Allentown Warrant Records
Allentown warrant records are managed by the Allentown Police Warrants Unit and the Lehigh County Sheriff. Allentown is the third largest city in Pennsylvania and the county seat of Lehigh County. The police department has a unit focused on serving warrants for both traffic and criminal cases. The Lehigh County Sheriff also handles warrant service at the county level. You can search for active warrants through the state court portal or by contacting local offices.
Allentown Police Warrants Unit
The Allentown Police Warrants Unit is part of the Allentown Police Department. The department is based at 425 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18101. The main phone line is (610) 437-7700.
This unit has a clear set of duties. It serves warrants for traffic offenses, non-traffic summary offenses, and criminal cases. The unit also assists the Lehigh County District Attorney with extraditions. That includes both statewide and out-of-state transport of prisoners. Officers in this unit track down people with active warrants and bring them before the court.
The Warrants Unit maintains all warrant files for the city of Allentown. It also handles prisoner transport between facilities. When someone is picked up on an out-of-state warrant, this unit coordinates the logistics.
If you think you may have a warrant in Allentown, contact the police department. They can confirm the status and explain your options. Turning yourself in is often the best path forward.
Note: The Warrants Unit handles city-level cases. County-level warrants fall under the Lehigh County Sheriff.
Warrant Records Resources
The Allentown Police and Lehigh County Sheriff both play a role in warrant service. The county Sheriff's Office provides additional support for warrant searches and fugitive operations.
The Lehigh County Sheriff's Office is at 455 West Hamilton Street in Allentown. You can reach its warrant division by calling (610) 782-3175.
Lehigh County Sheriff Warrants
The Lehigh County Sheriff's Office serves warrants across the entire county, including Allentown. The office is at 455 West Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18101. Call (610) 782-3175 to reach the Warrant Division.
There are several ways to check for warrants through the county. You can call the Warrant Division directly. You can visit in person at the Government Center. You can also use the UJS Portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us to search court records. The Clerk of Judicial Records also holds case files that may include warrant information.
The Sheriff handles bench warrants issued by the Court of Common Pleas. These are often tied to missed hearings or probation violations. The office also serves arrest warrants for felony and misdemeanor cases in Lehigh County.
Searching for Allentown Warrants
To find warrant records in Allentown, use one of these methods.
- Search the UJS Portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us for free
- Call the Allentown Police Warrants Unit at (610) 437-7700
- Call the Lehigh County Sheriff Warrant Division at (610) 782-3175
- Visit the Lehigh County Government Center in person
- Check with the Clerk of Judicial Records
The UJS Portal covers all Lehigh County courts. You can search by name or case number. The portal shows party names, charges, filing dates, and case status. It does not show the full warrant text. For that, you need to contact the court or file a records request.
Under Pa.R.Crim.P. 150, arrest warrant affidavits are public records once the warrant has been served. Before service, they may stay sealed. You can request copies through the Clerk of Judicial Records or through the state Office of Open Records.
Types of Warrants in Allentown
Allentown courts issue several types of warrants. Arrest warrants require an affidavit showing probable cause under Pa.R.Crim.P. 513. A judge or issuing authority reviews the facts before signing.
Bench warrants are issued by a judge. They target people who miss a court date or break a court order. These are common in Allentown for both criminal and summary cases. The Warrants Unit spends much of its time on bench warrant service.
Summary offense warrants cover low-level crimes. These include things like disorderly conduct, public drunkenness, and minor traffic offenses. When someone skips a summary hearing, the court issues a warrant. The Allentown Police Warrants Unit serves these alongside more serious warrants.
Note: Extradition warrants are handled through the Lehigh County DA's office, with the Allentown Warrants Unit assisting in transport.
State Court and Records Tools
Pennsylvania offers several state-level tools for searching warrant records. The UJS Portal is the main one. It covers every court in the state, including all Lehigh County courts that handle Allentown cases. Visit ujsportal.pacourts.us to start a search.
The Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History system at epatch.pa.gov provides criminal background checks. These reports show convictions and may note pending cases with active warrants. The state Office of Open Records at openrecords.pa.gov handles appeals when a records request is denied by a local agency.
Pennsylvania law treats warrant affidavits as public records after service. The Right-to-Know Law gives residents the right to request these documents from the appropriate agency. If the request is denied, you can appeal through the Office of Open Records.
Lehigh County Warrant Records
Allentown is the county seat of Lehigh County. All felony cases, appeals, and county-level warrants go through the Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas. For more detail on county resources, Sheriff operations, and warrant lookups, visit the Lehigh County warrant records page.
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