Pennsylvania Public Records

• How can I view a specific criminal complaint in Pennsylvania?
  To view a specific criminal complaint in Pennsylvania, you can visit the website of the relevant court. For example, Allegheny County provides an online case search tool that allows you to search for both civil and criminal cases. You can search by participant name, case number, police incident number, offense tracking number, complaint number, or the name or state ID number of an organization. For more information, you can visit the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System's website at https://www.pacourts.us.

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• How can I determine whether my ex-wife has been arrested on criminal charges in the past month in Pennsylvania?
  To determine if your ex-wife has been arrested on criminal charges in Pennsylvania in the past month, you can use the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections' inmate locator tool. This tool allows you to search for inmates by name, county, or facility. Additionally, you can check the specific county's court or sheriff's office website for recent arrest records. For statewide information, visit the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections website at https://www.pa.gov/agencies/cor.

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• How can I find out online whether someone has a Pennsylvania arrest warrant?
  To find out if someone has an arrest warrant in Pennsylvania, you can start by checking the official websites of local law enforcement agencies, as many counties provide online access to warrant information. For example, Bucks County has a public online search for bench warrants. Additionally, you can use the "Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania Web Portal" to search for warrants statewide, including those from other counties. For more information, visit the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System website at https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/.

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• Where can I find a criminal background check in Pennsylvania?
  In Pennsylvania, you can obtain a criminal background check through the Pennsylvania State Police. They offer a standard criminal history check for a fee of $8. You can also access criminal and civil dockets for free through the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System's website. Keep in mind that while some records may have associated fees, many are available at low costs. For more information and to request a background check, visit the Pennsylvania State Police website at https://www.pa.gov/agencies/psp.

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• Where can I find all the public sources of my criminal records in Pennsylvania and opt out of having them available for viewing?
  In Pennsylvania, criminal records are primarily maintained by the Pennsylvania State Police and the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts. You can access your criminal records through the Pennsylvania State Police's Criminal History Records Check, which allows you to request a copy of your record. For more information, visit the Pennsylvania State Police website. To opt out of having your criminal records available online, you will need to contact each website or service that displays your information and request removal. This process can vary by site, and there is no universal opt-out option. Some websites may have specific procedures for removing information, while others may not comply with removal requests. It's important to note that while you can request the removal of your information from certain sites, the underlying public records themselves cannot be expunged or sealed without a legal basis, such as a successful expungement petition in court. For more detailed guidance on expungement and record sealing, you may refer to the Pennsylvania Bar Association or consult with a legal professional.

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• Where can I find out if 911 logs are public records in Pennsylvania?
  In Pennsylvania, 911 logs are generally considered public records, but there are exceptions due to privacy concerns. Specifically, the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law outlines these exceptions in Section 708. You can find more detailed information on the Pennsylvania General Assembly's website. Keep in mind that while the logs are public, certain personal information, such as details related to an individual's mental health, may be redacted to protect privacy. For more information, you can visit the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records at https://www.openrecords.pa.gov.

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• Where can I find arrest records in Pennsylvania, and should I start with the state police?
  In Pennsylvania, arrest records are primarily maintained by local police departments, as they are responsible for making most arrests. To obtain a specific arrest report, you will need to contact the relevant local police department directly and follow their request process. The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) does provide background checks and maintains a central repository for criminal records, which includes arrests that have led to convictions. For information on obtaining background checks or arrest records from the PSP, you can visit their official website. For more details on accessing arrest records, you may also refer to the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System's website.

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• Where can employers find an accurate background check in Pennsylvania and make a legal hire without the risk of being sued?
  Employers in Pennsylvania can conduct background checks by following the guidelines set forth in the Pennsylvania Fair Credit Reporting Act (PFCRA) and the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). To ensure compliance and minimize the risk of legal issues, employers should: 1. Obtain written consent from the applicant before conducting a background check. 2. Use a reputable third-party background check service that complies with both state and federal laws. 3. Be aware of the types of information that can be considered in hiring decisions. In Pennsylvania, certain offenses may not be used to disqualify applicants, particularly those related to non-violent crimes or those that have been expunged. 4. Provide applicants with a copy of the background check report if adverse action is taken based on the findings, along with a notice of their rights under the FCRA. Employers should stay informed about changes in laws regarding background checks, as there are ongoing discussions about reforming these practices to improve employment opportunities for individuals with criminal records. For more detailed information, employers can refer to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry's resources on employment law and background checks.

