Find Clinton County Recent Arrests
Clinton County recent arrests are available through online databases and local offices in Lock Haven. Located in north-central Pennsylvania along the West Branch of the Susquehanna River, Clinton County has a population of approximately 38,000. The county is largely rural and forested, with Lock Haven serving as the primary population center and home to Lock Haven University. Despite its smaller size, Clinton County maintains a full correctional facility and court system. Use this page to find recent arrests in Clinton County and learn how to access records.
Clinton County Quick Facts
Clinton County Correctional Facility and Recent Arrests
The Clinton County Correctional Facility is located at 58 Pine Creek Lane in McElhattan, PA 17748. The facility can be reached by phone at 570-893-4060. The correctional facility holds pretrial detainees from recent arrests and inmates serving county sentences. As a rural county, Clinton processes fewer bookings than larger urban areas, but the facility runs around the clock.
Booking records at the Clinton 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 Clinton County. The Pennsylvania State Police Lamar barracks and the Lock Haven City Police are frequent sources of arrests processed at the facility.
The Clinton County Sheriff's Office at 230 East Water Street in Lock Haven handles warrant service and civil process. You can reach the Sheriff at 570-893-4070.
Note: There may be a brief delay between an arrest and the appearance of booking information in any online system.
Clinton County Arrest Court Records
The Clerk of Courts maintains criminal court records in Clinton County. The office is in the Clinton County Courthouse at 230 East Water Street in Lock Haven, PA 17745. Phone 570-893-4007 for assistance. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The Clerk files criminal case documents, maintains dockets, and provides certified copies upon request.
Clinton County has 3 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 hearing. The Clinton County Courthouse in Lock Haven is the center of all judicial activity. Certified copies of court documents typically cost between $10 and $20.
How to Search Clinton County Recent Arrests
The statewide UJS portal is the primary tool for searching Clinton 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 Clinton 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 Clinton 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 Clinton County, the PA DOC Inmate Locator is free and updated daily. You can filter by committing county to see who was sentenced from Clinton County.
Recent Arrests and PATCH in Clinton 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 Clinton 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. Clinton 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.
Clinton County Arrest Records Access
Most arrest records in Clinton 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 Clinton 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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