Cumberland County, PA Arrests & Jail Records

Residents of Cumberland County seeking arrest records from the Sheriff's Office may do so by visiting the office located at 1 Courthouse Square, Room 303, Carlisle, PA 17013.

To obtain arrest records in Cumberland County, you may submit a completed standard Right to Know Law (RTKL) request form to the arresting police department. This may be done in person, by mail, or by fax. The costs for copies are as follows: $0.25 per page for black and white copies and $5 for certified copies.

Several police departments in Cumberland County are responsible for different areas, including:

• Mt. Holly Springs Police Department
• Carlisle Police Department
• Mechanicsburg Police Department
• New Cumberland Police Department
• Upper Allen Township Police Department

The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) provides access to criminal history data for non-criminal justice agencies, individuals, and criminal justice agencies. A criminal history background check includes information on arrest records, warrants, felony and misdemeanor convictions, and sentencing history.

Individuals and organizations may request criminal background checks through the Pennsylvania Access To Criminal History (PATCH) website. To do so, users must:

• Visit the PATCH site
• Select the "Submit a New Record Check" tab
• Provide required details, including the reason for the request, name of the individual or organization, address, state, email address, and phone number
• Pay a $22 fee per individual being checked, using a credit card

Individuals residing in Cumberland County may obtain background checks for the purpose of volunteering without any associated fees. Applicants must provide their personal information along with the name and contact number of the organization. To request by mail, submit a completed SP4-164A form to:

Pennsylvania State Police

Central Repository — RCPU

1800 Elmerton Avenue

Harrisburg, PA 17110-9758

To obtain arrest records related to criminal charges, individuals may visit the court where the case was heard. Criminal cases are handled by both the Magisterial District Courts and the Court of Common Pleas. Criminal case information maintained by these courts are accessible online through the Pennsylvania Judiciary Web Portal. Additionally, the Clerk of Courts manages all records for cases heard in the Criminal Division of the Court of Common Pleas. Those seeking documents may visit the Clerk's Office during business hours to request copies. Alternatively, Cumberland County arrest records may be accessed through third-party websites like InfoTracer, which provide up-to-date arrest information.