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• Where can I find an accident report in Pennsylvania?
  In Pennsylvania, accident reports can typically be obtained from the law enforcement agency that responded to the incident. This may include local police departments, the Pennsylvania State Police, or county sheriff's offices, depending on where the accident occurred. To request an accident report, you can visit the specific department's website for instructions on how to submit a request, which may include filling out a form and paying a fee. If you are unsure which department to contact, you can use online resources such as crime mapping tools to identify the appropriate agency. For more information, you can visit the Pennsylvania State Police website at https://www.pa.gov/agencies/psp.

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• Where can I find information in Pennsylvania about accessing detailed records from an old case?
  In Pennsylvania, you can access detailed records from an old case through several avenues. First, check with the local courthouse where the case was filed, as they maintain official court records. Many counties also have online databases where you can search for case information. Additionally, local libraries may have archives of newspapers that reported on the case, which can provide further context. For more information on accessing court records, you can visit the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System website at https://www.pacourts.us.

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• Where can I find a person who has been arrested in Pennsylvania in the last three weeks?
  To find information about a person who has been arrested in Pennsylvania in the last three weeks, you can check local police department websites, which often provide arrest logs or inmate lists. Additionally, county jail websites may have custody information. It's useful to know the specific area where the arrest occurred, as records are typically maintained locally. For broader criminal background checks, the Pennsylvania State Police offers the "PATCH" service, but keep in mind that this service may not reflect all recent arrests, as it focuses on criminal history rather than current custody status. For more information, you can visit the Pennsylvania State Police website at https://www.pa.gov/agencies/psp.

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• Where can I find access and contact information for those who own a specific property in Pennsylvania?
  To find access and contact information for property owners in Pennsylvania, you can visit the county's office that handles property records, typically the Recorder of Deeds or the County Assessor's office. Many counties provide online databases where you can search for property ownership information. You can also contact the county office directly for assistance. For a comprehensive list of county offices in Pennsylvania, you can visit the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development's website.

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• Where can I find a law in Pennsylvania that states police must promptly provide crime information to the public?
  In Pennsylvania, the Right to Know Law (RTKL) governs the public's access to government records, including crime information. You can find relevant information about the law and its requirements on the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records website. Specifically, Section 502 outlines the obligations of agencies in responding to right-to-know requests. However, there are certain exceptions that may apply to specific records. For more details, visit the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records at www.openrecords.pa.gov.

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Departments which record, maintain and provide official documents, certificates or information requested by the general public.

• Pennsylvania Criminal Records:
  Where and How to Request Criminal Record Checks.
• Pennsylvania Court Records:
  Criminal cases, civil filings, divorces, bankruptcy and judgments.
• Pennsylvania Most Wanted:
  Photos and description of fugitives wanted by law enforcement agencies.
• Pennsylvania Sex Offenders:
  Location and information of convicted sex offenders and predators by neighborhood.
• Pennsylvania Prison and Jail Inmates:
  Database of available photos and details of jailed inmates in custody.
• Pennsylvania Official Website:
  Government department official public web-portal.
• Pennsylvania Open Public Record Act:
  Laws supporting public's right to inspect government documents.
• Pennsylvania Public Records Request:
  A written request form inquiring about a public record may be used in finding specific files - the more descriptive, the more likely the record will be found.
• Pennsylvania Birth Records:
  Certified or informational copy requests from official departments.
• Pennsylvania Elected Officials:
  Names and contact information and public press releases of members elected to office.
• Pennsylvania Constitution:
  Political processes, amendments, proposals adopted by the state legislature, legal and political organizations.
• Pennsylvania Health Department Inspections:
  Public health food safety, violations, retail or wholesale facilities, reports and enforcement.

