Access Mifflin County Booking Reports
Mifflin County booking reports are created each time someone is arrested and processed at the Mifflin County Correctional Facility in Lewistown. These records list the charges, personal details, and booking information for each person taken into custody. Lewistown is the county seat and the center of law enforcement and court operations. Pennsylvania law protects public access to these records, and Mifflin County provides several ways to search them.
Mifflin County Quick Facts
Mifflin County Booking Reports Process
Arrests in Mifflin County go through the Mifflin County Correctional Facility at 20 North Wayne Street in Lewistown. Officers from local police, the sheriff's office, or state police transport the arrested person to the facility. Staff then carry out a standard intake that forms the basis of the booking report.
The intake steps are straightforward. Staff collect the person's name, date of birth, and address. Digital fingerprints are scanned and sent to state and federal databases. A mugshot is taken from the front and side. Medical staff check for any health issues. Personal property is inventoried. Officers run warrant checks through NCIC and JNET. Charges are listed with the relevant Pennsylvania Criminal Code sections, and bail terms are set. Each of these steps adds to the Mifflin County booking report.
The Pennsylvania State Police Lewistown barracks at 717-248-9611 covers a large portion of the county. Local police in Lewistown and other boroughs also make arrests that flow through the same booking system. Every booking report becomes a permanent record on file.
Note: Booking reports reflect charges at arrest and are not evidence of guilt or conviction.
Search Mifflin County Detention Records
Call the correctional facility at 717-248-5935 for the quickest answer. Staff can confirm if someone is in custody and share basic booking details. Phone inquiries work best during regular business hours.
The UJS Portal is a free online tool run by the Pennsylvania courts. It covers Mifflin County and all other counties statewide. You can search by name or case number. The portal shows charges, court dates, and case outcomes. It is a good way to follow a case from arrest through resolution.
For in-person requests, visit the facility in Lewistown. Bring a valid photo ID. Staff can look up booking reports and provide copies. This is often the best choice when you need detailed records or older Mifflin County booking reports not available online.
Public Access to Mifflin County Booking Reports
The Right-to-Know Law under 65 P.S. § 67.301 guarantees public access to government records in Pennsylvania. Booking reports are government records. Anyone can submit a formal written request to the Mifflin County open records officer. The county has five business days to respond. Extensions are allowed in some situations, but the default is five days.
You do not need to state why you want the records. You do not need to live in Mifflin County. The county may charge a small fee for copies. This process is the main way to get older booking reports that are no longer on the active jail roster. The Mifflin County government website lists contact details for the open records officer.
The image below shows a resource page used for accessing Mifflin County booking reports and related records.
The Mifflin County Sheriff's Office handles warrants, civil process, and courthouse security. Contact them through the county website for warrant-related inquiries.
Mifflin County Criminal History Checks
A booking report captures one arrest. A full criminal history check shows the complete picture. The Criminal History Record Information Act under 18 Pa.C.S. § 9101 sets the rules for criminal record access in Pennsylvania. It applies to Mifflin County and every other county in the state.
The PATCH system at epatch.pa.gov provides statewide results. Enter a name and date of birth to search. Results show convictions and pending cases. Sealed and expunged records do not appear. The system is available online around the clock and returns results quickly.
Note: PATCH results cover all Pennsylvania counties, so you may see records from outside Mifflin County in the results.
Record Sealing in Mifflin County
Expungement is available under 18 Pa.C.S. § 9122. A person can petition the Mifflin County Court of Common Pleas in Lewistown to have certain arrest records removed. If the court grants the petition, those booking reports are erased from public view. The process requires filing paperwork at the courthouse and may involve a hearing.
Act 5 of 2019 created the Clean Slate law. This allows automatic sealing of some misdemeanors and summary offenses after a period with no new charges. Once sealed, those Mifflin County booking reports drop out of public databases. Law enforcement and a few other agencies retain access, but the general public cannot see them.
Juvenile records in Mifflin County follow separate rules. Under 42 Pa.C.S. § 6308, records for minors are kept private from the start. They do not appear on jail rosters or in public record searches. Courts and law enforcement can access them, but public requests are denied.
Mifflin County Victim Alerts
Crime victims can track inmates held in Mifflin County through VINELink. Register at vinelink.com for free alerts. The system sends notifications by phone, email, or text when an inmate is released, transferred, or escapes from the Mifflin County Correctional Facility.
VINELink runs around the clock and covers the entire state. It works with the Mifflin County facility and with jails across Pennsylvania. This service provides real-time custody updates that go beyond the static information in booking reports. It is an important safety tool for victims and their families.
Mifflin County Correctional Facility
The Mifflin County Correctional Facility is located at 20 North Wayne Street in Lewistown. It houses pre-trial detainees and inmates serving county sentences. The facility provides phone access and visitation options for families of those in custody.
For questions about an inmate or a booking report, call 717-248-5935. Staff can provide information on charges, bail, and upcoming court dates. The Mifflin County Court of Common Pleas in Lewistown handles all criminal cases that originate from arrests booked at this facility. Visit mifflinco.org for more details about county departments and services.
Nearby Counties
Mifflin County is in central Pennsylvania. If you are not sure which county handled an arrest, check the systems in neighboring counties as well. Arrests near county borders may be processed in a different jurisdiction.