Monroe County Booking Reports
Monroe County booking reports are public records generated when law enforcement processes an arrest at the Monroe County Correctional Facility in Stroudsburg. Each report contains the arrested person's details, charges, and booking data. Stroudsburg is the county seat and the hub of the county's court and law enforcement operations. Residents and the public can search Monroe County booking reports through online systems, phone calls, and formal written requests.
Monroe County Quick Facts
How Monroe County Booking Reports Are Made
Every arrest in Monroe County leads to a booking at the Monroe County Correctional Facility. The facility is located at 610 Monroe Street in Stroudsburg. Law enforcement officers bring the arrested person to the facility, and corrections staff handle the rest. The process runs around the clock, every day of the year.
Staff start by recording the person's full name, date of birth, and address. Fingerprints are captured through a digital scanner and shared with state and federal databases. A mugshot is taken. Medical staff perform a health screening. All personal items are collected, logged, and stored. Officers check for open warrants through NCIC and JNET. The charges are listed with their Pennsylvania Criminal Code citations, and a magisterial district judge sets bail or bond terms. All of these steps produce the Monroe County booking report.
Monroe County has seen growth in recent decades. The population has risen, and with it, the volume of arrests processed at the facility. The Pennsylvania State Police Fern Ridge barracks at 570-460-7500 handles many arrests in the area. Local police departments in Stroudsburg, East Stroudsburg, and surrounding townships also bring arrests through the Monroe County booking system.
Search Monroe County Arrest Records
The quickest way to check on someone is to call the Monroe County Correctional Facility at 570-517-3300. Staff can confirm custody status and provide basic booking details. Phone inquiries are handled during regular business hours.
Online tools offer another path. The UJS Portal run by the Pennsylvania courts covers Monroe County and all 66 other counties. Search by name or case number to find court records connected to an arrest. It shows charges, court dates, and case results at no cost for basic lookups.
You can also visit the facility in person at 610 Monroe Street in Stroudsburg. Bring a valid ID. Staff can search booking reports and make copies. This works well for older Monroe County booking reports or detailed requests that require more than what is available online.
- Phone: 570-517-3300 for custody checks
- Online: UJS Portal for court records
- In person: visit the facility with photo ID
- Written request: submit through open records officer
Monroe County Booking Reports and the Right to Know
Under 65 P.S. § 67.301, the Right-to-Know Law gives the public access to government records in Pennsylvania. Booking reports are government records, and anyone can request them. File a written request with the Monroe County open records officer. The county must respond within five business days, though extensions are possible in limited situations.
You do not need a reason to request records. Residency in Monroe County is not required. The county may charge a small copy fee. This method is best for older booking reports that no longer appear on the active jail roster. Visit the Monroe County government website for the open records officer's contact information and request forms.
Note: Some records may be partially redacted if they contain information protected under other state laws, but the core booking report details remain public in Monroe County.
State Tools for Monroe County Records
Pennsylvania provides several statewide tools that cover Monroe County booking reports and related records. The UJS Portal handles court case lookups. The PATCH system runs criminal background checks. VINELink tracks inmates across the state. Together, these systems give a full picture of arrest and court activity in Monroe County.
The screenshot above shows the VINELink system, which provides custody alerts for inmates held in Monroe County and across Pennsylvania. Registration is free and takes just a few minutes.
Monroe County Criminal Background Checks
A booking report is one piece of a larger criminal record. Under 18 Pa.C.S. § 9101, the Criminal History Record Information Act governs how criminal records are maintained and shared. This law applies statewide, including Monroe County.
For a full criminal record check, use the PATCH system at epatch.pa.gov. It covers all 67 Pennsylvania counties. Enter a name and date of birth to search. Results show convictions and pending cases. Sealed and expunged records are excluded. The system runs around the clock and returns results fast.
Expungement and Clean Slate in Monroe County
Under 18 Pa.C.S. § 9122, individuals can petition the Monroe County Court of Common Pleas to expunge certain records. If the court grants it, those booking reports are removed from public databases. The courthouse in Stroudsburg processes all expungement petitions for Monroe County.
Act 5 of 2019 created the Clean Slate law. It allows automatic sealing of qualifying misdemeanors and summary offenses after a set period with no new arrests. Once sealed, Monroe County booking reports for those offenses disappear from public view. Law enforcement keeps access, but the public cannot see them. This law has helped many people in Monroe County move forward after minor offenses.
Juvenile records are handled separately. Under 42 Pa.C.S. § 6308, records for minors in Monroe County are not public. They do not appear on jail rosters or in standard record searches. Access is limited to courts, law enforcement, and authorized agencies.
Note: Clean Slate sealing happens automatically once the criteria are met, so no petition is needed for qualifying Monroe County records.
Nearby Counties
Monroe County sits in northeastern Pennsylvania in the Pocono Mountains region. If you are unsure where someone was arrested, check the systems in neighboring counties. Arrests near county borders can be processed in either jurisdiction.