Upper Darby Criminal Felony Records
Upper Darby felony records are maintained by the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas. Upper Darby Township is one of Pennsylvania's largest townships, with roughly 85,000 residents in Delaware County just west of Philadelphia. Felony cases involving Upper Darby residents are filed and heard in Media, PA at the Delaware County Courthouse. The public can search case information through the UJS Portal online or visit the courthouse in person. The Delaware County District Attorney also handles prosecution for Upper Darby felony matters.
Upper Darby Quick Facts
Upper Darby Felony Records at Delaware County Courthouse
All Upper Darby felony cases are filed at the Delaware County Courthouse in Media, Pennsylvania. Media is the county seat of Delaware County and is where the Court of Common Pleas operates its criminal division. Delaware County operates under a Home Rule Charter and uses a combined Office of Judicial Support, often abbreviated as OJS. This office handles felony case filings, docket maintenance, and public access to criminal records for all municipalities in the county, including Upper Darby Township.
Visiting the Delaware County Courthouse in Media is one of the most direct ways to review Upper Darby felony records in detail. The courthouse address is 201 W. Front Street, Media, PA 19063. Staff at the Office of Judicial Support can pull docket files by name or case number. You will need a valid photo ID. The OJS office maintains records going back many years and can provide plain or certified copies of court documents upon request. Certified copies carry the court's official seal and are accepted for legal and official purposes.
Note: The Delaware County Office of Judicial Support operates under the combined court structure authorized by the county's Home Rule Charter, which differs from the separate clerk offices found in some other Pennsylvania counties.
Upper Darby Police and Right-to-Know Records
The Upper Darby Police Department maintains its own records that are separate from courthouse criminal files. These police records can include incident reports, arrest reports, and other documentation related to Upper Darby felony investigations. The Upper Darby Police Department processes Right-to-Know requests for records that are appropriate for public disclosure under Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law. Police records are a complementary source to court records when researching an Upper Darby felony matter.
The Upper Darby Police Right-to-Know portal provides instructions on how to submit a RTK request to the department. You can find the submission form and contact information on that page. Requests are reviewed under the standards of the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law. Not every police record is automatically available. Some documents are exempt if they relate to ongoing investigations or contain information protected by statute. For records that fall within public access, the department is required to respond within a set timeframe.
The Upper Darby Police RTK page lists the current process for submitting requests and identifies the open records officer who handles incoming submissions.
Note: Police department records and court records serve different purposes and should both be consulted when building a complete picture of an Upper Darby felony matter.
How to Search Upper Darby Felony Records Online
The Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System Portal is the primary online resource for searching Upper Darby felony records. The portal is free and open to the public without any registration. You can search by a person's name, date of birth, or docket number. The system returns results for all 67 Pennsylvania counties, including Delaware County. Searching by name and filtering to Delaware County will return cases associated with Upper Darby residents or incidents that were prosecuted in that jurisdiction.
Visit ujsportal.pacourts.us to begin an Upper Darby felony records search. Each result links to a docket sheet showing the full case history. The docket includes charge descriptions, hearing dates, the presiding judge, and the final disposition. You can download the docket sheet as a PDF at no cost. If you need actual case documents beyond the docket, you will need to contact the Delaware County Office of Judicial Support directly.
- Use the Delaware County filter to narrow results to Upper Darby cases
- Try different name spellings if initial searches return no results
- Use date of birth to separate individuals with common names
- Record the full docket number before navigating away from a result
- Download the docket sheet PDF for any case you may need later
Note: The UJS Portal reflects data as entered by court staff and updates may not appear on the same day as a court event such as a verdict or sentencing.
Upper Darby Felony Records and the PATCH System
Pennsylvania's PATCH system, which stands for Pennsylvania Access To Criminal History, is operated by the Pennsylvania State Police. PATCH provides official statewide criminal history reports that compile conviction and arrest data from across all 67 counties. A PATCH report for an Upper Darby resident will capture any Pennsylvania felony convictions, not just those from Delaware County. This makes PATCH one of the broadest single sources for verifying an individual's Pennsylvania felony record history.
The PATCH system is available online at epatch.state.pa.us. To run a search, you submit the subject's name and date of birth. The system returns a criminal history record compiled from statewide data. PATCH does not include records that have been sealed or expunged under Pennsylvania law. The report covers convictions entered by courts throughout Pennsylvania, including Upper Darby felony cases processed through the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas.
