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Wyoming County Arrest Records

How To Look Up Arrest Records in Wyoming County in 2026

WyomingCountyRecords.org provides access to publicly available information related to arrest records in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. Members of the public may find booking details, charge information, custody status, and associated court case data through official government sources. Record categories available through authorized channels include arrest logs, booking records, criminal court dockets, and law enforcement press releases. This information is provided for lawful purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

Official arrest record searches may be conducted through the Wyoming County Sheriff's Office, the Court of Common Pleas, the Pennsylvania State Police, and online public access tools. The following sections detail each available method.

Online Methods:

1. County Sheriff's Office Arrest Records

The Wyoming County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency responsible for maintaining arrest and booking records at the county level. The Sheriff and deputies are responsible for keeping the peace, arresting violators of the law, and assisting other law enforcement agencies operating within the county. Arrest-related announcements and records are accessible through the arrest archives on the Wyoming County website, which publishes press releases and notices related to law enforcement activity. Information available through the Sheriff's Office includes arrestee name, charges, booking number, custody status, and bond information. Records are updated as new arrests are processed.

2. Local Police Departments

Wyoming County is a rural jurisdiction served primarily by the Wyoming County Sheriff's Office and the Pennsylvania State Police. Individual borough police departments may maintain their own arrest logs and press releases. Members of the public seeking arrest information from a specific municipal jurisdiction should contact the relevant borough office directly. The Pennsylvania State Police Troop R, which covers Wyoming County, publishes public information release reports that include arrest and incident data searchable by county, year, and month.

3. County Clerk of Court Case Search

Arrest records are frequently linked to criminal court cases filed in the Wyoming County Court of Common Pleas. Members of the public may search for associated court cases through the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania case search portal, which includes dockets for the Sullivan/Wyoming County Court of Common Pleas. Searches may be conducted by the arrestee's name to locate associated criminal docket numbers, charge details, and case disposition information.

4. State Law Enforcement Database

The Pennsylvania State Police maintains a statewide criminal history repository accessible to the public through the Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History (PATCH) system. The ePATCH online portal enables individuals and authorized entities to submit name-based criminal history record checks. The repository was created and is maintained in accordance with the Criminal History Record Information Act, 18 Pa. C.S. § 9101 et seq., which governs the collection, maintenance, and dissemination of criminal history record information in Pennsylvania. The current fee for a PATCH request is $22.00 per name submission, payable online by credit or debit card.

In-Person Access:

Sheriff's Office:

Wyoming County Sheriff's Office
1 Courthouse Square, Room 14
Tunkhannock, PA 18657
Phone: (570) 836-3200
Sheriff's Office

Members of the public requesting arrest records in person should bring a valid government-issued photo identification and, where available, the full legal name of the subject, date of arrest, and booking number. The Sheriff's cost sheet specifies that requestors must include one copy of relevant documents for each defendant or address to be served, along with a self-addressed stamped envelope for mail returns. Copy fees apply per page as established under the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law.

Clerk of Court:

Wyoming County Clerk of Courts
1 Courthouse Square
Tunkhannock, PA 18657
Phone: (570) 836-3200

Criminal case files are available for inspection at the Clerk of Courts office during regular business hours. Requestors may inspect docket entries and request certified or uncertified copies of court documents. Standard copy fees apply per page.

By Mail:

Written requests for arrest records may be submitted to the Wyoming County Sheriff's Office at 1 Courthouse Square, Room 14, Tunkhannock, PA 18657. Requests should include the arrestee's full legal name, date of birth, approximate date of arrest, booking number if known, and the requestor's full contact information. Payment for applicable copy fees should be enclosed. Processing time varies based on request volume and record availability.

By Phone:

The Wyoming County Sheriff's Office may be reached at (570) 836-3200 for general inquiries. Callers should have the subject's full legal name, date of birth, and approximate arrest date available. Detailed record information is not released by phone; callers may be directed to submit a written request or visit in person.

Through Legal Channels:

Attorneys of record may request arrest and booking records through formal discovery procedures in pending criminal matters. Subpoenas may be issued for records not otherwise available through public access channels. Detailed investigative files, witness statements, and evidence inventories are accessible through the criminal discovery process governed by the Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure.

Information Needed for Search:

Full legal name (first and last name at minimum)
Date of birth or approximate age
Approximate date of arrest
Booking number (if known)
Jurisdiction of arrest (Sheriff, State Police, or municipal department)

Are Arrest Records Public in Wyoming County

Arrest records are public records in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania, subject to the access provisions established under the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law, 65 P.S. § 67.101 et seq. As stated by the PA Office of Open Records, agencies are required to make records available unless a specific exemption applies. Wyoming County makes records available for public inspection that meet the qualifications set forth in Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law. The public interest in government transparency, community safety awareness, journalistic inquiry, background screening, and legal proceedings supports broad access to arrest information.

