Juniata County Arrest Records

Arrest records in Juniata County, Pennsylvania, usually include details on arrests in the county. The Juniata County Sheriff's Office typically maintains such records. As of June 2025, Inmates of the Juniata County Sheriff's Office are housed at the Mifflin County Correctional Facility.

Note: Arrest records may occasionally be found in Juniata County court records. This is often the case when an arrest leads to the arrested person being prosecuted.

Are Arrest Records Public in Juniata County?

The Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law grants the public access to public records, including arrest records, generated and maintained by government agencies. Consequently, information searchers may submit a records request to inspect or make copies of Juniata County arrest records unless otherwise stated by law.

However, Section 708 of the Act exempts specific Juniata County arrest records from public disclosure. Such records include those that may compromise an investigation or prosecution, endanger the life or safety of a person, or confidential informant's identity, as well as juvenile records, confidential victim information, and documents containing personal identification information, such as Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, and home addresses of law enforcement personnel.

Interested parties seeking arrest information in the county may contact the Juniata County Sheriff's Office at the following location:

Juniata County Sheriff's Office
The Annex Building
30 North Main Street, Mifflintown
Email: jstimeling@juniataco.org
Phone: (717) 436-2213
Fax: (717) 470-3085

Juniata County Arrest Statistics

According to a 2024 Pennsylvania Uniform Crime Report, the Juniata County Sheriff's Office made a total of 336 arrests in 2024. Of this total, law enforcement arrested 282 (84.23%) offenders for violent crimes and arrested 54 (16.07%) for property crimes.

A breakdown of the different violent crime types revealed that simple assault was the most prevalent violent crime, constituting 75.60% (254) of all arrests in 2024. Other violent crimes include murder and nonnegligent manslaughter with 0.30% (1), rape with 0.60% (2), and aggravated assault with 7.44% (25).

On the other hand, property crimes constituted 16.07% (54) of the total crimes reported in the county. Larceny-theft, burglary, and motor vehicle theft accounted for 11.90% (40), 2.68% (9), and 0.89% (3), respectively. Arson crimes constituted 0.60% (2).

Find Juniata County Arrest Records

Requesters seeking Juniata County inmate records at the state level may wish to use the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections' Inmate/Parolee Locator. They may search the portal by name (first, middle, or last), inmate number, or date of birth.

Searches typically return details such as the offender's biographical information, including their first and last name, parole number, and booking photograph. Other information that searchers may derive from the site includes the offender's physical characteristics (age, sex, date of birth, citizenship, and complexion), booking picture, aliases, supervision status, combined sentence(s) length, sentence commencement, and ending dates, and incarceration location.

Requesters searching for information on inmates held in federal facilities may use the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Inmate Locator service to find information on federal inmates held between 1982 and the present. Searches on the portal are possible using a name or BOP registry number.

Juniata County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

"Arrest records" and "criminal records" are often used interchangeably. However, they are separate documents. An arrest record is a legal document containing details of an arrest. Personal information about the arrestee, incident specifics (such as location, type of charges, arresting agency, and officer), and the outcome of the arrest are often contained in Juniata County arrest records. Nonetheless, having an arrest record does not mean a person is guilty of a crime.

In contrast, criminal records—also referred to as rap sheets or criminal history checks—are thorough records that provide extensive details on an individual's criminal history. Criminal history records, as opposed to arrest records, include information concerning court cases, penalties, and rulings against a person for engaging in unlawful activity.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Unless an individual expunges or seals their arrest record, the information remains on their record in Juniata County, as it does throughout Pennsylvania. Arrest records that have not been expunged or sealed will remain visible to various individuals and agencies.

Juniata County Arrest Warrants

In Juniata County, an arrest warrant is a formal document (issued by a judge or magistrate) that authorizes law enforcement to arrest a suspect. The process of obtaining an arrest warrant begins with the police officer submitting an affidavit that establishes probable cause, which states that a crime has taken place and that the suspect is likely to be held accountable.

When sufficient evidence exists to establish that a suspect is guilty of a crime, an arrest warrant is typically issued. If the accused poses a danger to the public, is a flight risk, or has missed their mandatory court appearance, an arrest warrant may be required.

Juniata County arrest warrants usually contain the name of the suspect, the nature of the alleged crime, and any other information that may be useful in identifying and apprehending them. Once granted, an arrest warrant gives law enforcement the legal authority to arrest a suspected person anywhere in the county.

Do Juniata County Arrest Warrants Expire?

Arrest warrants in Juniata County typically never expire. They remain in effect until the offender is apprehended or a court recalls the warrant. Arrest warrants may be executed at any time since a statute of limitations does not govern them.

However, if law enforcement does not make a serious attempt to carry out a warrant, a judge has the authority to revoke it. The nature of the offense and the efforts made by law enforcement to find the suspect are factors that may affect the status of an arrest warrant.

Expunge Juniata County Arrest Records

Individuals eligible to expunge their arrest records in Pennsylvania include those with non-conviction records that did not cause a conviction, summary offenses older than five years, and people aged 70 or older who have been arrest-free for ten years since their release from jail or supervision.

To begin the arrest records expungement process, eligible parties must adhere to the following steps:

1. They must download, print, and complete the Form SP 4-170.
2. Subsequently, they must mail the Form to the Pennsylvania State Police Central Repository – RCPU. Along with the Form, they must include a $20.00 fee (certified check or money order), payable to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and a copy of a valid, government-issued photo ID.
3. The complete arrest record will be mailed to the petitioner from the Central Repository.
4. Thereafter, the petitioner must contact the Clerk of Courts in the county where the arrest occurred. The Clerk of Courts will advise the petitioner on how to petition the court for expungement.
5. The Pennsylvania State Police will expunge the petitioner's records after receiving the court order for expungement from the Clerk of Courts, signed by a Commonwealth Court judge.