Crawford County DUI Records and Public Dockets
Crawford County DUI records are maintained by the Clerk of Courts at the Crawford County Courthouse in Meadville, the county seat in northwestern Pennsylvania. The county's Court of Common Pleas operates as the 30th Judicial District. DUI case filings, arrest records, docket entries, and sentencing documents are accessible to the public through the Pennsylvania UJS Portal online or in person at the courthouse. This page walks through how to find Crawford County DUI records and what those records include.
Crawford County Quick Facts
Crawford County DUI Records at the Clerk of Courts
The Crawford County Clerk of Courts stores all criminal court records for the 30th Judicial District. DUI cases charged under 75 Pa.C.S. § 3802 are part of this system, from the initial criminal complaint through any final appeal order. The Clerk maintains docket sheets, plea documents, sentencing orders, probation conditions, and all related filings. Certified copies are available for a fee. The office also processes expungement orders when directed by the court.
Crawford County government operates under elected commissioners. The county provides criminal justice services through the Court of Common Pleas, Magisterial District Courts, Sheriff, District Attorney, and Clerk of Courts. Records are physically accessible at the courthouse in Meadville during business hours. The county sheriff's office participates in DUI enforcement across a mix of rural and small-city communities.
Crawford County provides drug and alcohol services through its Single County Authority, which coordinates treatment for defendants ordered by the court into substance abuse programs following DUI convictions.
How to Search Crawford County DUI Records
The Pennsylvania UJS Portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us is the main online tool for finding Crawford County DUI records. Enter a first and last name or a docket number to pull up case results. You can see charges filed, hearing dates, plea information, and dispositions. The portal covers Magisterial District Court and Common Pleas cases for Crawford County. Searches are free and no login is required for basic case information.
For certified copies or the full physical case file, visit the Clerk of Courts at the Crawford County Courthouse in Meadville. Bring your photo ID. The Clerk can search by partial name or date range if you do not have a specific docket number. Records stored off-site may take additional time to retrieve. If you need statewide DUI conviction records rather than one specific case, use PATCH at epatch.pa.gov for a small fee.
Note: Court records sealed by order of a Crawford County judge will not appear in UJS Portal results, and the Clerk will advise you on what is accessible when you visit in person.
Crawford County Court of Common Pleas DUI Cases
The Crawford County Court of Common Pleas is the 30th Judicial District and handles all felony DUI cases and serious vehicular crimes filed in the county. DUI cases start at the Magisterial District Court with a preliminary arraignment and hearing. Cases that move forward transfer to Common Pleas for formal arraignment, pretrial hearings, and trial or resolution by plea. Felony DUI charges arise on a third or subsequent offense under 75 Pa.C.S. § 3804, or when a DUI crash causes serious injury or death under 18 Pa.C.S. § 3735.
Pennsylvania's three DUI tiers apply in Crawford County. General impairment covers 0.08 to 0.099 percent BAC. High BAC is 0.10 to 0.159 percent. Highest BAC is 0.16 percent and above. Prior offenses are counted under 75 Pa.C.S. § 3806, which can escalate a charge from misdemeanor to felony for repeat defendants. First offense at the general tier can mean probation only. Third offense at any tier is a felony.
The Meadville Police Department at cityofmeadville.org/police handles DUI enforcement in the county seat. The Crawford County District Attorney prosecutes all DUI matters and determines ARD eligibility for first-time offenders across the county.
ARD Program in Crawford County
First-time DUI offenders in Crawford County may qualify for the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition program under 75 Pa.C.S. § 3807. ARD is a supervision program and not a conviction. Defendants admitted to ARD complete court-set conditions, which typically include a supervision period, DUI safety school, payment of program costs, and in some cases community service. After completing all requirements, the court dismisses the charges. The defendant may then petition to expunge the arrest record, leaving no criminal conviction on file.
The Crawford County District Attorney reviews each ARD application on its own merits. Key factors include the applicant's BAC at arrest, whether an accident occurred, whether any person was injured, and the applicant's prior criminal record. Chemical testing results under 75 Pa.C.S. § 3814 are part of the review process. Defendants with high BAC levels, aggravating circumstances, or prior offenses may not be approved for ARD in Crawford County.
Drug and Alcohol Services in Crawford County
Crawford County provides substance abuse assessment and referral through its Drug and Alcohol program at crawfordcountypa.gov/drug-alcohol. The office coordinates court-ordered treatment for DUI defendants whose sentences include mandatory evaluation or substance abuse counseling. DUI education programs are available for people ordered by the court to complete a safety school or intervention course. Prevention programs work to reduce impaired driving before arrests happen.
Case management helps defendants in recovery navigate their court requirements at the same time. When a judge orders drug and alcohol treatment as part of a DUI sentence or ARD condition, the county program links the person with approved local providers. Continued support through treatment helps defendants meet all court obligations and avoid probation violations in Crawford County.
Note: Treatment providers for court-ordered DUI cases in Crawford County must be approved by the county's Single County Authority or the treatment may not satisfy the court's requirement.
Right-to-Know Requests in Crawford County
Under Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law at 65 P.S. § 67.101, anyone can request records held by county government offices. Crawford County handles RTK requests through its open records office at crawfordcountypa.gov/open-records. You can request police reports and county agency records. The county must respond within five business days. Extensions are allowed under the statute. Copy fees follow the standard Right-to-Know Law schedule.
DUI court records and dockets fall under the Pennsylvania Rules of Judicial Administration, not the RTK Law. Access those records through the Clerk of Courts or the UJS Portal. If Crawford County denies your request, appeal to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records at openrecords.pa.gov. The Office issues a final determination within 30 days of receiving the appeal.
Nearby Counties
Crawford County borders several counties in northwestern Pennsylvania. DUI arrests near county lines may result in cases filed in a neighboring county, so check the correct jurisdiction when searching records.