Centre Criminal Court Records
Centre County, Pennsylvania, Warrant Search
Yes, arrest warrants are public in Centre County once they are filed with the court. According to Rule 513 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure, custodians of arrest warrants must make them available to the public upon execution or 72 hours after issuance. However, Rule 513.1 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure states that courts can seal an arrest warrant for good cause. As such, law enforcement agencies can withhold arrest warrants related to ongoing investigations or that would endanger public safety.
In Centre County, there is no centralized public active warrants database. Iidividuals seeking access to warrant information in Centre County should log in to the UJS Web Portal and search docket sheets for warrants linked to court cases. Alternatively, contact the Center County Magisterial District Court that issued the specific warrant. Inquirers can also call or visit the Centre County Prothonotary & Clerk of Courts (for warrants issued by the Centre County Court of Common Pleas) at:
102 South Allegheny Street,
Bellefonte,
PA 16823
Phone: (814) 355-6728.
| Agency/Resource | Purpose | Search Methods | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System Docket Sheets Portal | Statewide access to court case dockets | Online | The UJS System is the official tool for searching Pennsylvania's public case dockets, which may contain details of arrest warrants |
| Centre County Prothonotary & Clerk of Courts | Manages court records for the Center County Court of Common Pleas | Phone, in person | For a Centre County arrest warrant issued by the county's Court of Common Pleas, contact the Centre County Prothonotary & Clerk of Courts Office |
| Clerk's offices of the Centre County Magisterial District Courts | Maintain case records generated by Centre County’s local District Courts | In person, phone | Centre County’s Magisterial District Courts clerk's offices provide access to arrest warrants issued by local Magisterial District Courts. |