24 Hour Booking in Bedford County
Bedford County 24 hour booking records are maintained by the Bedford County Correctional Facility at 425 Imlertown Road in Bedford, Pennsylvania. This medium-security facility holds about 142 inmates and processes all local arrests. You can search for current inmates online, by phone at (814) 623-2955, or in person at the records office. The Bedford County Sheriff's Office on the first floor of the courthouse also handles booking-related inquiries. This page covers each method to access 24 hour booking records in Bedford County.
Bedford County Quick Facts
Bedford County Correctional Facility Records
The Bedford County Correctional Facility confines individuals with a range of charges. The facility uses an ongoing classification process that begins the moment an inmate is received and continues until release. Classification considers personal history, criminal background, psychological factors, medical needs, and social history. The facility does not discriminate based on sex, race, age, color, disability, religion, national origin, or political beliefs.
The Bedford County Correctional Facility page provides details about the facility and its operations.
This is the official Bedford County page for the correctional facility where all local bookings are processed.
Warden Joseph Eichenlaub oversees the facility with Deputy Wardens Lisa Conklin and Robert Harper. The administration fax is (814) 624-2649. The records fax is (814) 623-2946. For medical inquiries, the fax is (814) 623-1338. For general questions, email bccfquestions@bedfordcountypa.org. Bedford County also complies with the Prison Rape Elimination Act. To report issues, call (814) 623-2955 or email the facility.
Searching Bedford County Booking Records
The Bedford County jail provides an online inmate search tool that is updated on a regular basis. You can search by booking number, last name, first name, or date of birth. Results show the expected release date and criminal charges. You can also see bond amounts, visit schedules, and mugshots for some inmates in Bedford County.
If you cannot find what you need online, call (814) 623-2955. The phone line runs around the clock. Staff can confirm if someone is in custody at the Bedford County Correctional Facility. For a more detailed records request, visit in person at 425 Imlertown Road in Bedford. The records staff can pull up specific 24 hour booking data and provide copies.
Note: The online search tool covers current inmates; for older booking records, contact the Bedford County records office directly.
Bedford County Sheriff and Booking Data
The Bedford County Sheriff's Office sits on the first floor of the Bedford County Courthouse at 200 South Juliana Street in Bedford, PA 15522. Sheriff Wayne Emerick Jr. leads the office with Chief Deputy Glen Caradori and Sergeant Stephanie Harvey. The phone number is (814) 623-2910 and the fax is (814) 623-2940.
The Bedford County Sheriff's Office page lists staff, contact details, and services provided.
The Sheriff's Office handles warrant service, court security, and inmate transport in Bedford County.
The Sheriff's Office provides warrant service, court security, and inmate transportation for Bedford County. For arrest records that go back years, this office is the place to start. Provide a name, known aliases, date of birth, and the date range you need. Older records may be in archives, so allow extra time for the request. In-person requests at the Bedford County courthouse are the standard for historical booking data.
How Booking Works in Bedford County
When a person is arrested in Bedford County, they are transported to the Correctional Facility on Imlertown Road. The intake process follows these steps:
- Identity verification by staff
- Medical screening for health needs
- Photographs and fingerprints
- Property inventory and storage
- Classification assessment for housing
- Court date scheduling
The process can take anywhere from one hour to 48 hours in Bedford County. After booking is complete, the 24 hour booking record goes into the public system. Bedford County serves municipalities including Everett, Hyndman, Clearville, and many townships. Arrests from all these areas are processed at the same facility. In 2018, Bedford County law enforcement made 1,217 arrests. The facility can hold about 147 inmates at capacity.
Bedford County Court Records
The Bedford County Court of Common Pleas at 200 South Juliana Street handles civil, criminal, family, and probate cases. Court records tied to Bedford County bookings are searchable through the Pennsylvania UJS Portal. You can look up cases by name or docket number. Docket sheets list charges, hearing dates, and case outcomes.
Under 18 Pa.C.S. § 9101, criminal history record information in Bedford County must follow state standards. Agencies that collect booking data must post public notice about the records they maintain. Under 65 P.S. § 67.101, the Right-to-Know Law gives the public a right to access government records, including booking information. A written request to the Bedford County open records officer must get a response within five business days. If denied, you can appeal to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records.
Note: Docket sheets from the UJS Portal are not a substitute for a criminal history background check from the Pennsylvania PATCH system.
Custody Status Alerts in Bedford County
If you need to know when an inmate's status changes in Bedford County, register with VINELink. This free service sends notifications by phone, email, or text whenever there is a transfer, release, or other change. PA SAVIN powers this system and covers both county jails and state prisons across Pennsylvania. Call 1-866-972-7284 for help with registration. The service is confidential and runs 24 hours a day.
Nearby Counties
Bedford County is in south-central Pennsylvania. If you are unsure which county handled a booking, confirm the arrest location before searching.