Levittown Arrest Records
Levittown arrest records fall under Bucks County, Pennsylvania jurisdiction. Levittown is a planned community in Bucks County, and police services in the area are handled primarily by Bristol Township Police. Parts of Levittown extend into Burlington County, New Jersey, but this page covers the Pennsylvania side and its records. You can request local records through Bristol Township Police, access court records through Bucks County, or use Pennsylvania statewide tools for criminal history searches.
Levittown Quick Facts
Bristol Township Police and Levittown Records
Bristol Township Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency for the Levittown area in Pennsylvania. The department maintains local arrest records, processes Right-to-Know requests, and participates in the Bucks County regional police records management system. Levittown arrest records held by Bristol Township Police are available through a formal records request.
Bristol Township Police have implemented body cameras and in-dash camera systems through the Axon system. Casino impact funding supported the rollout of these camera programs in the Levittown area. Under Pennsylvania Act 22 of 2017, police audio and video recordings are handled separately from standard written records. A specific request form is required for police video, separate from a standard Right-to-Know request.
The Right-to-Know Law at 65 P.S. § 67.101 governs all public records requests in the Levittown area. Bristol Township Police must respond to requests within five business days. A 30-day extension is possible for complex requests if they notify you in writing. Denials can be appealed to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records.
The access rules for Levittown arrest records also follow the Pennsylvania Criminal History Record Information Act at 18 Pa.C.S. § 9101. Conviction records are public. Records where no conviction occurred have more access restrictions. Juvenile records are nearly always sealed regardless of outcome.
Public Records Guide for Levittown
LevittownNow.com published a practical guide to requesting public records from law enforcement in the Levittown area. The guide explains how the Right-to-Know Law works in practice, what records are available from local police, and how to submit a request correctly. You can find it at levittownnow.com.
The LevittownNow guide covers the basics of how to approach a public records request in Bucks County. It is helpful for anyone new to the process and explains things like the difference between Right-to-Know requests and court record searches. Knowing the right process saves time when seeking Levittown arrest records.
Bristol Borough Right-to-Know Process
Bristol Borough is near the Levittown area and also processes Right-to-Know requests for public records. The Borough Manager and Open Records Officer is James Dillon. The office is at Borough Hall, 250 Pond Street, Bristol, PA 19007. Email requests go to jdillon@bristolboro.com with the subject line "Open Records Request." Fax submissions go to 215-788-5366. Hours are 9 AM to 4 PM on normal work days.
Request methods for Bristol Borough include in-person at Borough Hall, mail to the address above, email to the Open Records Officer, and fax. The five business day response timeline applies. Appeals from any denial go to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records at openrecords.pa.gov. Learn more at bristolborough.com/services/right-to-know.html.
The Bristol Borough Right-to-Know page provides direct contact information and explains the process for submitting a request. Even if your record comes from a different part of the Levittown area, the process outlined here shows how Right-to-Know requests work for any municipality in Bucks County.
Note: Bristol Borough and Bristol Township are separate municipalities. Make sure you are contacting the right agency based on where the arrest or incident occurred.
Bucks County Court Records for Levittown
All criminal court cases from Levittown arrests go through the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas in Doylestown. Bucks County maintains public court records for all cases processed in the county. The court record includes everything from arraignment through final disposition for every Levittown arrest that led to formal charges.
The Bucks County Justice Center handles public records requests for court documents. The Bucks County Justice Center Open Records Officer is Stephen G. Heckman, Esq., at 100 North Main St., Doylestown, PA 18901, phone 215-348-6700. Uncertified copies cost $0.25 per page. Certification costs $5.00 per document.
The county also has a separate Open Records Officer for administrative records. Daniel Grieser holds that role at the Bucks County Administration Building, 55 E Court Street, 5th Floor, Doylestown, PA 18901, phone 215-348-6464. For most Levittown arrest record searches, the court records through the Justice Center will be the most relevant resource.
Pennsylvania State Tools for Levittown Records
Pennsylvania state systems include Levittown arrest records from Bristol Township Police and other agencies that serve the area. These tools are the most thorough option when you need a complete picture of someone's criminal history across the state.
PATCH at epatch.state.pa.us is the go-to resource for statewide criminal history. The Pennsylvania State Police runs the system. A standard criminal history check costs $22. Mail requests use Form SP 4-164. Results include arrests by Bristol Township Police, Pennsylvania State Police, and every other reporting agency in the state. Processing time depends on the method you use.
The Unified Judicial System portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us provides free court record searches for all Pennsylvania counties. Search by name or case number to find court filings tied to any Levittown arrest. The system covers all Bucks County courts, from Magisterial District Courts to the Court of Common Pleas.
For state prison inmates whose cases began in Levittown or Bucks County, the Department of Corrections inmate locator at inmatelocator.cor.pa.gov allows free name searches. The Pennsylvania Office of Open Records at openrecords.pa.gov handles any appeals and provides guidance on the Right-to-Know process for Levittown and all other Pennsylvania communities.
Bucks County Arrest Records
Levittown's Pennsylvania side is in Bucks County. All criminal cases from Levittown arrests are processed through the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas. For full county-level resources, court contacts, and search tools, visit the Bucks County arrest records page.
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