Inmate Records in Philadelphia County, PA

Where to get them

Official government sources

The authoritative record holders — straight from the source, no middleman. Many are free; where a standard government fee applies, it’s shown.

• Philadelphia County Sheriff's OfficeOfficial · Free

  Search Philadelphia County, PA jail and inmate records through the county Sheriff's Office — City Dept of Prisons incarcerated-person locator.

• Philadelphia County Court — Criminal CasesOfficial · Free

  Search Philadelphia County, PA criminal court cases — charges, dispositions, and sentencing — through the county court's public case search — PA Unified Judicial System portal (Common Pleas + Municipal Court).

• Pennsylvania Criminal History CheckOfficial

  Request a name-based criminal history record check showing arrests and convictions online through the PATCH system (or by mail using Form SP 4-164) with the subject's name and date of birth; the check costs $22, and many requests return immediately while those needing further investigation are marked under review and take two to four weeks. Records are provided by the Pennsylvania State Police, the official state criminal history repository.

  Instant to 2–4 weeks$22Online, mail

• The trade-off if speed matters

  How the official source above compares to a paid service on speed and effort.

  Official source

  • TimeInstant to 2–4 weeks
  • Cost$22

  Faster paid option

  • TimeOften minutes, online
  • HowNo trip or mailing — done from home
  • FeePaid convenience service