Wayne County Criminal Records Access
Wayne County criminal records are held by the Clerk of Courts in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. The county belongs to the 22nd Judicial District of the Court of Common Pleas and handles all felony, misdemeanor, and summary criminal cases filed in the county. With a population of approximately 52,000, Wayne is a northeastern Pennsylvania county known for its lakes and outdoor recreation areas. You can search Wayne County criminal records through the Pennsylvania UJS Portal or visit the courthouse in Honesdale to request copies in person.
Wayne County Quick Facts
Wayne County Clerk of Courts
The Wayne County Clerk of Courts is the official custodian of all criminal records for the Court of Common Pleas. Wayne County uses a combined office structure where one office handles both civil and criminal record functions from the same location. The courthouse is in Honesdale, the county seat. Staff can help with record searches, docket entries, and certified document requests during business hours.
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The office is closed on weekends and county holidays. Wayne County maintains an accessible facility in compliance with ADA requirements. Standard copy fees are $0.25 per page. Certified copies cost more, with fees varying by document type. Mail requests are accepted with the relevant case information, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and enclosed payment.
Criminal records in Wayne County date back to 1798. Electronic records are available through the UJS Portal, while older paper records are maintained in the courthouse archives. The Wayne County government website at waynepa.gov lists contact information and county services, though the site has experienced DNS resolution issues at times. Calling the courthouse directly is recommended to confirm current office procedures.
| Office |
Wayne County Clerk of Courts Wayne County Courthouse 925 Court Street Honesdale, PA 18431 |
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| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | waynepa.gov |
Search Wayne County Criminal Records Online
The Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System Web Portal gives the public free access to criminal court records statewide. Wayne County cases from the Court of Common Pleas and the Magisterial District Courts across the county are searchable through the portal. No account is required. There is no charge to use the public search features.
Go to ujsportal.pacourts.us and enter a participant name, docket number, OTN (Offense Tracking Number), or complaint number to search. Wayne County criminal dockets follow the format CP-64-CR-XXXXXX-YYYY. Name searches work best with a full first and last name. Adding a date of birth helps narrow results when a name appears multiple times in the county's records. Docket number searches are the most direct way to find a specific case.
Results show all docket entries, charges with Pennsylvania Crimes Code citations, case status, hearing history, disposition details, sentence information, attorney names, and judge assignments. Fines, costs, and restitution balances are included in the financial section of the docket. Juvenile records and Protection from Abuse filings are not accessible to the public through the portal.
Note: The UJS Portal contains court records only. Arrest records that were never forwarded to court must be obtained from the law enforcement agency that made the arrest in Wayne County.
PATCH Criminal History Checks for Wayne County
Pennsylvania's Access to Criminal History system, known as PATCH, provides official criminal history background checks through the Pennsylvania State Police. The system covers all 67 Pennsylvania counties, including Wayne County. PATCH is used for licensing checks, volunteer screening, and individual record review across Pennsylvania.
Standard checks cost $22.00 online. Notarized results cost $27.00. Volunteer checks through Form SP 4-164A are free but cannot be notarized. Submit at epatch.pa.gov or mail to Pennsylvania State Police Central Repository-164, 1800 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-9758. Mail payments must be certified checks or money orders payable to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Call the PATCH helpline at 1-888-QUERY-PA (1-888-783-7972) for assistance.
No Record results are returned by email quickly in most cases. Records requiring manual review take up to two weeks. PATCH reports contain names and aliases, date of birth, statutory citations for charges, disposition outcomes, and sentencing information from Wayne County and statewide. Records that are expunged or sealed under Clean Slate, juvenile records, federal records, and out-of-state records are not included.
Wayne County Criminal Records: What to Expect
Wayne County criminal records are full court case files that track every step from filing to resolution. Each record begins with the defendant's full legal name, date of birth, address, and physical description. Charges are listed individually with the applicable section from Pennsylvania's Crimes Code and the offense classification.
The docket shows proceedings in chronological order. It starts with preliminary arraignment and bail conditions, then moves to the preliminary hearing, formal arraignment, pre-trial proceedings, and the trial or plea. The disposition entry shows how the case ended, including whether it was a guilty verdict, not guilty finding, plea agreement, dismissal, ARD, or other outcome. Sentencing entries show incarceration minimums and maximums, probation terms, fines, court costs, and restitution.
Financial payment records are part of the public docket and show outstanding balances as well as payments made. Attorney of record and judge information are listed throughout the docket. All of these records are publicly accessible at the Wayne County Clerk of Courts office in Honesdale under Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law.
Clearing Wayne County Criminal Records
Pennsylvanians with criminal records from Wayne County may qualify to have those records removed from public access through expungement or automatic Clean Slate sealing. Expungement under 18 Pa.C.S. Section 9122 removes records from the court file and the State Police central repository. Common qualifying situations include arrest records that did not result in conviction and certain summary convictions after a five-year offense-free period.
Pennsylvania's Clean Slate law provides automatic sealing for qualifying misdemeanor convictions after a ten-year conviction-free period, once all fines and costs are fully paid. Second and third degree misdemeanors and qualifying ungraded offenses with a maximum sentence of two years or less may be eligible. Sealed records no longer appear on the public UJS Portal or PATCH background checks, though they remain accessible to law enforcement and certain licensed entities.
To petition for expungement in Wayne County, file the petition through the Clerk of Courts in Honesdale. The district attorney receives notification and has time to object. If the court grants the petition, the records are cleared from all public databases. The Pennsylvania Courts website has additional information on the expungement process statewide.
Note: Expungement and Clean Slate sealing have specific eligibility requirements. An attorney can review your Wayne County record and advise on the best path forward.
Nearby Counties
Wayne County is in northeastern Pennsylvania near the New York and New Jersey borders. Neighboring counties each maintain separate court records and participate in the Pennsylvania UJS Portal.