Bedford County Court Records

Court records in Bedford County are court-maintained documents that describe judicial procedures and cases filed in county courts. These documents provide a comprehensive and credible record of criminal, civil, and other cases, including filings, motions, summaries, pleadings, testimonies, and decisions.

Generally, Bedford court records may provide information such as:

• Case, complaint, docket, or incident numbers
• File date or other relevant dates
• Party or business names
• Case type, status, and statute description
• Court details
• Findings, final judgment, and sentence.

Are Court Records Public in Bedford County?

Yes, Bedford County court records are mostly open to the public. As per Pennsylvania Right to Know Law (RTKL), any U.S. citizen may access Bedford County public records - including court records - that are not restricted or exempted from public access by law. Exempted records may include:

• DNA and RNA records
• Information concerning minors under 18 years of age
• Medical examiner or coroner autopsy reports
• Psychological or medical records
• Law enforcement investigation records deemed confidential
• Expunged or sealed records
• Social security numbers, personal financial data, and other personal identifying information
• Juror information
• Proprietary information and trade secrets
• Working papers and drafts

Bedford County Court Records Search

Locating court records in Bedford County may involve online searches on the UJS case search portal or requests directed to the record custodian, who is usually the prothonotary or clerk of the filing court. To perform searches either online or through the clerk, record seekers must provide relevant case details like party names, docket/case numbers, and dates to the search portal or clerk.

Requests to the prothonotary or clerk may be in person, via mail, or through other acceptable channels. Requesters may also have to pay copy fees or provide valid IDs to prove their rights to access certain exempted information or documents.

Bedford County Courts

The Bedford County court system is made up of a Court of Common Pleas with an Orphans' Court division and a Magisterial District Court divided into multiple districts within the county. The addresses of these courts are as follows:

Bedford County Court of Common Pleas
200 South Juliana Street
Bedford, PA 15522
Phone: (814) 623-4833
Fax: (814) 623-4831

Magisterial District Court 57-3-00 (Central Court)
200 South Juliana Street
Bedford, PA 15522
Phone: (814) 624-2254
Fax: (814) 624-2255

Magisterial District Court 57-3-01
1563 Market Street
P.O. Box 58
Schellsburg, PA 15559
Phone: (814) 733-4375
Fax: (814) 733-4199

Magisterial District Court 57-3-02
120 West John Street
Bedford, PA 15522
Phone: (814) 623-6918
Fax: (814) 623-8453

Magisterial District Court 57-3-03
2510 Raystown Road
Everett, PA 15537
Phone: (814) 652-2128
Fax: (814) 652-9429

Magisterial District Court 57-3-04
500 State Street
Everett, PA 15537
Phone: (814) 652-2523
Fax: (814) 652-9006

Bedford County Criminal and Civil Records

Bedford County criminal court records include documents that provide information on felonies, misdemeanors, or ordinance violation cases filed in any county court. On the other hand, civil court records cover matters involving non-criminal laws, such as tort cases, contract disputes, landlord/tenant issues, and family law matters.

Online access to criminal and civil records may be possible with the UJS case search portal. However, accessing physical documents may prove difficult as different courts in Bedford County have jurisdiction over different types of criminal and civil cases. Therefore, record seekers should determine where proceedings took place and then request to inspect or copy documents by providing relevant case details and copy fees. The prothonotary/clerk may also ask the requester to present a valid photo identification or other documentation proving the requester’s right to access confidential records.

Record seekers may also obtain Bedford County criminal records from the Pennsylvania State Police and Bedford County arrest records from the arresting body.

Bedford County Marriage Records

The Prothonotary Office maintains Bedford County marriage records. As these records are not confidential by law, interested persons may view or obtain copies of filed marriage certificates by contacting:

Bedford County Prothonotary Office
Bedford County Courthouse
200 South Juliana Street
Suite 105
Bedford, PA 15522
Phone: (814) 623-4833
Email: pcoc@bedfordcountypa.org

When requesting copies of Bedford County marriage certificates, persons must include information regarding the marriage, such as the couple’s names, wedding date, and location. Requesters should also pay appropriate copy and certification fees.

