Monroe County Arrest Records and Busted Mugshots
Monroe County busted mugshots are produced when law enforcement books someone into the Correctional Facility. This northeastern Pennsylvania county has an active Sheriff who posts warrants and handles civil process. The Correctional Facility keeps booking records with photos, charges, and bail data. The Court of Common Pleas Criminal Division tracks cases through the court system. This page explains how to find busted mugshots, search warrants, and look up criminal cases in Monroe County.
Monroe County Quick Facts
Monroe County Sheriff Warrants
The Monroe County Sheriff maintains a list of active warrants. These warrants are issued by the Court of Common Pleas when someone fails to appear or is charged with a crime. The Sheriff serves these warrants and makes arrests. Each arrest leads to a booking record and a busted mugshot.
You can check for active warrants through the Monroe County Sheriff page. The office also handles civil process, protection from abuse orders, and transports. If you believe someone has a warrant, call the Sheriff to confirm.
The Sheriff works with local police departments across the county. Stroudsburg Borough Police, East Stroudsburg Borough Police, and the PA State Police all make arrests in Monroe County. All bookings go through the Correctional Facility.
Monroe County Busted Mugshots Booking Logs
The Monroe County Correctional Facility processes all bookings for the county. When a person is arrested, they are brought to this facility. Staff take a photo, record the charges, and set bail if applicable. This creates the busted mugshot record.
Booking logs show each person brought in. They list the name, charge, date, and bail amount. These records are public under the Right-to-Know Law, 65 Pa. Statute Section 67.101 et seq. You can request booking data from the county.
The facility holds people awaiting trial and those serving short sentences. For someone serving a state prison term, use the PA DOC inmate locator.
Note: Booking photos may not be available online for all arrests. Contact the facility for specific records.
Monroe County Criminal Court Records
The Court of Common Pleas Criminal Division in Monroe County handles all criminal cases. The Clerk of Courts files and stores case documents. Each case has a docket sheet that tracks every action from the initial charge through sentencing.
Search Monroe County court cases through the UJS Portal. Enter the person's name to see all cases on file. The portal shows charges, case status, and future court dates. It is free to search.
For copies of documents, contact the Monroe County Courts. The Clerk of Courts provides plain and certified copies. Certified copies cost more. Bring a form of ID when you visit in person.
Criminal Record Access Laws
Pennsylvania has two main laws that control access to criminal records. The Right-to-Know Law lets anyone request public records from county agencies. The Criminal History Record Information Act, 18 Pa.C.S. Section 9101 et seq., sets rules for police and court data.
Under CHRIA, arrest data and court outcomes are public. Busted mugshots from open cases can be released. Once a case ends, the outcome stays public if there was a conviction. Dismissed charges may be sealed or expunged.
- Convictions remain on the public record
- Dismissed charges may qualify for expungement
- ARD cases can be expunged after program completion
- Summary offenses may be expunged after five years
- Juvenile records are not public
To file a Right-to-Know request in Monroe County, submit your request in writing to the county's open records officer. The county has five business days to respond. If denied, you can appeal to the Office of Open Records.
Monroe County Background Checks
The PATCH system provides a statewide criminal history check. It costs $22 and covers all 67 counties. Results include arrests, charges, and case outcomes from across Pennsylvania. This is the standard method for running a background check in Monroe County.
The Pennsylvania State Police manage the PATCH database. Most results come back quickly. If a hit is found, the report shows the details. This is the same check used by many agencies and organizations.
For court records only, the Pennsylvania Courts website links to the UJS Portal. You can search all court cases in Monroe County from there. This does not include arrest records that did not result in a court filing.
Note: Federal cases in Monroe County go through the U.S. Middle District of Pennsylvania. Those records are on the PACER system, not the state portal.
Nearby Counties
Monroe County is in northeastern Pennsylvania. If you need records from a nearby county, search that county's system. Arrest records stay with the county where the booking took place.