York County, Pennsylvania, Warrant Search
Pennsylvania considers arrest warrants public once they are filed with the court. In York County and across Pennsylvania, access to arrest warrants is governed by Rule 513 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure. According to this legislation, a York County arrest warrant is presumed public 72 hours after issuance or upon its execution, unless it is sealed to protect active investigations or to ensure public safety.
In York County, the Sheriff’s Office Apprehension Unit and the Clerk of Courts Office maintain arrest warrants. To verify warrant status in York County, log in to the York County Sheriff's Office Warrant Database or the York County Sheriff’s Office Most Wanted Page. Interested individuals can also inquire about arrest warrants through the York County Sheriff’s Office or the York County Clerk of Courts Office at:
45 N George Street,
York,
PA 17501.
| Agency / Resource | Purpose | Search Methods | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| York County Sheriff’s Office | Maintains and serves warrants; manages fugitive information | Phone, online, in person | Provides official online databases where individuals can look up arrest warrants |
| York County Clerk of Courts | Custodian of court records for Court of Common Pleas cases | In person | The Clerk of Courts Office provides access to case-related arrest warrants. |