Columbia County, PA Arrests & Jail Records

The Columbia County Sheriff is tasked with keeping and disseminating records of arrested persons to the public. Interested persons can obtain these records by making phone, walk-in, or mail requests at:

Columbia County Sheriff's Office

35 West Main Street

Bloomsburg, PA 17815

Phone: (570) 389-5622

Inmate records maintained by the Columbia County Prison are accessible to the public. To get these files, call the prison's record department at (570) 389-5718.

Individuals seeking police arrest records should call or visit the specific Columbia County police department involved in the case. Major police offices in the county include:

• Bloomsburg Police Department
• Berwick Police Department
• Catawissa Police Department
• Millville Police Department

Requesters can look up the police websites to find online request forms or instructions on how to request detailed arrest reports. When completing request forms, it is important to enter accurate search details such as the suspect's name and date of birth.

Columbia arrest records are accessible on criminal records maintained by the Pennsylvania State Police. Individuals interested in these records must have the subject's identifying information, including the name, date of birth, and other relevant details. Follow the steps below to view criminal records online:

• Open the Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History (PATCH)
• Select New Records Check
• Enter the required subject details in the spaces provided
• Enter the credit card details to pay the $22 search fee

The central repository processes most requests instantly, but some may take between two and four weeks. Interested parties can get criminal records by submitting mail requests to:

Pennsylvania State Police

Central Repository - 164

1800 Elmerton Avenue

Harrisburg, PA 17110-9758

The mail request should include the completed Criminal History Request Form or SP 4-164A Form (for eligible volunteers). Also, enclose a certified check or money order for $22 and a self-stamped, self-addressed envelope to receive the results by mail. Note that mail requests may take more than five business days to process, depending on the volume of requests.

Columbia County's Prothonotary & Clerk of Courts holds criminal court records and makes them accessible to the public. Anyone can view these records online through the Pennsylvania Judiciary Web Portal. Those interested in paper copies should submit mail or walk-in requests at:

Columbia County Clerk of Courts

35 West Main Street

Bloomsburg, PA 17815

Phone: (570) 389-5614

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