How to Search Pennsylvania Criminal Records (Start Here)
Don't guess which system to use. Follow this order:
- Court criminal cases: Search the databases below for felony and misdemeanor case records filed in Pennsylvania courts.
- Inmate & offender records: Search the state corrections department for current and released inmates.
- Sex offender registry: Search the state sex offender database by name, county, or zip code.
- Arrest records: Contact the county Sheriff or local police department — arrest records are not centralized statewide.
⚠ Key Fact: Each office maintains its own records separately. There is no single database for all Pennsylvania criminal records.
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Use the databases below to search Pennsylvania criminal records.
Appeals Court Records
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Search the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System for Supreme, Superior, or Commonwealth Appellate Court Web Docket Sheets by docket number or by.
Bucks County Warrants
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Bench warrants for wanted persons from the Bucks County Sheriff's Department.
Cameron County Court Records - Criminal
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Provided by the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System Court of Common Pleas. Search Dockets for criminal, administrative, miscellaneous, summary, and.
Centre County Inmates
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Search for Centre County Correctional Facility inmates by last name.
Child Abuse History Clearance (Info)
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Information from the Pennsylvania Department of Welfare on how to obtain a Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance.
Clinton County | Inmates
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Click on "Daily Housing Report" for the list of current inmates at the Clinton County Correctional Facility.
Criminal Court Records - Court of Common Pleas
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Search the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System by name for Court of Common Pleas Docket Sheets from criminal, administrative, miscellaneous,.
Criminal Court Records - Magisterial District Courts
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Search the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System for Magisterial District Court criminal records by search type, county, court office, state filed,.
Criminal Histories | PATCH
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This service was established by the Pennsylvania Criminal History Information Act and provides access to the Pennsylvania Access to the Criminal.
Cumberland County PA Criminal Convictions
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Register and pay to use this INFOCON system to search for Cumberland County, PA criminal convictions.
Franklin County Inmates
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Search the Franklin County Jail Web Portal for inmate information.
Greene County Court Calendar
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View calendar information for the Greene County, Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas.
Inmates | Federal Bureau of Prisons
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Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate database including offenders in or from Pennsylvania.
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Lehigh County Court Calendars
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Lehigh County criminal, civil, domestic relations, juvenile, family, and orphan's court calendars and schedules.
Mifflin County Inmates
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Search the Mifflin County, Pennsylvania inmate database for active and released inmates by name, booking number, State ID, or permanent number.
Norristown Warrants
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Browse this Norristown, Pennsylvania office of the District Attorney database by name for a list of active bench warrants.
Northampton County Court Calendars
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Northampton County Court of Common Pleas court calendars.
Northampton County | Inmates
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Corrections Department of Northampton County inmate roster.
Philadelphia | Accident & Incident Reports
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Records from the Philadelphia Police Department of accident, stolen auto, burglary, and theft reports with options to purchase a report copies online.
Philadelphia | Common Pleas Court Criminal Search
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Search Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System Court of Common Pleas Dockets for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania criminal, miscellaneous, and summary.
Philadelphia | Municipal Criminal Court Calendar
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Search the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Municipal Court calendars by defendant name, attorney name, date, or courtroom.
Philadelphia | Municipal Criminal Court New Filings
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Search Philadelphia, Pennsylvania First Judicial District Court for new municipal criminal court filings by date or defendant name.
Philadelphia | Municipal Criminal Court Records
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Search Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania Municipal Court criminal, summary, and miscellaneous court records.
Philadelphia | Traffic Court Case Hearings
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City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Traffic Court Case hearings. Search by last name, driver's license, citation number, hearing date or room.
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Schuylkill County Warrants - Adult Probation
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Browse this list of active bench warrants issued by the Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania Adult Probation and Parole Department.
Schuylkill County Warrants - DA
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Browse this list of active bench warrants issued by the Schuylkill County, Pennsyvlania District Attorney.
Schuylkill County Warrants - Domestic Relations
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Browse this list of active bench warrants issued by the Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania Domestic Relations Department.
Schuylkill County Warrants - Sheriff
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Browse this list of active bench warrants issued by the Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania Sheriff.
Warren County Court Records - Criminal
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Provided by the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System Court of Common Pleas. Search Dockets for criminal, administrative, miscellaneous, summary, and.
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Wayne County Court Records - Criminal
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Provided by the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System Court of Common Pleas. Search Dockets for criminal, administrative, miscellaneous, summary, and.
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York County | Inmates
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York County male and female prison inmate rosters are in the left-hand column.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I search Pennsylvania criminal records? ▼
Don't guess which system to use. Start with the strategy box at the top of this page — it tells you exactly which Pennsylvania criminal record databases to search and in what order. Each office maintains its own records independently.
Is there a single database for all Pennsylvania criminal records? ▼
No. There is no single database for all Pennsylvania criminal records. Court records, arrest records, inmate records, and sex offender records are each maintained by different offices. Use the databases listed on this page to search the correct system.
Why does my Pennsylvania criminal search return no results? ▼
You are almost certainly searching the wrong system. Criminal records in Pennsylvania are split across multiple offices. If one database returns nothing, switch to the next system listed on this page.
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