Luzerne County Correctional Facility Jail Roster
The Luzerne County jail roster lists all people currently held at the Luzerne County Correctional Facility in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. The facility is at 99 Water Street and employs over 320 people. The county provides an online inmate lookup tool on the facility website. This page explains how to search the Luzerne County roster, what visiting requires, how to deposit money for inmates, and what programs exist to help people while they are in custody in Wilkes-Barre.
Luzerne County Quick Facts
Luzerne County Correctional Facility Overview
The Luzerne County Correctional Facility is at 99 Water Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702. The main phone is 570-825-1590. An alternate line is 570-829-7741. The fax is 570-826-3074. Warden Mark Rockovich leads the facility, with Director James Wilbur and Deputy Warden Ronald Bronsburg in supporting roles.
The Division of Corrections is the single largest criminal justice agency in Luzerne County. It serves all municipal and state law enforcement authorities through the Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas and 16 local Magisterial District Justice offices. The department operates around the clock, seven days a week.
The jail roster reflects everyone currently in Luzerne County custody. People are booked here after arrest, and they may remain through trial or transfer to a state facility. The county's online lookup tool makes it easy for family members and the public to check custody status without calling the jail directly.
The Luzerne County Correctional Facility website is the official source for all roster, visiting, and program information.
The official facility page in Wilkes-Barre has the inmate lookup tool, visiting rules, program details, and full contact information for the Luzerne County Correctional Facility.
| Facility |
Luzerne County Correctional Facility 99 Water Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 Phone: 570-825-1590 Alt: 570-829-7741 Fax: 570-826-3074 |
|---|---|
| Warden | Mark Rockovich |
| Inmate Lookup | luzernecounty.org |
| PA-SAVIN / VINELink | vinelink.com |
Luzerne County Inmate Lookup and Roster Search
Luzerne County provides a direct inmate lookup tool on the correctional facility's website. Go to luzernecounty.org and follow the link to the inmate search. The tool is free to use and shows current custody status at the Wilkes-Barre facility.
The PA-SAVIN system, also known as VINELink, provides statewide victim notification for custody changes. You can register to receive alerts by phone, text, or email whenever the status of a Luzerne County inmate changes. This is a free service and does not require you to be a party to any case.
For people who have moved to state prison, the Pennsylvania DOC Inmate Locator covers all state facilities. Court case records for Luzerne County cases can be found through the UJS Web Portal. Both tools are free for basic lookups. The Megan's Law database is also available through meganslaw.psp.pa.gov for Luzerne County and statewide registrant searches.
Note: The inmate lookup tool only shows current custody at the Luzerne County Correctional Facility. Released or transferred inmates will not appear in the county's tool.
Luzerne County Correctional Facility Visitation
Visits at the Luzerne County Correctional Facility in Wilkes-Barre are generally non-contact. Contact visits are only allowed with warden approval. To request a contact visit for a child, the Office of Children and Youth must submit a written request on county letterhead. The request must include the names of the inmate and the child. Approved contact visits take place in a glass-enclosed interview room. Children under 18 must be with a parent or legal guardian at all times.
All visitors must bring a photo ID and two legal forms of ID, such as a Social Security card and birth certificate. Parents bringing a child must also show the child's birth certificate and social security card. Legal guardians must show guardianship papers along with the child's birth certificate and social security card. Professional visits are permitted during business hours on a first-come, first-served basis for all approved visitors.
The prisoner communication section of the Luzerne County website has more details on mail, video visits, and phone access from the jail. Visit the prisoner communication page for full instructions on how to stay in touch with someone held at the Wilkes-Barre facility.
The communication page covers mail addressing requirements, video conferencing options, and how to set up phone accounts for inmates at Luzerne County Correctional Facility in Wilkes-Barre.
Luzerne County Jail Commissary and Inmate Accounts
You can deposit cash for a Luzerne County inmate through the kiosk in the main facility lobby. The kiosk is open every day from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. It accepts $5, $10, $20, and $50 bills. No other denominations are accepted at the kiosk.
The Inmate Accounting Office handles questions about inmate funds. Call 570-829-7741, ext. 4685. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The office can answer questions about current account balances, recent transactions, and what funds are available for use at the Luzerne County facility. Inmates use their commissary accounts to purchase items from the jail store, make phone calls, and cover other needs while in custody.
The commissary accounts page on the Luzerne County website explains the full process for depositing funds and managing accounts for inmates at the Wilkes-Barre correctional facility.
Luzerne County Jail Programs and Reentry Services
The Luzerne County Correctional Facility offers one of the most comprehensive program offerings among Pennsylvania county jails. Inmates are classified into one of six categories: General Population, Maximum Security, Restricted Housing Unit, Mental Health, Minimal Security, or Protective Custody. Different programs are available for each classification level.
Educational programs include GED, ESL, and high school equivalency options. Life skills, computer literacy, employment readiness, and parenting classes are also available. Treatment programs include Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, sex offender treatment, drug and alcohol awareness, relapse prevention, and anger management. Yoga and healthy relationships programs add to the non-traditional offerings at this facility.
Several programs target specific populations. The Women's Recovery Program and Leaving Jail Program serve female inmates. The Parenting Program for Men and Youthful Offenders Program serve other groups. The Pathway to Recovery Medically Assisted Treatment Program supports inmates dealing with addiction. The VAST Learning and Support Group addresses sex trafficking among women in custody at the Wilkes-Barre facility.
The Luzerne County Day Reporting Center supports reentry after release. It is at 125 N. Wilkes-Barre Blvd. and is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to noon. The center is accessible by public transit. Case managers work with inmates before and after release to build reentry plans tied to individual needs in the Luzerne County area.
Pennsylvania Resources for Luzerne County Jail Searches
Several tools extend beyond the Luzerne County system. The Pennsylvania ePATCH program at epatch.pa.gov provides official criminal history checks for the full state. The Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole at pbpp.pa.gov supervises parolees in Luzerne County and the surrounding area of northeastern Pennsylvania.
Public records requests in Pennsylvania go through the Office of Open Records. Submit requests at openrecords.pa.gov. The Pennsylvania Constitution and Statutes are available at legis.state.pa.us for those who want to understand the legal framework around public access to jail records and criminal case information in Luzerne County.
Nearby Counties
Luzerne County is in northeastern Pennsylvania. Neighboring counties maintain their own jail rosters. If your search in Luzerne County does not return results, check these nearby facilities.