Erie County, PA Arrests & Jail Inmate Records

To obtain arrest records from the Erie County Sheriff's Office, visit the office during business hours with relevant details about the arrestee, such as their name, as well as the time and location of the arrest. The Sheriff's Office is located at Erie County Courthouse, 140 W Sixth Street, Room 400, Erie, PA 16501.

Each police department in Erie County has an Open Records Officer who handles public record requests, including arrest records. Individuals interested in obtaining arrest records may do so by submitting their requests either in person or via mail. Most police departments, including the Lake City Police Department, Corry Police Department, and Union City Police Department, permit individuals to request arrest records by completing the standard RTKL form and submitting it directly to the department's Records Officer. Conversely, the Millcreek Police Department allows record requests to be submitted both online and in person.

The Pennsylvania State Police provides access to Criminal History Records Information (CHRI) for purposes such as employment, immigration, adoption, volunteering, and personal records review.

Individuals and organizations may obtain criminal history records online through the Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History (PATCH) website. Alternatively, they may complete and submit Form SP4-164 by mail to the Pennsylvania State Police, Central Repository-164, 1800 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-9758. The service costs $22, with an additional $5 fee for notarization.

Erie County residents seeking a personal review of their own criminal history records may request access for $20 by submitting Form SP4-170 to:

Pennsylvania State Police Central Repository - RCPU 1800 Elmerton Avenue Harrisburg, PA 17110-9758

Lastly, organizations may request volunteer checks by using the "New Volunteer Record Check" tab on the PATCH site or submitting a completed SP 4-164A form to the Pennsylvania State Police, Central Repository - RCPU, 1800 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-9758.

The Erie County Magisterial District Courts and the Common Pleas Court oversee criminal cases within the county, and arrest records may be found in the court where the case was heard. The Pennsylvania Judiciary Web Portal also provides online access to criminal case records from the county courts.

For physical copies of criminal case files, individuals may visit the Clerk of Records at Erie County Courthouse, 140 West Sixth Street, Erie, PA 16501.

Additionally, third-party websites like InfoTracer offer a faster alternative for obtaining Erie County arrest records without going through government agencies.