Lycoming County Arrest Records
Lycoming County arrest records are kept by the Sheriff's Office and the Clerk of Courts in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. This north-central county seat handles booking data, criminal court filings, and Right-to-Know requests from the public. You can search Lycoming County arrest records online through the state court portal or in person at the courthouse. Both offices at 48 West Third Street in Williamsport can help you locate records by name or case number. Several state tools are also available to find arrests that occurred across all of Pennsylvania.
Lycoming County Quick Facts
Lycoming County Sheriff Arrest Records
The Lycoming County Sheriff's Office keeps arrest records for the county. Records include arrest reports, booking information, warrants, and incident reports. The office also holds inmate records for people held in the county detention facility. You can submit a Right-to-Know request in person, by mail, or by email to get copies of these arrest records.
When you request Lycoming County arrest records, you need to provide the person's full name, date of birth, and specific details about the record you want. Staff at the public counter can help you complete your request form. The office at 48 West Third Street in Williamsport is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Warrant information is also maintained by this office, and you can ask about active warrants during business hours.
The Lycoming County Sheriff's Office maintains current and historical arrest data for people booked in the county. This resource explains how to submit a records request and what to expect when you do.
The Sheriff's Office processes Right-to-Know requests under the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law and can direct you to the correct form for the type of record you need.
| Office |
Lycoming County Sheriff's Office 48 West Third Street Williamsport, PA 17701 Phone: 570-327-2280 |
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| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Requests | In person, by mail, or by email |
Lycoming County Clerk of Courts Criminal Records
The Lycoming County Clerk of Courts keeps criminal case records tied to arrests. These records cover felonies, misdemeanors, and summary appeals filed in the county. The office is located at the same address in Williamsport and is open during standard courthouse hours.
To search Lycoming County criminal records at the Clerk of Courts, you need either the case number or the defendant's name and an approximate arrest date. Right-to-Know requests are accepted here as well. Copy fees apply when you want paper copies of court records. The office can guide you through the process and tell you what identification you need to bring.
The Lycoming County Clerk of Courts provides information about accessing criminal records tied to arrest cases filed in Lycoming County.
Court records in Lycoming County become part of the official case file after charges are filed. You can review these records at the courthouse or request copies through the Right-to-Know process.
| Office |
Lycoming County Clerk of Courts 48 West Third Street Williamsport, PA 17701 Phone: 570-327-2251 |
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| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Records | Felonies, misdemeanors, summary appeals |
Note: You need a case number or the defendant's full name and approximate arrest date to search criminal court records at the Lycoming County Clerk of Courts office in Williamsport.
Search Lycoming County Court Dockets Online
The Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System portal gives you free online access to Lycoming County court dockets. You can search by participant name, case number, or filing date. Criminal dockets show charges, court dates, hearings, and dispositions for arrests filed in Lycoming County.
Lycoming County has multiple Magisterial District Courts that handle arraignments and preliminary hearings for new arrest cases. The Court of Common Pleas handles felony trials and serious misdemeanors. Both levels of court are searchable through the UJS portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us. Traffic court records from the MDJ courts are also available through the same system. Court calendars are published online so you can see upcoming hearing dates.
The UJS portal is free to search for basic case information. For full document images or certified copies of court records, you need to contact the Clerk of Courts in Williamsport directly. The portal works best when you have a full name or a case number to search.
Pennsylvania PATCH Check for Lycoming County Records
The Pennsylvania State Police PATCH system includes arrest records from Lycoming County. PATCH stands for Pennsylvania Access To Criminal History. It draws data from all law enforcement agencies across the state, including local departments in Lycoming County.
Law enforcement in Lycoming County includes the Williamsport Police Department, several municipal departments, Lycoming College Police, and Pennsylvania State Police who cover the highways and rural parts of the county. All arrests by these agencies are submitted to the statewide PATCH database. You can order a PATCH check online at epatch.state.pa.us for a fee of $22. Mail requests use Form SP 4-164 and are sent to the Pennsylvania State Police. Results show all Pennsylvania arrests on record for a given person.
PATCH results cover the full state. If someone was arrested in Lycoming County and later in another county, both records show up. Notarized copies of criminal history reports are available for an additional charge. The Pennsylvania State Police website has more detail on how the PATCH program works and what the results contain.
Note: PATCH results reflect the full criminal history on file with the state, not just Lycoming County arrest records, so they cover arrests from anywhere in Pennsylvania.
Lycoming County Arrest Record Access Laws
Pennsylvania law governs who can see arrest records and how. Two key laws apply in Lycoming County. The Right-to-Know Law, found at 65 P.S. § 67.101, gives the public access to government records including many arrest and booking records. The Criminal History Record Information Act, 18 Pa.C.S. § 9101, sets rules for how criminal history data can be shared and used.
Under the Right-to-Know Law, you can request records from any Lycoming County agency in writing. The agency has five business days to respond. If access is denied, you can appeal to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records at openrecords.pa.gov. Most arrest records are available to any member of the public. Some records involving juveniles or sealed cases may be withheld.
The Criminal History Record Information Act limits how employers and others can use criminal history data. It does not limit public access to court records in most cases. Lycoming County court records filed in the Court of Common Pleas are public documents unless sealed by a judge.
Find Inmates in Lycoming County
Lycoming County holds some inmates at the county prison while their cases move through the courts. The Sheriff's Office can provide information about people currently in county custody. For those who have been sentenced to state prison, use the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Inmate Locator at inmatelocator.cor.pa.gov.
The DOC inmate locator covers all state correctional facilities in Pennsylvania. You can search by name or inmate number. Results show the facility, sentence dates, and release information. This is free to use and available online at any time. Many people arrested in Lycoming County are held locally at first, then transferred to a state facility after sentencing if they receive a state sentence.
Nearby Counties
Lycoming County sits in north-central Pennsylvania and borders several other counties. If the arrest you are looking for took place near a county line, you may need to check the neighboring county's records too.