How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Edmund L. Thomas Adolescent Center?

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Edmund L. Thomas Adolescent Center? To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Edmund L. Thomas Adolescent Center, call the jail’s booking line at 814-451-6191. There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status. Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours. If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online. Edmund L. Thomas Adolescent Center Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Erie County?

What happens during booking in Erie County? After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Erie County for booking. Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

What is the booking process like at the Edmund L. Thomas Adolescent Center?

What is the booking process like at the Edmund L. Thomas Adolescent Center? Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Erie County and other Pennsylvania and USA jurisdictions. If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse. It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

What kind of questions are asked during booking? The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs. What happens with an offender’s personal property during booking? During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member. Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed. If the offender remains in jail for any length of time, the Edmund L. Thomas Adolescent Center will allow a friend or family member to pick up the inmate's property if the offender gives written authorization for a named person to do so. To find out the days and times for picking up an inmate's property, and what you will need to bring to verify your identity, call the jail at 814-451-6191 during business hours.

How long does the Edmund L. Thomas Adolescent Center booking process take?

How long does the Edmund L. Thomas Adolescent Center booking process take? Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender. If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable. What happens after an offender is booked into the Edmund L. Thomas Adolescent Center? At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release. If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Edmund L. Thomas Adolescent Center will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel. Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

What happens with an offender’s personal property during booking?

What happens with an offender’s personal property during booking? During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member. Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed. If the offender remains in jail for any length of time, the Edmund L. Thomas Adolescent Center will allow a friend or family member to pick up the inmate's property if the offender gives written authorization for a named person to do so. To find out the days and times for picking up an inmate's property, and what you will need to bring to verify your identity, call the jail at 814-451-6191 during business hours. How long does the Edmund L. Thomas Adolescent Center booking process take? Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender. If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable. What happens after an offender is booked into the Edmund L. Thomas Adolescent Center? At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release. If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Edmund L. Thomas Adolescent Center will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel. Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

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The Edmund L Thomas Adolescent Center offers a range of programs and security services to the community for their juveniles. This is the location for the short term therapeutic residential programs, secure juvenile detention, and dependent shelter. Only the Court of Common Please or those who work for the court are able to authorize detention for youth, and it will accept those who are under the age of 18 and suspected of delinquent acts, or things that would be considered to be a criminal charge for an adult. Both male and female juveniles may be housed at the location, though they are separated at all times. Certified school staff attend the building each weekday to conduct classes and ensure that there is an ongoing education even during the summer, and all students must attend the classes until they graduate. Upon intake each of the students will receive a full screening for physical health, dental care needs, and an eye exam. A handbook is provided to each arrival, which contains the rules, routines, expectations, consequences, and other vital information. Mail: When mail is delivered it may be checked for contraband only, though it is not read by the staff. It must be delivered by the postal system and cannot be hand delivered to the building or given directly to the residents. Phones: During approved phone or recreation hours there are phones available for youth to contact their parents or guardians. Incoming calls are not available. Visitation: Family visits are a key part of the program and visiting hours are provided to the parents after intake for at least one visit each week.

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To search for an inmate in the Edmund L. Thomas Adolescent Center, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 814-451-6191 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online in Erie County or any other county in Pennsylvania.

Edmund L. Thomas Adolescent Center Inmate Search

The Edmund L. Thomas Adolescent Center maintains an average of 20 offenders in custody on any given day. The Edmund L. Thomas Adolescent Center has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Erie County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 15,720 offenders.

The following charts of Erie County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

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Steps involved in booking at Edmund L. Thomas Adolescent Center

After an arrest, the individual is brought to Edmund L. Thomas Adolescent Center for the booking process. This procedure involves identifying the person, determining charges, and deciding whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.

Remaining silent is highly recommended, as anything said can later be used in court. Wait for legal advice before responding to questions.

The booking process typically involves the following steps at Edmund L. Thomas Adolescent Center:

Identification confirmation.
Photographs (mugshots).
Answering questions regarding health and criminal background.
Potential DNA collection.
Conducting a physical search.
Seizing personal property.
Providing a free phone call.

Booking timeframes vary, ranging from one hour to up to 48 hours. For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Edmund L. Thomas Adolescent Center at 814-451-6191.

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The Edmund L. Thomas Adolescent Center serves the following cities and towns of Erie County: Albion, Amity, Avonia, Clymer, Conneaut Lake, Corry, Cranesville, Edinboro, Elk Creek, Erie, Fairview, Franklin, Girard, Girard Borough, Greene, Harbor Creek, Harborcreek, Lake City, Lawrence Park, Le Boeuf, McKean, Mill Creek, Millcreek, Millvale, Northeast, North East, Platea, Ripley, Springfield, Summit, Union City, Venango, Waterford, Wattsburg, Wayne and Wesleyville.

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