DUI Records in Beaver County
Beaver County DUI records are maintained by the Clerk of Courts at the Beaver County Courthouse in Beaver. Located in southwestern Pennsylvania and bordering both Ohio and West Virginia, Beaver County is served by the 36th Judicial District. The Court of Common Pleas handles all felony DUI cases in the county, while Magisterial District Courts process initial charges and misdemeanor matters. You can search Beaver County DUI records online through the Pennsylvania UJS Portal or by visiting the courthouse. This page explains where records are kept and how to access them.
Beaver County Quick Facts
Beaver County DUI Records
Beaver County DUI records document each stage of a DUI case from initial arrest through final disposition. The Clerk of Courts at Beaver County Clerk of Courts maintains all criminal court records in the county. These records include the charging documents, bail orders, court hearing entries, plea agreements, and sentencing information for every DUI case handled in Beaver County. The office stores both paper files and electronic records and can provide certified copies upon request.
Beaver County was carved out of Washington and Allegheny Counties in 1800, giving it a long history of court records. The courthouse in Beaver holds physical files going back many decades. Modern DUI cases from the past several years are also available digitally through the Pennsylvania UJS Portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us. This free public tool lets anyone search Beaver County DUI dockets by name, date of birth, or case number without visiting the courthouse.
DUI charges in Beaver County are filed under 75 Pa.C.S. § 3802. The law creates three impairment tiers based on blood alcohol content. General impairment covers 0.08% to 0.099% BAC. High impairment is 0.10% to 0.159%. The highest tier is 0.16% and above. The tier determines the minimum and maximum penalties that appear in the sentencing portion of each Beaver County DUI record. Chemical testing is governed by 75 Pa.C.S. § 3814, and refusal to submit to testing is documented in the arrest record.
How to Search Beaver County DUI Records
The UJS Portal is the fastest way to search Beaver County DUI records from home. Enter the defendant's full name or docket number to pull up case details. The portal shows charges filed, court events, bail conditions, and final case outcomes for both Magisterial District Court and Court of Common Pleas proceedings in Beaver County.
In-person searches are available at the Beaver County Courthouse. The Clerk of Courts can search by name or case number and provide copies of documents for a per-page fee. Certified copies require an additional charge and carry the court's official stamp. Office hours and contact details are listed on the county website at beavercountypa.gov. Bring photo identification when visiting the Clerk's office in Beaver County.
The PATCH system at epatch.pa.gov provides statewide criminal history records that include Beaver County DUI convictions. Operated by the Pennsylvania State Police, PATCH charges a fee per request. PATCH records show final dispositions and are useful when the UJS Portal does not yet reflect the outcome of a concluded case.
Note: Police incident reports from the Beaver Police Department at beaverpolice.com or the Beaver County Sheriff are separate from court records and require a direct request to the issuing agency.
The official Beaver County government website at beavercountypa.gov provides access to court services, the Clerk of Courts, the Sheriff, and the District Attorney for residents seeking DUI records in southwestern Pennsylvania.
The county's official web presence links to all the offices and agencies that create, maintain, and provide access to Beaver County DUI records.
Beaver County Court of Common Pleas
The Beaver County Court of Common Pleas is the 36th Judicial District. It handles all felony DUI cases in the county, which includes third or subsequent DUI offenses under Pennsylvania law. The court also hears DUI cases involving serious injury and vehicular homicide charges under 18 Pa.C.S. § 3735. Court docket information is accessible through the Pennsylvania UJS Portal, and physical records are held by the Clerk of Courts at the courthouse in Beaver.
The District Attorney's office at Beaver County District Attorney prosecutes all DUI cases in the county. The DA works with the Pennsylvania State Police, the Beaver Police Department, and municipal police departments throughout Beaver County on DUI investigations. The office also provides victim and witness services for those affected by DUI crashes, including notification of court hearings and assistance with impact statements.
