Clearfield County Jail Intake Records
Clearfield County recent bookings are processed at the Clearfield County Jail on 21st Street in the borough of Clearfield. The county covers a large area in central Pennsylvania and has a population around 79,000. Clearfield is the county seat. Each arrest in the county leads to a booking at the jail, where staff create a record with charges, bail, and personal details. You can look up Clearfield County recent bookings through the jail, the state court portal, or victim notification tools. This page walks through each option and what to expect.
Clearfield County Quick Facts
Clearfield County Jail Bookings
The Clearfield County Jail at 115 21st Street in Clearfield handles all recent bookings for the county. When someone is arrested by local police or state troopers, they are brought to this facility for processing. Jail staff enter the person's name, date of birth, and charges into the system. They take a booking photo and assign a cell.
You can call the jail at (814) 765-2651 to check on a recent booking. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody and give you basic charge information. The Clearfield County Jail maintains an inmate roster that tracks current and recent inmates. Booking records show the date and time of intake, the arresting agency, charges filed, and bail status.
The Clearfield County Jail website provides information about the facility and its operations. While not all booking data is posted online, the site offers contact details and visiting hours for those who need to check on recent bookings in Clearfield County.
Note: For the most current booking information in Clearfield County, a phone call to the jail is often the fastest method.
Recent Bookings in Court Records
Criminal charges from recent bookings in Clearfield County move through the court system quickly. Preliminary arraignments happen within hours of a booking. The Magisterial District Courts handle these first hearings. Felony and misdemeanor cases then go to the Clearfield County Court of Common Pleas for trial or plea.
The UJS Portal is the main online search tool for Clearfield County court records. You can search by the defendant's name or docket number. The system shows case status, all charges, court dates, and final outcomes. This is a free tool that anyone can use. Under 18 Pa.C.S. §9104, court dockets are public records, so recent bookings data that reaches the court system is viewable by the public in Clearfield County.
Below is a screenshot of the UJS Portal, which covers Clearfield County court records.
The portal covers every level of the Pennsylvania court system for Clearfield County and all 67 counties.
Clearfield County Sheriff and Warrants
The Clearfield County Sheriff's Office handles warrant service across the county. Warrants can result from missed court dates after a recent booking or from new criminal complaints. The Sheriff's Office keeps a list of active warrants for Clearfield County.
To check on a warrant, call the Sheriff's Office or visit in person. They can tell you if a warrant is active and what charges are involved. Warrants in Clearfield County may also show up through the UJS Portal if a case has been filed in court. Active warrants tied to recent bookings are a matter of public record under Pennsylvania law.
Clearfield County Background Checks
Criminal background checks for Clearfield County go through the PATCH system. This is run by the Pennsylvania State Police at epatch.state.pa.us. A check costs $22. You enter the person's name and details online, pay by credit card, and get results. Most checks return right away. Some take up to four weeks if a manual review is needed.
PATCH pulls records from the state criminal history database. This includes data from Clearfield County recent bookings and court cases. Under 18 Pa.C.S. §9121, the sharing of criminal history data follows specific rules. The PATCH system is the approved channel for public access to these records across Pennsylvania, including Clearfield County.
You can also request your own criminal record for review. Use Form SP 4-170 and mail it to the State Police Central Repository. The fee is $20. This lets you see your full record, including any Clearfield County entries, and check it for errors.
Note: PATCH only covers Pennsylvania records and does not show federal charges or arrests from other states.
Clearfield County Inmate Notifications
The VINELink system tracks inmates in Clearfield County and sends alerts when their status changes. This is a free tool for anyone who wants to know when a recently booked person is released or moved.
The screenshot below shows the VINELink victim notification system that covers Clearfield County.
You can register at vinelink.com and search for inmates by name. Alerts come by phone, email, or text. VINELink works around the clock and covers all Pennsylvania counties, including Clearfield County.
Public Records in Clearfield County
Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law at 65 P.S. §§67.101-3104 gives you the right to request government records. This includes recent bookings data held by the Clearfield County Jail and court system. To make a request, fill out the Standard Request Form from the Office of Open Records and send it to the right agency.
Each agency in Clearfield County has an Open Records Officer. The jail, the Sheriff's Office, the Clerk of Courts, and local police departments all process their own requests. You have the right to appeal a denial within 15 business days. Common records people request include:
- Jail booking logs
- Police incident reports
- Court docket sheets
- Active warrant lists
Fees vary by agency, but the law requires them to be reasonable. Most requests get a response within five business days in Clearfield County. Under 18 Pa.C.S. §9102, some criminal history record information has limits on who can access it, but booking data and court records are generally public.
Nearby Counties
Clearfield County is in central Pennsylvania and borders several counties. Check where the arrest took place to make sure you search the right county for recent bookings.