What Arrest Information Is Public:

Arrestee name and known aliases
Date and time of arrest
Location of arrest
Arresting agency
Charges filed at the time of arrest
Booking number
Booking photograph (mugshot)
Bond and bail information
Current custody status
Basic demographic information including age and physical description

Limitations on Public Access:

Juvenile arrest records are restricted or sealed under Pennsylvania law
Expunged arrest records are removed from public access following a court order
Sealed records are subject to court-ordered confidentiality
Information related to active investigations may be withheld
Undercover officer identities are exempt from disclosure
Confidential informant information is protected
Victim identifying information may be redacted in certain cases
Participants in witness protection programs are excluded from public records

Who Can Access Arrest Records:

Members of the general public
Media organizations and journalists
Employers, subject to restrictions under the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
Landlords, subject to applicable housing discrimination laws
Licensing agencies and professional boards
Background check companies operating under FCRA compliance
Attorneys and legal professionals
Academic researchers

Restrictions on Use:

Under the FCRA, consumer reporting agencies may not report arrests without convictions that are more than seven years old for most employment purposes. Pennsylvania's Criminal History Record Information Act, 18 Pa. C.S. § 9125, limits the use of felony and misdemeanor conviction records by employers to cases where the conviction is directly related to the position sought. An arrest that did not result in a conviction does not constitute evidence of criminal conduct and may not be used as the sole basis for adverse employment decisions in many circumstances.

What's in Wyoming County Arrest Records

Personal Identification Information:

Full legal name and any aliases or "also known as" names
Date of birth and age at time of arrest
Sex and race or ethnicity
Height, weight, eye color, and hair color
Identifying marks such as scars or tattoos
Address at time of arrest (may be partially redacted)

Arrest Details:

Date and time of arrest
Location of arrest by street address or general area
Arresting agency (Sheriff's Office, Pennsylvania State Police, or municipal department)
Booking date, time, and assigned booking number
Warrant information if the arrest was warrant-based

Charges Information:

Specific criminal charges and statute numbers violated
Charge descriptions and classifications (felony degree or misdemeanor class)
Number of counts per charge
Domestic violence designation if applicable

Booking Information:

Name and location of booking facility
Booking photograph (mugshot)
Fingerprints are collected during booking but are not included in public record releases

Custody and Bond Information:

Current custody status (in custody, released, or bonded out)
Bond amount as set by the court
Bond type: cash bond, surety bond, personal recognizance, or no bond
Release date and time if the individual has been released

Court Information:

Court case number assigned following arrest
Court jurisdiction (Wyoming County Court of Common Pleas or Magisterial District Court)
Scheduled arraignment date
Judge assignment if available at time of record access

What's Typically NOT in Public Arrest Records:

Detailed narrative of the arrest or police report
Witness statements and victim information
Evidence collected during the investigation
Medical or mental health information
Social Security number (redacted by law)
Bank account or financial information

Difference Between Arrest Records and Related Documents:

Police reports: Contain detailed incident narratives not included in booking records
Court records: Document legal proceedings that occur after the arrest
Criminal records: Reflect convictions and sentences, not merely arrests
Background checks: Compile information from multiple sources including court, law enforcement, and state repositories

How Much Does It Cost to Get Arrest Records in Wyoming County?

The cost to obtain arrest records in Wyoming County is governed by the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law and applicable local fee schedules. The following fee structure applies under current law:

Record Type	Fee
Standard paper copies	$0.25 per page
Certified copies (Clerk of Courts)	Varies by document type
PATCH criminal history check	$22.00 per name
Electronic records (where available)	No additional charge in most cases
Duplication of non-standard media	Actual cost of duplication

Inspection fees: No fee is charged for inspecting public records in person at the agency's office
Copy fees: $0.25 per page for standard paper copies under the Right-to-Know Law
Certification fees: Additional fees apply for certified copies obtained through the Clerk of Courts
Search fees: Pennsylvania law does not permit agencies to charge a search fee for Right-to-Know requests
Accepted payment methods: Cash, check, or money order payable to the relevant agency; credit card payments accepted for PATCH online submissions

Fee waivers may be available for indigent requestors or in cases where the disclosure is determined to be in the public interest. Requestors seeking a fee waiver should submit a written request explaining the basis for the waiver along with the records request. The Sheriff's cost sheet provides specific guidance on fees for service of process and document reproduction through the Sheriff's Office.