• Court Name:	U.S. Criminal Court Records for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
  Case Number:	2:25-cr-00467-1
  Case Name:	USA v. GUO
  Date Published:	October 29, 2025
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• Court Name:	U.S. Criminal Court Records for the Western District of Pennsylvania
  Case Number:	2:25-cr-00266-1
  Case Name:	USA v. HINERMAN
  Date Published:	October 29, 2025
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• Court Name:	U.S. Criminal Court Records for the Western District of Pennsylvania
  Case Number:	2:23-cr-00201-1
  Case Name:	USA v. AXTON
  Date Published:	October 29, 2025
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• Court Name:	U.S. Criminal Court Records for the Western District of Pennsylvania
  Case Number:	2:25-cr-00269-1
  Case Name:	USA v. MILLEN
  Date Published:	October 29, 2025
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• Court Name:	U.S. Criminal Court Records for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
  Case Number:	5:25-cr-00452-1
  Case Name:	USA v. PATEL
  Date Published:	October 29, 2025
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• Court Name:	U.S. Criminal Court Records for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
  Case Number:	2:25-cr-00465-1
  Case Name:	USA v. KITCHENS
  Date Published:	October 28, 2025
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• Court Name:	U.S. Civil Court Records for the Western District of Pennsylvania
  Case Number:	2:25-cv-01690
  Case Name:	Vedam v. ODDO et al
  Date Published:	October 29, 2025
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• Court Name:	U.S. Civil Court Records for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
  Case Number:	2:25-cv-06145
  Case Name:	DIA v. IMMIGRATION CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (ICE) et al
  Date Published:	October 29, 2025
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• Court Name:	U.S. Civil Court Records for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
  Case Number:	2:25-cv-06176
  Case Name:	JONES v. ELI LILLY AND COMPANY et al
  Date Published:	October 29, 2025
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• Court Name:	U.S. Civil Court Records for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
  Case Number:	2:25-cv-06175
  Case Name:	DEVAULT v. NOVO NORDISK A/S et al
  Date Published:	October 29, 2025
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• Court Name:	U.S. Civil Court Records for the Western District of Pennsylvania
  Case Number:	2:25-cv-01672
  Case Name:	Soriano v. CITIZENS BANK, N.A. et al
  Date Published:	October 29, 2025
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• Court Name:	U.S. Civil Court Records for the Western District of Pennsylvania
  Case Number:	3:25-cv-00380
  Case Name:	Arias v. Moniz et al
  Date Published:	October 29, 2025
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• Court Name:	U.S. Federal Court Records for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
  Case Number:	25-13882-pmm
  Case Name:	Eleuterio Morel
  Date Published:	October 29, 2025
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• Court Name:	U.S. Federal Court Records for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
  Case Number:	25-14322-pmm
  Case Name:	Amy Marie Kern
  Date Published:	October 29, 2025
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• Court Name:	U.S. Federal Court Records for the Western District of Pennsylvania
  Case Number:	25-22872-
  Case Name:	Craig R. Caro
  Date Published:	October 29, 2025
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• Court Name:	U.S. Federal Court Records for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
  Case Number:	1:25-bk-03050-
  Case Name:	Julie M. Smith
  Date Published:	October 29, 2025
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• Court Name:	U.S. Federal Court Records for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
  Case Number:	1:25-bk-03101-
  Case Name:	Jamie Allen Hostetter and Kelly Sue Hostetter
  Date Published:	October 29, 2025
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• Court Name:	U.S. Federal Court Records for the Western District of Pennsylvania
  Case Number:	25-22915
  Case Name:	Marla Dee OConnor
  Date Published:	October 29, 2025
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• Court Name:	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
  Case Number:	2:25-mj-02193-1
  Case Name:	USA v. DORY
  Date Published:	October 29, 2025
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• Court Name:	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
  Case Number:	2:25-gj-00735-2
  Case Name:	USA v. GRAND JURY MATTER #1
  Date Published:	October 29, 2025
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• Court Name:	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
  Case Number:	2:25-mc-00060
  Case Name:	IN RE: EX PARTE APPLICATION OF TYLOR GROUP LLC FOR AN ORDER UNDER 28 U.S.C. § 1782
  Date Published:	October 29, 2025
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• Court Name:	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
  Case Number:	2:25-gj-00771-1
  Case Name:	USA v. GRAND JURY MATTER #1
  Date Published:	October 29, 2025
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• Court Name:	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
  Case Number:	2:25-mj-02173-1
  Case Name:	USA v. BRAZIER
  Date Published:	October 29, 2025
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• Court Name:	U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
  Case Number:	2:25-mj-01781-1
  Case Name:	USA v. DORN
  Date Published:	October 28, 2025
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• Number of Participating Agencies:
  202
• Population Covered:
  6,618,568
• Total Offenses:
  196,622
• Arson:
  1,138
• Bribery:
  10
• Burglary/Breaking & Entering:
  10,317
• Counterfeiting/Forgery:
  2,124
• Destruction/Damage/Vandalism:
  41,310
• Embezzlement:
  1,068
• Extortion/Blackmail:
  588
• Fraud Offenses:
  24,149
• Larceny/Theft Offenses:
  89,028
• Motor Vehicle Theft:
  19,482
• Robbery:
  5,429
• Stolen Property Offenses:
  1,979

