Bradford County, PA Arrests & Jail Records

To access arrest records from the Sheriff's Office, individuals may either fill out an Open Records Request form found at the Sheriff's Office or provide a written request. Written requests can be submitted in person or sent by mail to the Records Department at 301 Main Street, Towanda, PA 18848. Including detailed information about the desired arrest record will help speed up the process.

Individuals seeking arrest records from Police Departments in the county must first determine which agency made the arrest. The county contains several Police Departments, including Towanda Borough Police, Bradford Twp Police Department, and Troy Police Department. Once identified, requesters can submit a Right-to-Know request through the specific department's website or visit their Records Office in person. Most departments offer standardized request forms that require basic information about the arrest, including date, names, and case numbers when available.

The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) is responsible for maintaining criminal history records statewide. Individuals in Bradford County can request these records through the PSP's official online system, known as PATCH (Pennsylvania Access To Criminal History).

To request records online, applicants may visit the PATCH website, create an account, and submit the necessary information, including the subject's name, date of birth, and reason for the request. A fee is charged for each search, and results are typically available immediately or within a few days.

For mail-in requests, individuals must complete a Criminal History Request Form (SP 4-164), which may be downloaded from the PSP website. The completed form, along with payment, should be mailed to the PSP Central Repository, 1800 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

Arrest records that result in formal charges in the County may be found at the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas, maintained by the Clerk of Courts. Individuals can request criminal court records by visiting the Clerk's Office in person at the Bradford County Courthouse or by searching online through the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System Portal. To complete a search, you will typically need the individual's name or case number, and copy fees may apply. Interested residents can also access detailed arrest information through third-party websites such as InfoTracer.