Search Clearfield County Warrant Records

Clearfield County warrant records are kept by the Sheriff's Office and the Prothonotary-Clerk of Courts in Clearfield, Pennsylvania. The Sheriff's Office handles warrant service, courthouse security, and legal paper delivery across the county. Searching for warrants can be done by phone, in person, or through the state court system online. The county seat is the Borough of Clearfield, where the courthouse and county annex buildings hold all the key offices. Both criminal and civil records are accessible to the public through several channels.

Clearfield County Sheriff's Office

The Clearfield County Sheriff's Office is on the first floor of the courthouse at 1 N Second St in Clearfield, PA 16830. The administrative office is at 212 E Locust St. The Courthouse Annex is at 230 E Market St. You can reach the Sheriff at 814-765-2641, extension 5015. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

The Sheriff's Office serves warrants, handles prisoner transportation, processes license to carry firearms applications, serves legal papers, provides courtroom security, and enforces traffic and crimes code violations. Warrant service is a core part of the office's daily work.

The Clearfield County Sheriff's Office website has details about their services and contact information.

Call the Sheriff's Office to check on an active warrant. Staff can look up warrants by name. Both arrest warrants and bench warrants are tracked here. The office coordinates with local police departments and the state police to serve warrants throughout Clearfield County.

Finding Warrant Records in Clearfield County

There are three main ways to find warrant records in Clearfield County. Each has its own advantages depending on what you need and how quickly you need it.

The fastest option is to call the Sheriff's Office at 814-765-2641, extension 5015. Give the full name of the person you are checking on. Staff can tell you if there is an active warrant. This method gives you current information straight from the office that serves warrants in the county.

Online searches are available through the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System portal. Visit ujsportal.pacourts.us and search by name or docket number. Clearfield County criminal cases appear in this system. Docket entries may show when a warrant was issued and its current status. The tool is free and available around the clock.

In-person visits are the third option. Go to the courthouse at 1 N Second St in Clearfield. The Sheriff's Office is on the first floor. You can also visit the Prothonotary-Clerk of Courts in Suite 124 to review criminal case files. Bring identification and the name or case number you want to look up.

Note: Online records may lag behind real-time updates. The Sheriff's Office has the most current warrant data for Clearfield County.

Clearfield County Prothonotary-Clerk of Courts

William A. Shaw serves as the Prothonotary-Clerk of Courts for Clearfield County. This combined office handles both civil and criminal court records. It is at 1 N Second St, Suite 124, in Clearfield. The Prothonotary line is extension 5013. The Clerk of Courts line is extension 1330. The fax number is 814-765-7659. The mailing address is PO Box 549, Clearfield, PA 16830.

The Clearfield County Prothonotary-Clerk of Courts website explains the office's role and provides information about accessing records.

Criminal case dockets at this office include warrant entries as part of the case history. When a judge issues a warrant in a criminal matter, it is recorded in the docket. The docket shows the date, the type of warrant, and whether it was served. You can request copies of docket sheets in person. Online civil records are also available through a Case Search feature on the county website. The fee schedule was updated on January 1, 2024.

Certain records are not open to the public. Sealed cases, juvenile records, and mental health proceedings are excluded from public access in Clearfield County. These restrictions come from Pennsylvania state law and apply to all counties.

Types of Warrants in Clearfield County

Clearfield County courts issue several types of warrants. Arrest warrants require an affidavit of probable cause under Pa.R.Crim.P. 150. A judge or magisterial district judge reviews the affidavit before signing the warrant. These warrants are then served by the Sheriff's Office or local police.

Bench warrants are issued by a judge when someone fails to appear for court. They are very common. Under Pa.R.Crim.P. 513, a bench warrant remains active until the person is brought before the court or the warrant is recalled. Missing a single hearing can result in a bench warrant in Clearfield County.

• Arrest warrants for criminal charges
• Bench warrants for missed court dates
• PFA warrants for protection order violations
• Capias warrants for contempt of court
• Fugitive warrants from other jurisdictions

All of these warrants create records that become part of the court file. The Sheriff's Office tracks which warrants are active and which have been served.

Public Access to Clearfield County Records

Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law gives the public broad access to government records. Most criminal court records in Clearfield County, including docket sheets with warrant entries, are available for public review. You can view them at the Clerk of Courts office or search online through the UJS Portal.

The Pennsylvania Office of Open Records handles disputes when a records request is denied. You can file an appeal through their website. The Pennsylvania ePatch system provides criminal background checks that may show past convictions tied to warrant-related arrests. It does not show active warrants, but it is a useful tool for reviewing criminal history in Pennsylvania.

Note: Expunged records do not appear in any public search. If a case was expunged by court order, it has been removed from public databases in Clearfield County and statewide.

Addressing an Outstanding Warrant

An active warrant in Clearfield County means law enforcement can arrest you at any time. Traffic stops, routine encounters, and even court visits for other matters can lead to arrest. The warrant does not go away on its own. It stays active until the court acts on it.

Contact a lawyer if you learn you have an outstanding warrant. A lawyer can help you arrange a voluntary surrender at the courthouse. This often results in a better outcome than being picked up at a traffic stop. You can also call the Clearfield County Sheriff's Office at 814-765-2641 to get details about the warrant, including the charges and the issuing court. The courthouse is open weekdays from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM at 1 N Second St in Clearfield.

Nearby Counties

Clearfield County sits in central Pennsylvania and borders five other counties. Warrant records are kept in the county where they were issued. Use the UJS Portal to search for warrants across multiple counties at once, or contact each county's Sheriff's Office for the most current information.

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