Active Warrant Search in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Rule 513 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure classifies arrest warrants as public materials. Authorities, however, may temporarily seal a warrant until law enforcement executes it, after which it becomes publicly accessible.
To search for a warrant, individuals will need to provide certain details, including
- The name of the subject on the warrant
- The date of birth of the individual named on the warrant
- The warrant's issuance date
| Agency / Resource | Purpose | Search Methods | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dauphin County Sheriff's Office | Executes warrants and maintains copies of warrants; has county-wide coverage | In person | The Sheriff's Office does not maintain a database for remote warrant searches |
| Dauphin County Constables | Serves warrants for summary cases | N/A | Constables do not maintain public records divisions for warrant inquiries or accept public queries by phone To check warrant status, contact the specific Dauphin County Magisterial District Court |
| Dauphin County Courts | Issue warrants | Online, in person, via mail | Court case dockets can be viewed to check for active warrants |