Arrest Records in Blair County
Blair County arrest records are kept by the Clerk of Courts at the Blair County Courthouse in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. You can search criminal records online through the state court portal or visit the office in person. Blair County covers Altoona, Hollidaysburg, and dozens of smaller communities. This guide explains which offices hold booking records and case files in Blair County, and how you can get access to criminal history for anyone who has been arrested here.
Blair County Quick Facts
Blair County Clerk of Courts Office
Robin Patton is the Clerk of Courts for Blair County. Her office is the official keeper of criminal records for the Blair County Court of Common Pleas. The address is 423 Allegheny Street, Suite 144, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648. The phone number is (814) 693-3080 and the fax is (814) 317-1600. You can also reach the office by email at rpatton@blairco.org. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
The Clerk of Courts holds case files for all criminal matters heard in the Blair County Court of Common Pleas. This includes felony arrests, misdemeanor charges, and summary offense appeals. The office also maintains juvenile court records, though those files have restricted access under Pennsylvania law. Staff can search for case files by name or case number. If you need certified copies of court documents, this is the office to contact in Blair County.
The Clerk also processes oaths of office and handles financial statements from Blair County townships and boroughs. For criminal record purposes, the most important function is maintaining the full set of criminal case files and docket entries from the Court of Common Pleas.
The Blair County court records page shows the process for searching criminal case dockets online and through the Clerk's office in Hollidaysburg.
The court records portal lists docket information for criminal cases from Blair County's Court of Common Pleas and district courts, including booking records and charge details.
| Office |
Blair County Clerk of Courts Robin Patton, Clerk 423 Allegheny Street, Suite 144 Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 Phone: (814) 693-3080 |
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| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | blairco.org |
Searching Blair County Arrest Records Online
The Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania Web Portal is the best free tool for finding Blair County arrest records online. Go to ujsportal.pacourts.us and choose "Public Web Docket Sheets." Select either Common Pleas or Magisterial District court type. Then enter a name, case number, or filing date to start your search. The portal shows criminal dockets including charges, hearing dates, and case outcomes for Blair County.
Most criminal case records in Blair County become public once charges are filed. The UJS portal reflects this and gives you access to docket information at no cost. You can view case status, scheduled hearings, and final dispositions from any device. For copies of actual documents in the case file, you would need to contact the Blair County Clerk of Courts directly or visit the courthouse in Hollidaysburg. Staff can provide copies at the standard rate of $0.25 per page.
Note: Juvenile records and mental health proceedings are not available through the public search portal and require a court order to access.
Blair County Open Records Policy
Court records in Blair County are accessible under Article V, Section 10 of the Pennsylvania Constitution, which makes most court records open to the public. Civil case files, criminal case files once charges are filed, docket sheets, court orders, and hearing schedules are all available for public inspection. You can view these at the courthouse or request copies.
Under 65 P.S. § 67.101, the Right-to-Know Law applies to county government records. Blair County must respond to Right-to-Know requests within five business days. Some categories of records are restricted. Juvenile case documents, mental health proceeding records, and sealed adoption files are not available to the public. Records about ongoing criminal investigations may also be withheld under law enforcement exemptions.
The Blair County government website provides the open records policy and contact information for the office that handles public records requests.
Blair County's open records process follows Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law, giving residents a formal path to request government documents including qualifying criminal case records.
Pennsylvania Criminal History Records and PATCH
The Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History system covers all arrests made by any law enforcement agency in the state. Blair County arrests made by Altoona Police, Hollidaysburg Police, the Blair County Sheriff, or Pennsylvania State Police are all captured in this system. You can search PATCH online at epatch.state.pa.us for $22 per check. Mail requests use Form SP 4-164 and go to the Pennsylvania State Police Central Repository.
A PATCH result gives you a more complete picture than a single county search. It shows every arrest in Pennsylvania tied to that person, not just Blair County records. Results include charges, dispositions, and conviction information. Processing time depends on how you request the record. Online requests are typically faster than mail requests. Notarized copies of PATCH results are available for an additional fee.
The Criminal History Record Information Act, 18 Pa.C.S. § 9101, is the state law that controls how criminal history is gathered and distributed in Pennsylvania. It sets limits on who can access records and how that information may be used.
If you are looking for someone currently held in a Pennsylvania state facility, the Department of Corrections inmate locator is available at inmatelocator.cor.pa.gov. This is a free search tool.
Blair County Court System and Criminal Cases
Blair County has a full Court of Common Pleas that handles felony and serious misdemeanor cases. The District Attorney's Office prosecutes criminal cases in the county. Adult Probation supervises people released from jail under court order. The Cost and Fines collection office tracks court-ordered payments tied to criminal cases. All of these offices connect to the set of Blair County arrest records and case files maintained at the courthouse in Hollidaysburg.
Magisterial District Courts handle the earliest stages of criminal cases in Blair County. When someone is arrested, their first appearance is before a Magisterial District Judge. That judge sets bail and conducts preliminary hearings. If the case moves forward, it goes to the Court of Common Pleas. Both stages create public records. The Blair County court system also handles domestic relations matters, juvenile probation, and custody cases through separate divisions at the same courthouse.
For a full list of Blair County court divisions, office locations, and judge contact information, visit blairco.org.
Cities in Blair County
Blair County includes Hollidaysburg as the county seat and Altoona as the largest city. All criminal cases from both communities are handled at the Blair County Court of Common Pleas. You can search Blair County arrest records for residents of either city through the same UJS portal and Clerk of Courts office.
Nearby Counties
Blair County is located in central Pennsylvania and borders several other counties. If the person you are looking for may have lived in a neighboring county, each has its own court system and criminal records office. The UJS portal covers all of them in one search.