Lycoming County Jail Roster
The Lycoming County jail roster covers all people currently held at Lycoming County Prison in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The prison is at 277 West Third Street and can be reached at 570-327-2300. The facility holds both men and women who are awaiting trial or serving local sentences under the oversight of Lycoming County. This page explains how to find current inmates in Williamsport, how to use state tools for broader searches, and what services are available to people inside Lycoming County Prison.
Lycoming County Quick Facts
Lycoming County Prison Jail Records
Lycoming County Prison is at 277 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701. The main phone number is 570-327-2300 and the fax is 570-327-2333. The prison holds adult men and women who are waiting for trial or serving a shorter county sentence. The facility operates under Lycoming County's Sheriff's Office.
When someone is booked at Lycoming County Prison, their information is added to the jail roster. The roster is a public record. It changes daily as people are booked, released, or moved to another facility. Lycoming County is in north-central Pennsylvania. Williamsport, the county seat, is best known as the home of Little League Baseball World Series. The prison serves all of Lycoming County's correctional needs from this single location in Williamsport.
The Lycoming County government website at lyco.org is the central hub for all county services, including the prison. Visit the county site for the most current contact information and any updates to visiting rules or programs at the Williamsport facility.
The Lycoming County government website in Williamsport connects you to all county departments and is the official resource for jail roster information and county services.
| Facility |
Lycoming County Prison 277 West Third Street Williamsport, PA 17701 Phone: 570-327-2300 Fax: 570-327-2333 |
|---|---|
| Population | Adult males and females |
| County Website | lyco.org |
| State Inmate Locator | inmatelocator.cor.pa.gov |
How to Search Lycoming County Inmate Records
To look up a current inmate at Lycoming County Prison, call the facility at 570-327-2300. Staff can confirm custody status and basic housing information during regular business hours. The county's website at lyco.org is also a starting point for finding current contact details and any updated tools the county provides.
For court case records tied to a Lycoming County arrest, the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System portal lets you search by name or case number across all 67 Pennsylvania counties. This is free and gives you access to docket sheets, hearing dates, and charges for anyone with an open case in Williamsport or elsewhere in Lycoming County.
When someone has been sentenced and transferred to a state prison, the Pennsylvania DOC Inmate Locator is the right tool. Sentences of more than two years go to a state facility, and the DOC locator tracks those inmates by name across all state prisons in Pennsylvania.
You can register with VINELink for automatic alerts when a Lycoming County inmate's custody status changes. This is free and saves you from having to call the prison repeatedly to check on someone's status.
Note: If the person you are looking for does not appear in the county prison records, they may have already been released, transferred to a state facility, or held under a different agency's jurisdiction in Lycoming County.
Lycoming County Sheriff and Jail Operations
The Lycoming County Prison operates under the oversight of the Lycoming County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff handles law enforcement across the county, including serving court orders, warrants, and transporting inmates. The Sheriff's Office is a key part of how the Lycoming County jail roster is built and maintained.
The Sheriff's Office page at lyco.org/sheriff covers warrants, court documents, and the law enforcement functions tied to the prison in Williamsport. If you have questions about a warrant or court-ordered transport connected to a Lycoming County case, the Sheriff's Office is the right contact.
The Sheriff's Office in Williamsport handles warrants, civil process, and court-ordered transportation that feeds into the Lycoming County jail roster at the prison on West Third Street.
For Pennsylvania criminal history background checks that include Lycoming County records, use the ePATCH system run by the Pennsylvania State Police. This is a fee-based service and provides certified criminal history reports covering all Pennsylvania counties, including Lycoming County.
Lycoming County Prison Programs and Services
Lycoming County Prison provides basic programming and services to address inmate needs during custody. Medical and mental health services are available to all inmates. These include routine care, mental health screenings, and crisis support when needed.
GED preparation helps inmates work toward their high school equivalency credential while serving their time in Williamsport. Substance abuse counseling addresses alcohol and drug problems that often contribute to criminal behavior. Work release programs are available for inmates who qualify, allowing them to work in the community and return to the facility each night.
Religious services and recreation are also available to inmates at Lycoming County Prison. These programs help maintain mental and emotional well-being during custody. The county's goal is to provide support that reduces the likelihood of someone returning to the Williamsport facility after release.
For families and friends of people at Lycoming County Prison, visitation requires that you be on the inmate's approved visitor list. You must bring a valid photo ID when you visit. Call 570-327-2300 to confirm the current visiting schedule before traveling to the facility in Williamsport.
Pennsylvania Jail Roster Resources for Lycoming County
Pennsylvania maintains several tools that support searches beyond the Lycoming County Prison. The Pennsylvania Megan's Law database at meganslaw.psp.pa.gov allows free searches for registered sex offenders in Williamsport, Lycoming County, and across the state. The database is updated by the Pennsylvania State Police and is available to the public.
The Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole at pbpp.pa.gov handles supervision for people on parole in Lycoming County. The Office of Open Records at openrecords.pa.gov handles public records requests for any Pennsylvania government agency, including Lycoming County Prison. If you want records that are not available through routine channels, a formal Right-to-Know request is the proper path.
Note: Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law gives the public access to most government records. Certain jail records, such as active investigation files or records that could endanger someone's safety, may be exempt from disclosure under the law.
Nearby Counties
Lycoming County is in north-central Pennsylvania. Several counties share its borders. If you do not find the person you are searching for in the Lycoming County jail roster, check the jails in neighboring areas.