How To Delete Arrest Records in Wyoming County

Pennsylvania law provides two primary mechanisms for removing or restricting public access to arrest records: expungement, which results in the physical destruction or removal of records, and limited access orders, which seal records from public view while preserving them for law enforcement purposes.

Expungement under 18 Pa. C.S. § 9122 permits the destruction of arrest records in the following circumstances:

The individual was arrested but no charges were filed
All charges were dismissed or the individual was acquitted
The individual successfully completed an Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) program
The individual is 70 years of age or older, has been free of arrest or prosecution for ten years following the last conviction, and the offense was not a crime of violence
The individual has been dead for three years
The arrest involved a summary offense and the individual has been free of arrest or prosecution for five years following the conviction

Limited Access (Sealing) under Pennsylvania's Clean Slate Law allows certain misdemeanor convictions and non-conviction records to be automatically sealed after a specified period without a new arrest. Offenses eligible for sealing include most second- and third-degree misdemeanor convictions where the individual has remained arrest-free for ten years.

Steps to Petition for Expungement:

Obtain a copy of the criminal docket from the Wyoming County Clerk of Courts
Complete a Petition for Expungement (available through the Court of Common Pleas)
File the petition with the Wyoming County Court of Common Pleas and pay the applicable filing fee
Serve the petition on the Wyoming County District Attorney's Office
Attend the scheduled hearing if the District Attorney objects
If the court grants the petition, the order is transmitted to the Pennsylvania State Police, the arresting agency, and the Clerk of Courts for record destruction or sealing

Wyoming County Court of Common Pleas
1 Courthouse Square
Tunkhannock, PA 18657
Phone: (570) 836-3200
Wyoming County

Wyoming County District Attorney's Office
1 Courthouse Square
Tunkhannock, PA 18657
Phone: (570) 836-3200

What Happens After Arrest in Wyoming County?

Immediate Post-Arrest Process:

1. Transport to Jail

Following an arrest in Wyoming County, the arrested individual is transported to the Wyoming County Correctional Facility for booking. Transport time varies based on the location of the arrest within the county.

Wyoming County Correctional Facility
95 Stark Road
Tunkhannock, PA 18657
Phone: (570) 836-4776

2. Booking Process

Upon arrival at the correctional facility, the booking process is initiated. The process typically takes one to four hours depending on facility volume. Steps include:

Recording of personal identification information
Advisement of Miranda rights if not previously given
Booking photograph (mugshot) taken
Fingerprints collected and submitted for criminal history check
Outstanding warrants check conducted
Personal property inventoried and stored
Medical and brief mental health screening completed
Housing classification assigned

3. First Appearance/Initial Hearing

Under Pennsylvania law, an arrested individual must be brought before a Magisterial District Judge for a preliminary arraignment within a reasonable time following arrest, at which point formal charges are read, bail is set, and the right to counsel is addressed. This proceeding may be conducted via video conference. The Magisterial District Court serving Wyoming County is located at:

Wyoming County Magisterial District Court
1 Courthouse Square
Tunkhannock, PA 18657
Phone: (570) 836-3200

Bond/Bail Process:

Types of Bond:

Cash Bond: The full bail amount must be paid in cash. The amount is refunded at the conclusion of the case, minus applicable fees.

Surety Bond: A licensed bail bondsman posts the full amount in exchange for a non-refundable premium, at present set at ten percent of the total bail amount in Pennsylvania.

Personal Recognizance (PR Bond): The individual is released on a written promise to appear at all court dates. No monetary payment is required. Eligibility is based on community ties, employment status, criminal history, nature of charges, and assessed flight risk.

No Bond: The individual is held without the possibility of bail. Grounds include serious violent offenses, demonstrated flight risk, danger to the community, probation or parole violations, immigration holds, or outstanding out-of-state warrants.

4. Release or Continued Detention

If bond is posted, the individual is processed for release, which at present takes one to eight hours. A written notice of court dates and conditions of release is provided. If bond is not posted, the individual remains in custody at the Wyoming County Correctional Facility pending further court proceedings.

Accessing Legal Representation:

Wyoming County Public Defender's Office
1 Courthouse Square
Tunkhannock, PA 18657
Phone: (570) 836-3200

Individuals who cannot afford private counsel may apply for representation through the Public Defender's Office. Eligibility is based on income. Private attorneys may visit clients at the correctional facility for confidential consultations.

Charging Decision:

The Wyoming County District Attorney's Office reviews the arrest and determines whether to file formal charges, request additional investigation, decline prosecution, or file modified charges. For felony offenses, a preliminary hearing is held before the Magisterial District Judge to determine whether probable cause exists to bind the case over to the Court of Common Pleas.

Arraignment:

At arraignment before the Court of Common Pleas, formal charges are read and the defendant enters a plea. The majority of defendants enter a not-guilty plea at this stage, and pretrial conference dates are scheduled.

