Arrest Records in Clearfield County
Clearfield County arrest records are kept by the Clerk of Courts and local law enforcement agencies in Clearfield, Pennsylvania. The main courthouse is at 230 East Market Street in the county seat of Clearfield. You can search court dockets online for free or visit the courthouse to request copies. State Police, Clearfield Borough Police, and DuBois Police all file arrest records that flow into the statewide database and county court system.
Clearfield County Quick Facts
Clearfield County Clerk of Courts
The Clearfield County Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts is located at 230 East Market Street, Suite 104, Clearfield, PA 16830. The main phone number is (814) 765-2641, extension 5100. This office maintains both criminal and civil court records for the county. Criminal records held here include felony and misdemeanor cases that have been bound over from the Magisterial District Courts. Passport services are also available at this location.
When you visit in person to request Clearfield County arrest records, you must complete a public records request form. You will need to provide the full name of the person, their date of birth, and a case number if you have one. The record search fee is $10.00, and copies cost $0.25 per page. Most in-person requests are handled right away. More complex requests may take up to five business days. If you send your request by mail, allow seven to ten business days for processing. Mail requests must include a check or money order along with a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Under 18 Pa.C.S. § 9101, Pennsylvania law governs the maintenance and release of criminal history record information. The Clearfield County Clerk of Courts follows this framework when responding to record requests. Certain records may be withheld if they involve ongoing investigations or exempt categories under state law.
| Office |
Clearfield County Prothonotary & Clerk of Courts 230 East Market Street, Suite 104 Clearfield, PA 16830 Phone: (814) 765-2641, Ext. 5100 |
|---|---|
| Record Search Fee | $10.00 |
| Copy Fee | $0.25 per page |
| Processing Time | Same day to 5 business days in person; 7-10 days by mail |
Clearfield County Sheriff and Warrant Records
The Clearfield County Sheriff's Office is also located at 230 East Market Street, Clearfield, PA 16830. The main phone number is (814) 765-2641. The Sheriff's Office handles active warrant information and inmate rosters for the county jail. You can request an inmate roster by mail or in person at the Sheriff's Office. The office also processes concealed carry permits and handles civil process service for the county.
Arrest records are not directly provided by the Clearfield County Sheriff's Office for general criminal history requests. For those, you should go to the Clerk of Courts or use the statewide PATCH system. The Sheriff does, however, accept Right-to-Know requests for records it holds. If your request is denied, you can appeal that decision through the District Attorney's office within 15 business days of the mailing date of the response or deemed denial.
The Clearfield County District Attorney's Office is at 230 East Market Street, Suite 210, Clearfield, PA 16830. The DA can be reached at (814) 765-2641, extension 5990. District Attorney William Shaw, Jr. serves as the Right-to-Know Officer for Clearfield County. Appeals of denied criminal record requests go to this office. The standard response time for appeals is five business days.
Note: Right-to-Know requests to Clearfield County agencies are governed by 65 P.S. § 67.101. Agencies have five business days to respond. Copies cost $0.25 per page.
Search Clearfield County Arrest Records Online
The Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System portal is the best free tool for looking up Clearfield County arrest records online. The site at ujsportal.pacourts.us gives you access to Court of Common Pleas dockets and Magisterial District Court dockets for Clearfield County. You can search by participant name, case number, or filing date. Results show criminal charges, hearing dates, and case dispositions. Multiple Magisterial District Courts serve the county, and their records are all searchable on this portal.
The image below shows the Pennsylvania State Police PATCH system, which is the most thorough source for a Clearfield County arrest history that spans all state agencies.
The PATCH system pulls criminal history from every law enforcement agency in Pennsylvania, including Clearfield Borough Police, DuBois Police, Lawrence Township Police, and State Police barracks that cover rural Clearfield County townships.
To run a PATCH check for Clearfield County criminal records, go to epatch.state.pa.us. The fee is $22.00 per request. This covers arrests from all Pennsylvania agencies, not just those in Clearfield County. If you need a mail-in option, use Form SP 4-164 available from the Pennsylvania State Police. Notarized copies of results are available for an additional fee.
Clearfield County Court Records and Dockets
The Clearfield County Court of Common Pleas handles all felony and serious misdemeanor cases that move past the preliminary hearing stage. Criminal cases begin with an arrest and then go before a Magisterial District Judge. If the case is held for court, it moves to the Court of Common Pleas at 230 East Market Street. At that point, the full criminal docket becomes searchable on the UJS portal.
The image below shows the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System portal, which is where you can find Clearfield County dockets without paying a fee.
The UJS portal is updated regularly and shows case status, next hearing dates, and charge information for Clearfield County criminal cases. This is often the fastest way to check whether someone has an open case in the county.
A Clearfield County criminal docket typically shows the following information:
- Docket number and case type
- Defendant name and date of birth
- Charges filed and statute cited
- Arresting agency and date of arrest
- Bail status and conditions
- Hearing dates and dispositions
- Judge assigned to the case
Traffic court records and summary offense cases are also on the UJS portal under Magisterial District Court dockets for Clearfield County. These include DUI charges, disorderly conduct, and other minor criminal matters resolved at the district court level.
Pennsylvania State Tools for Clearfield Records
Beyond the county-level offices, several Pennsylvania state resources help with Clearfield County arrest record searches. The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections operates a free inmate locator at inmatelocator.cor.pa.gov. If someone arrested in Clearfield County was later sentenced and transferred to a state correctional facility, you can look them up there. The locator shows the facility, sentence length, and projected release date.
The Pennsylvania Office of Open Records at openrecords.pa.gov is the place to go if a Clearfield County agency denies your record request. You can file a free appeal online. The office reviews the denial and can order the agency to release records if it finds the denial was improper. Most appeals are decided within 30 days.
The Pennsylvania State Police also offer certified copies of criminal history records for additional fees beyond the standard $22 PATCH check. These certified copies are sometimes needed for legal proceedings. Contact the State Police at pa.gov/agencies/psp for details on certification requests.
Nearby Counties
Clearfield County is bordered by several other Pennsylvania counties. If the arrest took place near a county boundary, the case might be filed in a neighboring county. Always verify the location of the incident before deciding which courthouse to contact.