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Trying to find someone arrested in Montgomery County? We'll help you figure out where to start and what bail steps may come next.

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Tell us who you're trying to locate and where the arrest may have happened. Our team can review your request, help identify the appropriate next steps, and contact you using the information you provide. Center City Bail Bonds does not operate an official inmate database. Custody and release information must be verified with the responsible agency.

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Which Official System Has the Record?

County jail, state prison, federal custody and court records are separate systems kept by different organizations. Start with the category that fits the situation.

This guide covers Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Adult county custody is confirmed through the Montgomery County Correctional Facility in Eagleville.

Pennsylvania state prison searches use a different official locator, and court dockets do not establish current jail custody.

Official Inmate Search & Custody Resources

  • A

    Recently Arrested or Police Custody

    When it applies
    The arrest was recent and the person may not have been arraigned or transferred.
    What may be available
    Status may only be known to the arresting agency.
    Who holds the record
    The local or state police agency that made the arrest.
    Next action
    Contact the arresting agency's non-emergency line; see the local agency list below.
    Limitations
    No public online record may exist yet. Do not assume transfer to the county jail.
    Local Agency Contacts
  • B

    Montgomery County Correctional Facility

    When it applies
    An adult has been committed to county custody after arraignment or is serving a county sentence.
    What may be available
    Whether the person is held there, confirmed by phone.
    Who holds the record
    Montgomery County Correctional Facility.
    Next action
    Call 610-635-7100 with the person's full legal name and date of birth.
    Limitations
    This guide has not established a public live county roster. The facility confirms custody.
    Official Website (official site, opens in a new tab)Jail Guide
  • C

    Pennsylvania State Prison or Parole

    When it applies
    The person is serving a state sentence or is under state parole supervision.
    What may be available
    State custody and parole information published by the DOC.
    Who holds the record
    Pennsylvania Department of Corrections.
    Next action
    Use the official state inmate/parolee locator.
    Limitations
    State results are not Montgomery County jail records.
    State Custody Lookup (official site, opens in a new tab)
  • D

    Federal Custody

    When it applies
    The case is federal or the person is held by federal authorities.
    What may be available
    Federal inmate location published by the Bureau of Prisons.
    Who holds the record
    Federal Bureau of Prisons.
    Next action
    Use the official BOP inmate locator.
    Limitations
    Does not include county or state custody. Recent federal arrests may not appear.
    Federal Custody Lookup (official site, opens in a new tab)
  • E

    Criminal Court Records

    When it applies
    You need the docket, court assignment or scheduled hearings.
    What may be available
    Docket numbers, charges filed, court, bail entries and hearing dates.
    Who holds the record
    Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System.
    Next action
    Search UJS by name or docket number, then confirm with the court.
    Limitations
    A docket does not confirm current custody, release status or bail eligibility.
    Search Court Records (official site, opens in a new tab)View Local Court Guide

How to Search for an Inmate in Montgomery County

Records are maintained by different offices and do not update instantly or at the same time.

  1. 01

    Gather Identifying Details

    Full legal name with middle name, date of birth and known spellings. Common names need extra detail to avoid a mistaken match.

  2. 02

    Identify the Arresting Agency

    Montgomery County has many municipal police departments; Pennsylvania State Police may also make arrests. The incident location matters more than a mailing address.

  3. 03

    Check County Custody

    If arraignment has happened and the person was not released, call MCCF at 610-635-7100 to ask whether they are held there.

  4. 04

    Use State or Federal Locators

    If a state sentence, parole or federal case is possible, use the PA DOC or BOP locator. Those systems do not include county custody.

  5. 05

    Review the Court Docket

    Search the UJS portal for the docket, the Magisterial District Court or Court of Common Pleas handling the case, and hearing dates.

  6. 06

    Confirm With the Authority

    Confirm custody with the facility, and bail and next court action with the court or the Clerk of Courts before traveling.

Why an Inmate Record May Not Appear

A missing result is not proof that someone was released, and a result is not proof of current custody.

  • Initial Police Processing

    The person may still be with the arresting agency awaiting arraignment.

  • Intake Not Yet Confirmed

    Transfer to county custody may be underway or not yet recorded.

  • Spelling or Search Details

    Misspellings, nicknames, hyphenated or middle names can prevent a match.

  • Different Jurisdiction

    The arrest may have been in another county, by a state agency or a federal agency.

  • County vs. State Database

    The PA DOC locator does not include county jail detainees.

  • Release or Transfer

    The person may have been released, transferred or moved to another facility.

  • Public Access Limits

    Some records, including juvenile matters, are not publicly searchable.

  • Court vs. Custody Records

    A docket may exist while custody status remains unconfirmed, or the reverse.

County Jail and Holding Facilities

Adult County Jail

Montgomery County Correctional Facility

The county's adult correctional facility in Lower Providence Township, holding adults awaiting trial and people serving county sentences.

