Cambria County PA Inmate Search

We are glad you are here. Our goal is to help you with your Cambria County Inmate Search. We will do our best to give you the facts you need. We want to make this task less hard for you at this time.

If you need to start your Cambria County Inmate Search right now, you can visit https://pennsylvaniainmaterecords.com/cambria-county-inmate-search/. This site can help you find out where an inmate is. It is a good place to start. They aim to give you clear data. Check their site if you want quick help with your search for an inmate in this county.

Finding an Inmate in Cambria County

There are a few ways to look for an inmate in Cambria County. Some ways use the web. Other ways use the phone or a visit. Each way can help you get data.

Using the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) Inmate and Parolee Locator

The main tool for a web search is the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Inmate and Parolee Locator. This system holds data for folks in state care. You can find it at https://www.pa.gov/agencies/cor/inmate-parolee-locator.html or use the direct search at https://inmatelocator.cor.pa.gov/. To use this tool, you will need some facts. The last name of the one you seek is key. A first name helps too. If you know their date of birth or inmate ID, that is even more of a help. The site will show you where they are. It may list some charge data. Keep in mind, if the person is in a state place, not the Cambria jail, this is the spot to look. The DOC site is kept fresh each day. It aims to be right and full. The site does say some data, like a mid name or birth date, is what the inmate said. It is not checked by them and may not be true. You should turn off your pop-up guard on your web tool to use the site.

This state site lets you look for an inmate or one on parole. You can type in the last name. Or, you can type in more, like first name, mid name, or inmate ID. You can also pick a sex or the county that sent them to jail. Cambria is one of the count list you can pick. This helps make your search more tight. Once you find the name, you can click for more data. This can tell you what jail they are in. It can also tell you their race, birth date, and more.

Contacting Cambria County Prison Directly

If you think the person is in the county jail, not a state place, you can call them. This is a way to do a "Cambria County Inmate Search" with out the web. You can also go to the jail. Ask them there for help.

Phone Search

You can call the Cambria County Prison. The phone is (814) 472-7330. Ask if the one you seek is there. Have their full name and birth date if you can. This will help them find the right one. Be kind and clear when you ask. Jail staff are busy. A clear ask helps them help you. They can tell you if the one is there. They may tell you some rules too.

In-Person Inquiries

You can go to the jail to ask. The Cambria County Prison is at 425 Manor Drive, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4917. Go to the main desk. Ask for help to find an inmate. Bring your ID. You will need it. They may ask for facts on the one you seek. This may take some time. So plan for a wait. This is a way to get facts if you can not use the web or phone. It is good to call first. Ask if they let folks ask this way. Ask what hours are best for such a task.

Cambria County Prison: Essential Information

The Cambria County Prison holds folks who wait for court. It also holds those with short jail times. Know these facts if you plan to write or visit.

Physical Address and Contact

• Address: 425 Manor Drive, Ebensburg, PA 15931-4917

• Phone: (814) 472-7330

• Fax: (814) 472-1367

The staff at this jail work to keep all folks safe. This means both the ones in jail and the ones who work there. The jail has rules that all must heed. These rules help the place run well. If you call, note the time of day. Try not to call at meal times or shift change times. This may help you get a quick reply. The fax can be used to send forms. But call first to ask if that is the right way.

Visiting an Inmate

A visit can mean a lot to one in jail. The Cambria County Prison has rules for visits. You must know them and heed them.

General Visitation Rules

Each jail has its own rules. For Cambria County, check their site or call. But most jails ask for these things:

• Valid ID: All grown up guests must show a state photo ID, like a drive card, or a U.S. photo ID.

• Age: Guests must be 18 years of age. Some spots let kids come if a grown up is with them. Check the rule for Cambria.

• Dress Code: You must dress well. Shirts and shoes are a must. No short shorts. No tops that show too much. No see-through clothes. If you do not dress right, they will not let you in.

• Conduct: You must act right. Do not switch spots or go to zones you are not meant to be in. This will end your visit.

• A full list of rules for visits can be found in a file on the Cambria County web page. Look for "Visitation Information" at https://www.cambriacountypa.gov/wpfd_file/visitation-information/. It is a PDF file. This guide should list all the rules for visits. It will say what days and times you can come. It will say how long a visit can be. It will tell you what you can and can not bring. Read it with care if you plan a visit.

Visitation Hours

The hours you can visit change. They change based on where the inmate is in the jail. The link to the "Visitation Information" PDF on the Cambria County site is key. It will have the most up to date list of times and days. In most jails, guests must sign in at least 15 to 30 min prior to the end of the visit slot. Be sure to check this rule too. Some jails stop all work in the main hall at times. This is for counts or meals. This may mean you can not get in at those times. So, it is good to know the exact hours.

