Search Union County Booking Data
Union County recent bookings are handled at the Union County Prison in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. The county has a population of around 45,000 and sits in the central part of the state along the Susquehanna River. The Union County Sheriff's Office and local police agencies bring arrested individuals to the prison for booking. Court records tied to Union County recent bookings are searchable through the UJS Portal. Below you will find details on how to access booking records, check inmate status, and review court case information for Union County.
Union County Quick Facts
Union County Recent Bookings at the Prison
The Union County Prison sits at 103 South Second Street in Lewisburg. It processes all local bookings. Call 570-524-8711 for information about current inmates or recent bookings. Prison staff can confirm if someone is in custody.
Each booking at the Union County Prison creates a detailed record. The record includes the person's name, date of birth, charges, bail amount, and the date they were booked. These records are public information under Pennsylvania law. Union County is a small county, so the prison handles a manageable volume of bookings each month. Common charges include DUI, drug possession, theft, and domestic-related offenses. The Union County Prison holds both people waiting for trial and those serving short sentences.
Court records that come from Union County bookings are available through the statewide system.
The UJS Portal allows you to search for court cases from Union County by name or case number at no cost.
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Union County Prison 103 South Second Street Lewisburg, PA 17837 Phone: 570-524-8711 |
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| Court Records | ujsportal.pacourts.us |
Union County Sheriff Arrest Reports
The Union County Sheriff's Office carries out arrests and serves warrants in the county. Deputies patrol the area and work with local police departments. All arrests by the sheriff result in a booking at the Union County Prison.
Warrant status can be checked by calling the sheriff's office. Under 18 Pa.C.S. §9104, rules govern how criminal history records are shared. The sheriff follows these guidelines when responding to requests about Union County arrest records. Residents can also ask the sheriff about recent arrests in their area.
The sheriff's office works closely with the Union County Prison and the court system. After a booking, the case file moves through the criminal justice process in Union County.
Note: The Union County Sheriff's Office handles both civil process and criminal enforcement across the county.
Recent Bookings and Court Filings
After a booking in Union County, the case goes to court. Preliminary hearings happen before a magisterial district judge. If the case moves forward, it goes to the Union County Court of Common Pleas in Lewisburg. The court handles all criminal cases that start with a booking in the county.
You can search Union County court records on the UJS Portal. The portal shows charges, hearing dates, plea information, and sentencing details. Under 18 Pa.C.S. §9102, the state defines what qualifies as criminal history record information. Court records from Union County fall under this definition and are available to the public unless they have been sealed or expunged under 18 Pa.C.S. §9121.
Lewisburg is also home to a federal penitentiary, but that is a separate system. Federal inmates are not part of the Union County booking records. Only people arrested for state or local offenses are booked at the Union County Prison.
How to Check Union County Bookings
Several methods are available to look up recent bookings in Union County. Here are the most common approaches.
- Call the Union County Prison at 570-524-8711
- Search the UJS Portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us
- Register on VINELink for inmate alerts
- File a Right-to-Know request with the county
- Visit the courthouse in Lewisburg for case files
Phone calls are the fastest way to check on a current inmate. The prison staff handle inquiries during business hours. For court records, the UJS Portal is available around the clock. A formal records request under 65 P.S. §§67.101-3104 works best when you need detailed booking logs or specific data from Union County. The county has five business days to respond.
The VINELink system lets you track inmates booked in Union County. Sign up for free and get alerts by phone, email, or text when a person's custody status changes. This is a statewide system that covers all Pennsylvania counties.
State Records for Union County
State-level systems hold records that connect to Union County recent bookings. The PATCH system from the Pennsylvania State Police lets you run criminal background checks that include Union County records. A fee applies for each search.
The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections maintains an inmate locator for people sentenced to state prison from Union County. The tool is free and shows current location and release dates. The Pennsylvania Legal Aid network can help Union County residents with legal questions about their records or cases.
Note: State prison records are separate from Union County Prison records, so check both systems for a full picture.
Nearby Counties
Union County is surrounded by several other Pennsylvania counties. Check nearby county systems if you are unsure where a booking took place.