Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania Inmate Search

In Lackawanna County, an inmate search encompasses all processes involved in obtaining information about persons detained by law enforcement within the county. The Lackawanna County Prison, managed by the County Prison Board, is the primary jail facility in the County and provides the public with an online, public-facing option through approved vendors for checking persons currently in custody at the county prison.

Concerned persons may perform a Lackawanna County inmate search via the Pennsylvania SAVIN (Statewide Automated Victim Information and Notification) program. An inmate search in Lackawanna County will typically provide inquiries with basic details about an arrest, the booking process, and the custody and/or release status of the inmate.

How to Find an Inmate in Lackawanna County Jail

The Lackawanna County Prison which is the jail facility in the County does not maintain a searchable online or offline jail roster for public access to inmate information. Inmate information is provided to concerned persons through the Pennsylvania SAVIN service. Interested persons may be required to create an account with VINE on their official website to gain access to Lackawanna County inmate information.

Alternatively, concerned persons may visit the county prison, the local municipal police departments, or the county sheriff’s office in person to search for inmates incarcerated in the county prison. One may also call the prison facility directly at 570-963-6639 to make inquiries about an inmate held within the facility. In-person visitors to the county prison or the Sheriff’s office may use the following addresses:

Lackawanna County Jail

1371 North Washington Avenue

Scranton, PA 18509

Lackawanna County Sheriff’s Office

200 North Washington Avenue

Scranton, PA 18503

How to Use the Lackawanna County Jail Roster

Lackawanna County does not maintain an official searchable jail roster; inmate information for persons in the County prison is typically available through the State’s VINELink notification and search services. To use the VINELink notification service, concerned persons may:

• Register online via the VINELink website, register through the Mobile app, or register on phone by calling (866) 972-7284 (toll-free)
• After creating an account, search for inmate information on the VINELink website by selecting the state and entering the inmate’s full name or identification number
• Provide a phone number or email for receiving notifications about the inmate’s custody status, release, or escape updates

What Information is Included in the Lackawanna County Inmate Roster

Basic inmate information is typically considered public under the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law (RTKL). However, certain inmate information such as disciplinary files, records sealed/protected by court order, personal identifiable information (e.g., license number, home address, social security numbers), and records under privilege may not be publicly available. The following basic inmate information contained in the Lackawanna County inmate roster is generally considered public and available for inspection:

• Complete name set of the inmate-first name, middle name, last name, and aliases if known
• The booking number assigned to the inmate
• The arrest date, time, and location
• The type, class, and level of charges filed against the defendant
• The housing unit and location of the inmate
• Update about the custody and/or release status of the inmate
• Scheduled court dates if available

Contact Details for Lackawanna County Jail or Sheriff’s Office

Concerned persons may reach out directly to the staff of the county prison or the Sheriff’s office for official information and queries using the following contact information:

Lackawanna County Prison

1371 North Washington Avenue

Scranton, PA 18509

Phone: (570) 963-6639

Fax: (570) 963-6681

Email: LCPrisonAdmin@lackawannacounty.org

Lackawanna County Sheriff’s Office

200 North Washington Avenue

1st floor

Scranton, PA 18503

Phone: (570) 963-6719

Fax: (570) 963-6859

Email: mcandrewm@lackawannacounty.org

Agency	Address	Main Phone Number	Booking/Visitation Line	Website/Directory
Lackawanna County Sheriff’s Office	200 North Washington Avenue, 1st floor, Scranton, PA 18503	(570) 963-6719	N/A	https://www.lackawannacounty.org/government/elected_officials/sheriff/index.php
Lackawanna County Prison	1371 North Washington Avenue, Scranton, PA 18509	570-963-6639	N/A	https://www.lackawannacounty.org/government/departments/prison/index.php

Jail Facility Overview in Lackawanna County

The Lackawanna County Prison which is the major detention facility in the County houses different categories of inmates for varying periods. The Lackawanna County Prison is a 1200-bed capacity multi-security level facility that houses both male and female pre-trial and sentenced inmates. The facility houses minimum, medium, and maximum security inmates with a monthly average population of 934 inmates.

Agency	Office and Mail Address	Phone Number	Office Hours	Email
Lackawanna County Prison	1371 North Washington Avenue, Scranton, PA 18509	570-963-6639	24hours, all week	LCPrisonAdmin@lackawannacounty.org

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Lackawanna County Prison?

Lackawanna County Prison allows friends and family of inmates to send money for purchases and commissary through OffenderConnect-a deposit service for funding inmates’ trust fund accounts. OffenderConnect allows interested persons to make deposits online, via phone payments, or in person at the lobby kiosk provided at the prison facility.

To make online deposits, one may create an account on OffenderConnect’s website, select the recipient inmate, and make deposits using approved debit/credit cards like Visa and MasterCard. For telephone or trust fund deposits, call 1- 814-949-3303 or 1-888-988-4768( for Trust Deposits), provide the inmate’s account number, facility name, payment information, and site identification number (site 18). In-person deposits may also be made at the kiosk located in the lobby of the county prison. The kiosk accepts credit/debit card payments and cash deposits in $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100 bills.

Inmate Search by Jail Facility

The Lackawanna County Prison is the main jail facility in the County. To search for inmates incarcerated in the facility, concerned persons may perform online searches via the State’s VINELink website or register for real-time notifications sent through text, calls, or emails. In addition, interested persons may visit the county prison or the Sheriff’s office in person to request inmate information from the staff. One may also search for inmates in the Lackawanna County prison by calling the designated phone lines for official inquiries at (570) 963-6639.

Lackawanna County Visitation Rules and Schedules

The Lackawanna County Prison currently does not allow personal visits to the facility; however, prescheduled video visitations are allowed. Approved visitors may set up an account on the GTL website and schedule video visitations with inmates in the County Prison. Concerned persons should take note of the following rules for Lackawanna County Prison video visitations:

• All video visits are subject to monitoring and recording and last for a maximum of 25minutes per session
• Visitors must be 18years and above or registered as minor visitors if they are not up to 18 years of age
• Video visitors must provide a valid government-issued ID card e.g driver’s license, passport, school ID card, or immigration card
• Video visitors including children below 5years of age must remain seated throughout the visiting session
• A maximum of two adults and two children is allowed per visit
• Clothing that exposes body parts, is tightly fitted, promotes gangsterism, is made of transparent material, or resembles an inmate’s uniform is strictly prohibited
• Hats and headgear are not allowed unless they are religiously recognized and approved
• Dresses, shorts, skirts, jumpers, and other clothing must not be less than 4inches above the knees
• Video visitations are to be scheduled based on the inmate’s housing location and availability

The Lackawanna County Prison maintains a Visitation Schedule for video visits.

Mailing and Commissary Information

Inmates housed in the Lackawanna County Prison may receive general mail sent through a third-party vendor and legal mail mailed directly to the prison facility. The prison administration does not accept general mail(anything besides legal or privileged correspondence) directly sent to the facility; all general and personal mail must be sent through ViaPath using the following format:

Lackawanna County Prison

Inmate’s name and booking number

P.O. Box 247

Phoenix, MD 2113

Concerned persons are to ensure that the sender’s return address and contact information are legibly written at the top left corner of the envelope containing the mail to be sent to an inmate in Lackawanna County Prison. Further information on how to send mail to Lackawanna County Prison inmates may be obtained by phoning the jail staff directly or reviewing the ViaPath website.