Each inmate is set to get a set sum of visit time per week. This is often split into one or two hour slots. The number of folks who can visit at one time is also set. Most times it is two or three guests. This counts kids too. If you plan to bring a child, know the rules for that. Some spots ask for a birth form for the child. All kids must stay with the grown up.

Inmate Mail

You can send mail to an inmate. This is a good way to keep in touch. Mail must be sent via the U.S. Post. The address to use is: Inmate's Full Name c/o Cambria County Prison 425 Manor Drive Ebensburg, PA 15931-4917

Prohibited Items

Do not send things that are not allowed. This list shows some things you can NOT send:

• Cash money.

• Stamps, blank page, or pens.

• Food or gum.

• Things with glue, tape, or white out.

• Hard back books. Soft back books must come from a store or book site.

• Pics that show bad things or too much skin.

• Any item that could be a risk to the safe run of the jail.

All mail is checked. If you send things not allowed, the mail will be sent back or thrown out. The one in jail may get in bad spot for it too. Some jails let you send pics. But they have rules for size and how many. No Polaroid pics. If you want to send a book or mag, it must be new. It must come from the shop or a known book site like Amazon. Do not send books from your home. Some jails have a list of books not allowed. You can call the jail to ask about mail rules if you are not sure. This can save you time and woe.

Sending Funds to an Inmate

Folks in jail need cash for some things. They can buy things like soap, stamps, or snacks. This is from the jail store, called the "commissary." The way to send cash may vary. The PA DOC uses JPay for state inmates. This is at https://www.jpay.com/. For county jails like Cambria, it may be like this, or a bit new. Some use kiosks in the jail lobby. These take cash or cards. Some use web sites like www.offenderconnect.com or jailatm.com. It is best to call the Cambria County Prison at (814) 472-7330. Ask them how you can send funds. They will tell you the right way. You will need the inmate's full name. You may need their inmate ID too. There is most times a small fee to send cash this way. The inmate does not pay this fee. The one who sends the cash pays it. Do not send cash in the mail. It is not safe and most jails do not let it.

If an inmate owes fines or court costs, some of the cash you send may go to pay that debt. This is a rule in PA. The state Department of Corrections notes this. It is true even if you send the cash by web. An inmate can not get cash with no name. The jail system will know who sent the cash. The jail gives the inmate a note when cash is put in their fund. They get a list each month of all the cash in and out of their fund. This helps them keep track.

Victim Notification System: PA SAVIN (VINElink)

If you are a crime prey, you have rights. One right is to know where the one who hurt you is. PA SAVIN helps with this.

What is PA SAVIN?

PA SAVIN means Pennsylvania Statewide Automated Victim Information and Notification. It is part of a U.S. wide web called VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday). This plan lets prey of crime and other folks get word on an inmate's spot. It is free. It is your secret; the inmate will not know you signed up. You can get calls, texts, or mail by wire if an inmate is let go, moved, or gets out.

How to Register

There are two main ways to sign up for PA SAVIN:

• Online: Go to the VINElink web page at https://www.vinelink.com/#/home/site/39000. Pick Pennsylvania from the state list. You can then search for the inmate by name or ID. Once found, you can sign up for notes.

• By Phone: Call 1-866-9PA-SAVIN (1-866-972-7284). A helper will walk you through how to sign up. If you use a TTY, call 866-847-1298.

When you sign up, you will pick a PIN code. This is a four-digit code. You use it to say you got the call from VINE. If you do not key in your PIN, VINE will keep trying to call you. The aim is to make sure you get the word. You can sign up more than one phone or mail by wire. This helps make sure you get the word.

Information Provided

PA SAVIN gives you word on:

• When an inmate is let go from jail.

• When an inmate is moved to a new jail.

• If an inmate gets out with no leave.

• Other big changes in where they are.

This helps prey feel safe. It gives them time to plan if they need to. But, do not count on just this plan for your shield. If you feel at risk, tell the law. Take your own steps to be safe. You can also find out more from the PA Office of Victim Services. Their web site is https://www.ova.pa.gov/. They have more help for prey.

Cambria County Court System and Inmate Cases

The courts play a big part in an inmate's path. From the first charge to the end of a case.

Cambria County Court of Common Pleas

This is the main trial court in the county. It deals with big crime cases. It also deals with suits for cash and kin law.

• Address: 200 South Center Street, Ebensburg, PA 15931

• Phone - Criminal: (814) 472-1560

• Phone - Civil: (814) 472-1561

• Court Administration Phone: (814) 472-1552

• Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 A.M. to 4 P.M.

The Court of Common Pleas is where trials are held. If an inmate is found at fault, this court will give the time they must serve. The PA courts web page (https://www.pacourts.us/) has a lot of data. You can find links to local court rules. You can also find forms. For Cambria County specific data on the Court of Common Pleas, see https://www.cambriacountypa.gov/court-administration/. 