Court Process Overview:

The pretrial phase includes discovery exchange between the prosecution and defense, pretrial motions, and pretrial conferences. Case resolution options include dismissal, diversion programs such as Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD), plea agreements, or trial. Individuals convicted at trial or through a plea proceed to a sentencing hearing before the assigned judge.

What to Do If You're Arrested:

Remain calm and cooperative with law enforcement
Do not physically resist arrest
Exercise the right to remain silent by politely declining to answer questions
Request an attorney immediately and do not discuss the case with anyone other than counsel
Contact family or a bail bondsman for assistance with bond
Attend all scheduled court dates without exception
Comply with all conditions of release

Important Contacts:

Wyoming County Sheriff's Office
1 Courthouse Square, Room 14
Tunkhannock, PA 18657
Phone: (570) 836-3200
Sheriff's Office

Wyoming County Correctional Facility
95 Stark Road
Tunkhannock, PA 18657
Phone: (570) 836-4776

Wyoming County Clerk of Courts
1 Courthouse Square
Tunkhannock, PA 18657
Phone: (570) 836-3200

How Long Are Arrest Records Kept in Wyoming County?

Arrest record retention in Wyoming County is governed by Pennsylvania state law, local agency policies, and applicable federal regulations. The Pennsylvania State Records Committee establishes retention schedules that apply to county agencies.

Arrest Records Retention by Type:

Active Arrest Records (Conviction Resulted):

Felony Convictions:

Retained permanently by the Sheriff's Office, Clerk of Courts, and the Pennsylvania State Police criminal history repository
Accessible through the PATCH system indefinitely
Reported to the FBI's Interstate Identification Index for nationwide law enforcement access

Misdemeanor Convictions:

Retained permanently in most cases by local law enforcement and the state repository
Court records are maintained permanently in electronic form
May be eligible for sealing under Pennsylvania's Clean Slate Law after ten arrest-free years

Arrest Records (No Conviction):

Dismissed Charges and Acquittals:

Local law enforcement retains booking records for a minimum of several years absent an expungement order
Court docket records are maintained permanently in the electronic case management system
State repository retains the record unless an expungement order is received and processed
Records may remain accessible to the public unless expunged by court order

Charges Not Filed:

Booking records are retained by the correctional facility and Sheriff's Office
Individuals whose charges were not filed are eligible to petition for expungement under 18 Pa. C.S. § 9122

Digital vs. Physical Records:

Physical Records:

Booking paperwork and fingerprint cards are retained according to the applicable state retention schedule
Photographs are retained in the records management system

Digital Records:

Computer-aided dispatch and records management system entries are retained for extended periods, at present often permanently
Court electronic records are maintained permanently in the Unified Judicial System database

Third-Party Databases:

Commercial background check companies and mugshot websites may retain arrest records indefinitely and are not subject to law enforcement expungement orders
The FCRA requires that consumer reporting agencies maintain accurate records, but third-party websites operating outside the FCRA framework are not obligated to remove records upon expungement

Retention by Agency:

Wyoming County Sheriff's Office
1 Courthouse Square, Room 14
Tunkhannock, PA 18657
Phone: (570) 836-3200
Sheriff

Booking records and arrest reports are retained in accordance with the Pennsylvania State Records Committee schedule. Investigative files are retained based on case disposition and offense classification.

Pennsylvania State Police — Criminal History Repository
1800 Elmerton Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Phone: (717) 783-5592
PATCH Overview

The state repository retains criminal history records in accordance with the Criminal History Record Information Act. Records are updated upon receipt of expungement orders from the courts.

Effect of Disposition on Retention:

Conviction: Records are retained permanently in all databases and appear on background checks indefinitely
Dismissal: Records remain in databases unless expunged; dismissed charges are not reported as convictions on background checks
Expungement: Physical records are destroyed or sealed at the local and state level; the FBI database may retain a notation; removal from third-party commercial databases is not guaranteed
No Charges Filed: Shortest retention period; individuals may petition for immediate expungement

Impact on Background Checks:

Under the FCRA, most employment background checks are limited to a seven-year reporting window for arrests without convictions. Convictions may be reported indefinitely. Pennsylvania law does not currently impose a statewide "ban the box" requirement on private employers, though certain municipalities have enacted local ordinances. Arrests that did not result in conviction may not be used as the sole basis for adverse employment decisions in many regulated contexts.

How to Check Retention Status:

Members of the public seeking information about the retention status of a specific arrest record may submit a Right-to-Know request to the Wyoming County Sheriff's Office or contact the Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Records and Identification through the PATCH system. Fees may apply for copies of responsive records.