Crime Statistics
The Pennsylvania State Police publishes an annual crime report for all the counties in the state. Its 2017 Publication shows the latest reports. In that year, Cumberland County recorded 3 murders, 75 rapes, 51 robberies, and 116 aggravated assaults. Reported incidences of property crime include 386 burglaries, 2,258 larcenies, and 73 motor vehicle thefts.
The five-year crime trend (ending in 2017) for Cumberland County reveals falling murder (25%), robbery (13.6%), burglaries (30.1%), larceny thefts (26%), motor vehicle thefts (11%) and arsons (50%) rates. However, reported cases of rape grew by 63%, and aggravated assault (68.2%).
Criminal Records
The Pennsylvania State Police provides criminal background checks for the state. Citizens can search criminal history records online through the Pennsylvania Access To Criminal History (PATCH). To request a background check, click PATCH and fill the required details. Each background check costs $22, while notarized request costs $27. You can pay with a credit card.
The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) maintains a central database of registered sex offenders in the state and makes this registry available to the public. Visit the PSP Megan's Law Website to search for registered sex offenders living in Cumberland County. Select the name of the county from the drop-down menu and submit your search request. You can also search by municipality, city, zip code and name. For further questions, call Pennsylvania State Police at (866) 771-3170.
The Cumberland County Prison is located at:
1101 Claremont Road
Carlisle, PA 17015
Phone: (717) 245-8787
The Sheriff’s Office oversees the county prison and provides Current Inmate Listing to help the public locate individuals incarcerated in this facility.
Friends and family can place funds in the inmate accounts at the kiosk located in the administrative lobby, from Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Credit card and cash are accepted for payment. Funds can also be deposited online through Offenderconnect.com.
Court Records
The Cumberland County has two major types of courts: Court of Common Pleas and Magisterial Court.
The Court of Common Pleas is the highest trial court in Cumberland County. It hears cases that are not within the jurisdiction of other courts in the county. The Court of Common Pleas has three divisions: Criminal Division, Civil Division, and the Orphan’s Court. Below are the addresses and contact information of these courts:
Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas - Clerk of Courts (Criminal)
Cumberland County Courthouse
1 Courthouse Square,
Room #205,
Carlisle, PA 17013
Phone: (717) 240-6250
Fax: (717) 240-6571
Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas - Prothonotary (Civil)
Cumberland County Courthouse
1 Courthouse Square,
Room #100,
Carlisle, PA 17013
Phone: (717) 240-6195
Fax: (717) 240-6573
Cumberland County Orphans' Court
Cumberland County Courthouse
1 Courthouse Square,
Room #102, Carlisle, PA 17013
Phone: (717) 240-6345
Fax: (717) 240-7797
There are ten Magisterial Courts in Cumberland County. Below are the addresses and contact information of these courts:
Cumberland County Magisterial District Court 09-1-01
920 Linda Lane, Camp Hill, PA 17011
Phone: (717) 737-3434
Fax: (717) 960-5534
Cumberland County Magisterial District Court 09-1-02
1901 State St, Camp Hill, PA 17011
Phone: (717) 761-0583
Fax: (717) 761-2233
Cumberland County Magisterial District Court 09-1-03
98 S Enola Dr, Room #1, Enola, PA 17025
Phone: (717) 728-2805
Fax: (717) 960-5543
Cumberland County Magisterial District Court 09-2-01
2260 Spring Rd, Room #3, Carlisle, PA 17013
Phone: (717) 218-5250
Fax: (717) 218-5253
Cumberland County Magisterial District Court 09-2-02
18 N Hanover St, Room #106, Carlisle, PA 17013
Phone: (717) 240-6564
Fax: (717) 240-7821
Cumberland County Magisterial District Court 09-3-01
35 W Orange St, Shippensburg, PA 17257
Phone: (717) 532-7676
Fax: (717) 532-3308
Cumberland County Magisterial District Court 09-3-02
55 Penn Dr, Newville, PA 17241
Phone: (717) 776-3187
Fax: (717) 776-9284
Cumberland County Magisterial District Court 09-3-03
229 Mill St, P.O. Box 167, Mount Holly Springs, PA 17065
Phone: (717) 486-7672
Fax: (717) 486-0224
Cumberland County Magisterial District Court 09-3-04
5275 E Trindle Rd, Room #110, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Phone: (717) 697-2201
Fax: (717) 960-5596
Cumberland County Magisterial District Court 09-3-05
Barclay Building
507 N York St, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Phone: (717) 766-4575
Fax: (717) 766-2238
The Cumberland County Clerk of Courts maintains the records of the Criminal Division of the Court of Common Pleas, while the records of the Civil Division are maintained by the Prothonotary's Office.
Register of Wills and Clerk of the Orphans' Court maintain the records of the Cumberland County Orphans' Court.
To obtain the records of the three divisions of the Court of Common Pleas, use the following contact information:
Register of Wills & Clerk of Orphans' Court
1 Courthouse Square
1st Floor, Suite 102
Carlisle, PA 17013
Directions
Phone: (717) 240-6345
Fax: (717) 240-7797
Email: regofwills@ccpa.net
Prothonotary
1 Courthouse Square
Suite 100
Carlisle, PA 17013
Phone: (717) 240-6195
Fax: (717) 240-6573
Email: prothonotary@ccpa.net
Clerk of Courts
1 Courthouse Square
Room 205
Carlisle, PA 17013
Phone: (717) 240-6250
Fax: (717) 240-6571
E-mail: clerkofcourts@ccpa.net
The offices are open to the public from Monday to Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
To obtain the records of the Magisterial Courts in Cumberland County, contact them by visiting or calling.
Vital Records
The Prothonotary's Office of the Court of Common Pleas-Civil Division issues divorce decrees. It charges $16.50 for a certified copy of divorce decree issued in Cumberland County. To obtain a copy of divorce decree, use its contact information written in the Court Record section.
The Register of Wills of Cumberland County issues certified copy of a marriage license. The Register charges $5 per copy. To obtain a copy, start by downloading and completing a Request for a Certified Copy of Marriage License. The completed application and required fees can be submitted by mail or in-person at the Register of Wills contact address written in the Court Record section.
Vital Records Division of the Pennsylvania Department of Health issues birth and death certificates from 1909, through the present. To order a birth or death certificate, start by downloading and filling an Application for a Birth Certificate or Application for a Death Certificate. Each certificate cost $20. Check or money order is accepted for payment. The completed request form with the payment and photo identification can be mailed to the address below:
Department of Health
Division of Vital Records
P.O. Box 1528
New Castle, PA 16103
Also, you can order a Pennsylvania vital record online. Click VitalCheck and follow the instructions.
