Montour County Jail Roster Danville PA
The Montour County jail roster shows people currently held at the Montour County Prison in Danville, Pennsylvania. Montour County is one of the smallest counties in Pennsylvania by population, and its prison reflects that with a smaller inmate count than most county facilities in the state. The jail holds adults who are awaiting trial or serving sentences within Montour County. You can search for inmate records, contact the facility directly, and access state-level resources to find someone who may be in custody in Montour County or a neighboring facility.
Montour County Prison Quick Facts
Montour County Prison Inmate Records
The Montour County Prison is located at 11780 Old Route 4, Danville, PA 17821. You can reach the facility at 570-271-3025. The prison holds both male and female adult inmates who are either awaiting trial in Montour County or serving sentences for local offenses. Because Montour County has a smaller population than most Pennsylvania counties, the prison is a compact facility relative to jails in nearby larger counties.
Due to the smaller capacity of the Montour County Prison, some inmates may be transferred to neighboring county facilities through intergovernmental agreements when the local facility reaches capacity or when specific housing needs arise. If you are searching for someone and they do not appear on the Montour County jail roster, check facilities in Columbia County or Northumberland County, which border Montour County to the east and south respectively.
The Montour County government website provides information about county departments and public services for Danville and the surrounding area. The image below links to the county government site where you can find contact information for the prison and other Montour County offices.
Visit the Montour County government website to access information about the prison, public records, and other county services in Danville, Pennsylvania.
| Facility |
Montour County Prison 11780 Old Route 4 Danville, PA 17821 Phone: 570-271-3025 Fax: 570-271-3099 |
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| County Seat | Danville |
| Website | montourcounty.gov |
Visiting Inmates on the Montour County Jail Roster
The Montour County Prison requires all visitors to contact the facility before arriving. Visitation schedules and rules can change, so always call 570-271-3025 first to confirm current visiting hours and any recent policy changes. The facility expects visitors to bring valid photo identification.
All visitors must be on the inmate's approved visitors list prior to arrival. If you are not already on the list, the inmate must request to add you through the prison's official process. The prison staff can explain the steps for getting approved and added to the visitor list for someone held on the Montour County jail roster. Visitors who arrive without prior approval will not be allowed to enter the facility.
The Montour County Prison offers medical services, religious programs, educational opportunities, and recreation to inmates during their stay. Because the facility is smaller than those in neighboring counties, program availability may differ from what you find at larger facilities in the region. Call the prison at 570-271-3025 to ask about specific services for an inmate you are trying to support.
Pennsylvania Inmate Lookup Resources for Montour County
Several state-level tools help you find inmate information beyond the Montour County jail roster. If someone has been sentenced and transferred to a Pennsylvania state prison, you will not find them on the local roster. Use the Pennsylvania DOC Inmate Locator to search for people in state custody. The locator covers all state correctional institutions and can be searched by name.
Court records for Montour County cases are available through the Pennsylvania UJS Web Portal. The portal shows criminal dockets, court dates, and case outcomes for cases filed in Montour County Court of Common Pleas. Search by name or docket number to find records tied to anyone currently on the Montour County jail roster or recently released from the facility. This is a free public tool.
Victim services for Montour County include the VINELink notification system, which lets you register to receive alerts when an inmate's custody status changes at the Montour County Prison. You will be notified by phone, email, or text when a person is released, transferred, or has another change in status. For criminal history record information in Pennsylvania, the ePATCH system at epatch.pa.gov is the state's official resource. Sex offender information for Montour County is available through the Pennsylvania Megan's Law database at meganslaw.psp.pa.gov.
Note: Because the Montour County Prison is a small facility, some Montour County inmates may be housed in neighboring county jails when local space is limited. Check Columbia County and Northumberland County facilities if you cannot find someone on the Montour County jail roster.
Montour County Public Records and Open Access
Public records in Montour County, including jail booking records, are available under Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law. The state's Office of Open Records at openrecords.pa.gov handles appeals and provides guidance on how to submit a records request if your initial request to the county is denied or ignored. Most basic jail roster information is available by calling the facility directly.
Montour County is a small, rural county centered on Danville along the Susquehanna River. The county seat is well known as home to Geisinger Medical Center, a major regional healthcare system. While the county's population is small, the prison serves an important function for local law enforcement and courts. Danville Borough Police, Montour County Sheriff's Office, and Pennsylvania State Police all use the Montour County Prison for adult detainee housing.
If you are seeking information about a person's parole status after release from Montour County custody, the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole at pbpp.pa.gov is the right agency to contact. Parole supervision in Montour County falls under the state's regional parole office system. For questions about state parole violations or supervision requirements for someone formerly on the Montour County jail roster, contact the state parole board directly.
Nearby Counties
Montour County is surrounded by several central Pennsylvania counties. If you cannot find someone on the Montour County jail roster, check these neighboring facilities for inmate records.