Venango County Jail Roster and Inmate Records
The Venango County jail roster reflects current inmates held at Venango County Prison in Franklin, Pennsylvania. The facility is run by the county and houses adults awaiting trial and those serving sentences. Venango County Prison provides a range of inmate services and online resources including visitation schedules, commissary, and work release information. Use this page to search the Venango County jail roster and access related Pennsylvania inmate and court records.
Venango County Quick Facts
Venango County Prison in Franklin Pennsylvania
Venango County Prison is located at 1186 Elk Street in Franklin, PA 16323. Franklin is the county seat of Venango County and sits in the northwestern part of Pennsylvania. The prison is the primary correctional facility for Venango County and ensures the safety of county residents while providing a secure, humane environment for inmates in custody.
The facility houses both pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates. Inmates are held while they await court hearings, enter plea arrangements, or serve out sentences imposed by the Venango County Court of Common Pleas. The prison's mission, as stated by the county, is to ensure public safety while maintaining a humane environment for those confined. This means inmates have access to medical and mental health care, GED preparation, substance abuse counseling, religious services, recreation, and work release options where eligible.
The Venango County government website at venangocountypa.gov is the official source for all prison-related information, including visiting rules, inmate finances, victim notification, and work release information. The website provides online access to several services for inmates and families.
| Facility |
Venango County Prison 1186 Elk Street Franklin, PA 16323 Phone: 814-432-9624 Fax: 814-437-1960 |
|---|---|
| Website | venangocountypa.gov |
| Visitation | Monday through Saturday, block-scheduled |
Venango County Government and Jail Roster Resources
The Venango County government website is the central hub for official information about the prison, the Sheriff's Office, and the jail roster in Franklin, Pennsylvania.
The Venango County government website at venangocountypa.gov provides official access to Sheriff's Office resources, jail roster information, and inmate services for Venango County residents and families.
From this site you can access information about inmate finances, victim notification programs, work release, and current visitation dates and times for Venango County Prison. These resources are maintained directly by the county and are the most reliable source for current information.
Venango County Prison Visitation Schedule
Visitation at Venango County Prison runs Monday through Saturday. Each housing block has a scheduled day and time for visits. Contact the prison at 814-432-9624 to get the current schedule for the specific block where your contact is housed. Schedules can change, so always confirm before making the trip to Franklin.
The Venango County Prison visitation dates and times page at venangocountypa.gov gives the most current block schedules for visiting inmates at the Franklin facility.
All visitors must be on the inmate's pre-approved visitor list. Valid photo identification is required at check-in. The prison does not allow walk-in visits outside of approved schedules. Plan your trip around the block schedule and confirm your visitor status in advance. Children visiting with an adult must also follow any facility-specific rules, so ask about requirements for minors when you call.
Note: The official visitation schedule page at venangocountypa.gov/242/Visitation-Dates-Times is the most current source for block-specific visiting times at Venango County Prison.
Venango County Prison Inmate Commissary
The Venango County Prison offers two ways to deposit funds into an inmate's commissary account. Families and approved contacts can use either method to ensure inmates have access to approved goods during their stay in Franklin.
The Venango County Prison commissary page at venangocountypa.gov describes both the lobby kiosk and online deposit options available for inmates at the Franklin facility.
The in-person kiosk is located in the prison lobby and is available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM. You can also make deposits online through www.jailatm.com, which allows deposits from anywhere at any time without traveling to the prison. Both methods put funds directly into the inmate's account for use on approved commissary items.
Mail sent to inmates at Venango County Prison cannot include crayons, gel pens, glitter, music cards, stickers, cash, newspaper clippings or photocopies, books related to violence or gang affiliation, or hardback books. All mail is searched before the inmate receives it. Follow these rules carefully to ensure your mail gets through to the inmate without delay.
Searching the Venango County Jail Roster
To search the Venango County jail roster, start with the prison directly at 814-432-9624. Staff can confirm whether a named individual is currently in custody at the Franklin facility. You can also find information about inmate finances, victim notification, and work release online at the county website.
For people who have been sentenced to state custody, the Pennsylvania DOC Inmate Locator covers individuals in state prisons. Venango County residents sentenced to more than two years go to the Pennsylvania state system, not the local jail. The DOC locator is searchable by name and shows the current prison facility for each state inmate.
The Pennsylvania UJS Web Portal gives access to court case records from all Pennsylvania counties including Venango. Search by name to find criminal cases filed in the Court of Common Pleas in Franklin. This shows charges, bail status, and case progress. For victim safety notifications, the VINELink service lets you register for alerts tied to an inmate at Venango County Prison or anywhere in the Pennsylvania system.
Venango County Historical Prison Records
Venango County has a connection to Pennsylvania's older correctional history. Under a state act from 1826, inmates sentenced in Venango County were originally sent to the Western State Penitentiary. This was one of Pennsylvania's early major prisons, located in the western part of the state.
Historical records for Venango County inmates from the 19th century can be found in the Western State Penitentiary records at the Pennsylvania State Archives. These records may include admission and discharge books and other documentation from that era. Researchers interested in older Venango County incarceration history should visit the PA State Archives prison records guide to learn what is available and how to access it. Some of these historical records are available to search online through the archives portal.
For criminal history requests covering more recent periods, the Pennsylvania ePATCH system is the official tool for obtaining a statewide criminal history record. This covers all counties including Venango. The Pennsylvania Megan's Law registry lists registered sex offenders in Venango County and across the state.
Nearby Counties
Venango County is located in northwestern Pennsylvania and shares borders with several other counties. Search jail rosters and inmate records in neighboring counties using the links below.