Northampton County Arrest Records
Northampton County arrest records are held by the Clerk of Courts at the courthouse in Easton, Pennsylvania. The county is part of the Lehigh Valley and is home to Bethlehem, one of the larger cities in the region. Fourteen Magisterial District Courts handle initial hearings and low-level cases throughout the county. This page shows you how to search Northampton County criminal dockets online, make in-person requests at the courthouse in Easton, and use the statewide PATCH system for a complete criminal history check.
Northampton County Quick Facts
Northampton County Clerk of Courts
The Northampton County Clerk of Courts is the official keeper of criminal case records for the county. The office is at 669 Washington Street, Easton, PA 18042. Staff handles record requests, case lookups, and certified copies. You can reach the Criminal Division at (610) 829-6439. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Plan your visit around these hours to avoid a wasted trip to Easton.
The Clerk of Courts maintains records for felony and misdemeanor cases filed in Northampton County. This includes all documents from arraignment through sentencing. The office charges $10 for a criminal docket search. Plain copies cost $0.25 per page, and certified copies are $10 per document. Mail requests are accepted with a self-addressed stamped envelope. Valid photo ID is required for in-person requests at the Northampton County courthouse.
The office has contact details, phone numbers for each division, and an overview of what records are available. This is the primary local source for Northampton County criminal record requests in Easton.
| Office |
Northampton County Clerk of Courts 669 Washington Street Easton, PA 18042 |
|---|---|
| Criminal Division | Phone: (610) 829-6439 |
| Civil Division | Phone: (610) 829-6457 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
Northampton County Criminal Division Records
The Northampton County Criminal Division maintains court records for felonies, misdemeanors, and summary appeals. This is where you find the detailed case file once a matter has moved past the Magisterial District Court level. Records include arrest charges, bail orders, hearing transcripts, plea agreements, and sentencing documents for every criminal case in Northampton County.
The Criminal Division accepts in-person requests with valid photo ID. You need either the case number or the party's full name to start a search. Mail requests are processed with a self-addressed stamped envelope. Right-to-Know requests under Pennsylvania law are also accepted at this office. The fee schedule follows state guidelines, and the office can tell you exactly what a specific request will cost before you commit.
Northampton County criminal records include cases involving residents from Bethlehem, Easton, and communities throughout the Lehigh Valley portion of the county. The county also borders New Jersey, so some cross-state matters may appear in the docket for the area. The Northampton County Criminal Division records page has more detail on how to submit requests and what documents you can expect to receive.
The Northampton County Criminal Division page covers in-person and mail request procedures, required ID, and the fee schedule for criminal record copies at the Easton courthouse.
Note: Summary appeal records in Northampton County are handled at this level. If you are looking for a minor traffic or summary offense that was appealed from a district court, check the Criminal Division rather than the Magisterial District Court where it started.
Online Search for Northampton County Arrest Records
The Pennsylvania UJS Portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us is the main free tool for searching Northampton County criminal dockets online. You can search by participant name, case number, or filing date. The portal covers all 14 Magisterial District Courts in Northampton County as well as the Court of Common Pleas.
Northampton County district courts handle preliminary hearings, DUI cases, third-degree misdemeanors, landlord/tenant matters, and civil claims under the small claims threshold. All of these dockets are searchable on the UJS Portal. The Case Search feature on the county suite portal is also available for additional lookup options. Court calendars for upcoming hearings are published on the portal so you can track an active case. Free in-person inspection of dockets is available at the Easton courthouse if you prefer to review records on site.
When you search Northampton County arrest records on the UJS Portal, results show the full docket: charges filed, bail set, hearing dates, dispositions, and any sentences imposed. This gives you a clear picture of a case from start to finish. For cases still in progress, the docket updates as each new event is recorded by the Clerk of Courts in Easton.
Pennsylvania PATCH for Northampton County Criminal History
A PATCH check through the Pennsylvania State Police gives you a statewide criminal history that includes all Northampton County arrest records in the system. The fee is $22. Submit online at epatch.state.pa.us or by mail using Form SP 4-164.
Northampton County has active law enforcement from Easton Police, Bethlehem Police, and the Pennsylvania State Police. All three agencies contribute arrest data to the statewide PATCH database. The State Police also cover highways and rural parts of the county. Their main agency resource page is at pa.gov/agencies/psp. A PATCH report covers the entire state, so you get a complete record rather than just one county. Notarized copies are available for an added fee when you need a formal document for court or legal purposes.
The Pennsylvania Criminal History Record Information Act at 18 Pa.C.S. section 9101 governs how criminal records are kept and shared across the state. Under this law, adult arrest records in Northampton County are generally public. Expunged records are not included in standard public searches or PATCH results.
Right-to-Know and Public Access in Northampton County
Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law gives the public broad access to government records. Arrest records, booking data, and criminal court files in Northampton County fall under this framework. Any person can submit a formal request to the Clerk of Courts or to a law enforcement agency in the county.
For court records, send your request to the Northampton County Clerk of Courts at 669 Washington Street, Easton, PA 18042. For police records, contact the specific department or the State Police barracks that covers the area where the arrest happened. The Office of Open Records at openrecords.pa.gov has request forms and a directory of open records officers for every agency in Pennsylvania. The Right-to-Know Law at 65 P.S. section 67.101 sets a five-business-day response deadline for most requests. Northampton County agencies must respond within that window or request an extension.
If someone from Northampton County has been sentenced to state prison, their location is searchable at inmatelocator.cor.pa.gov. The Department of Corrections inmate locator shows current facility, sentence details, and minimum release date for state-sentenced individuals. Local jail holds for pretrial detainees are not on this database and require a direct call to the Northampton County jail.
Cities in Northampton County
Northampton County includes several communities in the Lehigh Valley area. Bethlehem is the largest city in the county and has its own active police department that generates a significant share of Northampton County arrest records. Cases from Bethlehem are filed with the Northampton County Clerk of Courts in Easton and are searchable through the UJS Portal.
Nearby Counties
Northampton County is in the Lehigh Valley and borders both Pennsylvania counties and the state of New Jersey. If a case involves a nearby jurisdiction, each county or state has its own records system. Use the county or state where the arrest or court case occurred to find the right records.