Tioga County Arrest Records
Tioga County arrest records are available through county offices and Pennsylvania statewide systems. The county seat is Wellsboro, a small city in northern Pennsylvania known as the gateway to the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon. The Tioga County Courthouse in Wellsboro houses the Prothonotary, Clerk of Courts, and other offices that manage public records. This page explains where to search for Tioga County arrest records and how to get the information you need.
Tioga County Quick Facts
Tioga County Courthouse and Records Offices
The Tioga County Courthouse is in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania. The Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts offices are located here and handle public access to court records during normal business hours. The Prothonotary manages civil court records and some court filings. The Clerk of Courts handles criminal case records. Marriage records in Tioga County are held by the Clerk of Orphans' Court, also at the courthouse.
Multiple Magisterial District Courts serve different areas of Tioga County. Each MDJ handles initial hearings, bail, and misdemeanor cases before sending felony matters to the Court of Common Pleas. The UJS website makes it possible to access both MDJ and Common Pleas dockets from a single search. For in-person record requests, visit the Tioga County Courthouse in Wellsboro during normal business hours.
| Sheriff's Office |
118 Main Street Wellsboro, PA 16901 Phone: (570) 724-3491 |
|---|---|
| County Prison |
1768 Shumway Hill Road Wellsboro, PA 16901 Phone: (570) 724-5911, option 8 |
| Hours | Normal business hours, Monday through Friday |
Tioga County Sheriff and Arrest Data
The Tioga County Sheriff's Office is located at 118 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901, phone (570) 724-3491. The Sheriff's Office works alongside local municipal police departments and the Pennsylvania State Police. Wellsboro Police Department handles arrests within the Wellsboro borough. Mansfield Police serves the Mansfield area. State Police cover the rural parts of Tioga County that make up most of the county's land area.
In 2023, Tioga County recorded 602 total arrests, a 5.80 percent increase from the 569 arrests recorded in 2022. The breakdown includes 178 arrests for assault, 155 for driving under the influence, and 86 for drug abuse offenses. These numbers come from the Pennsylvania State Police arrest statistics for Tioga County and reflect arrests by all law enforcement agencies operating in the county.
Note: Tioga County arrest totals cover all agencies in the county including state and local police, and figures may be adjusted as reporting is finalized each year.
PATCH Records for Tioga County
The Pennsylvania Access To Criminal History system is the statewide database for criminal records. It includes all Tioga County arrests reported to the Pennsylvania State Police. To run a search, go to epatch.state.pa.us. The fee is $22. You can also request a search by mailing Form SP 4-164 to the Pennsylvania State Police offices.
PATCH results cover all counties in Pennsylvania, so any Tioga County arrest will appear alongside arrests from other parts of the state. The report shows arrest dates, charges, and case dispositions for each entry. If you need a notarized copy of results for legal use, that service is available for an added fee. Because State Police cover most of Tioga County outside of the towns, most rural arrests flow directly through the State Police system from the start.
Online Docket Search for Tioga County
The UJS Case Search portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us is the best online tool for searching Tioga County court records. It is free and does not require an account. Search by name, case number, or date of filing. Select Tioga County as your judicial district for county-specific results. The portal shows dockets for both the Court of Common Pleas and Magisterial District Courts in Tioga County.
Criminal dockets for Tioga County cases show the charges filed, any bail decision, scheduled hearings, and the final disposition. Civil dockets and traffic records are also available. Court calendars showing upcoming hearing dates in Tioga County are published through the same portal. For a certified copy of any docket or court document, contact the Clerk of Courts at the Tioga County Courthouse in Wellsboro. You can also search remotely using a citation number and date filed for free through the UJS system.
Public Records Laws and Tioga County
Access to Tioga County arrest records is governed by two main Pennsylvania laws. The Criminal History Record Information Act, 18 Pa.C.S. § 9101, sets the rules for how criminal history data is collected, stored, and shared. Convictions are generally public. Records for charges that were dismissed or resulted in acquittal may be restricted or eligible for expungement.
The Right-to-Know Law, 65 P.S. § 67.101, gives you the right to request records from Tioga County government agencies. No reason is required. The county has five business days to respond. If they deny the request, you can appeal to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records. The OOR at openrecords.pa.gov handles all county-level appeals across Pennsylvania.
To expunge a Tioga County arrest record, file a petition using Form SP 4-170. The fee is $170. You must serve the petition on the attorney for the Commonwealth. The Commonwealth attorney has 60 days to respond before the Tioga County Court of Common Pleas can act on the petition. Tioga County sits in northern Pennsylvania and shares a border with New York to the north, Potter County to the west, Lycoming County to the south, Bradford County to the east, and Clinton County to the southeast.
Nearby Counties
Tioga County sits in northern Pennsylvania along the New York border. Several Pennsylvania counties border it, each with their own arrest records and court systems. Use the county where the arrest occurred when searching for records.