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1. How do I request a criminal records check?

Criminal history forms submitted by the applicant to the Pennsylvania State Police will cover arrests made anywhere in Pennsylvania. https://epatch.state.pa.us/

Pennsylvania Access To Criminal History

2. Where is the office of the District Judge?

Cranberry’s local District Judge, or magistrate, is located at 9028 Marshall Road, Cranberry Township, PA 16066. The office phone is 724-772-1717.

Butler County District Judges

3. Where do I go to get a Protection From Abuse (PFA) order?

At the Butler County Courthouse - Domestic Relations. Call 724-779-7633 for times and details. If you are a victim of domestic violence, immediately call 9-1-1. During non-business hours you can obtain an emergency P.F.A. from a District Judge. The police department will coordinate the process.

4. Where do I file a civil suit?

At the District Judge’s office if the amount in dispute is $12,000 or less. The office is located at 9028 Marshall Road, Cranberry Township, PA 16066. The office phone is 724-772-1717.

Butler County District Judges

5. What rules apply to the curfew?

No one under 17 is permitted on any public street or in Township parks between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM unless traveling to or from work, school, or church activities or accompanied by a parent or guardian. Curfew Ordinance

6. Where can I obtain a handgun permit?

Applications can be obtained at the police department or online. Completed forms must be taken, in person, to the Butler County Sheriff’s Office at the County Courthouse.
Alternatively, the Butler County Sheriff does visit the Municipal Center to issue gun carry permit registration and renewals. Check our web calendar for dates.

Sheriff's Office, Butler County, PA

7. Are solicitation permits required?

Yes, if the person is going from home to home attempting to make sales. Hours for sales solicitations are restricted, and there is a permit fee to solicit in neighborhoods. Soliciting permits are issued by the Police Department. However, no permit is required for nonprofit organizations, for those seeking signatures on petitions, or for placing fliers on doors or mailbox flags. Details of the ordinance

8. When I have a party, can guests park on the street?

In Cranberry Township, on-street parking is ok - unless you see signs prohibiting parking. These signs are frequently seen in neighborhood developments and in some business areas.

Exceptions can be made, by request

Take note of the signage in your neighborhood and alert visitors to park in your driveway, or, if you're expecting lots of guests, request on-street parking permission from the Township by contacting the Police Department at 724-776-5180, option 7, with information about when and where your event will be held. Your name, address, requested dates, and phone number are required to process the request. Parking on residential streets