Upper Darby 24 Hour Booking
Upper Darby is a home rule township in Delaware County and the sixth-largest municipality in Pennsylvania with over 85,000 residents across 7.9 square miles. The Upper Darby Police Department handles local arrests, and those held in custody are booked into the Delaware County jail system. Searching for 24 hour booking records in Upper Darby means checking the township police, the county sheriff's inmate lookup, and the court docket system. This page covers each of those resources and how to access booking data for Upper Darby and the wider Delaware County area.
Upper Darby Quick Facts
Upper Darby Police Booking Records
The Upper Darby Police Department handles patrol, criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, and community engagement. When an officer arrests someone in Upper Darby, a 24 hour booking record is created. That record logs the person's full name, charges, date and time of arrest, and physical description. The township police process the initial arrest and generate the report that starts the record chain.
The Upper Darby Township website describes the community as highly diverse, with over 100 different ethnic cultures represented. The township operates under a home rule charter and has focused on innovating its systems and streamlining municipal operations. The One Center contact number is 610-734-7625. For police-related matters, records requests, and 24 hour booking inquiries in Upper Darby, you can start with that general line to be directed to the right department.
After the Upper Darby police process an arrest, the person may be held at the Delaware County correctional facility. The booking record from that point forward is maintained by the county, not the township. Both sets of records are part of the public record system under Pennsylvania law, though some exemptions apply to ongoing investigations, juvenile cases, and sealed files.
Delaware County Jail and Upper Darby Bookings
People arrested in Upper Darby who are held in custody go to the George W. Hill Correctional Facility. The facility is at 500 Cheyney Road, PO Box 23, Thornton, PA 19373. The phone number is 610-361-3200, and the fax is 610-358-1932. The Delaware County Sheriff's Office Inmate Lookup lets you search for people currently held in custody. You can search by first name, middle name, last name, age, inmate number, or booking date and time. Results show the total bond amount, scheduled release date, statute, charge description, case number, and status.
The Delaware County Sheriff's inmate lookup tool provides direct access to custody data for people booked from Upper Darby and other municipalities across the county.
Booking records at the George W. Hill facility are maintained by the Delaware County Sheriff's Office. The records include charge descriptions, bond amounts, booking dates, and housing information. The facility serves all of Delaware County, so people arrested in Upper Darby are held alongside those from other towns in the county. Records requests can be submitted through the county Right-to-Know officer.
Note: The Delaware County inmate lookup shows current inmates only; for older 24 hour booking records, submit a written request to the county.
Upper Darby Court Records from Bookings
After a 24 hour booking in Upper Darby, the case moves to the Delaware County court system. Magisterial District Courts hold preliminary hearings, set bail, and handle summary offenses. The Court of Common Pleas takes major criminal cases. Each step creates docket records tied to the original booking.
The Pennsylvania UJS Case Search lets you look up any case in the state by name or case number. Docket sheets show charges, hearing dates, and case status. This tool is free and covers all 67 counties. For copies of actual documents from an Upper Darby case, contact the Delaware County Clerk of Courts.
The Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania runs the statewide court portal. It provides docket sheets for all court levels, including the appellate courts, common pleas courts, and magisterial district courts. The system also includes court calendars and the PAeDocket mobile app for quick searches. Upper Darby cases appear in the Delaware County section of the portal.
Requesting Upper Darby 24 Hour Booking Data
Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law gives the public access to many government records, including booking data from Upper Darby arrests. You can submit a request to the Upper Darby Township police or to the Delaware County Right-to-Know officer. The agency has five business days to respond under the law. If your request is denied, you can appeal to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records.
The PATCH system offers statewide criminal history checks for $22 per search. Results cover all Pennsylvania law enforcement agency records, including Upper Darby arrests. For a more detailed personal review, you can mail Form SP 4-170 to the State Police for $20. That process shows the full criminal history, including non-conviction information or proof that no record exists. Processing may take three months or longer.
The Pennsylvania DOC Inmate Locator covers state-sentenced inmates and parolees. It does not include people held in the George W. Hill Correctional Facility awaiting trial. For county-level inmates from Upper Darby, use the Delaware County Sheriff's inmate lookup. The VINELink system provides victim notification when an inmate's custody status changes at any level.
You can also request records from the Pennsylvania State Police Right-to-Know portal. The PSP maintains a dedicated request system for police records, incident reports, and other documents. The State Police Right-to-Know Law Office can be reached at 1-877-785-7771.
Note: The PATCH system checks Pennsylvania law enforcement records only, not federal records; for federal arrests, separate tools are needed.
Delaware County Booking Records
Upper Darby is part of Delaware County. All arrests in the township go through the Delaware County jail and court systems. For a full look at county-level booking records, inmate tools, and court resources, visit the Delaware County page.
Nearby Pennsylvania Cities
Other cities and townships in the area handle 24 hour booking records through their own police departments and county systems. Select a location below for more information.