Find Erie Warrant Records
Erie warrant records are tracked by the Erie Police Department and the Erie County Sheriff. Erie is the fourth largest city in Pennsylvania and the county seat of Erie County. The city police run a Warrant Control section that manages all local warrants. The Erie County Sheriff also operates a Warrant Division for county-level cases. You can search for warrants through the state court portal, by phone, or in person at local offices. This guide covers the main sources and how to use them.
Erie Police Warrant Control
The Erie Police Department Warrant Control section handles all city-level warrants. The department is at 626 State Street, Erie, PA 16501. Call (814) 870-1125 to reach the Warrant Control office.
This section manages every warrant issued through the Erie municipal court system. Officers track open warrants, locate wanted persons, and coordinate arrests. The unit also works with the Erie County Sheriff on cases that cross jurisdictions.
Warrant sweeps are a regular part of operations. These are planned efforts where teams of officers serve multiple warrants in a single day. The department also takes part in regional task forces that target fugitives across northwestern Pennsylvania.
If you have an active warrant in Erie, you can contact the Warrant Control office to discuss your options. Voluntary surrender is always an option. Staff can explain what to expect at each step.
Erie County Sheriff Warrant Division
The Erie County Sheriff Warrant Division serves warrants across the entire county. The office is at 140 West 6th Street, Room 400, Erie, PA 16501. The main number is (814) 451-6007. You can also call (814) 451-6495 for the division directly.
The Warrant Division conducts door-to-door enforcement. Deputies go to known addresses to serve warrants. This is a regular activity, not limited to special operations. The division handles Fugitive from Justice warrants. These involve people wanted in other states who are believed to be in Erie County.
There is a Confidential Tip Line at (814) 451-7436. If you know where a wanted person is, you can call this number. Tips can be left without giving your name.
Note: The Sheriff's Warrant Division covers all of Erie County. City warrants that escalate to the Court of Common Pleas fall under the Sheriff's authority.
Erie Warrant Records Resources
The Erie County Sheriff's Office manages the county-wide warrant division. The office posts contact information and division details on the county courts website.
You can visit the Sheriff's Office at 140 West 6th Street in Erie. Bring a valid photo ID if you plan to ask about a specific case.
Searching Erie Warrant Records
You can search for warrant records in Erie through these methods.
- Use the UJS Portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us to search by name or case number
- Call Erie Police Warrant Control at (814) 870-1125
- Call the Erie County Sheriff Warrant Division at (814) 451-6007
- Visit the Erie County courthouse at 140 West 6th Street
- Use the Confidential Tip Line at (814) 451-7436
The UJS Portal is free. It covers all Erie County courts. You can look up cases by name or docket number. The portal shows charges, filing dates, and case status. It does not display the full text of warrants or affidavits.
For copies of warrant documents, contact the court clerk or file a Right-to-Know request. Under Pa.R.Crim.P. 150, arrest warrant affidavits are public once the warrant is served. Before service, they may be sealed by the court.
Types of Warrants in Erie
Erie courts issue multiple types of warrants. Each serves a different purpose.
Arrest warrants are based on probable cause. A police officer or detective files an affidavit with facts supporting the charge. A judge reviews it and signs the warrant if the standard is met. Under Pa.R.Crim.P. 513, the affidavit must set out specific facts. Both the Erie Police and Erie County Sheriff serve arrest warrants.
Bench warrants are issued when a person fails to appear for a court hearing. Judges also issue them for probation violations and contempt. These are very common in Erie. The Sheriff's Warrant Division handles most bench warrant service in the county.
Fugitive from Justice warrants target people wanted in other states. When someone with an out-of-state warrant is located in Erie County, the Sheriff's Warrant Division takes custody. The person is held until the requesting state arranges extradition.
Search warrants allow officers to search a location for evidence. They must be executed within 48 hours under Pa.R.Crim.P. 205(A)(4). After the search, a return must be filed with the court listing all items seized.
Note: The Erie Police Warrant Control office manages city-level warrants, while the Sheriff handles county warrants and fugitive cases.
Erie Public Records Access
Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law gives residents the right to request public records from government agencies. This includes warrant-related documents once the warrant has been served. You can file a request with the City of Erie or Erie County.
The state Office of Open Records handles appeals if a request is denied. The office reviews the denial and can order the agency to release the records. The PATCH system at epatch.pa.gov provides criminal background checks that may show pending cases with active warrants.
Arrest warrant affidavits become public once served. Search warrant affidavits may stay sealed during an active investigation. The rules are set by Pa.R.Crim.P. 150 and Pa.R.Crim.P. 513. Each agency has five business days to respond to a records request under state law.
Erie County Warrant Records
Erie is the county seat of Erie County. All felony cases, appeals, and county-level warrants go through the Erie County Court of Common Pleas. For a full overview of county resources, warrant search options, and the Sheriff's operations, visit the Erie County warrant records page.
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