Accessing Court Records

You can look at most court files. Pennsylvania has a Public Access Policy for court files. The Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania Web Portal is a key tool. Find it at https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/. You can search for court case files here. This is known as "docket sheets." These sheets show all that has gone on in a case. They list dates for court, what was filed, and what the judge said. You can search by name, case type, or date. Some data may not be on the web for child or kin cases. You may need to go to the court house to see some files. The Clerk of Courts office at the Cambria County Courthouse keeps the crime case files. Their number is tied to the main court ones. Call them if you need help with files.

Magisterial District Courts in Cambria County

These are the first courts most folks deal with. They have a big part in the start of crime cases. Magisterial District Judges (MDJs) do these things:

• First looks at new crime charge.

• Set bail.

• Hold first court dates (preliminary hearings) for big crime cases.

• Rule on small crime cases and road law breaks.

• Rule on suits for small sums of cash.

Cambria County has more than one MDJ. Each one has a set zone. You can find a list of all MDJs in Cambria County with their site, phone, and place at https://www.cambriacountypa.gov/magisterial-district-judge/. Here are some:

• District 47-1-01 (Johnstown City areas): Brian Subich, Central Park Complex, 110 Franklin St., Johnstown, PA 15901. Phone: (814) 539-9982.

• District (Johnstown area): Kevin Price, 110 Franklin St., Suite 202, Johnstown, PA 15905. Phone: (814) 534-2694. (Note: Address and Judge may need to be checked for current accuracy as multiple listings exist).

• District 47-3-01 (Ebensburg area): David Beyer, 401 Candlelight Dr., Suite 120, Ebensburg, PA 15931. Phone: (814) 472-6661.

• District (Mineral Point area): Mary Ann Zanghi, 200 Adams Ave., Suite 2, Mineral Point, PA 15942. Phone: (814) 322-1527.

• District (Lilly area): John Prebish, 2223 W 2nd Street, Lilly PA 15938. Phone: (814) 886-8879.

• District (Hastings area): Michael Zungali, PO Box 481, 207 5th Ave., Suite 3, Hastings, PA 16646. Phone: (814) 247-6588.

When some one is held, they first see an MDJ. This is for the first look at the charge and to set bail. Bail is cash or a bond. It is to make sure the one charged will come back to court. The rules for bail are in the Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure, which can be reviewed in part via resources like the PA Code website https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/. For instance, Rule 520 talks about Bail.

Additional Support and Resources

More help is there for folks who deal with the law system.

Cambria County Sheriff's Office

The Sheriff does many tasks. They keep the court house safe. They move folks in jail. They serve court notes.

• Sheriff: Donald Robertson

• Address: 200 South Center Street, Ebensburg, PA 15931

• Phone: (814) 472-1691

• Fax: (814) 472-8261

• Website: https://www.cambriacountypa.gov/sheriff-elected/ 

While the Sheriff's Office does not run the inmate search for the jail, they are a key part of law in the county. They deal with warrants. They also do sales of land due to court case. They give out gun cards too. Their site lists more of what they do. If you have a PFA (Protection From Abuse) form, the Sheriff's team helps serve it.

Cambria County Public Defender Office

If one is charged with a crime and can not pay for a law man, this place may help. The U.S. Constitution gives the right to a law man.

• Chief Public Defender: Maribeth Schaffer

• Locations & Contact:

  • Ebensburg Office: Cambria County Courthouse, 200 South Center Street, 2nd Floor, Ebensburg, PA 15931.

    • Phone: (814) 472-1425

    • Fax: (814) 472-4693

  • Johnstown Office: Central Park Complex, 110 Franklin Street, Johnstown, PA 15901.

    • Phone: (814) 535-4697

    • Fax: (814) 536-6994

• Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 A.M. to 4 P.M.

• Website: https://www.cambriacountypa.gov/public-defender-office/

The Public Aid law man team gives help for free to those who need it. This is for crime cases where one could go to jail. You do not get to pick your own Public Aid law man. The court names the team. Then the team picks a law man for the case. All talks with your Public Aid law man are your secret. They work to get the best end for you. To ask for this help, one must show they do not have cash to hire a law man. This is often done at the first court date with the MDJ. The forms to ask for a Public Aid law man are at their site or at the court.

Pennsylvania Legal Framework

To grasp how inmate and court things work, it helps to know state laws. The Pennsylvania General Assembly site (https://www.legis.state.pa.us/) is where you can find all PA laws (Statutes). Click on "Consolidated Statutes." Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) has rules for courts. Title 18 (Crimes Code) lists all crimes. Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) is run by the Department of Corrections. For specific court rules, the PA Code site (https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/) includes the Rules of Criminal Procedure (Pa.R.Crim.P.) in Title 234. These rules guide how crime cases are dealt with from start to end. They cover things like how arrests are made, how bail is set, and trial steps. These laws and rules make sure all cases are dealt with in a fair way. They aim to keep the rights of all folks safe. This is true for the one charged, the prey, and all in PA.