Find Someone at George W. Hill Correctional Facility

Step 1. Use VineLink

Delaware County’s official George W. Hill page directs families to VineLink at vinelink.com to check whether someone is currently in custody. VineLink is a national notification system used by many jurisdictions, not a Delaware County-specific tool, so search using the person’s full name and be prepared to select Pennsylvania and Delaware County if prompted.

Step 2. Confirm With the Facility Directly

If VineLink doesn’t return a clear result, or you want to double-check custody status, call George W. Hill directly at (610) 361-3200. Have the person’s full legal name and date of birth ready to help staff confirm identity.

Why PA DOC’s Locator Won’t Help Here

PA DOC’s statewide Inmate/Parolee Locator only covers state-sentenced inmates and parolees in PA DOC custody. George W. Hill is a county jail operated by Delaware County, not a PA DOC facility, so people held there won’t appear in the state system.

Why Someone Might Not Show Up

A few common reasons: they were arrested recently and haven’t finished booking, they’ve already posted bail or been released, they were transferred to state or federal custody, or they’re being held under a name variation that doesn’t match what you searched.

If You Can’t Confirm Custody

Try calling during regular business hours and ask specifically for booking or records. If you know which police department made the arrest, they may also be able to confirm where the person was taken.

Confirming Before You Act

Since custody status can change quickly, especially for a pretrial population, recheck before you schedule a visit, send money, or mail something, instead of relying on information from a few days earlier.

What VineLink Can and Can’t Tell You

VineLink is primarily built as a victim and offender notification system, so it can confirm custody status and, in some cases, offer to notify you of a release or transfer. It won’t give you details like current charges, bail amount, or a court date, which you’d need to get from the county’s court records or by calling the facility directly.

What to Do If They Were Sentenced and Transferred

If George W. Hill confirms the person was sentenced and moved into PA DOC state custody, ask where they were sent. From there, use PA DOC’s own statewide Inmate/Parolee Locator to continue tracking them, since VineLink and PA DOC’s systems are separate.

Calling on Behalf of Someone Else

If you’re checking custody status for a friend or extended family member, be ready to explain your relationship to the person in custody when you call. Staff may ask for context before sharing details.

Registering for VineLink Notifications

Beyond a one-time custody check, VineLink also lets you register to be notified automatically about certain custody changes, like a release or transfer, so you don’t have to keep manually rechecking. This can be useful if you’re trying to plan around when someone might be released.

Checking Court Records as a Backup

If VineLink and a phone call to the facility both come up empty, Delaware County’s court record system or Pennsylvania’s Unified Judicial System portal can sometimes confirm an active case even when custody status itself is unclear.