Glossary

Archive/Archives

The place where records are stored after a certain specified period of time. The period of time a record is…

ARD Program (PA)

ARD stands for Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition and it’s unique to Pennsylvania DUI law. This program is for first-time offenders, including…

Arrest

The taking of an individual into custody by law enforcement personnel for the purpose of charging them with an illegal…

Arrest Record

An official form completed by the police department when a person is arrested. Also, a cumulative record of all instances…

Arson

The attempted or intentional destruction of property by fire or explosion.