Clinton County Court Records

Clinton County court records, also known as case records, are documents of any case filed with, maintained, or generated by a Clinton County Court or Custodian. According to the Case Records Public Access Policy of the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania Section, some examples of case records include indices, dockets, and court documents, like opinions, orders, decrees, and judgments. Case records usually contain general information about the question, including:

• Docket number
• Court type
• Case status
• Filing date
• Primary participant's name and date of birth
• County
• Court office
• Complaint number
• Incident number.

Clinton County court records serve different functions in a judicial system. They are used as official documentation for a court case, as reference materials that set precedence for future cases, and as legal research materials.

Are Court Records Public in Clinton County?

Yes. Under Pennsylvania Public Records Law, also known as the Right-to-Know Law, records maintained by state and local agencies, including courts, are presumed public. Thus, most Clinton County court records are accessible to the general public upon request. However, some information and court records are not public because they are protected by privilege or exempt from disclosure under other federal or state laws, like Pennsylvania Statute Section 708, regulations, or judicial orders or decrees. These exempt records and information include:

• Medical and psychological records
• An abused victim's contact information
• Records containing an individual's private data, such as social security number, driver's number, bank account number, and state identity number.
• Juvenile court records
• Adoptions records
• Records of an ongoing criminal investigation.

Clinton County Court Records Search

Anyone can conduct Clinton County court records searches via the following means:

• Pennsylvania's Unified Judicial System Web Portal
• Clinton County Courthouse
• Clinton County Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts office
• Public access computers in the Clinton County Law Library.
• Third-party resources

Clinton County Courts

Clinton County's court system consists of a Court of Common Pleas, an Orphan's Court, and three Magisterial District Courts. The addresses and contact information of these courts are as follows:

Clinton County Court of Common Pleas
230 E Main St,
Lock Haven, PA 17745
Phone: (570) 893-4007
Fax: (570) 893-4288

Clinton County Orphans Court
2 Piper Way, #239,
Lock Haven, PA 17745
Phone: (570) 893-4020
Fax: (570) 893-4041

Clinton County Magisterial District Court 25-3-01
301 Frederick St, Suite 100,
Lock Haven, PA 17745
Phone: (570) 893-4086
Fax: (570) 893-4060

Clinton County Magisterial District Court 25-3-02
385 Beech Creek Ave,
P.O. Box 174,
Mill Hall, PA 17751
Phone: (570) 726-4064
Fax: (570) 726-7920

Clinton County Magisterial District Court 25-3-03
112 Ninth Street,
Renovo, PA 17764
Phone: (570) 923-9931
Fax: (570) 923-1218

Clinton County Criminal and Civil Records

In Clinton County, civil cases are filed with the County Prothonotary, whereas criminal cases are filed with the County Clerk of Courts. The Prothonotary and the Clerk of Courts are combined into a dual-functioning office: the Clinton County Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts.

Interested persons can query the Clinton County Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts for a criminal or civil case's records by completing the Case Records Request form and submitting it to:

Clinton County Prothonotary & Clerk of Courts
230 East Water Street
Lock Haven, PA 17745
Phone: (570) 893-4007

Record seekers can also visit the County Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts in person to inspect or request criminal and civil case records. Note that requesters are charged $0.5 per page for copies of a case's record they request. Physical records of criminal and civil cases are also maintained by Clinton County Law Library, which is open to the general public for legal research. Additionally, public terminals are provided in the Law Library that individuals can use to search and access case records electronically. The Law Library is situated on the second floor of the Clinton County Courthouse at:

230 East Water
St., 2nd Floor
Lock Haven, Pennsylvania 17745
(570) 893-4127

On the other hand, netizens can search for and access Clinton County criminal and civil case records online through Pennsylvania's Unified Judicial System Web Portal.

It is worth noting that certain types of Clinton Criminal records, most notably Clinton arrest records, are maintained by law enforcement agencies, such as the Clinton County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments. These records are subject to Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law. Thus, they are considered part of Clinton County Public Records and are available to the general public. Hence, interested persons can query the appropriate law enforcement agencies to obtain criminal records.

Clinton County Marriage Records

The Clinton County Register and Recorder's Office is responsible for issuing marriage licenses and maintaining Clinton County marriage records from October 1885 until date. Hence, those seeking Clinton County marriage certificates can begin their search at the County Register and Recorder's office. Record seekers must provide the approximate date of the marriage to assist in identifying the desired marriage records. To request Clinton County marriage records, interested persons can contact or visit the Clinton County Register and Recorder at:

2 Piper Way Suite 239
Lock Haven, PA 17745
Email: regrec@clintoncountypa.gov
Phone: (570) 893-4010

The Clinton County Register and Recorder's hours of operation are from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday). On Wednesdays, the office is open from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm.

