Find Butler County Recent Arrests
Butler County recent arrests are available through online databases and local offices in Butler. Located in western Pennsylvania just north of Pittsburgh, Butler County has a population of approximately 190,000 and has experienced steady growth as a suburb of the Pittsburgh metro area. The county processes several thousand arrests each year through its prison facility and court system. You can search court cases through the statewide portal, contact the Sheriff's Office, or reach the Butler County Prison for booking details. Use this page to find recent arrests in Butler County and learn how to access records.
Butler County Quick Facts
Butler County Prison and Recent Arrests
The Butler County Prison is located at 202 South Washington Street in Butler, PA 16001. The facility can be reached by phone at 724-284-5245. The prison holds pretrial detainees from recent arrests as well as inmates serving county sentences of up to two years. The facility processes bookings from municipal police departments, the Butler City Police, and the Pennsylvania State Police Butler barracks.
Booking records at the Butler County Prison include the inmate's full name, date of birth, booking date, charges, bail amount, and housing assignment. You can inquire about an inmate by calling the prison directly. Vinelink.com also provides automated inmate notification services for Butler County. Written requests for records can be sent to the prison at the Washington Street address.
The Butler County Sheriff's Office at 124 West Diamond Street in Butler handles warrant service, prisoner transport, and courthouse security. You can reach the Sheriff at 724-284-5245.
Note: There may be a brief delay between an arrest and the appearance of booking information in any online system.
Butler County Arrest Court Records
The Clerk of Courts maintains criminal court records in Butler County. The office is in the Butler County Courthouse at 124 West Diamond Street in Butler, PA 16001. Phone 724-284-5230 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.
Butler County has 8 Magisterial District Courts that handle preliminary hearings and arraignments for recent arrests. The Court of Common Pleas handles felony and misdemeanor cases that advance beyond the preliminary stage. The county's growing population in the southern townships near Cranberry Township has increased caseloads in recent years. Certified copies of court documents typically cost between $10 and $20.
How to Search Butler County Recent Arrests
The statewide UJS portal is the primary tool for searching Butler County court records online. You can search by name, docket number, or case number across all court levels in the county.
The UJS portal covers the Court of Common Pleas and all Magisterial District Courts in Butler County. You can filter results by docket type, case status, and filing date. The free PAeDocket app also works for quick mobile searches. Under 18 Pa.C.S. Chapter 91, criminal history data from Butler 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 Butler County, the PA DOC Inmate Locator is free and updated daily. SCI Butler, a state correctional institution, is located within the county. You can filter by committing county to see who was sentenced from Butler County.
Recent Arrests and PATCH in Butler 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 Butler 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. Butler 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.
Butler County Arrest Records Access
Most arrest records in Butler 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 Butler 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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