Upper Darby Arrest Records
Upper Darby arrest records are kept by the Upper Darby Police Department and accessible through township, county, and state resources. Upper Darby is a densely populated township in Delaware County and sits directly west of Philadelphia. Criminal cases from Upper Darby arrests are filed through the Delaware County court system. You can submit a record request online through the township's NextRequest portal, search court dockets for free, or access a certified criminal history through the Pennsylvania PATCH program.
Upper Darby Quick Facts
Upper Darby Police Department Records
The Upper Darby Police Department serves the township and is one of the larger suburban police departments in the Philadelphia region. The department website at udpd.org has contact information, news, and details on how to request records. The department accepts records requests in person or by mail. The Records Bureau processes public requests and follows the Pennsylvania fee schedule for copies.
The Upper Darby PD also provides fingerprinting services. This is useful for people who need to verify their own criminal history or need prints for official purposes. Fingerprinting is handled separately from records requests. Call the department to check availability and scheduling for that service.
The image below is from the Upper Darby Police Department website at udpd.org. The site reflects the department's current services and provides contact details for records requests.
Upper Darby arrest records in the department's system include arrest logs, incident reports, and case files tied to the township. Blotter data is generally available to the public. Full report copies require a written request to the Records Bureau. Some records may be withheld under state exemptions for active cases or protected criminal history data.
Upper Darby Online Records Requests
Upper Darby Township uses the NextRequest platform for electronic Right-to-Know submissions. The portal is at upperdarbytownshippa.nextrequest.com. You can submit requests online, track the status of your request at any time, receive email updates as the request moves forward, and download responsive records when they are ready.
The NextRequest system makes the process more transparent than a paper-only system. You do not need to call or visit in person to check on a request. The platform maintains a record of all communications tied to your submission. Five business days is the standard response time under Pennsylvania law.
The image below shows the Upper Darby Township open records portal at nextrequest.com. This is the primary online tool for requesting Upper Darby arrest records and other public documents from the township.
If your request is denied or delayed beyond the statutory window, you can appeal to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records at openrecords.pa.gov. Appeals must be filed within 15 business days of a denial. The Right-to-Know Law at 65 P.S. § 67.101 governs the entire process.
Note: Verbal and anonymous requests are not valid under Pennsylvania law. Your request must include your name, a physical address, and a specific description of the record you are seeking.
Delaware County Criminal Court Records
Upper Darby is in Delaware County, so all criminal court filings from township arrests go through the Delaware County courthouse system. The Delaware County Open Records Officer is Leah Lewis. The county open records office is at 201 West Front Street, Room 205, Media, PA 19063. Phone is (610) 891-4072. Email requests go to OpenRecords@co.delaware.pa.us.
Delaware County also uses an online JustFOIA form for electronic submissions of open records requests. The fee schedule follows the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records guidelines. Appeals of county denials must be filed within 15 business days. Delaware County criminal records cover all cases filed in the county court system, including those arising from Upper Darby Police activity.
The UJS Portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us gives free access to Delaware County court dockets. Search by name or case number to find Upper Darby cases. Results show charges, hearing dates, and dispositions. Traffic court records and Protection from Abuse filings for the Delaware County area are also searchable through the same system.
Statewide Criminal History for Upper Darby
The PATCH program at epatch.pa.gov is the primary tool for a certified criminal history that includes Upper Darby arrests. The fee is $22. Results reflect all Pennsylvania arrests on file for the subject, submitted by the Upper Darby Police Department and other agencies statewide. Online requests are faster than mail. Form SP 4-164 is used for mail submissions to the Pennsylvania State Police.
Upper Darby arrest records in the PATCH database come from data submitted by the Upper Darby PD, the Pennsylvania State Police, and other agencies that operate in Delaware County. A PATCH result covers every Pennsylvania jurisdiction, not just Upper Darby or Delaware County. This makes it the most complete single record for statewide criminal history data tied to an Upper Darby resident.
The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Inmate Locator at inmatelocator.cor.pa.gov tracks people serving state sentences after Upper Darby convictions. The Pennsylvania State Police at pa.gov/agencies/psp provides general guidance on criminal history access. These state resources complement the local township and county records to give a complete view of arrest history for the Upper Darby area.
Under 18 Pa.C.S. § 9101, the Criminal History Record Information Act limits who can access full criminal history records. Court records and blotter data have broader access rules than sealed or protected files. Public court dockets are the most open source of arrest-related information for Upper Darby cases.
Delaware County Arrest Records
Upper Darby is located in Delaware County. All criminal court records and county-level filings for township arrests are processed through Delaware County. For the full county guide, office contacts, and additional access options, visit the Delaware County arrest records page.
Nearby Pennsylvania Cities
Upper Darby borders Philadelphia and sits near several major Pennsylvania cities. Select a city below to find arrest records in that area.