Bedford County Divorce Records

Since 1804, the Prothonotary Office has maintained records of divorces granted in the Court of Common Pleas. Individuals can obtain certified or paper copies of divorce decrees or other case files by contacting:

Bedford County Prothonotary Office
Bedford County Courthouse
200 South Juliana Street
Suite 105
Bedford, PA 15522
Phone: (814) 623-4833
Email: pcoc@bedfordcountypa.org

Requesters should provide divorce details like both parties' full names, divorce date, or case number to expedite record retrieval. However, some sensitive information, such as the details of underage minors, may be redacted from public copies.

Bedford Birth Records

The Pennsylvania Vital Records Division maintains certificates of births registered in the state since January 1906. Therefore, to obtain Bedford County birth records, persons should submit a signed application form to the division in person, via mail, or online, along with $20 fees and valid proof of identity. Make requests to:

Division of Vital Records
Birth Certificate Processing Unit
P.O. Box 1528
New Castle, PA 16103

However, under state law, Bedford County birth certificates are confidential until 100 years after birth. While restricted, only adult registrants, parents, close family members, spouses, and other legally authorized persons may obtain copies.

Bedford Death Records

Bedford County death records are available with the Pennsylvania Vital Records Division but are confidential until 50 years after death. To request copies, visit the nearest public office or send a signed application form along with $20 fees and valid proof of identity to:

Division of Vital Records
Birth Certificate Processing Unit
P.O. Box 1528
New Castle, PA 16103

Bedford County Probate Court Records

The Prothonotary Office maintains records of probate cases filed in the Court of Common Pleas. However, wills, letters of estate administration, testamentaries, and other probate filings may be available with the Register of Wills. Interested persons may obtain records with county online record access or by directing records to the appropriate custodian by providing record identifying information like names, document/case numbers, and dates to:

Bedford County Prothonotary Office
Bedford County Courthouse
200 South Juliana Street
Suite 105
Bedford, PA 15522
Phone: (814) 623-4833
Email: pcoc@bedfordcountypa.org

or

Bedford County Register of Wills
Bedford County Courthouse
200 South Juliana Street,
Bedford, PA 15522
Phone: (814) 623-4836
Fax: (814) 624-0488
Email: randr@bedfordcountypa.org

When required, requesters should provide valid identification to prove their right to access confidential records and pay fees to obtain copies.

Bedford County Property Records

Bedford County property records are documents that provide information on a piece of land or real estate in the county. These documents may contain information on property transfer, ownership, assessments, liens, mortgages, and more. However, different agencies may provide different types of property information.

For instance, the Recorder of Deeds records and maintains deeds, mortgages, plat plans, and other land records dated back to 1771. As these documents are mostly public, individuals may access them online, at the office, or upon request to:

Recorder of Deeds Department
Bedford County Courthouse
200 S Juliana Street
Room 106
Bedford, PA 15522
Phone: (814) 623-4836
Fax: (814) 624-0488
Email: randr@bedfordcountypa.org

Additionally, the Assessment and Tax Claims Bureau maintains property tax and assessment records. Interested persons may use the office’s parcel viewer application to view property valuation information or contact:

Assessment and Tax Claims Bureau
Bedford County Courthouse
200 South Juliana Street
Suite 104
Bedford, PA 15522
Phone: (814) 623-4842
Fax: (814) 623-4834

Furthermore, the Prothonotary Office may have municipal liens and state or federal tax liens on file. Record seekers may access records online or contact:

Bedford County Prothonotary Office
Bedford County Courthouse
200 South Juliana Street
Suite 105
Bedford, PA 15522
Phone: (814) 623-4833
Email: pcoc@bedfordcountypa.org

Bedford County Court Records Online

Depending on when the files were created, Bedford County court records may be accessible online through third-party platforms such as pennsylvaniacourtrecords.us. These websites make it easier and faster for users to find criminal records, civil cases, and other case information without visiting the courthouse. They also offer 24-hour access from anywhere, making it convenient to obtain records at any time. However, many third-party sites may require a subscription or charge fees before providing complete records. Therefore, users may be at risk of losing money as some information may be inaccurate.