Berks County, PA Arrests & Jail Records

The Berks County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) maintains records of detainees through its Central Booking Division. You can call the division at (610) 478-6240 to make inquiries about arrest records or request copies by submitting the Right-To-Know Request Form to:

BCSO Open Records Officer

3rd Floor Courthouse

633 Court Street

Reading, PA 19601

The Berks County Correctional Facility offers an Inmate Locator tool on its website, allowing you to search using the inmate's name or booking number.

Berks County police departments keep arrest records and ensure public access through their websites. Requesters can look up the websites to find contact details and instructions on how to request detailed arrest reports. While arrest reports are generally available online for free, paper copies may incur a fee. Some major police departments in Berks include the following:

• Reading Police Department
• Wyomissing Police Department
• Spring Township Police Department

Criminal records maintained by Pennsylvania State Police typically include offenders' names, charges, and arrest dates. Employers, licensing agencies, and record owners can get these records by submitting mail requests or looking up the online database. To find criminal records online, visit the Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History (PATCH) and click on New Records Check. Next, provide identifying details such as the subject's full name, date of birth, and social security number (if available). Each search costs $22 payable by credit card. The central repository processes most requests instantly, but some may take between two to four weeks.

For mail-in requests, individuals must complete a Criminal History Request Form (SP4-164) and include a certified check or money order for $22. Submit requests to:

Pennsylvania State Police

Central Repository - 164

1800 Elmerton Avenue

Harrisburg, PA 17110-9758

Eligible volunteers in Berks County can get criminal records free of charge by completing and submitting the SP 4-164A Form.

The Berks County Clerk of Courts holds criminal court records and makes them accessible to the public. To get these records, complete and submit the Right-To-Know Request Form to the court clerk via mail or in person at:

Berks County Clerk of Courts

633 Court Street, 4th Floor

Reading, PA 19601

Phone: (610) 478-6550

You can also view arrest information on criminal case files accessible online through the PA UJS Portal. An alternative way to find Berks County arrest records online is via reputable third-party websites like InfoTracer.