Upper Darby Criminal Records
Upper Darby criminal records are maintained through Delaware County courts and the Upper Darby Police Department. Upper Darby Township has about 82,000 residents and is located in Delaware County, just west of Philadelphia. Criminal court cases for Upper Darby are filed at the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas and are searchable through the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System Portal. The Upper Darby Police Department handles requests for police reports and incident records through the Right-to-Know Law process. This page explains how to find Upper Darby criminal records, request police reports, run background checks, and explore expungement options.
Upper Darby Quick Facts
Upper Darby Township Website and Records Access
The Upper Darby Township website at upperdarby.org provides information on township government, departments, and public records access. The site connects residents to the Upper Darby Police Department and other township offices. Right-to-Know Law requests for Upper Darby township records are processed through the township's Open Records Officer.
Upper Darby follows the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law (65 P.S. § 67.101), which gives the public the legal right to access government records including police incident reports. Requests submitted to the township must receive a response within five business days. The Open Records Officer either grants the request, denies it, or requests a 30-day extension for complex records requests. Denied requests can be appealed to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records at openrecords.pa.gov.
Upper Darby Police Department Records
The Upper Darby Police Department is located at 7236 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA 19082. The department can be reached at 610-734-7689. Police report requests for Upper Darby go through the Right-to-Know Law process. Standard police report fees run from $15 to $25 per report. The township maintains an online Right-to-Know portal for submitting requests, which is convenient for residents who prefer not to visit in person.
Act 22 of 2017 video footage requests, including body camera and dashboard camera recordings, are also handled through the police department. A separate request form is required for video footage. The department provides a fee estimate based on processing time and redaction requirements before any video request is processed. The Upper Darby Police Department also operates an anonymous tip line for community reporting. Processing time for standard requests varies depending on the complexity and volume of requests at the time.
Reports for ongoing investigations may be withheld. Juvenile records from the Upper Darby Police Department are not available to the public under the Pennsylvania Juvenile Act. Third-party requests, meaning requests for reports involving someone other than the requester, may require additional authorization or a demonstration of legitimate interest in the records.
Note: Always include the incident date, location, and involved party information with any police report request to help ensure timely processing.
Upper Darby Court Records and Dockets
Criminal cases from Upper Darby are filed at the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas. Delaware County handles all felony charges and serious misdemeanor cases from Upper Darby and other municipalities across the county. Magisterial District Judges in the Upper Darby area handle preliminary hearings, bail, and summary offenses before cases move to the county court level.
The Pennsylvania UJS Portal provides free public access to Upper Darby criminal dockets. Searches by party name or docket number are available at no cost. Upper Darby cases use the Delaware County code of 32 in the format CP-32-CR-XXXXXXX-YYYY. The portal shows charges, all court appearances, dispositions, and sentence details. It is the fastest option for locating an Upper Darby criminal record without going to the courthouse.
For certified copies of court documents, contact the Delaware County Clerk of Courts. In-person visits allow access to full case files. Public access terminals at the courthouse are available for free searching. Standard copies cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies are needed for licensing applications and legal proceedings.
Pennsylvania State Criminal Records Resources
Upper Darby residents who need a formal criminal background check use PATCH at epatch.pa.gov. The Pennsylvania State Police runs PATCH as the central criminal history repository for the state. A standard check costs $22. Notarized copies are $27. Volunteer checks using Form SP 4-164A are free but cannot be notarized. PATCH covers all Pennsylvania law enforcement records including those from Upper Darby and Delaware County courts.
No-record results come back immediately in most cases through the PATCH online portal. When a record is found, the response is mailed after manual review, which typically takes two to four weeks. Individuals who want to review their own full record can submit Form SP 4-170 by mail with a fingerprint card for identity verification. The PATCH helpline at 1-888-QUERY-PA assists with pending requests during business hours.
Under 18 Pa.C.S. Chapter 91, individuals in Upper Darby have the right to review their own criminal history records and challenge any inaccurate information held by the Pennsylvania State Police Central Repository.
Expungement for Upper Darby Residents
Upper Darby residents who want to clear or seal their criminal records have two options under Pennsylvania law. A court petition for expungement under 18 Pa.C.S. § 9122 applies to dismissed cases, withdrawn charges, and cases where the person completed an ARD diversion program and the waiting period has passed. You file the petition at the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas.
Pennsylvania's Clean Slate law provides automatic sealing without a petition for eligible records. Non-conviction records and certain misdemeanor convictions qualify for sealing after a ten-year conviction-free period when all fines and court costs are paid. Once sealed under Clean Slate, the record does not appear on PATCH checks or in public UJS Portal searches. Delaware County processes Clean Slate sealing quarterly.
For eligibility details and forms, visit the Pennsylvania expungement information page. Delaware County legal aid organizations can help Upper Darby residents who qualify based on income.
What Upper Darby Criminal Records Contain
A criminal court docket for an Upper Darby case contains a full history from charge through final disposition. The record lists the defendant's name and date of birth, all charges with Pennsylvania Crimes Code citations, the grade of each offense, and the arrest date. Every court appearance is logged with the presiding judge and outcome. Defense counsel and the prosecuting attorney are identified in the case record.
If a conviction resulted, the docket shows the sentence in full detail. Incarceration entries list minimum and maximum terms. Probation entries show the length and any conditions ordered. Fines, court costs, and restitution are itemized separately. A payment history shows amounts paid and the running balance still owed. The Offense Tracking Number links the case across Upper Darby Police Department records, Delaware County courts, and state corrections.
- All charges with Pennsylvania Crimes Code citations
- Arrest date and bail information
- All court dates and outcomes
- Final disposition and sentencing details
- Financial obligations and payment history
- Attorney of record and presiding judge
Delaware County Criminal Records
Upper Darby criminal cases are filed at the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas. The county court handles all criminal proceedings for Upper Darby and the other municipalities in Delaware County. For more details on the county court system, record access fees, and additional resources, visit the Delaware County criminal records page.
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