Bradford County Criminal Records Search
Bradford County arrest records are public documents held by the Clerk of Courts at the county courthouse in Towanda, Pennsylvania. You can search criminal records online through the Pennsylvania court portal at no cost, or request copies in person during courthouse hours. This page covers the offices, tools, and steps you need to find Bradford County arrest records, case histories, and booking information for anyone arrested in this part of Pennsylvania.
Bradford County Quick Facts
Bradford County Clerk of Courts
Tammy Hart serves as the Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts for Bradford County. You can reach her office by email at hartt@bradfordco.org. The courthouse is at 301 Main Street, Towanda, PA 18848. The phone number is (570) 265-1705 and the fax is (570) 265-1788. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The Clerk of Courts keeps criminal records for the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas. This covers felony arrests, misdemeanor charges, and any appeals from summary offense cases. The Prothonotary handles civil records including lawsuits and judgments. Both offices have kept records dating back to when Bradford County was founded. Staff can search files by name or case number. They can provide copies at the standard rate of $0.25 per page under Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know fee schedule.
Historical records in Bradford County include both paper and microfilm formats. Older cases may take more time to locate. You should call ahead if you need records from many years ago. The courthouse in Towanda also houses the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas, Orphan's Court, and administrative offices. All of these are accessible to the public during regular business hours.
| Office |
Bradford County Clerk of Courts Tammy Hart, Clerk 301 Main Street Towanda, PA 18848 Phone: (570) 265-1705 |
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| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | bradfordco.org |
How to Search Bradford County Case Records
The Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System Web Portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us is the primary online tool for Bradford County criminal record searches. Choose "Public Web Docket Sheets," select the court type, and enter your search terms. You can search by party name, case number, filing date, or hearing date. The system covers both the Court of Common Pleas and all four Magisterial District Courts in Bradford County.
Bradford County also uses a county-level online record search system similar to the one described at pikecountycourt.org. This type of system allows searches by name, hearing date, case number, file date, or ticket number. Records are generally current within 24 hours of filing, though delays can occur. A search fee of $11.00 per record may apply depending on the method you choose. Paper and microfilm records for older cases are available at the courthouse in Towanda.
Note: Online records reflect what has been posted to the system and may not show very recent filings made within the last business day.
Bradford County Arrest Statistics
Bradford County recorded 419 arrests involving adults and juveniles in 2023. Simple assault was the most common charge, accounting for 67.3 percent of all arrests, or 282 individuals. Larceny theft made up 20.6 percent, or 86 arrests. Aggravated assault accounted for 5.7 percent, or 24 arrests. Burglary represented 3.8 percent, or 16 arrests.
These numbers give context to the volume and nature of Bradford County arrest records. Most of what you will find when searching Bradford County criminal records involves assault-related charges and property crimes. Understanding the breakdown helps set expectations when searching for case records in this part of Pennsylvania.
Bradford County Magisterial District Courts
Four Magisterial District Courts serve Bradford County. District Court 42-3-01 is at 123 Canton Street, Troy, PA 16947, reachable at (570) 297-3880. District Court 42-3-02 is at 75 Herrick Avenue, Sayre, PA 18840, at (570) 888-6324. District Court 42-3-03 is at 200 Main Street, Towanda, PA 18848, at (570) 268-5057. District Court 42-3-04 is at 1959 Golden Mile Road, Wysox, PA 18854, at (570) 265-9393.
These courts handle the first stage of criminal cases in Bradford County. When police arrest someone, the person appears before a Magisterial District Judge for a bail hearing and preliminary arraignment. Summary offenses are handled entirely at this level. Traffic citations and small civil claims also go through these courts. Records from all four MDJs are searchable through the UJS portal. If a case moves to the Court of Common Pleas, it creates a second set of records at the Towanda courthouse.
The court record search portal shows how online docket searches work across Magisterial District Courts in Pennsylvania, including those serving Bradford County.
Court record searches for Bradford County cover all four district courts plus the Court of Common Pleas, giving you a complete view of criminal cases from first arrest through final disposition.
Note: Protection from Abuse emergency orders are also available through Magisterial District Judges in Bradford County, and those records are handled separately from standard criminal case files.
Bradford County Sheriff and Correctional Facility
The Bradford County Sheriff's Office is at 215 Main Street, Towanda, PA 18848. The phone number is (570) 265-1701. The Sheriff's Office keeps warrant information and civil process records. If you need to check for an active arrest warrant in Bradford County, contact the Sheriff directly.
The Bradford County Correctional Facility is at 15927 US Route 6, Troy, PA 16947. The phone number is (570) 297-5047. Inmates held at this facility are in pretrial custody or serving sentences for Bradford County convictions. You can call the facility to ask about current inmates. For those in state prison, use the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections inmate locator at inmatelocator.cor.pa.gov. That tool is free and covers all state facilities across Pennsylvania.
Statewide Criminal History for Bradford County
The Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History system includes all arrests made by Bradford County law enforcement agencies. That means arrests by Towanda Police, Sayre Police, Athens Township Police, Canton Borough Police, Troy Police, and the Pennsylvania State Police are all in the same database. You can access PATCH at epatch.state.pa.us for $22 per check. Mail-in requests use Form SP 4-164 and go to the State Police Central Repository.
A PATCH result is more thorough than a single county search. It shows every Pennsylvania arrest tied to a person, across all agencies and counties. Results include charges, dispositions, and conviction data. Notarized copies are available for an additional $5 fee. Processing time is faster for online requests than mail.
The Criminal History Record Information Act, 18 Pa.C.S. § 9101, sets the rules for how criminal records in Pennsylvania are kept and shared. Under this law, adult criminal records are generally available for public inspection. Juvenile records have tighter restrictions.
Cities in Bradford County
Bradford County includes Towanda as the county seat, along with the borough of Sayre and the borough of Troy. Criminal records for residents of all Bradford County communities are handled at the courthouse at 301 Main Street in Towanda. You can search case records for any Bradford County location through the UJS portal or the Clerk of Courts office.
Nearby Counties
Bradford County is in the north-central region of Pennsylvania. If a person has ties to nearby counties, each of those counties has its own court records. The UJS portal allows you to search across all Pennsylvania counties from one site.