Not every recent arrest is transferred there; some people are released at arraignment or held by another jurisdiction.

60 Eagleville Road, Eagleville, PA 19403

610-635-7100

  • Have the full legal name and date of birth ready when calling.
  • Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (county website).
  • Confirm custody, visitation and release information directly; policies can change.
Official Website (official site, opens in a new tab)Directions (Map) (official site, opens in a new tab)MCCF Guide

  • Temporary Court Holding

    Courthouse Detention Center

    A temporary holding area at the courthouse for people awaiting hearings that day. It is not a booking jail and does not take public visits or bail payments. Sheriff's Office 610-278-3331.

    Courthouse Holding Guide

  • Juvenile System

    Montgomery County Youth Center

    A juvenile facility, not an adult jail and not part of a public inmate search. Families should contact the Youth Center or Juvenile Probation directly and not share a minor's details online.

    Youth Center Information

Visitation and Inmate Services

Details below are attributed to Montgomery County's official Correctional Facility pages. Fees, schedules and permitted items can change; confirm on the official page before acting.

Court Records and Bail Status

Pennsylvania's Unified Judicial System (UJS) portal provides criminal docket information for Magisterial District Courts and the Court of Common Pleas.

Use court records to find the case and court, then confirm custody separately with the facility.

  • Docket Searches

    Search by participant name or docket number on the UJS portal.

  • Court Case Assignments

    The docket shows which Magisterial District Court or Common Pleas court has the case.

  • Preliminary Arraignment

    Usually where bail and release conditions are first set by a magisterial district judge.

  • Bail Orders

    Bail type, amount and conditions may appear on the docket; confirm current terms with the court.

  • Court Hearing Dates

    Scheduled proceedings can change; confirm dates with the court office.

  • Custody Confirmation

    A docket does not confirm where a person is currently held. Call the facility.

Search Court Records (official site, opens in a new tab)Courthouse Directory (29 District Courts) Montgomery County Courthouse Guide Clerk of Courts: Bail (official site, opens in a new tab)

Bail and Release After You Find Someone

In Pennsylvania, a judicial authority decides bail and release conditions. County payment procedures are separate from any private commercial arrangement.

  1. 1Arrest and initial processing.
  2. 2Preliminary arraignment or other applicable proceeding.
  3. 3Bail and conditions set by the judicial authority.
  4. 4Verification of release requirements and any holds.
  5. 5Payment, posting or other authorized release arrangement.
  6. 6Release processing and mandatory court appearances.

  • Court

    Who Determines Bail

    A magisterial district judge or the Court of Common Pleas.

  • Conditions

    Possible Conditions

    Courts may set monetary or nonmonetary conditions, or deny bail in limited circumstances.

  • County

    In-Person Cash Payment

    The county states in-person bail is paid in cash with valid photo ID by someone at least 18. Clerk of Courts: 610-278-3346.

  • County

    Wire-Transfer Procedures

    The county describes wire transfers as a separate procedure that can take one to two business days, subject to official instructions.

  • Processing

    Release Processing

    No release time is guaranteed. Paperwork, holds, detainers and other cases can delay or prevent release.

  • Obligation

    Court Appearances

    Every scheduled court appearance remains mandatory after release.

Commercial surety bonds are private arrangements, not county payments. No commercial rate, financing or calculator is shown while Center City's Montgomery County authorization and terms remain under review.

Official sources:Clerk of Courts: Bail(opens in a new tab)

Local Arresting Agency Resources

If you do not know who made the arrest, start with the police department for the municipality where the incident happened. Contacts below come from the county's police directory as used in our verified local guides.