Note: PATCH reports reflect the Pennsylvania State Police database and may differ from the UJS Portal in terms of which records are visible and how recently they were updated.
Delaware County District Attorney and Upper Darby Felony Cases
The Delaware County District Attorney's Office is the prosecuting authority for all Upper Darby felony matters. The DA's office reviews evidence gathered by the Upper Darby Police Department and determines what charges to pursue. Once charges are filed, the DA assigns prosecutors to handle the case through the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas. The district attorney's office plays a central role in the felony justice process for Upper Darby residents.
The Delaware County District Attorney's website provides information about the office, its divisions, and victim resources. While the DA's office does not maintain a public case search portal of its own, its website explains prosecutorial priorities and available programs for crime victims in Delaware County. Upper Darby residents involved in felony cases as complainants, witnesses, or defendants may find useful contact information and program descriptions on the DA's website.
The Delaware County District Attorney's office also coordinates with the Upper Darby Police Department during major felony investigations and prosecutions.
Note: The Delaware County District Attorney does not provide public access to active prosecution files, which are part of the court record maintained at the OJS office in Media.
Clean Slate Sealing and Upper Darby Felony Records
Pennsylvania's Clean Slate law was expanded on February 12, 2024, to allow certain low-level felony convictions to be sealed automatically after a 10-year waiting period. For an Upper Darby felony record to qualify, the person must have completed the entire sentence, including any period of supervision, and must not have acquired a new criminal conviction during the 10-year period. Once eligible, the sealing happens through the court system without requiring the individual to file a petition.
Clean Slate sealing is not universal. Serious violent offenses, offenses requiring sex offender registration, and higher-grade felonies are generally excluded. When a record is sealed, it disappears from public searches including the UJS Portal and PATCH. The underlying court record is not destroyed. Law enforcement agencies and certain licensing boards retain access even after sealing. For Upper Darby residents with older low-level felony convictions who want to confirm their eligibility, consulting a criminal defense attorney familiar with Delaware County courts is a practical first step.
If an Upper Darby felony record does not qualify for Clean Slate sealing, the Board of Pardons offers an alternative path. The Board can be reached at (717) 787-2596. A pardon from the Governor does not erase a felony record but can relieve some of the legal consequences associated with it. The application and hearing process takes place in Harrisburg and requires a formal submission.
Note: Clean Slate sealing under Pennsylvania law is automatic for qualifying convictions, but the process runs on a schedule and may take time to reflect in public-facing databases like the UJS Portal.
Requesting Copies of Upper Darby Felony Court Records
To obtain copies of Upper Darby felony court records, you contact the Delaware County Office of Judicial Support in Media. The courthouse is at 201 W. Front Street, Media, PA 19063. You can visit in person with a valid photo ID and request copies of specific case files. If you know the docket number, bring it with you to speed up the process. The OJS office can provide plain copies and certified copies. Certified copies bear the court seal and are required when submitting records for official legal purposes.
Mail requests are also accepted. Send a written request that includes the subject's full name, date of birth, approximate year of the case, and the docket number if available. Include the appropriate payment. The office will process the request and return copies by mail. For current copy costs and mailing address details, contact the Office of Judicial Support directly before sending your request. Processing times for mailed requests are longer than in-person visits.
The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections maintains the PA DOC Inmate Locator at cor.pa.gov. If an Upper Darby felony conviction resulted in a state prison sentence, this free online tool allows you to search for the individual by name and confirm their incarceration status and facility location. The inmate locator is a public resource and does not require an account to use.
Note: The PA DOC Inmate Locator only covers individuals currently held in state correctional facilities and does not show those housed in county jails or those who have completed their sentences.
Delaware County Felony Records
Upper Darby felony records are part of the broader Delaware County felony record system administered by the Court of Common Pleas in Media. Delaware County includes dozens of municipalities, and all felony cases from across the county are centralized at the same courthouse. Browsing the full Delaware County felony records page provides context about the court system that handles Upper Darby cases and covers resources available county-wide.
Nearby Pennsylvania Cities
Residents of cities near Upper Darby can access felony records through their respective county courthouses. Select a nearby city below to find felony record information for that area of Pennsylvania.