Record seekers may also search old books, Family Bibles, and Church Records held at the Heisey Museum and Ross Library for marriage records. The Museum and library is located at:

Heisey Museum
362 East Water Street
Lock Haven, PA 17745
Phone: (570) 748-7254

Ross Library
232 West Main Street
Lock Haven, PA 17745
Phone: (570) 748-3321

Clinton County Divorce Records

Divorce proceedings are filed with the Clinton County Prothonotary Office. Hence, requests for divorce records should be directed to the Clinton County Prothonotary and Clerk of Court Office. Interested persons can complete the Case Records Request form and submit it to the office to request divorce case records. Alternatively, requesters can visit the Prothonotary and Clerk of Court Office to request divorce records. The office is located on the first floor of the Clinton County Courthouse, and it is open on weekdays from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. However, the office is open on Wednesdays from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm.

Clinton County Birth Records

Pennsylvania's Department of Health (PA DOH) Division of Vital Records preserves Clinton County vital records, including birth and death records. Therefore, record seekers can obtain Clinton County birth records through the PA DOH Division of Vital Records.

Birth records are considered private records and are only accessible to select individuals. These include the person named on the certificate (the registrant) and their:

• Spouse
• Parent or step-parent.
• Brother, sister, half-brother, or half-sister
• Son or daughter Step-son or stepdaughter
• Grandparent or great-grandparent
• Grandchild or great-grandchild
• Attorney or legal representative
• Family members not mentioned above provided the registrant is deceased, and the family member can provide a copy of the registrant's death certificate.

Requesters may need to provide documentation to verify their relationship and eligibility to access birth certificates. For instance, a registrant's step-sons and stepdaughters must submit their parents' marriage certificates to support their relationship. Additionally, requesters must show valid identification when requesting a Clinton County birth certificate. The standard fee for a birth certificate is $20, and in some cases, the fee may be waived for members of the U.S. Armed Forces.

The PA DOH Division of Vital Records provides remote and onsite options for interested persons to request birth certificates. Record seekers must be at least 18 years old to order birth certificates remotely through Pennsylvania's authorized vendors at the Mycertificates portal. There is an additional $10 processing fee for online requests, and payments are made by credit card.

For mail-in requests, requesters can also complete an Application for a Birth Certificate and mail it along with all required items (i.e., a copy of the requester's ID, other required documentation, and relevant fee) to:

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

Note that an individual must be at least 16 years old to order birth records via mail-in request. For onsite requests, walk services are provided at the PA DOH office locations during their hours of operation.

Clinton County Death Records

The primary custodian of Clinton County death records is Pennsylvania's Department of Health (PA DOH) Division of Vital Records. Hence, interested persons can contact the PA DOH Division of Vital Records to request Clinton County death certificates.

Similar to other vital records, death certificates are inaccessible to the general public. Only certain eligible individuals are allowed access to these records. These include:

• Spouse
• Ex-spouse.
• Parent or step-parent.
• Brother, sister, half-brother, half-sister
• Son or daughter
• Step-son or stepdaughter
• Grandparent or great-grandparent
• Grandchild or great-grandchild
• Power of Attorney
• Attorney or legal representative of the decedent's estate
• Representative of the decedent's estate
• Individuals showing a direct financial interest to the decedent (must provide documentation to support direct interest)
• A government office that has assumed administration of an estate.
• Extended family members who indicate a direct relationship to the decedent.

Note that eligible persons must present certain items to order a Clinton County death certificate. These include valid identification and other documentation to prove their relationship with the decedent (if required). Additionally, a death certificate costs $20.00.

Eligible persons can order a death certificate from the PA DOH Division of Vital Records in person or by mail. For in-person requests, walk-in services are provided by the agency's public offices during their operating hours. For mail-in requests, eligible persons can complete an Application for Death Certificate and mail it with other required items to the PA DOH Division of Vital Records. It is worth noting that records seekers can also order death certificates online from Pennsylvania's authorized vendors at the Mycertificates portal. Furthermore, online requests are subject to an additional $10 processing fee.

Clinton County Probate Court Records

The Clinton County Register of Wills is responsible for probating estates in Clinton County. As a result, record seekers can direct requests for Clinton County probate records to the County Register of Wills. The Register of Wills is a subset of the Clinton County Register and Recorder office. Therefore, requesters can reach the Clinton County Register of Wills at:

Clinton County Register & Recorder
2 Piper Way Suite 239
Lock Haven, PA 17745
Email: regrec@clintoncountypa.gov
Phone: (570) 893-4010

Clinton County Property Records

In Clinton County, most property records are recorded with and maintained by the County Recorder Of Deed. These records include deeds, mortgages against property, assignments of mortgages, and right-of-ways. These documents are accessible to the general public, and record seekers can request Clinton County property records by contacting the Recorder of Deeds. Alternatively, property records are accessible online through the Clinton County Online Public Records Access page.

Clinton County Court Records Online

Third-party online resources like Pennsylvaniacourtrecords.us provide online access to Clinton County Court records. These third-party resources offer users the convenience of remote access to public records, and they boast a database containing court records from various jurisdictions in Pennsylvania, including Clinton County. However, since third-party online resources are not affiliated with government agencies, the completeness or accuracy of their records is not guaranteed.