All 62 verified local police contacts (A–Z)
Municipality / CommunityAgencyPhone
AbingtonAbington Police Department267-536-1100
AmblerAmbler Police Department215-646-1000
Blue BellWhitpain Township Police Department · Blue Bell addresses in Whitpain610-279-9033
BridgeportBridgeport Borough Police Department610-272-5660
Bryn AthynBryn Athyn Police Department215-947-0118
CheltenhamCheltenham Township Police Department215-885-1600
CollegevilleCollegeville Police Department610-489-0192
ConshohockenConshohocken Police Department610-828-4032
DouglassDouglass Township Police Department610-367-0466
East GreenvilleEast Greenville Borough Police Department610-635-4300
East NorritonEast Norriton Police Department610-272-0748
FranconiaFranconia Township Police Department215-723-6778
HatboroHatboro Police Department215-675-4400
Hatfield BoroughHatfield Township Police Department · Borough service215-855-0903
Hatfield TownshipHatfield Township Police Department215-855-0903
HorshamHorsham Township Police Department215-643-8284
JenkintownJenkintown Police Department215-884-1202
King of PrussiaUpper Merion Police Department610-265-3232
LansdaleLansdale Police Department215-368-1192
LimerickLimerick Township Police Department610-495-7909
Lower FrederickLower Frederick Township Police Department610-489-9332
Lower GwyneddLower Gwynedd Township Police Department215-646-5303
Lower MerionLower Merion Police Department610-649-1000
Lower MorelandLower Moreland Township Police Department215-947-3131
Lower PottsgroveLower Pottsgrove Township Police Department610-326-1508
Lower ProvidenceLower Providence Township Police Department610-539-5901
Lower SalfordLower Salford Township Police Department215-256-9500
MarlboroughMarlborough Township Police Department215-234-9161
Montgomery TownshipMontgomery Township Police Department215-362-2301
NarberthNarberth Police Department610-664-8160
New HanoverNew Hanover Township Police Department610-327-1150
NorristownNorristown Police Department610-270-0977
North WalesNorth Wales Borough Police Department215-699-9279
PennsburgUpper Perk Police Department · Pennsburg service215-679-8203
PlymouthPlymouth Township Police Department610-279-1901
Plymouth MeetingPlymouth Township Police Department · Only for Plymouth Township locations610-279-1901
PottstownPottstown Police Department610-970-6580
Red HillPennsylvania State Police · Skippack Barracks610-584-1250
RockledgeRockledge Borough Police Department215-379-8801
RoyersfordRoyersford Borough Police Department610-948-3305
SalfordPennsylvania State Police · Skippack Barracks610-584-1250
SchwenksvillePennsylvania State Police · Skippack Barracks610-584-1250
SkippackPennsylvania State Police · Skippack Barracks610-584-1250
SoudertonSouderton Borough Police Department215-723-6500
SpringfieldSpringfield Township Police Department215-836-1601
TelfordTelford Borough Police Department215-723-6700
TowamencinTowamencin Township Police Department215-368-7606
TrappePennsylvania State Police · Skippack Barracks610-584-1250
Upper DublinUpper Dublin Township Police Department215-646-2101
Upper GwyneddUpper Gwynedd Township Police Department215-699-5861
Upper HanoverPennsylvania State Police · Skippack Barracks610-584-1250
Upper MerionUpper Merion Police Department610-265-3232
Upper MorelandUpper Moreland Township Police Department215-657-4700
Upper PottsgroveUpper Pottsgrove Township Police Department610-327-1441
Upper ProvidenceUpper Providence Township Police Department610-933-7899
West ConshohockenWest Conshohocken Borough Police Department610-940-5842
West NorritonWest Norriton Police Department610-630-1701
West PottsgroveWest Pottsgrove Township Police Department610-323-2090
WhitemarshWhitemarsh Township Police Department610-825-3535
WhitpainWhitpain Township Police Department610-279-9033
Willow GroveUpper Moreland Police Department · Only for Upper Moreland locations215-657-4700
WorcesterPennsylvania State Police · Skippack Barracks610-584-1250

A mailing city or ZIP code does not determine which agency handled an arrest. Regional departments and Pennsylvania State Police may cover some areas. For emergencies, dial 911.

Montgomery County Inmate Search FAQs

Answers about official custody searches, court records, jail services and bail in Montgomery County.

Get Help Finding an Inmate
Call (215) 870-8197

Need help figuring out where to start? Contact Center City Bail Bonds for assistance with custody resources and bail-related next steps.

This guide has not established a public live roster for the county jail. Adult county custody is confirmed by calling the Montgomery County Correctional Facility at 610-635-7100.

People often search for a "jail roster," but no verified public live roster is linked here. Call the facility, and use court records for case information.

Contact the arresting police agency first. After arraignment, check the UJS docket and call MCCF to confirm custody.

The person may still be in police processing, held in another jurisdiction, released or transferred, or the spelling may differ. A missing result is not proof of release.

The Montgomery County Correctional Facility, 60 Eagleville Road, Eagleville, PA 19403.

The county jail holds adults awaiting trial or serving county sentences. The PA DOC locator covers state prisons and parole, not the county jail.

No. A docket shows case information. Confirm current custody with the facility.

Facilities may use an internal identifier. If you have one, share it when calling; otherwise use the full legal name and date of birth.

Follow the county's visiting schedule and pre-registration rules on the official Correctional Facility pages. Confirm before traveling.

The county publishes inmate telephone service and mail procedure pages. Follow those instructions; legal mail must be clearly marked.

A judicial authority sets bail type, amount and conditions, which may include nonmonetary terms. Release is not guaranteed and can be delayed by holds.

The docket usually names the court. Our courthouse directory lists all 29 Magisterial District Courts with official contacts.

Records may lag behind a transfer. Ask the facility or agency that last held the person where they were sent.

No. Juvenile matters go through a separate system. Families should contact the Youth Center or Juvenile Probation directly.

610-635-7100. The county also lists a medical/mental health hotline through that number (menu option 3 then 1).

Full legal name, date of birth, arresting agency if known, approximate arrest date and location, and any docket number.

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