New Castle, Pennsylvania Public Records

If you are arrested in the City of New Castle, Pennsylvania, you will be transported to the Lawrence County Jail for booking and processing. During booking, officers will record your personal information, take fingerprints and photographs, and log personal belongings. After booking, you may be held pending arraignment before the Lawrence County Court. Under Pennsylvania law, you have the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney; if you cannot afford legal representation, a public defender will be appointed. Bail may be set at arraignment depending on the charges, your criminal history, and flight risk. Criminal history records are maintained by the Pennsylvania State Police. The Lawrence County Sheriff's Office maintains an online inmate roster at https://inmatelocator.cor.pa.gov/ where you can look up current detainees.

The New Castle Area School District serves the city of New Castle, Pennsylvania. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Education, the district's performance data for the 2018-2019 school year is as follows:

Enrollment: 3,845

Graduation Rate: 89.2%

Attendance Rate: 95.2%

PSSA Math Proficiency: 58.3%

PSSA Reading Proficiency: 63.2%

The New Castle Area School District serves the city of New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Education, the district's performance data for the 2018-2019 school year is as follows:

Enrollment: 3,845

Graduation Rate: 89.2%

Attendance Rate: 95.2%

PSSA Math Proficiency: 44.3%

PSSA Reading Proficiency: 57.2%

According to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting Program, the total number of reported crimes in New Castle, Pennsylvania in 2019 was 1,945. Of those, 1,717 were property crimes and 228 were violent crimes. The violent crime rate was 5.2 per 1,000 residents, and the property crime rate was 44.2 per 1,000 residents.

According to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting Program, the total number of reported crimes in New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania in 2019 was 1,845. Of those, 1,541 were property crimes and 304 were violent crimes.

The New Castle Public Library in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania provides residents with access to public records and government document resources. Library cardholders can access online databases including genealogy services, historical newspapers, and Pennsylvania government records. The reference staff can assist with locating court records, property records, and vital records through the library's online catalog and interlibrary loan network. The library maintains materials on how to submit public records requests under the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law (RTKL), which governs access to government documents in Pennsylvania. The library also offers access to genealogy resources including the New Castle Pennsylvania Archives and Genealogy at https://www.phmc.pa.gov/Archives/Research-and-Education/Pages/Genealogy-and-Personal-Histories.aspx. Contact the New Castle Public Library reference desk at (724) for assistance or to confirm hours and services.

The New Castle Public Library in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania provides residents with access to public records and government document resources. Library cardholders can access online databases including genealogy services, historical newspapers, and Pennsylvania government records. The reference staff can assist with locating court records, property records, and vital records through the library's online catalog and interlibrary loan network. The library maintains materials on how to submit public records requests under the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law (RTKL), which governs access to government documents in Pennsylvania. The library also offers access to genealogy resources including the New Castle Pennsylvania Archives and Genealogy at https://www.phmc.pa.gov/Archives/Research-and-Education/Pages/Genealogy-and-Personal-Histories.aspx. Contact the New Castle Public Library reference desk at (724) for assistance or to confirm hours and services.

The New Castle Public Library is located at 207 East North Street, New Castle, PA 16101.

The New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania Library is located at 207 East North Street, New Castle, PA 16101.

Fingerprinting services in New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania are available through the New Castle Police Department and the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office. Services are provided for employment background checks, licensing applications, immigration purposes, and personal record requests. You will typically need to bring a valid government-issued photo ID and, where applicable, a completed fingerprint card from the requesting agency. Appointments can often be scheduled by calling (724) or by visiting the department's website. Fingerprints are submitted to the Pennsylvania State Police and the FBI for identity verification and criminal history review. Statewide criminal history checks can also be requested through the Pennsylvania State Police.

Fingerprinting services for New Castle, Pennsylvania residents are provided at the New Castle Police Department, which serves Lawrence County. Fingerprinting is required for a variety of purposes, including pre-employment background checks, professional licensing (nursing, teaching, law, real estate), volunteer work with children or the elderly, immigration and naturalization applications, firearm purchases, and FBI Identity History Summary requests. To schedule fingerprinting, call the New Castle Police Department at (724) or visit in person. Bring a valid, government-issued photo ID (driver's license or passport) and any required agency forms. Fingerprint cards are typically forwarded to the Pennsylvania State Police for processing. For statewide fingerprint-based background checks, visit the Pennsylvania State Police at https://epatch.state.pa.us/.

To obtain vital records for New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, you must contact the Lawrence County Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphans' Court.

The office can provide copies of birth, death, marriage, and divorce records. To obtain a copy of a vital record, you must provide a valid photo ID, proof of relationship to the person listed on the record, and the appropriate fee.

A background check in New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania typically includes a review of criminal history, driving records, credit history, employment verification, education verification, and sex offender registry status. Employers, landlords, and licensing boards commonly request background checks in Pennsylvania. Criminal background checks are processed through the Pennsylvania State Police, which maintains arrest records, convictions, and disposition data for Pennsylvania residents. The Pennsylvania State Police provides official criminal history checks at https://epatch.state.pa.us/. Under the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law (RTKL), individuals have the right to request their own records. Federal background checks are available through the FBI's Identity History Summary program. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) governs how background check information may be used by employers and landlords.