Find Bensalem Booking Reports
Bensalem Township is the largest township in Pennsylvania by population. It sits in lower Bucks County, right along the border with Philadelphia. The Bensalem Police Department handles all arrests in the township. After an arrest, the person goes to the Bucks County Department of Corrections in Doylestown for booking. Bensalem booking reports are part of the Bucks County records system. This guide explains how to search for them and what they include.
Bensalem Quick Facts
Bensalem Police Department Arrest Records
The Bensalem Police Department is one of the busiest in Bucks County. The township covers a large area with a mix of residential neighborhoods, shopping centers, and commercial districts along Street Road and Route 1. This variety means Bensalem Police respond to a wide range of calls.
| Department | Bensalem Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 2400 Byberry Road Bensalem, PA 19020 |
| Phone | 215-633-3719 |
| Website | bensalem-township.org |
When Bensalem Police make an arrest, they create an arrest report at the station. This document records the facts of the incident. The booking report is a separate record created later at the Bucks County jail in Doylestown. Both records exist under 18 Pa.C.S. § 9101 as part of the criminal history information system. The arrest report stays with the police. The booking report stays with the county.
Note: Bensalem Police also post crime alerts on their website and social media channels.
Bensalem Booking Reports at Bucks County Corrections
The Bucks County Department of Corrections is located at 1730 South Easton Road in Doylestown. This is roughly 25 miles north of Bensalem. All people arrested in Bensalem are transported there for booking. The drive can take 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic.
At the jail, staff process each person through a standard booking procedure. They verify the person's identity, take fingerprints, and capture a photograph. Charges from the Bensalem arrest are entered into the system. A magisterial district judge sets bail, often by video. The booking report is then filed and becomes part of the Bucks County records system. Under 65 P.S. § 67.301, these records are subject to Pennsylvania's public records law.
The distance between Bensalem and the county jail means there can be a delay between the arrest and the booking. Family members looking for someone arrested in Bensalem should allow several hours before checking the jail's system.
Searching Bensalem Booking Reports Online
The Pennsylvania UJS web portal provides free public access to court records from Bucks County, including cases that started with a Bensalem arrest.
Search at ujsportal.pacourts.us by entering a name or case number to find Bensalem-related records.
The UJS Portal shows charges, court dates, and case outcomes. It does not display jail booking details like mugshots or bail amounts. For current custody information, use VINELink to search the Bucks County Department of Corrections by name. VINELink shows whether a person is still in jail or has been released. You can also sign up for status change alerts through the system.
- UJS Portal for court case information
- VINELink for current inmate status
- Bensalem Police website for department contact info
- Right-to-Know request for specific record copies
Clearing a Bensalem Booking Report
If you were arrested in Bensalem and your charges were dropped or you were found not guilty, you may be able to expunge the booking report. Under 18 Pa.C.S. § 9122, Pennsylvania allows expungement for dismissed cases, acquittals, and certain old summary offenses. You must petition the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas to start this process.
Act 5 of 2019 also created Pennsylvania's clean slate law. This program automatically seals some older criminal records after a set period of time with no new offenses. Not all records qualify. Serious felonies are generally not eligible. But many lower-level Bensalem booking reports may be sealed automatically under clean slate without any action from the person.
Juvenile records from Bensalem arrests are already protected. Under 42 Pa.C.S. § 6308, juvenile records are not public. They do not appear in standard booking report searches.
Requesting Copies of Bensalem Booking Reports
You can file a Right-to-Know request to get copies of Bensalem booking reports. Send your written request to the Bucks County Department of Corrections for jail records. For arrest reports, contact the Bensalem Police Department records division. Each agency has five business days to respond under Pennsylvania law. Include the full name, approximate date of arrest, and what records you need. A small copy fee may apply.
Bensalem Township and Public Safety
Bensalem sits at a crossroads. Route 1 and Interstate 95 run through the township, bringing heavy traffic and commercial activity. The Parx Casino and several large retail centers draw visitors from across the region. This high volume of activity means Bensalem Police stay busy year-round. The township generates a steady number of booking reports compared to other Bucks County communities.
The proximity to Philadelphia also affects arrest patterns. Bensalem is the first township north of the city line on the Bucks County side. This border location puts Bensalem Police in contact with regional crime patterns. Despite these factors, the township maintains strong public safety services and community policing programs.
Note: Bensalem Police participate in the Bucks County Drug Task Force and other regional law enforcement efforts.
Understanding Bensalem Arrest Records
A Bensalem booking report contains several pieces of information. The person's full name, date of birth, and physical description are recorded. Charges from the arrest are listed along with the arresting agency. Bail information appears once a judge sets it. The date and time of booking are also part of the record. Under 18 Pa.C.S. § 9101, all of these details are part of the criminal history information system.
Not every piece of information in a booking report is public. Medical screening results are kept private. Social Security numbers and other sensitive identifiers are redacted before release. The publicly available portion of a Bensalem booking report still gives a clear picture of who was arrested, what they were charged with, and when the booking took place at the Bucks County facility.
Bucks County Booking Reports
Bensalem is part of Bucks County. All booking reports from the township go through the county jail and court system. For a full guide to Bucks County records, inmate search, and court resources, visit the county page.
Nearby Pennsylvania Cities
Other communities near Bensalem have their own police departments and booking report systems. Pick a city to find arrest records for that area.