Bethlehem Jail Roster
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania spans two counties, Northampton and Lehigh, which makes its jail roster situation unique among Pennsylvania cities. Most people arrested in Bethlehem are processed through the Northampton County criminal justice system and held at the Northampton County Department of Corrections. A smaller portion of the city lies within Lehigh County, and arrests in that area may result in detention at the Lehigh County Jail in Allentown. Knowing which part of Bethlehem an arrest occurred in helps determine where to search the jail roster.
Bethlehem Jail Quick Facts
Northampton County Jail Roster for Bethlehem
The Northampton County Department of Corrections operates the jail that handles most Bethlehem arrests. The facility is located at 666 Walnut Street, Easton, PA 18042. The phone number is 610-923-4300. Easton is the county seat of Northampton County and the location of the main correctional facility that serves the Bethlehem area. If someone was arrested in the Northampton County portion of Bethlehem, they are likely being held at this facility unless bail has been posted or they have been transferred.
To search the Bethlehem jail roster for Northampton County inmates, contact the Department of Corrections at 610-923-4300. Staff can confirm whether a specific person is in custody. The official website for Northampton County corrections is at corrections.northamptoncounty.org. This site provides current information on inmate services, visitation rules, mail procedures, and programs available to people in custody.
The Northampton County Department of Corrections website is the primary online resource for the Bethlehem jail roster, covering anyone held in Northampton County custody.
The facility in Easton serves all of Northampton County. It provides educational programs, substance abuse treatment, and reentry services for people in custody. These programs are available to Bethlehem residents held at the facility during and after their period of incarceration.
| Facility | Northampton County Department of Corrections |
|---|---|
| Address | 666 Walnut Street, Easton, PA 18042 |
| Phone | 610-923-4300 |
| Website | corrections.northamptoncounty.org |
| Visitation Info | corrections.northamptoncounty.org/jail-visitation |
Bethlehem Jail Roster and Lehigh County
Bethlehem is one of the few Pennsylvania cities that straddles two county lines. The majority of the city falls within Northampton County, but a western portion of Bethlehem lies in Lehigh County. When arrests occur in the Lehigh County portion of the city, the resulting incarceration typically takes place at the Lehigh County Jail rather than the Northampton County facility. If you are unsure which county applies to a specific arrest, contact the arresting agency directly to find out where the person is being held.
The Lehigh County Jail is located at 38 North Fourth Street, Allentown, PA 18102, and can be reached at 610-782-3270. It is a 250,000 square foot direct supervision facility with a capacity of 1,352 inmates. Full details on the Lehigh County Jail are available at lehighcounty.org/departments/corrections/lehigh-county-jail. For Bethlehem residents with a family member in custody, checking both facilities may be necessary if you are uncertain which county made the arrest.
Note: If searching for someone arrested in Bethlehem and the Northampton County DOC shows no record, call the Lehigh County Jail at 610-782-3270 as a second step before assuming the person has been released.
Bethlehem City Government and Jail Resources
The City of Bethlehem website provides city services, public safety contacts, and local government resources for residents with questions about arrests and criminal justice matters in Bethlehem.
The Bethlehem Police Department handles arrests and law enforcement within the city. For records related to a specific arrest or incident in Bethlehem, contact the police department through the city's main portal. Arrest records are maintained separately from jail roster records but are often needed together when following up on a case. The Bethlehem Police Department page is available at bethlehem-pa.gov/police.
The Bethlehem Police Department can tell you which county handled a specific arrest, which is the key piece of information for knowing where to search the jail roster. Because the city spans two counties, the arresting officer and the location of the incident determine which correctional facility will hold the person.
Visiting an Incarcerated Person from Bethlehem
Visiting rules for Bethlehem inmates depend on which facility is holding them. For people held at the Northampton County Department of Corrections in Easton, visit the official visitation page at corrections.northamptoncounty.org/jail-visitation for current schedules, scheduling procedures, and visitor requirements. Contact the facility at 610-923-4300 to confirm current visiting hours and whether an appointment is needed before your trip to Easton.
For people held at the Lehigh County Jail in Allentown, visiting hours on weekdays run from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Weekend and holiday hours add a morning session from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. All visits at the Lehigh County Jail are conducted by phone through glass with no physical contact. General population inmates may receive visits every three days on a rotating housing unit schedule. Call 610-782-3270 before visiting to confirm current policies for a specific inmate.
Both facilities require visitors to bring a valid photo ID. Rules on dress code, prohibited relationships (such as being on probation or parole), and scheduling vary between facilities. Check with the specific jail before traveling to make sure you meet all requirements and can be admitted.
Bethlehem Criminal Cases and Jail Records
Criminal cases from the Northampton County portion of Bethlehem are heard at the Magisterial District Judge level for preliminary proceedings, then proceed to the Northampton County Court of Common Pleas in Easton for felony trials and sentencing. Cases from the Lehigh County portion of Bethlehem go through the Lehigh County court system, with trials at the Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas in Allentown.
The Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System Web Portal covers all courts in both counties and lets you search case dockets by name or case number. This tool shows charges, bail status, court dates, and outcomes for cases in either Northampton or Lehigh County. It is free to use and requires no account. For people transferred to state prison after sentencing, use the Pennsylvania DOC inmate locator at inmatelocator.cor.pa.gov to find their current location within the state system.
The VINELink service allows family members to register for custody change notifications for anyone held in either the Northampton County or Lehigh County jail system. This can be useful for Bethlehem residents tracking an inmate across both possible holding locations without having to call each facility separately.
Northampton and Lehigh County Jail Roster Records
Most Bethlehem arrests are processed through Northampton County. A smaller portion of the city falls under Lehigh County jurisdiction. For full information on jail roster records, inmate search tools, and criminal justice resources, visit the county pages for both counties.
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