Susquehanna County Correctional Facility

Q: Does Susquehanna County have bail?

Does Susquehanna County have bail? Yes, Susquehanna County recognizes most types of bonds.

Q: What kind of bonds are accepted in Susquehanna County?

What kind of bonds are accepted in Susquehanna County? Bail in Susquehanna County is available in several different forms including release on recognizance (ROR), release on non-monetary conditions, non-secured bail, nominal bail and monetary conditions.

Q: Who can set bail in Susquehanna County?

Who can set bail in Susquehanna County? Bail is set by a judge, either at a District Court or the Court of Common Pleas.

Q: When is bail set in Susquehanna County Pennsylvania?

When is bail set in Susquehanna County Pennsylvania? Bail will be set during the first/initial court hearing, also called an arraignment. This court hearing may be the same day as the arrest or the next day depending on the court schedule. Hearings are not held on weekends or holidays.

Q: How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Susquehanna County Correctional Facility?

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Susquehanna County Correctional Facility? To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, call the jail’s booking line at 570-278-7166. 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. Susquehanna County Correctional Facility Booking Roster

Q: What happens during booking in Susquehanna County?

What happens during booking in Susquehanna 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 Susquehanna 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.

Q: What is the booking process like at the Susquehanna County Correctional Facility?

What is the booking process like at the Susquehanna County Correctional Facility? 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 Susquehanna 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.

Q: 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 Susquehanna County Correctional Facility 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 570-278-7166 during business hours.

Q: How long does the Susquehanna County Correctional Facility booking process take?

How long does the Susquehanna County Correctional Facility 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 Susquehanna County Correctional Facility? 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 Susquehanna County Correctional Facility 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.

Question 1

How Do You Find Someone in the Susquehanna County Correctional Facility?

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To search for an inmate in the Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, 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 570-278-7166 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online in Susquehanna County or any other county in Pennsylvania.

Susquehanna County Correctional Facility Inmate Search

The Susquehanna County Correctional Facility maintains an average of 100 offenders in custody on any given day. The Susquehanna County Correctional Facility 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 Susquehanna County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,000 offenders.

The following charts of Susquehanna 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.

The information is compiled from the Susquehanna County Corrections Department, the state of Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Susquehanna County.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Susquehanna County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.

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About the Susquehanna County Correctional Facility

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The Susquehanna County Correctional Facility is CLOSED.

Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial at one of the following county jails:

Wyoming County, PA Correctional Facility

Wayne County, PA Correctional Facility

Lackawanna County, PA Correctional Facility

You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.

Jail (Main): 570-278-7166
Adult Probation: 570-278-5930
District Attorney: 570-278-6655
Juvenile Probation: 570-278-5937
Montrose Police: 570-278-1312
Public Defender: 570-278-4600
Sheriff: 570-278-4600

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

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Booking process details at Susquehanna County Correctional Facility

When someone is arrested, they are taken to Susquehanna County Correctional Facility for booking. This process involves verifying identity, assessing charges, and determining whether the person will be released on bail or detained.

It's crucial to remain silent during this process, as any statements could be used in court. Legal counsel should be consulted before making any comments about the arrest.

The booking process at Susquehanna County Correctional Facility typically involves the following steps:

Identifying the individual.
Taking a mugshot.
Health assessments and questions about criminal background.
DNA collection if applicable.
Conducting a full-body search.
Confiscating personal property.
Allowing a phone call.

Booking times can range from one hour to 48 hours. For details on posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 570-278-7166.

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Directions / Map to the Susquehanna County Correctional Facility

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Inmate Bail and Bonding

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How to post bail for a loved one in Susquehanna County

Once booked at Susquehanna County Correctional Facility in Montrose, the individual has several possible outcomes:

1. Release without posting bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Remaining in custody until their court date.
3. Posting bail or bond for release. For the exact amount, call 570-278-7166.

Several payment methods are available for bail.

Bail can be paid in cash, by credit card, or with a money order.
Licensed bail bondsmen in Susquehanna County can assist with the process.
Property within the county can also be used to pay bail.

For more details on the bail process in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, visit the Susquehanna County Correctional Facility Bail Information Page.

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Question 6

Are there photos of the Susquehanna County Correctional Facility? What does it look like?

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Other Jails Nearby

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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Susquehanna County?

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Susquehanna County Correctional Facility

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