links to a docket sheet. The docket includes charges, bail, hearing dates, and case outcomes. You can also search by docket number or offense tracking number. The portal covers magisterial district courts and the Court of Common Pleas.
For statewide records, the PATCH system from the Pennsylvania State Police costs $22. It shows a full criminal history across every county. Under 18 Pa.C.S. § 9121, the state police manage the central repository for these records. Most results come back within minutes.
Note: The Centre County inmate listing is a snapshot of current custody. People who have been released will not appear on it.
Centre County Sheriff and Record Access
The Centre County Sheriff's Office at 204 S. Allegheny Street in Bellefonte assists with warrants and arrests across the county. The sheriff's office works with the correctional facility on booking and custody matters.
The sheriff's records division can be reached at (814) 355-6794. They handle warrant verification and provide information on active warrants in Centre County. The office also manages sheriff's sales, civil process, and court security. An active warrant list is posted on the Centre County website and updated weekly.
Under 18 Pa.C.S. § 9102, police blotters and arrest records are part of the criminal history system. The sheriff and the correctional facility both generate records that feed into this system. Centre County recent bookings are accessible through multiple channels as a result.
Recent Bookings from State College and Centre County
State College is the largest community in Centre County. It is home to Penn State University. The town generates a significant share of arrests that lead to bookings at the Centre County Correctional Facility. Game day weekends and the academic calendar affect booking volumes. Local police, university police, and state troopers all bring arrested persons to the county facility.
Centre County sees a broad range of offenses. DUI, drug possession, and disorderly conduct are common. More serious charges like felony drug offenses, burglary, and assault also appear in recent bookings. The district attorney's office in Bellefonte reviews all arrests and files charges. Each one creates a case on the UJS Portal.
- Centre County Correctional Facility: (814) 355-6734
- Sheriff's Records: (814) 355-6794
- Court Criminal Division: (814) 355-6703
- Online inmate listing updated daily
Court Records for Centre County Bookings
The Unified Judicial System Portal ties Centre County recent bookings to their court outcomes. The portal is shown below.
Every criminal case in Centre County has a docket on this portal. You can track a case from the first filing through sentencing. The system is free and open to everyone. No login is needed. Just search by name and filter by Centre County.
The Right-to-Know Law at 65 P.S. §§ 67.101-3104 gives you the right to request records from Centre County. Send a written request to the open records officer. The county responds within five business days. If denied, file an appeal with the Office of Open Records.
The VINELink system lets you register for alerts about Centre County inmates. The PA DOC Inmate Locator tracks people sent to state prison after a Centre County conviction.
Note: Expunged and sealed cases do not appear in public searches of Centre County recent bookings or court records.
Nearby Counties
Centre County sits in the middle of Pennsylvania. These neighboring counties may have booking records if you are unsure where an arrest occurred.