Find Susquehanna County Arrest Records
Susquehanna County arrest records are publicly accessible through county and state sources in northeastern Pennsylvania. The county seat is Montrose, where the Susquehanna County Courthouse is located at 31 Lake Avenue. Arrest records here flow through the Clerk of Courts, the Pennsylvania State Police PATCH system, and the Unified Judicial System portal. This page covers where to search, what you will find, and how to request records in Susquehanna County.
Susquehanna County Quick Facts
Susquehanna County Courthouse and Court System
The Susquehanna County Courthouse sits at 31 Lake Avenue, P.O. Box 218, Montrose, PA 18801. The judicial system in Susquehanna County includes the Court of Common Pleas, Orphan's Court, and three Magisterial District Courts. The Clerk of Courts handles all criminal court records. The Prothonotary manages civil filings and related documents. Court hours run Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Three Magisterial District Courts serve different parts of Susquehanna County. MDJ 34-3-01 is at 71 Lake Ave., P.O. Box 154, Montrose, PA 18801, phone (570) 278-5965. MDJ 34-3-02 is at 210 Public Way Suite 1, New Milford, PA 18834, phone (570) 465-3551. MDJ 34-3-03 is at 1866 SR 106, Clifford, PA 18413, phone (570) 222-6356. Most arrests start at the Magisterial District Court level before moving to Common Pleas for felony cases.
| Courthouse |
Susquehanna County Courthouse 31 Lake Avenue, P.O. Box 218 Montrose, PA 18801 |
|---|---|
| MDJ 34-3-01 | 71 Lake Ave., Montrose | (570) 278-5965 |
| MDJ 34-3-02 | 210 Public Way Suite 1, New Milford | (570) 465-3551 |
| MDJ 34-3-03 | 1866 SR 106, Clifford | (570) 222-6356 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
Susquehanna County Arrest Records and Sheriff
Arrest records in Susquehanna County are filed and retained according to Pennsylvania State Archives guidelines. Records including complaints and investigative files are kept for five years. As of September 2024, about 444 criminal arrests were recorded in Susquehanna County, based on data from the Pennsylvania State Police Community Access to Information Dashboard.
The Susquehanna County Correctional Facility can be reached at (570) 278-7166. Local law enforcement in Susquehanna County includes the Montrose Police Department and the Pennsylvania State Police, which cover rural areas throughout the county. All arrests are reported to the statewide criminal history system regardless of which agency makes the arrest.
Note: Arrest statistics for Susquehanna County are updated periodically through the Pennsylvania State Police CAID dashboard and may differ slightly from county records due to reporting timing.
PATCH Criminal History Search for Susquehanna County
The Pennsylvania Access To Criminal History system, known as PATCH, is the statewide database for criminal records. It includes all Susquehanna County arrests reported to the Pennsylvania State Police. To search, visit epatch.state.pa.us. The cost is $22 per search. You can also request a check by mailing Form SP 4-164 to the Pennsylvania State Police.
A PATCH result covers all Pennsylvania counties, not just Susquehanna. If the person you are searching was ever arrested anywhere in the state, that record should appear. Results include the arrest date, charges, and case outcome for each entry. Notarized copies are available for an added fee and may be needed for legal proceedings.
The Pennsylvania State Police operates PATCH and sets the rules for how results are shared. Rural areas of Susquehanna County are patrolled almost entirely by State Police, so most county arrests are in the State Police system from the start.
Search Susquehanna County Court Dockets Online
The Unified Judicial System portal gives free access to court dockets for all three Magisterial District Courts and the Court of Common Pleas in Susquehanna County. You can search by name, case number, or filing date. Results show the charges, bail, hearing schedule, and case outcome. Traffic records also appear under MDJ dockets.
When you search the UJS portal, select Susquehanna County from the judicial district dropdown to narrow your results. Both criminal and civil dockets are available. Court calendars for upcoming hearings in Susquehanna County are also published through the portal. For certified copies of court documents, contact the Clerk of Courts at the Susquehanna County Courthouse.
Public Access Laws in Susquehanna County
Pennsylvania's Criminal History Record Information Act, 18 Pa.C.S. § 9101, controls how criminal records are handled in Susquehanna County. This law sets the rules for who can access arrest records, what information can be shared, and what must be kept private based on how a case was resolved.
The Right-to-Know Law, 65 P.S. § 67.101, applies to all Susquehanna County government offices. You can submit a public records request to the county with or without stating a reason. The county has five business days to respond. If a request is denied, you may appeal to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records. Susquehanna County borders Wayne County to the east, Wyoming County to the south, Lackawanna County to the southwest, Bradford County to the north, and the state of New York to the north as well.
Expungement of Susquehanna County arrest records is available in certain cases. Use Form SP 4-170 from the Pennsylvania State Police. The filing fee is $170. You must serve the petition on the attorney for the Commonwealth and allow a 60-day response period before the court can act on your request.
Nearby Counties
Susquehanna County is in the northeastern corner of Pennsylvania and shares a border with New York state. Neighboring Pennsylvania counties each maintain their own arrest and court records. Use the county where the arrest occurred to find the right source.