Buckingham Police Department Update

The Buckingham Township Police Department is committed to ensuring that crime victims are aware of their rights and have access to the resources they need. As part of this commitment, we want to inform you about the Act 134 Crime Victim Right of Access Document Request Form.

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 and 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 a 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, a crime victim representative, or a defendant in a civil action in which a crime victim is a party." 

Please see the attached Act 134 form for additional instructions, fee sheet, and submission requirements. All forms must be submitted to the Chief of Police via personal service or certified mail.