Carbon County Criminal Records and Arrests
Carbon County arrest records are maintained by the Clerk of Courts at the Carbon County Courthouse in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania. The county has had a fully computerized criminal docketing system since 1984, covering every case from arrest through final disposition. You can search Carbon County arrest records online at no cost through the state court portal, or request copies directly from the courthouse. This page explains how to find and access these public records.
Carbon County Quick Facts
Carbon County Clerk of Courts
The Carbon County Clerk of Courts handles all criminal records for the Court of Common Pleas. Tyra L. Boni has served as Clerk since January 2020. The office has nine employees divided between the criminal division and the collections division. Their mission is to support the judicial system by keeping accurate records and making them open to the public.
The Carbon County Clerk of Courts page explains the office's functions and values, which include transparency and accountability. The office handles a wide range of case types beyond standard criminal matters, including bail bondsman powers of attorney, constable bonds, expungements, extraditions, forfeitures, indirect criminal complaints, MDJ matters, search warrants, summary appeals, and Superior Court appeals.
You can reach the Clerk's office by phone at (570) 325-3637 or by fax at (570) 325-5705. The mailing address is P.O. Box 107, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229. Physical visits go to Carbon County Courthouse, 4 Broadway, Jim Thorpe. Office hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday, with a midday closure from 12:00 to 1:00 PM.
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Carbon County Clerk of Courts Carbon County Courthouse 4 Broadway, P.O. Box 107 Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 Phone: (570) 325-3637 |
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| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (closed 12:00–1:00 PM) |
| Website | carboncourts.com/CLERK.htm |
Carbon County Court of Common Pleas Records
The Carbon County Court of Common Pleas has maintained computerized criminal dockets since 1984. That means every arrest processed through the court has a digital record covering every step from initial charges to final outcome. This makes searching faster and results more complete than many counties where only recent cases are digitized.
Public access to docket records is available through the UJS Portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us. Exceptions include records that have been limited in access or granted clean slate status under Pennsylvania law. Online payments for fines and fees can be made at ujsportal.pacourts.us/PAePayFCR. Receipts are provided by mail if you include a self-addressed stamped envelope, in person for walk-in transactions, or by email for online payments.
The Prothonotary handles civil records at a separate P.O. Box 130 address in Jim Thorpe. If you need civil court records rather than criminal arrest records, contact the Prothonotary at the same courthouse building.
Note: Records that have been expunged or placed under limited access under Pennsylvania's Clean Slate law will not appear in a public UJS Portal search.
Carbon County Magisterial District Courts
Four Magisterial District Courts operate across Carbon County. Each handles preliminary hearings for arrests, summary offenses, traffic cases, and small civil claims under $12,000. Emergency Protection from Abuse orders are also available through these courts.
The four districts and their contact information are listed below. All offices keep the same hours as the main courthouse: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday, closed 12:00 to 1:00 PM.
- District 56-3-01: 340 Center Ave, P.O. Box 356, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229, (570) 325-2751
- District 56-3-02: 401 Delaware Ave, Palmerton, PA 18071, (610) 826-3707
- District 56-3-03: 417 E Ridge St, P.O. Box 203, Lansford, PA 18232, (570) 645-3024
- District 56-3-04: 200 Carbon St, P.O. Box 17, Weatherly, PA 18255, (570) 427-4100
MDJ dockets are available on the UJS Portal the same way as Common Pleas dockets. Select the MDJ court type, choose Carbon County, and search by name or case number. These records show the early stages of a case before it moves to Common Pleas, including preliminary hearings and bail decisions tied to Carbon County arrests.
Statewide Searches and Right-to-Know Requests
Pennsylvania's PATCH system at epatch.state.pa.us provides a full statewide criminal history check covering Carbon County and all other counties. The fee is $22 per check. Local law enforcement agencies that feed into PATCH for Carbon County include Jim Thorpe Police, Palmerton Police, Lansford Police, Weatherly Police, Lehighton Police, Nesquehoning Police, and the Pennsylvania State Police serving rural areas.
Under Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law, 65 P.S. § 67.101, you can request public records from any Carbon County government office. The county must respond within five business days. Copying fees are $0.25 per page. If a request is denied, you can appeal to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records. The Criminal History Record Information Act at 18 Pa.C.S. § 9101 governs how criminal history information is handled and who may access it.
For inmates in Pennsylvania state prisons, search the Department of Corrections inmate locator at inmatelocator.cor.pa.gov. This free tool covers all state facilities and works for anyone sentenced to a state prison term following an arrest in Carbon County or elsewhere in Pennsylvania.
Note: Mail requests for Carbon County court records should include a self-addressed stamped envelope so the office can return your receipt and copies by mail.
Nearby Counties
Carbon County is located in eastern Pennsylvania and borders several counties with their own court records systems. Use the links below to find arrest records in neighboring areas.