Clinton County Arrest and Booking Reports
Clinton County booking reports are filed each time a person is arrested and processed at the Clinton County Correctional Facility in Lock Haven. The facility sits on East Water Street in the county seat. Each report contains the person's name, charges, bail status, and other details from the intake process. Clinton County makes these records available to the public through multiple channels. You can check the jail roster, call the facility, or file a formal records request with the county.
Clinton County Quick Facts
How Clinton County Creates Booking Reports
The Clinton County Correctional Facility at 230 East Water Street in Lock Haven processes all arrests for the county. The intake runs around the clock. When officers bring a person in, staff begin the booking steps right away.
Identification comes first. Staff write down the person's name, date of birth, and address. Fingerprints go through the LiveScan system to check state and federal databases. A photo is taken. Medical staff screen for health and mental health concerns. All personal items are cataloged. Warrant checks run through NCIC and JNET. Then charges are recorded along with their Pennsylvania Criminal Code sections and bail is set by a magistrate. All of these details form the Clinton County booking report.
The Lock Haven Police Department, Clinton County Sheriff, and Pennsylvania State Police from the Lamar barracks at 570-748-8882 all bring arrests to this facility. Each agency covers a different part of the county, but all bookings go through the same process at the correctional facility in Lock Haven.
Look Up Clinton County Booking Reports
Start with the jail roster. It lists people currently held at the Clinton County Correctional Facility. The roster shows names, charges, and booking dates. Updates happen on a regular cycle so the information stays fresh.
You can call 570-893-4100 to ask about an inmate. Staff will confirm if someone is in custody and can share basic booking details. For records that have rolled off the active roster, file a written request with the Clinton County open records officer. The county must respond within five business days under 65 P.S. § 67.301.
The UJS Portal covers all Pennsylvania counties, including Clinton. Search by name or case number to find court records, charges, and case results. Basic searches are free.
Note: Online rosters show only current inmates and may not include people who have been released or transferred from Clinton County.
Clinton County Records and State Law
Booking reports are public records under Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law. Anyone can request them. You do not need to be a Clinton County resident. You do not need to explain your reasons. The law gives broad access to records held by government agencies, and the Clinton County Correctional Facility falls under this rule.
The Pennsylvania VINELink system is shown below. This statewide tool lets you search for inmates and sign up for custody alerts in Clinton County and across the state.
The Clinton County government website has contact information for the sheriff and other offices that handle records. You can also find forms for public records requests on the site.
Criminal History Checks in Clinton County
One booking report shows one arrest. A full criminal history check pulls records from across the state. The Criminal History Record Information Act under 18 Pa.C.S. § 9101 sets the rules for how these records are stored, shared, and used in Pennsylvania. It applies to every county, including Clinton.
The Pennsylvania Access To Criminal History system at epatch.pa.gov provides statewide search results. Enter a name and date of birth to find convictions and pending cases. The system covers Clinton County and every other jurisdiction in the state. Sealed and expunged records will not appear in the results.
Expungement of Clinton County Records
Pennsylvania law allows certain records to be erased. Under 18 Pa.C.S. § 9122, a person can petition the Clinton County Court of Common Pleas to expunge eligible booking reports and arrest records. If the court approves, those records disappear from public view. The courthouse in Lock Haven handles all expungement petitions for the county.
Act 5 of 2019, the Clean Slate law, automates the sealing of some records. It covers certain misdemeanors and summary offenses after a set time with no new charges. Once sealed, those Clinton County booking reports drop out of public databases. Only law enforcement and certain agencies retain access. This process runs without any action from the person whose records are sealed.
Juvenile records are private by default. Under 42 Pa.C.S. § 6308, records for minors stay out of public searches. Courts and law enforcement can view them, but the general public cannot. Parents or guardians may request their child's records through the Clinton County Court of Common Pleas in Lock Haven.
Clinton County Inmate Notifications
VINELink gives crime victims a way to track inmates in Clinton County. The free service sends alerts when someone in custody is released, moved, or escapes. Go to vinelink.com to register for alerts on any inmate held in Clinton County.
The system sends messages by phone, email, or text. It runs around the clock and covers jails and prisons across all of Pennsylvania. For victims who need to know when an arrested person leaves custody, VINELink fills a gap that static booking reports cannot. It provides real-time updates tied to the Clinton County Correctional Facility and beyond.
Note: VINELink registration is confidential, and your contact details are not shared with the inmate in Clinton County.
Clinton County Correctional Facility
The facility stands at 230 East Water Street in Lock Haven. It holds pre-trial detainees and those serving sentences. Staff manage visitation, phone access, and commissary services. Families can deposit funds into an inmate's account through the commissary provider.
For questions about a booking report or inmate status, call 570-893-4100. Staff can give you basic information on charges, bail, and court dates for people currently in custody at the Clinton County Correctional Facility.
Nearby Counties
Clinton County is in north-central Pennsylvania. It borders several other counties. If you need to check whether a person was booked nearby, look at the neighboring county systems as well.