Levittown Criminal History Records
Levittown is a census-designated place in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Criminal history records for Levittown residents are maintained by the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas in Doylestown. The area spans portions of Bristol Township and Middletown Township, so criminal cases from Levittown are filed through the Bucks County court system. This guide explains how to search for and obtain criminal records tied to addresses and incidents in the Levittown area.
Levittown Quick Facts
How Levittown Criminal History Records Are Filed
Levittown is not an incorporated borough or city. It is a planned community and census-designated place that sits within Bristol Township and Middletown Township in Bucks County. Because of this structure, there is no standalone Levittown court system. All criminal cases involving Levittown addresses go through the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas, located at the Bucks County Justice Center in Doylestown.
When a criminal case originates in Levittown, the arresting police agency files charges through the local Magisterial District Court covering that township. From there, cases may be sent to the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas depending on the severity of the charges. Felony and serious misdemeanor cases are docketed at the Court of Common Pleas in Doylestown, where the public can search and request records.
The Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System Portal allows anyone to search for criminal cases by name, docket number, or other identifiers without needing to know which specific township handled the initial filing.Levittown Criminal Records at Bucks County Clerk of Courts
The Bucks County Clerk of Courts maintains all criminal case records for the Court of Common Pleas, which covers Levittown. Lori Schreiber has served as Clerk of Courts since January 2020. The office is located at the Bucks County Justice Center, 100 North Main Street, Doylestown, PA 18901. The office phone number is 215-348-6389.
The Clerk of Courts mission is to maintain the integrity of Bucks County criminal records, support the courts, and serve the community with professionalism. Records handled by the office include case filings, dockets, sentencing documents, bail records, appeals, expungements, and related criminal court documents. Public access is available during regular business hours.
The Bucks County Clerk of Courts website provides downloadable forms, information on expungements and appeals, and guidance on obtaining certified copies of court records for cases originating in Levittown and throughout Bucks County.| Office | Bucks County Clerk of Courts Bucks County Justice Center 100 North Main Street Doylestown, PA 18901 |
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| Phone | 215-348-6389 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, regular business hours |
| Website | buckscounty.gov |
Searching Levittown Criminal History Online
The free UJS Portal Case Search tool covers all Pennsylvania courts including Bucks County. You can search by defendant name, docket number, citation number, or offense tracking number (OTN). Results include docket sheets with hearing dates, charges, dispositions, and sentencing details. The tool is available at no cost and does not require an account to view basic case information.
Bucks County also offers an E-Filing and Online Records Search portal for civil and family court matters. Criminal cases from Levittown are handled through the UJS statewide system. When searching for someone from Levittown, be aware that the address on file may reference Bristol Township or Middletown Township rather than Levittown specifically, since Levittown is not a recognized municipality.
Note: Docket sheet results from the UJS Portal are not official background checks. For a certified criminal history record covering all of Pennsylvania, use the PATCH system through the Pennsylvania State Police.
PATCH Background Checks for Levittown
The Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History (PATCH) system provides official statewide criminal background checks. PATCH is operated by the Pennsylvania State Police and charges a $22 non-refundable fee per search. Requests can be submitted online at epatch.pa.gov using a credit card or pre-registered bank account.
Mail requests are also accepted. Send a completed Form SP 4-164 to Pennsylvania State Police Central Repository, RCPU, 1800 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-9758. Mail requests take longer to process than online submissions. Results cover statewide records from all 67 Pennsylvania counties, not just Bucks County or Levittown-area cases.
For Levittown residents currently incarcerated in a state facility, the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections maintains an inmate locator where individuals can search by name or inmate number.
Levittown Law Enforcement and Arrest Records
Levittown is served by multiple local police departments depending on which township an address falls in. Bristol Township Police Department serves the portion of Levittown within Bristol Township. Middletown Township Police covers the portion in Middletown Township. Both departments can be contacted for information about incidents within their jurisdiction. The Pennsylvania State Police also serve portions of Bucks County.
Arrest records from Levittown-area incidents are processed through the local township's Magisterial District Court. MDJ offices in the Levittown area handle summary offenses, preliminary hearings, traffic matters, and minor civil claims. These records are also searchable through the UJS Portal. For formal arrest record requests, contact the relevant township police department directly.
The Pennsylvania Office of Open Records oversees public access to government records statewide. If a record request is denied, you may appeal to this office within 15 business days.Public Access to Levittown Court Records
Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law governs access to public records, including court records. Most criminal court records are public. The Bucks County Court Records page provides contact information for the Open Records Officer, the Prothonotary, and the Clerk of Courts for civil and criminal record requests.
Pennsylvania's CHRIA statute, 18 Pa.C.S. Chapter 91, establishes rules for the dissemination of criminal history record information. Records exempt from public inspection include juvenile records, sealed or expunged cases, grand jury proceedings, mental health records, and certain domestic matters. The Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts provides guidance on public access policy for all Pennsylvania courts including those covering Levittown.
Expungement and Record Clearing in Bucks County
Residents of the Levittown area who want to clear criminal records must file an expungement petition in the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas. The Clerk of Courts office can provide the required forms and information on the filing process. Once an expungement is granted, the record is removed from public access and from the PATCH system maintained by the Pennsylvania State Police.
Eligible records for expungement include summary offense convictions after a waiting period, arrests not resulting in conviction, and certain other qualifying cases under Pennsylvania law. The AOPC website explains statewide expungement procedures. Legal aid organizations in Bucks County may be able to assist with the expungement process for those who qualify.
Bucks County Criminal History Records
All Levittown criminal records are filed through Bucks County. Visit the county page for full courthouse details, additional search tools, and office contact information.
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