On November 3, 2022, Governor Wolf signed into law Act 134 entitled “Crime Victim Right of Access”.  Effective May 2, 2023, Act 134 amends Title 18 (Crimes & Offenses) 18 Pa. C.S. §9158, adding a new subchapter to the Criminal History Record Information Act (CHRIA) which creates a procedure by which a party may request and obtain criminal history investigative information from a criminal justice agency for use in civil action.  

Materials will only be provided to a requesting party as defined in 18 Pa. C.S. §9158 or a requesting party’s attorney. A requesting party is “a crime victim or a defendant in a civil action in which a crime victim is a party.” Id. Furthermore, a “crime victim” is any individual “against whom a crime has been committed or attempted and who as a direct result of the criminal act or attempt suffers physical or mental injury, death or the loss of earnings.” 18 Pa. C.S. § 11.103.

Absent extenuating circumstances, all requests for information related to a pending investigation or prosecution will be denied.  

Please see the attached Act 134 form for additional instructions, fee explanations, and submission requirements. 

All forms must be submitted to the Chief of Police via personal service or certified mail.