The Beaver County Sheriff's Office at Beaver County Sheriff serves bench warrants on defendants who miss court dates. Sheriff's deputies also participate in DUI enforcement on county roads and assist local departments with checkpoints and saturation patrols. The Civil Division of the Sheriff's office handles service of protective orders and other court documents related to DUI cases. Court proceedings take place at the Beaver County Courthouse, with schedules managed by the court administrator at Beaver County Courts.
ARD Program in Beaver County
Beaver County offers the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition program to eligible first-time DUI offenders under 75 Pa.C.S. § 3807. ARD is a formal diversion program supervised by the court. Participants complete a probationary period, pay program costs, and finish required drug and alcohol treatment and education. When all conditions are met, the court dismisses the original DUI charges.
The Beaver County District Attorney's office makes all ARD eligibility decisions. The DA considers the BAC level at the time of arrest, prior criminal record, whether an accident occurred, and whether there were any victims. Cases involving a minor passenger in the vehicle are not eligible for ARD under Pennsylvania law. High BAC cases and repeat offenders are generally excluded as well. The DA's office submits its recommendation to the court, which makes the final decision on ARD placement.
After completing ARD, a defendant may petition the court to expunge the DUI arrest record under Pa.R.Crim.P. 320. Expungement removes the record from most public court databases. The Clerk of Courts processes expungement orders once the court issues them. Until an expungement order is granted, the ARD record remains visible in public court dockets.
Drug and Alcohol Services in Beaver County
Beaver County provides drug and alcohol services through its county-funded programs at Beaver County Drug and Alcohol. The county operates as a Single County Authority for substance abuse funding and program coordination under Pennsylvania's SCA system. Services include assessment, referral, case management, and funding support for outpatient treatment and intensive outpatient programs. DUI offenders who are court-ordered into treatment are served through this system.
Beaver County also participates in the OverdoseFreePA initiative in partnership with the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy. This program tracks drug overdose deaths, including cases connected to impaired driving. The county works with PA 2-1-1 Southwest to connect residents to human services resources, including substance abuse treatment and prevention programs.
The courts and probation department in Beaver County monitor compliance with all court-ordered treatment. Defendants who fail to attend or complete required programs face consequences including probation revocation or ARD removal. Prevention efforts in the county include community education on the dangers of impaired driving, coordinated with law enforcement and public health agencies.
Note: Court-ordered assessment must be completed at a licensed provider approved by Beaver County. The results of the assessment determine the level of treatment required as part of sentencing or ARD.
Right-to-Know and Beaver County DUI Records
Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law at 65 P.S. § 67.101 gives the public the right to access records held by government agencies. In Beaver County, criminal court records including DUI dockets are available to the public without a formal request. The UJS Portal and the Clerk of Courts office provide access to these records. Court records are generally open to anyone who seeks them, not just parties to the case.
For records held by other Beaver County agencies, a written Right-to-Know request may be required. The county's Open Records Officer at Beaver County Open Records handles formal RTK requests. Available records include police incident reports, county administrative documents, and court-related agency records not exempt from disclosure. The office must respond within five business days, with possible extensions. Denied requests can be appealed to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records at openrecords.pa.gov.
Records involving active investigations, juvenile defendants, and certain sealed matters are not available to the public. Expunged DUI records are removed from public access after a court order is fulfilled. Most finalized DUI case records in Beaver County are public and accessible to anyone.
Cities in Beaver County
Beaver County includes the borough of Beaver as its county seat along with many other municipalities spread across southwestern Pennsylvania. DUI cases from throughout the county are processed by the 36th Judicial District Court of Common Pleas. Magisterial District Courts in different parts of Beaver County handle initial proceedings before cases are referred to Common Pleas when needed. All records from these proceedings are maintained at the Beaver County Courthouse.
Nearby Counties
Beaver County borders Allegheny, Lawrence, and Butler Counties in Pennsylvania. DUI charges are filed in the county where the arrest takes place, so check the correct jurisdiction when searching for a specific record.