Find Bradford County Recent Arrests
Bradford County recent arrests are available through online databases and local offices in Towanda. Located in northeastern Pennsylvania along the New York state border, Bradford County has a population of approximately 60,000. The county is largely rural with scattered small towns and boroughs. Despite its smaller population, Bradford County maintains a full court system and correctional facility. You can search court cases through the statewide portal, contact the Sheriff's Office, or reach the Bradford County Correctional Facility for booking details. Use this page to find recent arrests in Bradford County and learn how to access records.
Bradford County Quick Facts
Bradford County Correctional Facility and Recent Arrests
The Bradford County Correctional Facility is located at 29 Knoll Crest Drive in Towanda, PA 18848. The facility can be reached by phone at 570-265-1727. The correctional facility holds pretrial detainees from recent arrests and inmates serving county sentences. As a rural county, Bradford processes fewer arrests than the larger urban counties, but the facility operates around the clock.
Booking records at the Bradford County Correctional Facility include the inmate's name, date of birth, booking date, charges, and bail information. You can check on an inmate by calling the facility directly. Vinelink.com also provides inmate notification services for Bradford County. The Pennsylvania State Police Towanda station covers much of the county and is a frequent source of arrests that end up at the correctional facility.
The Bradford County Sheriff's Office at 301 Main Street in Towanda handles warrant service and civil process. You can reach the Sheriff at 570-265-1721.
Note: There may be a brief delay between an arrest and the appearance of booking information in any online system.
Bradford County Arrest Court Records
The Clerk of Courts maintains criminal court records in Bradford County. The office is in the Bradford County Courthouse at 301 Main Street in Towanda, PA 18848. Phone 570-265-1705 for assistance. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The Clerk files and maintains all criminal case dockets and provides certified copies upon request.
Bradford County has 4 Magisterial District Courts that handle preliminary hearings and arraignments for recent arrests. The Court of Common Pleas handles felony and misdemeanor cases that advance past the preliminary stage. The Bradford County Courthouse in Towanda is the center of judicial activity. Certified copies of court documents typically cost between $10 and $20.
How to Search Bradford County Recent Arrests
The statewide UJS portal is the primary tool for searching Bradford County court records online. You can search by name, docket number, or case number across all court levels.
The UJS portal covers the Court of Common Pleas and all Magisterial District Courts in Bradford County. You can filter results by docket type, case status, and filing date. The free PAeDocket app also works for mobile searches. Under 18 Pa.C.S. Chapter 91, criminal history data from Bradford County recent arrests flows into the State Police central repository. Fingerprints must be forwarded within 48 hours of an arrest per Section 9112. Case dispositions follow within 90 days.
For state inmates from Bradford County, the PA DOC Inmate Locator is free and updated daily. You can filter by committing county to see who was sentenced from Bradford County.
Recent Arrests and PATCH in Bradford County
The PATCH system from the Pennsylvania State Police is the official way to get a criminal history report. It costs $22 per check. Results are instant about 85% of the time. If a match is found, it goes under review for up to two weeks. PATCH pulls from statewide data, so it includes recent arrests from Bradford County and every other county in Pennsylvania.
Under 18 Pa.C.S. Section 9121, only police can share criminal history records with the general public. The fee through police is $8 as set by the Attorney General. Volunteers working with children get a free check. Bradford County's arrest data feeds into the PATCH system over time. You can validate results using the control number on the PATCH Record Check Status page.
Bradford County Arrest Records Access
Most arrest records in Bradford County are public. The Office of Open Records oversees the Right-to-Know Law that governs access. You write a request to the agency that holds the records. They have five business days to respond. If denied, you can appeal within 15 business days. Standard copy fees are up to 25 cents per page.
The 30 exceptions in Section 708 of the Right-to-Know Law may apply to some arrest data. These protect victim names, ongoing investigations, and personal data like social security numbers. But the core facts of an arrest are generally public in Bradford County. This includes the person's name, charges, arrest date, and booking details. Under Section 9122 of Title 18, some records can be expunged if the case ended in acquittal, dismissal, or a completed diversion program.
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