The Cambria County jail roster is a public resource that lists individuals currently held at the Cambria County Prison in Pennsylvania. CambriaCourt.us can help you find publicly available information about current and recent inmates. You can also access jail roster information through the Cambria County Prison official website, by calling the facility directly, or by visiting in person. A jail roster search allows the public to confirm whether someone is in custody, view current charges, and check booking details. The Cambria County Prison, operated under the county government, maintains the roster and updates it as inmates are booked in or released.
Search Current Inmates in Cambria Jail
There are several ways to search for someone currently held at the Cambria County Prison.
Online Search
- Visit CambriaCourt.us to search for publicly available court and inmate record information associated with Cambria County.
- Check the Cambria County Prison page on the official county website for inmate resources and links to current roster information.
- If an individual has been transferred to state custody, use the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Inmate Locator — select "Cambria County Jail" from the facility list. Note that this state tool only covers individuals under state DOC supervision, not all county inmates.
- For related criminal case information, search the UJS Web Portal Case Search, which includes docket sheets from the Cambria County Court of Common Pleas.
To search, you will typically need:
- The individual's full legal name (first and last)
- A booking number, if known
Juvenile offenders are excluded from any public roster.
By Phone
Call the Cambria County Prison directly to ask whether a specific individual is currently in custody. Be prepared to provide the person's full legal name and date of birth.
In Person
You can inquire at the Cambria County Prison in Ebensburg. Staff at the facility can confirm whether someone is currently booked.
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Find Cambria Jail Booking Records Online
A booking record is created each time an individual is processed into the Cambria County Prison. During booking, jail staff collect personal information and document the circumstances of the arrest. A booking record typically includes:
- Booking number
- Date and time of booking
- Charges at the time of intake
- Arresting agency
- Demographic information (name, date of birth, physical description)
To access booking records online, start with the Cambria County Prison page on the county government website. If the roster does not display the detail you need, you can cross-reference charges and case status through the Pennsylvania court system's case search portal, which provides docket sheets for criminal cases filed in Cambria County.
For a formal criminal history check — which goes beyond what a jail roster shows — the Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History (PATCH) system allows you to request official background information from the Pennsylvania State Police.
If you need records that are not available online, you can submit a request through Cambria County's Open Records office. Requests can be emailed, mailed, faxed, or presented in person.
Search the Cambria Jail Roster by Last Name or Booking Number
Most jail roster systems offer two primary ways to find an inmate:
Search by Last Name
- Enter the individual's last name in the search field. Adding a first name helps narrow results, especially for common surnames.
- Use the person's full legal name — nicknames and aliases may not appear in the system.
- Double-check spelling. A single incorrect letter can cause the search to return no results.
Search by Booking Number
If you have a booking number (sometimes provided by the arresting agency, an attorney, or the jail itself), enter it directly. This is the fastest way to pull up a specific record and avoids issues with common names.
Tips When a Search Returns No Results
- Try alternate spellings or hyphenated versions of the last name.
- Confirm that the person is held at the county prison and has not been transferred to state custody or released.
- If the arrest was very recent, the record may not yet appear — there is often a processing delay between intake and roster publication.
- Call the Cambria County Prison at (814) 472-5601 to verify custody status directly.
- For individuals who may have been transferred to a state facility, check the PA DOC Inmate Locator.
Jail Roster Updates and Search Limitations in Cambria
The Cambria County jail roster is updated periodically, but it does not refresh in real time. There is typically a lag between when someone is booked into the facility and when their name appears on the public roster. The same applies to releases — an individual may have already been released but still appear on the roster for a short period.
Key Limitations to Keep in Mind
- Processing delays: New bookings may take several hours to appear, depending on intake volume and data entry schedules.
- Current custody only: The roster reflects who is in custody now. It is not a historical archive of all past bookings. Once someone is released or transferred, their record is generally removed.
- Data accuracy: Spelling errors, use of aliases, or incomplete data entry can affect whether a search returns results.
- Restricted records: Juvenile records, sealed cases, and certain sensitive matters are excluded from public view.
- State vs. county: The county roster covers only individuals held at the Cambria County Prison. Those serving state sentences are tracked through the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections.
For criminal case records tied to a booking — including charges, hearing dates, and dispositions — the Cambria County Clerk of Courts Office maintains official criminal court files. You can also search docket sheets for free through the UJS web portal.