At least 90,000 arrests are reported annually in Pennsylvania, with about 570 occurring in Lebanon County. The records associated with these arrests are accessible to the public as stipulated by the Right-to-Know Law (RTKL), with fees for obtaining copies typically ranging from $0.25 to $27.
To safeguard the privacy of individuals who have been arrested, the RTKL permits the redaction of personal identifiers prior to the public release of arrest records. Furthermore, public entities may choose to withhold arrest information if it is protected under other legal statutes. In certain instances, the law allows authorized individuals, including judicial officials, law enforcement agencies, and the District Attorney, access to exempted records.
The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), the sheriff's office, local courthouses, and police departments operating within Lebanon County maintain arrest records.
Individuals seeking arrest records from the Lebanon County Sheriff's Office must provide sufficient details about the arrestee. Requests may be made in person at Room 3, Municipal Building, 400 South 8th Street, Lebanon, PA 17042-6794.
Lebanon County police arrest records may be obtained from the Records Section of the arresting police department. Requestors may be required to provide details about the arrestee, including a valid photo ID, and pay applicable reproduction fees.
The following police departments provide law enforcement services within Lebanon County:
The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) provides the public with access to criminal history records and allows background checks for employment, personal, and volunteer purposes.
The fastest method to conduct criminal background checks is through the Pennsylvania Access To Criminal History (PATCH) site. Interested parties may obtain an individual's criminal history online for $22 by selecting "Submit New Record Check" on the PATCH site. For an additional $5, the record may be notarized.
Alternatively, individuals may submit a completed SP4-164 form by mail to:
Pennsylvania State Police Central Repository -164 1800 Elmerton Avenue Harrisburg, PA 17110-9758
For background checks related to volunteer positions, individuals may use the "New Volunteer Records Check" option on the PATCH site or submit a completed SP4-164A form by mail to:
Pennsylvania State Police Central Repository - RCPU 1800 Elmerton Avenue Harrisburg, PA 17110-9758
Arrest records related to cases that resulted in formal charges may be found at the appropriate Magisterial District Court or the Clerk of Courts office. To access these records, individuals may visit the relevant courthouse with the case number in hand. Additionally, criminal case information is accessible online through the Pennsylvania Judiciary Web Portal. You may search for your desired case by entering any of the search criteria, such as the OTN, docket number, participant's name, filing date, or attorney name.
For criminal cases processed in the Court of Common Pleas, copies may be requested in person at Room 102, Municipal Building, 400 South 8th Street, Lebanon, PA 17042-6794.
Alternatively, third-party websites such as InfoTracer offer a quick way to search for current arrest records in Lebanon County.
Law enforcement agencies within Lebanon County report a total of 570 arrests annually. The analysis below indicates the number of arrests records for each offense:
| OFFENSE | NUMBER OF ARRESTS |
|---|---|
| Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter | 2 |
| Manslaughter by Negligence | 0 |
| Rape | 6 |
| Robbery | 7 |
| Aggravated Assault | 47 |
| Simple Assault | 257 |
| Burglary | 26 |
| Larceny | 204 |
| Arson | 1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 20 |
Source: Pennsylvania UCR Program
| Department | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon Police Department | 400 S 8th St | 717-272-6611 |
| North Cornwall Township Police Department | 320 S 18th St | 717-274-0464 |