Find Forest County Recent Arrests
Forest County recent arrests are available through online databases and local offices in Tionesta. With a population of approximately 7,000, Forest County is the least populous county in Pennsylvania. Located in the northwestern part of the state, the county is almost entirely covered by the Allegheny National Forest. Despite its very small population, Forest County maintains a court system and processes arrests through local law enforcement and the Pennsylvania State Police. Tionesta, the county seat, sits along the Allegheny River. Use this page to find recent arrests in Forest County and learn how to access records.
Forest County Quick Facts
Forest County Jail and Recent Arrests
Forest County is one of Pennsylvania's smallest counties and does not operate a large standalone prison. Inmates from Forest County recent arrests are typically housed at the Forest County Jail in Tionesta or transferred to neighboring county facilities through housing agreements. The county courthouse and government offices are located at 526 Elm Street in Tionesta, PA 16353. You can contact the county at 814-755-3537 for information about current inmates.
Due to the county's small population and limited arrest volume, booking records may be obtained by contacting the Forest County Sheriff's Office directly. Vinelink.com provides inmate notification services that may cover Forest County detainees housed in neighboring facilities. The Pennsylvania State Police Marienville barracks is the primary law enforcement agency handling arrests in the county, as there are very few municipal police departments.
The Forest County Sheriff's Office at 526 Elm Street in Tionesta handles warrant service and civil process. You can reach the Sheriff at 814-755-3526.
Note: Due to the small size of the county, arrest processing times may vary depending on staffing and housing arrangements.
Forest County Arrest Court Records
The Clerk of Courts maintains criminal court records in Forest County. The office is in the Forest County Courthouse at 526 Elm Street in Tionesta, PA 16353. Phone 814-755-3526 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.
Forest County has 1 Magisterial District Court that handles preliminary hearings and arraignments for recent arrests. The Court of Common Pleas in Tionesta handles felony and misdemeanor cases. Forest and Warren counties share the 37th Judicial District, which helps manage the limited caseload efficiently. Certified copies of court documents typically cost between $10 and $20.
How to Search Forest County Recent Arrests
The statewide UJS portal is the primary tool for searching Forest 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 the Magisterial District Court in Forest 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 Forest 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 Forest County, the PA DOC Inmate Locator is free and updated daily. SCI Forest, a state correctional institution, is located within the county in Marienville. You can filter by committing county to see who was sentenced from Forest County.
Recent Arrests and PATCH in Forest 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 Forest 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. While Forest County has a very low volume of arrests relative to its small population, all arrest data still feeds into the PATCH system over time. You can validate results using the control number on the PATCH Record Check Status page.
Forest County Arrest Records Access
Most arrest records in Forest 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 Forest 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.
Nearby Counties
Forest County sits in northwestern Pennsylvania within the Allegheny National Forest. If you need recent arrest records from a bordering area, check the right county below.