Cambria County 24 Hour Booking Records
Cambria County 24 hour booking records track arrests processed through the county prison in Ebensburg. The Cambria County Sheriff's Office and local police departments handle arrests across the county's 37 cities and towns. With a population of about 133,000, Cambria County sees a range of criminal cases each year. Booking records are public under Pennsylvania law and can be searched online or requested in person. This page covers how to access Cambria County booking data, what those records contain, and the agencies that manage them.
Cambria County Quick Facts
Cambria County Arrest and Booking Data
The Cambria County arrest records page details what a booking entry contains. Each arrest record starts with the person's full legal name, including any aliases. Date of birth, gender, race, and a physical description are logged. Identifying marks such as tattoos or scars are noted. A mugshot is taken. Fingerprints are collected and sent to state databases.
Arrest details are also part of the Cambria County booking file. The record shows the date and time of arrest, the location, the arresting agency, and the name and badge number of the arresting officers. Circumstances that led to the arrest are documented. Charge information includes the criminal charges filed, statute citations for each alleged violation, charge classification as felony, misdemeanor, or summary offense, and the severity level of each charge.
Booking information in the Cambria County record includes the booking date and time, the booking facility, the booking number, a property inventory, and medical screening data. Bond and bail details show the bail amount set, bail conditions, whether bail was posted, and the type of bail used. This could be cash, surety, or release on recognizance.
24 Hour Booking Search Methods
Cambria County offers several ways to search 24 hour booking records. The Cambria County Inmate Search page provides current roster data. You can look up inmates by name to check who is in custody. The system shows the inmate's name, identification number, current location, current charges, bail information, scheduled court dates, expected release date for sentenced inmates, and basic demographic data.
The Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System Web Portal is another tool. Navigate to the portal, select Public Web Docket Sheets, choose Criminal under the docket type, and select Cambria as the county. This pulls up court records tied to bookings in Cambria County. The search is free. For a formal criminal history check, the PATCH system provides statewide results. Results come back electronically under the process governed by 18 Pa.C.S. § 9101.
You can also search in person. The Cambria County Prison is at 425 Manor Drive, Ebensburg, PA 15931. Call (814) 472-7330 for custody information. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The Cambria County Public Index provides links to other public record sources for the county.
Note: The PA Department of Corrections Inmate Locator at cor.pa.gov covers state inmates, not county jail bookings, but it can help locate people who were transferred from Cambria County to a state facility.
Cambria County Inmate Record Contents
Inmate records in Cambria County are official government documents maintained by the correctional facility. They are created and kept under Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes Title 61. The records track a person from booking through release or transfer. They include biographical information, the legal authority for commitment, medical screening data, property inventory, disciplinary history, and program participation.
Some information is restricted. Medical, psychiatric, and psychological records are not public. Data that would risk the security of the facility is withheld. Records that would reveal the identity of confidential informants stay sealed. Personal identification information like Social Security numbers is also kept out of public booking reports from Cambria County. Under the Right-to-Know Law at 65 P.S. § 67.101, you can request public portions of these records from the Cambria County Right-to-Know Officer.
Cambria County Right-to-Know Requests
Cambria County has a designated Right-to-Know Officer who handles public record requests. You can email the officer at rtkofficer@cambriacountypa.gov. You can also mail your request to Cambria County Right-to-Know Officer, 200 South Center Street, Ebensburg, PA 15931. Booking records, arrest logs, and inmate rosters are all subject to the Right-to-Know Law.
The Cambria County administration office is at 200 South Center Street in Ebensburg. The phone number is (814) 472-5440. The Cambria County official website has contact details for all departments. The Clerk of Courts, Susan Kuhar, handles court records at the same address. The Sheriff's Office is also at 200 South Center Street, and you can reach them at 814-472-1691 for questions about booking records or active warrants in Cambria County.
You can get arrest records in Cambria County by contacting the city police department that made the arrest or the Cambria County Sheriff's Office. The Pennsylvania Office of Open Records oversees appeals if a Right-to-Know request is denied anywhere in the state, including Cambria County.
Note: Formal Right-to-Know requests in Cambria County must receive a response within five business days, with a possible 30-day extension for complex requests.
Cambria County Courts After Booking
The Cambria County Court of Common Pleas handles felony and misdemeanor cases. These cases start with a 24 hour booking at the county prison. Magisterial district courts handle summary offenses and preliminary hearings. Both court levels use the UJS portal for online case records.
After a booking in Cambria County, the preliminary arraignment happens quickly. A magisterial district judge sets bail and schedules the next court date. If the case proceeds, it moves to the Court of Common Pleas in Ebensburg. Courthouse hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. You can track any Cambria County case on the UJS Case Search page by entering the person's name or case number. Docket sheets show every filing, hearing, and outcome tied to a booking.
Booking Alerts in Cambria County
The VINELink victim notification system covers Cambria County. You can register to receive alerts when a specific person is booked or released from custody. Alerts come by phone, email, or text. The service is free and available to anyone.
Cambria County also uses the CodeRED system for emergency notifications. While this covers severe weather and other emergencies rather than booking alerts specifically, it is another way residents stay informed about public safety events. The county's Department of Emergency Services manages this system. For victim services tied to criminal bookings, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency can connect you with local support in Cambria County.
Nearby Counties
Cambria County is in central-western Pennsylvania. If a person was not booked in Cambria County, they may be held in a neighboring county facility.