Bensalem Jail Records and Released Inmate Search
Bensalem released inmate records are managed through the Bensalem Township Police Department and the Bucks County Correctional Facility. Bensalem is a township in Bucks County with about 60,000 residents. People arrested in Bensalem are processed through the township police department. After booking, they are transferred to the Bucks County Correctional Facility for pretrial detention and county sentences. This guide explains how to find Bensalem released inmate records using township, county, and state resources.
Bensalem Quick Facts
Bensalem Inmate Records and Custody Information
The Bensalem Township Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency for the township. The Bensalem Township government website at bensalempa.gov is the official portal for township services including police-related resources. Police records requests and administrative matters go through township administration. The Bensalem Police Department handles all arrests within the township and generates the initial booking record for each individual.
After processing at the township police station, defendants in Bensalem cases are transferred to the Bucks County Correctional Facility for pretrial detention and to serve county sentences. The Bucks County Department of Corrections handles inmate records at the county level. Bucks County uses an interactive voice response (IVR) phone system at 267-915-4072 for inmate custody inquiries. The county corrections page is at buckscounty.org/government/departments/corrections.
| Township Website | bensalempa.gov |
|---|---|
| Bucks County Justice Center | 100 North Main Street, Doylestown, PA 18901 |
| Justice Center Phone | 215-348-6000 |
| Toll Free | 1-888-942-8257 |
| Inmate IVR Line | 267-915-4072 |
| County Corrections | buckscounty.org |
Booking records from Bensalem arrests include the individual's name, date of birth, charges with Pennsylvania Crime Code citations, arrest date and time, and initial case status. As cases proceed through Bucks County Court of Common Pleas, additional information is added including bail amounts, case numbers, and court dates. Pennsylvania's CHRIA statute, 18 Pa.C.S. § 9121 et seq., limits what portions of these records are publicly available.
Note: Bucks County uses an IVR phone line at 267-915-4072 rather than an online web roster for inmate custody inquiries. Call this number to check whether a Bensalem resident is in current Bucks County custody.
How to Search Released Inmate Records in Bensalem
For current Bucks County custody status, call the Bucks County Corrections IVR line at 267-915-4072. This automated system allows you to check whether someone is in Bucks County custody by providing the individual's name. Bucks County does not operate a public web-based inmate roster in the same way as many other counties. The phone system is the primary tool for checking current Bensalem inmate status.
The UJS Portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us provides the most complete view of Bensalem criminal case histories. A name search shows all dockets in Bucks County Court of Common Pleas and Bucks County Magisterial District Courts. Docket sheets include charges, plea dates, dispositions, and sentencing data. This is the best free resource for tracing released inmate records from Bensalem once someone has left county custody.
The PADOC Inmate Locator at inmatelocator.cor.pa.gov covers Bensalem residents transferred to state prison after sentencing. It is free and updated daily. It only shows current state inmates. For individuals who have completed state sentences, PATCH at epatch.state.pa.us provides statewide conviction data for $22.
PA SAVIN at pavictimhelp.org offers free, automated custody change alerts to registered users. Call 1-866-972-7284. The service is available 24 hours a day. Bucks County participates, so Bensalem victims and families can register to receive immediate notice of custody changes at the county or state level.
Bucks County Correctional Facility and Bensalem Residents
The Bucks County Correctional Facility is the primary detention facility for Bensalem and all of Bucks County. Bensalem police transfers defendants to county custody after processing at the township station. For general inquiries, the Bucks County Justice Center at 100 North Main Street, Doylestown, PA 18901 is the main administrative contact. The main phone is 215-348-6000 and the toll-free line is 1-888-942-8257.
The Bucks County Sheriff's Office also plays a role in inmate records and warrant information. The Sheriff's Office is at buckscounty.org/government/departments/sheriff. For warrant questions related to Bensalem residents, contact the sheriff's office directly. Bucks County participates in PA SAVIN, linking county custody records to the statewide victim notification network.
When a Bensalem resident is sentenced to state prison, they transfer from Bucks County custody to a PADOC facility. After transfer, the PADOC Inmate Locator is the right place to search. The Bucks County IVR system will no longer show them once the transfer is complete. The transition typically happens within a few weeks of felony sentencing in Bucks County Court of Common Pleas.
Note: Bucks County does not provide a public web roster for inmate searches. Use the IVR line at 267-915-4072 for current custody status in Bucks County, which serves Bensalem residents in county detention.
Right-to-Know Requests in Bensalem
Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law, 65 P.S. §§ 67.101-67.3104, applies to Bensalem Township and all its agencies. For RTK requests regarding Bensalem police records, contact the township administration through bensalempa.gov. Written requests are required. Describe the records you need specifically, including date ranges and the type of incident. Under the RTKL, agencies have 5 business days to respond, with extensions up to 30 days for complex requests.
Standard RTKL copy fees apply: $0.25 per page for photocopies. Certified copies add $5 per document. Denials must cite a specific RTKL exemption. Common exemptions for Bensalem police records include active investigation materials, personal identifying information of crime victims, and juvenile records protected under 18 Pa.C.S. § 9121.
Appeals from denied Bensalem RTK requests go to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records within 15 business days. File online at openrecords.pa.gov or call 717-346-9903. The OOR is at 333 Market Street, 16th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101. The standard RTK form is at openrecords.pa.gov/RTKL/StandardRTKForm.cfm.
State Resources for Bensalem Residents
The PADOC Inmate Locator at inmatelocator.cor.pa.gov covers Bensalem residents sentenced to state prison. It is free and updated daily. The PA DOC website at cor.pa.gov has facility information, visitation rules, and reentry program details.
PATCH at epatch.state.pa.us provides statewide criminal background check results for $22. Call 1-888-783-7972. The Pennsylvania State Police manages this system and it covers all Bucks County convictions. Records eligible under the Clean Slate Act (Act 56 of 2018) may be sealed. Expungement under 18 Pa.C.S. § 9122 can remove qualifying Bensalem records from public databases.
The Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole at pbpp.pa.gov supervises state parolees from Bensalem cases. The PA State Police at psp.pa.gov can assist with cross-jurisdiction records. The UJS Portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us gives free access to all Bucks County court records without a formal records request.
Bucks County Released Inmates
Bensalem Township sits within Bucks County, and most Bensalem inmate records flow through the Bucks County Correctional Facility. For county-level inmate information, the correctional facility phone line, and additional resources, visit the Bucks County released inmates page.