• Information About People and Demographics

• Total population of persons residing within the state
  12,702,379
• Estimate of the state's total residency
  12,281,071
• Percentage change of the total resident population
  3%
• Net change of residents' total population
  421,325
• Complete count of statewide resident population
  12,281,054
• Population estimate of residents less than 5 years of age
  746,813
• Estimated percentage of residents that are less than 5 years of age
  6%
• Estimate of residents that are less than 18 years of age
  2,775,132
• Estimated percentage of residents that are less than 18 years of age
  22%
• Percentage estimate of residents that are 65 years of age and older
  15%
• Estimate of residents that are 65 years of age and older
  1,946,266
• Total estimate percentage of female residents
  51%
• State's white resident population
  10,406,288
• State's black resident population
  1,377,689
• State's American Indian and Alaska Native resident populations
  26,843
• State's Asian resident population
  349,088
• State's Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander resident population
  3,653
• Statewide resident population of two or more races
  237,835
• Statewide resident population of Hispanic or Latino origin
  719,660
• Non Hispanic white resident population
  10,094,652
• Statewide percentage of white residents
  82%
• Statewide percentage of black residents
  11%
• Statewide percentage of American Indian and Alaska Native residents
  0%
• Statewide percentage of Asian residents
  3%
• Statewide percentage of Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
  0%
• Statewide percentage of Two or more races
  2%
• Statewide percentage of Hispanic or Latino Origin
  6%
• Statewide percentage of non Hispanic white
  80%

• Vital Statistics

  Births and deaths occurring in Pennsylvania
• Births
  150,713
• Deaths
  125,104
• Infant death occurring within the state of persons one year of age or less
  1,139
• Percentage of persons with the same residence of one year or more
  87%

• Resident Background Information

  Education and background history of Pennsylvania Residents
• Percentage of foreign born population in the state
  5%
• Percentage of residents 5 years of age and older that speak languages other than English at home
  9%
• Percentage of persons from 25 years of age and older with high a school education or higher
  87%
• Percentage of persons from 25 years of age and older with bachelor's degree or higher
  26%
• Total number of Veterans
  1,049,923

• Current Housing and Real Estate Data

  Households located in Pennsylvania
• Average time spent commuting to work for person 16 years and over not working from their personal residence
  25 Min
• Housing unit estimates
  5,518,558
• Net change of housing units estimates
  268,794
• Housing unit estimates - percentage change
  5%
• Percentage of the state's housing units being occupied by owners
  72%
• Median value of the state's housing units being occupied by owners
  $152,300
• Percentage of housing in structure of multi dwelling units
  20%
• Total number of households
  4,893,127
• Average size of households
  2

• Pennsylvania Employment Data

  Income, earnings and payrolls of people residing within the State
• Per capita income in the past 12 months in dollars adjusted to inflation
  $26,678
• Statewide income of median households in Pennsylvania
  $49,501
• Percentage of persons living in poverty
  13%
• The personal income of persons employed
  $481,806
• Per capita income of persons employed
  $38,793
• Labor force of civilian workers
  6,414,162
• The unemployment of the civilian labor force
  519,440
• The rate of unemployed civilian labor force
  8%
• Employment of person relating to all industries
  7,304,947
• Net change of employment in all industries
  331,776
• People employed by the government
  811,853
• Earnings by persons working in all industries
  355,275,307
• Average earnings per job in all industries
  48,635
• Number of private non farm establishments
  303,115