Blair County 24 Hour Booking Records
Blair County 24 hour booking records are kept by Blair County Prison at 419 Market Square Alley in Hollidaysburg. The facility has 315 beds and averages about 96 new bookings per month. With a population of roughly 122,000, Blair County processes around 6,300 arrests each year. You can search for inmates online, call the prison at 814-693-3155 any time of day, or submit a written records request. This page explains how to access 24 hour booking data in Blair County through every available channel.
Blair County Quick Facts
Blair County Prison Booking Information
Blair County Prison is the central booking facility for all local arrests. It sits at 419 Market Square Alley in Hollidaysburg, PA 16648. The prison is a red brick building that is older but well maintained. It operates as a medium-security county prison. The phone line at 814-693-3155 is staffed around the clock. You can call at any hour to check if someone was booked into Blair County Prison.
The Blair County Prison information page provides details about the facility, contact numbers, and how to search for inmates.
This page covers Blair County Prison details including the phone number, address, and booking record access.
Blair County averages about 315 inmates each day. Monthly turnover runs near 40%, which means new 24 hour booking records appear constantly. New arrivals go through a 48-hour quarantine period before joining the general population. The facility provides medical care, prescribed medication, work programs, and educational programs. About 96 people are booked into Blair County Prison each month on average.
Note: For immediate booking information, call Blair County Prison at 814-693-3155, available 24 hours a day.
Blair County Inmate Records Search
Inmate records in Blair County are official government documents maintained by Blair County Prison and the Sheriff's Office. They document custody status, personal information, and case details. Under Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law, inmate records are separate from court records. The Blair County Court of Common Pleas keeps case files, while the prison keeps custody records.
The Blair County inmate records page explains the types of records available and how to request them.
This resource details the public information available from Blair County booking records and the methods to access it.
Public information from Blair County booking records includes the current inmate roster, basic booking data with intake dates, charges filed, mugshot photographs, bond and bail amounts, scheduled court dates, and expected release dates for sentenced inmates. Information that is restricted from public access includes detailed medical records, mental health information, disciplinary records, social security numbers, and specific security-related data.
You can search Blair County booking records through these methods:
- Online inmate lookup system
- In-person request at Blair County Prison
- Written Right-to-Know request
- Phone verification at (814) 693-3155
Blair County Right-to-Know Requests
Under 65 P.S. § 67.101, you can request 24 hour booking records from Blair County through a formal Right-to-Know request. The Blair County Open Records Officer is located at 423 Allegheny Street, Suite 142, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648. You can reach the office at (814) 693-3000. Submit your written request with details about which records you need.
The county must respond within five business days. All records are presumed public unless one of the 30 exceptions in Section 708 applies. Basic booking information such as names, charges, and bail amounts is generally available. Medical records, social security numbers, and detailed disciplinary data are not public. If your request is denied, you can appeal to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records within 15 business days. Inspecting records in person is free. Copy fees follow the state schedule at up to $0.25 per page.
Court Records Tied to Blair County Bookings
Court records for cases that begin with a Blair County booking are available through the Pennsylvania UJS Portal. Search by name or case number to find docket sheets from the Court of Common Pleas and Magisterial District Courts. These sheets show the charges, filings, hearings, and final outcomes for each case.
Under 18 Pa.C.S. § 9101, criminal history record information collected by Blair County agencies must follow state standards. The Criminal History Record Information Act sets rules for how booking and arrest data is stored and shared. Police blotter information, as defined by 18 Pa.C.S. § 9102, is a chronological listing of arrests and is generally public. For a full criminal background check, use the Pennsylvania PATCH system. The cost is $22 per check and results for people with no record come back right away about 85% of the time.
Note: Docket sheets from the UJS Portal provide case information but do not replace a criminal history background check from the State Police.
Tracking Inmates in Blair County
VINELink is a free tool for tracking custody status in Blair County. You can register for automated alerts when an inmate is released, transferred, or when any other status change occurs. Notifications come by phone, email, or text. The system is confidential and available at all hours. Blair County Prison also supports the CIDNET video visitation system, which requires separate registration.
The PA SAVIN system powers VINELink statewide. It covers county jails and state prisons across Pennsylvania. For help registering, call 1-866-972-7284 any time. Blair County serves municipalities including Altoona, Bellwood, Duncansville, Hollidaysburg, Martinsburg, Roaring Spring, Tyrone, and Williamsburg. Arrests from all of these areas are processed at Blair County Prison.
Nearby Counties
Blair County is in central Pennsylvania. If you need booking records from a neighboring area, check where the arrest took place to find the right county.