Find Criminal Records in Bucks County
Bucks County arrest records are kept at the Justice Center in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. The Clerk of Courts manages criminal case files for the entire county. Whether you need booking records, docket sheets, or certified copies of court documents, Bucks County offers both online and in-person access. This page explains where Bucks County arrest records are held, which tools you can use to search them, and how to request copies through proper channels in Pennsylvania.
Bucks County Quick Facts
Bucks County Clerk of Courts
Eileen Hartnett Albillar serves as the Clerk of Courts for Bucks County. Her office is at the Bucks County Justice Center, 100 North Main Street, Doylestown, PA 18901. The phone number is (215) 348-6389 and the fax is (267) 885-1371. You can also email the office at cocinfo@buckscounty.org. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
The mission of the Clerk's office is to maintain the integrity of Bucks County criminal records. Staff assess, collect, and distribute monies due to the county through court-ordered fines and fees. The Clerk provides certified copies of criminal case documents to the public. Copies cost $0.25 per page, and certification of a document costs $5 per item. These are among the most clearly published fee schedules for any county in Pennsylvania.
The Bucks County Clerk of Courts page details the office mission, contact information, and services available to the public in Doylestown.
The Clerk of Courts at the Bucks County Justice Center holds all criminal case files for the Court of Common Pleas, including arrest records, felony charges, and disposition documents.
| Office |
Bucks County Clerk of Courts Eileen Hartnett Albillar, Clerk Bucks County Justice Center 100 North Main Street Doylestown, PA 18901 Phone: (215) 348-6389 |
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| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Copy Fees | $0.25 per page / $5.00 per certified document |
| Website | buckscounty.gov |
Bucks County Court Records and Docket Search
Bucks County makes court records available both online and at the courthouse. The online option through the UJS portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us is free and covers criminal, civil, and traffic dockets from the Court of Common Pleas. You can search by case number or party name. The system returns docket sheets showing charges, hearing dates, bail decisions, and case outcomes.
The county also has a Web Viewer for scanned court documents. This tool covers filings made after January 1, 2014. You can view actual document images for cases from that date forward. For older cases, you would need to request paper copies from the Clerk of Courts at the Justice Center. The Open Records Officer for court records in Bucks County is also located at 100 North Main Street, Doylestown, PA 18901. Their number is (215) 348-6700.
The Bucks County court records page describes all available search tools, copy fees, and how to access both civil and criminal case files at the Justice Center.
Bucks County offers scanned document viewing for cases filed after 2014 and full docket search through the state UJS portal for all criminal records going back further.
Note: E-filing is available for attorneys and self-represented litigants in Bucks County. Filed documents appear in the online system once processed by the clerk's office.
Bucks County Docket Lookup and Justice Center
The Bucks County Justice Center serves as the central hub for criminal records and court services in the county. The address is 100 North Main Street, Doylestown, PA 18901. You can call the toll-free number at 1-888-942-6528 or the main line at (215) 348-6000. The Justice Center houses the Clerk of Courts, the Prothonotary for civil records, the Law Library, and the Open Records office all under one roof.
The docket lookup page at buckscounty.gov walks you through how to search civil and criminal dockets by case number or party name. Court calendars showing upcoming hearings and trial dates are also published here. Landlord-tenant dockets, Protection from Abuse cases, and Orphans' Court records for estate matters are all part of the searchable public record in Bucks County.
The Bucks County docket lookup page explains how to use the UJS portal to find criminal case information for residents and visitors of the county.
Bucks County's docket lookup system is one of the more user-friendly entry points for searching criminal history and booking records in southeastern Pennsylvania.
Bucks County Sheriff and Active Warrants
The Bucks County Sheriff's Office is at 55 East Court Street, Doylestown, PA 18901. The general number is (215) 348-6124. For active warrant checks, call the Warrant Division at (215) 348-6126. The Sheriff maintains records on active arrest warrants, concealed carry permits, and civil process. The office serves court papers and Protection from Abuse orders throughout Bucks County.
Active warrants are court orders directing law enforcement to arrest a named person. They are public records in most cases, but some information may be withheld for safety reasons during active investigations. Calling the Warrant Division is the most direct way to check for an outstanding warrant in Bucks County. The Sheriff also coordinates prisoner transport with the Bucks County Correctional Facility and runs community programs including DARE outreach.
The Bucks County government website provides the full directory of county offices including the Sheriff, Clerk of Courts, and other agencies connected to criminal records and booking information.
The Bucks County Sheriff's Warrant Division at (215) 348-6126 is the best direct contact for checking active arrest warrants in Bucks County.
Bucks County Open Records and Public Access
Bucks County operates under a presumption of openness as set by 65 P.S. § 67.301. Most civil case files, criminal case files once charging documents have been filed, court orders, judgments, and docket sheets are available for public inspection. Hearing schedules are published online. You do not need to be a party to a case to view these records in Bucks County.
There are categories of records that remain restricted. Juvenile records are not public in Pennsylvania. Mental health proceeding documents are sealed. Adoption records are confidential. Records that contain Social Security numbers, financial account details, or other protected personal identifiers are redacted before release. These rules apply across all Pennsylvania counties, not just Bucks County. The Bucks County Open Records Officer handles formal Right-to-Know requests that fall outside the normal court records access process.
Under 18 Pa.C.S. § 9101, Pennsylvania's Criminal History Record Information Act sets the framework for how criminal records are maintained and released. This law covers Bucks County arrest records as well as criminal history statewide. The PATCH system at epatch.state.pa.us provides statewide criminal history searches for $22 per check using Form SP 4-164 for mail requests. This is the best tool if you need a complete Pennsylvania criminal history beyond just Bucks County records.
Bucks County Law Library
The Bucks County Law Library is on the 1st Floor of the Justice Center at 100 North Main Street, Doylestown. The number is (215) 348-6190. Hours run Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The library provides free public access terminals for legal research. Staff can assist you in finding court opinions, legal forms, and case law. Self-help resources for people who represent themselves in court are available here as well.
If you are not sure where to start searching for Bucks County arrest records or criminal history, the Law Library is a good first stop. The staff can direct you to the right office or online tool. Access is free to the public during normal operating hours.
Note: The Law Library staff cannot give legal advice, but they can help you navigate court record systems and public access tools used throughout Bucks County and Pennsylvania.
Cities in Bucks County
Bucks County includes large communities like Bensalem and Levittown alongside dozens of smaller townships and boroughs. Arrest records for all Bucks County municipalities are filed with the Clerk of Courts at the Justice Center in Doylestown. You can search cases from any Bucks County community through the UJS portal or in person at 100 North Main Street.
Both Bensalem and Levittown are among the most populous communities in Bucks County. Criminal records from these areas are part of the central Bucks County court record system in Doylestown.
Nearby Counties
Bucks County borders Montgomery County and Philadelphia County to the west and south. Delaware County is also nearby. The county also shares a border with New Jersey along the Delaware River. If a case involves activity across multiple counties or states, you may need to search in more than one place.