Bensalem Township Arrest Records
Bensalem arrest records are maintained by the Bensalem Township Police Department in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Bensalem is the largest municipality in Bucks County by population and sits just north of Philadelphia. The police department at 2400 Byberry Road handles local records requests. You can also access records through Bucks County court offices and Pennsylvania state databases. This page covers how to find arrest records in Bensalem through every available channel.
Bensalem Quick Facts
Bensalem Police Department Records
The Bensalem Township Police Department is the primary source for local arrest records. The department is located at 2400 Byberry Road, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020. You can reach the department by phone at (215) 633-3700. Records requests are accepted in person or by mail.
Bensalem Township Police process Right-to-Know requests under Pennsylvania state law. Fees follow the state schedule. Requests must identify the specific record you want. Vague or broad requests may be returned with a clarification notice. The department also offers fingerprinting services to the public, which can be useful for background check purposes.
Right-to-Know requests to Bensalem Township Police must comply with the law codified at 65 P.S. § 67.101. The agency has five business days to respond. They can extend by 30 days if they notify you in writing. If the request is denied, you have 15 business days to file an appeal with the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records.
Access to Bensalem arrest records is also governed by the Pennsylvania Criminal History Record Information Act at 18 Pa.C.S. § 9101. This law controls which records can be released and who can receive them. Conviction records are generally public. Records where no conviction occurred carry more restrictions under CHRIA.
Bucks County Court Records for Bensalem
Bensalem is in Bucks County, and all criminal court cases from Bensalem arrests are processed through the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas. The county court is the official repository for case filings, hearing records, and dispositions tied to every Bensalem arrest that led to formal charges.
The Bucks County Justice Center handles public records requests for court documents. The Open Records Officer for the Bucks County Justice Center is Stephen G. Heckman, Esq. The address is 100 North Main St., Doylestown, PA 18901, and the phone number is 215-348-6700. Uncertified copies of records cost $0.25 per page. Certification adds $5.00 per document.
The Bucks County court records portal covers all criminal cases from Bensalem and the rest of Bucks County. If a Bensalem arrest led to a court filing, the record is accessible through this office. The court tracks everything from arraignment through final disposition.
The Bucks County Open Records Officer for county administrative records is Daniel Grieser. His office is at the Bucks County Administration Building, 55 E Court Street, 5th Floor, Doylestown, PA 18901. Phone is 215-348-6464. County administrative records differ from court records, but both offices serve Bensalem Township residents who need public records.
Note: Certified court record copies from Bucks County cost $5.00 per document plus $0.25 per page for the underlying pages.
Bucks County Sheriff and Clerk of Courts
The Bucks County Clerk of Courts maintains all official criminal case records for matters originating in Bensalem and the surrounding area. For cases that led to state prison sentences, the Clerk of Courts file is the official court record. You can visit the Doylestown courthouse to review case files or request copies. Learn more at buckscounty.gov/222/Clerk-of-Courts.
The Bucks County Clerk of Courts is the official custodian of all criminal case files processed through the court system in Bucks County. Every Bensalem arrest that resulted in formal charges has a corresponding file in the Clerk of Courts office in Doylestown.
Pennsylvania State Resources for Bensalem
State-level tools are available for searching Bensalem arrest records beyond the local and county level. These systems pull records from all agencies across Pennsylvania and are useful for full criminal history searches.
The PATCH system at epatch.state.pa.us is operated by the Pennsylvania State Police. A criminal history check costs $22 and includes all arrests reported by Bensalem Police, Bucks County agencies, and every other law enforcement body in the state. Mail requests use Form SP 4-164. Processing time varies by method. Notarized copies are available for an additional fee.
The Unified Judicial System at ujsportal.pacourts.us provides free access to court records statewide. Search by name or case number to find court filings linked to a Bensalem arrest. This system covers all 67 Pennsylvania counties, including Bucks County.
For current state prison inmates connected to Bensalem cases, search the Department of Corrections inmate locator at inmatelocator.cor.pa.gov. Appeals for denied records requests go to the Office of Open Records at openrecords.pa.gov.
Bucks County Arrest Records
Bensalem Township is part of Bucks County, and all criminal cases from Bensalem arrests move through the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas. For county-level search tools, office addresses, fees, and related resources, visit the Bucks County arrest records page.
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