Indiana County Court Records

Indiana County court records provide official documentation on legal cases within the Indiana County, PA Courts of Common Pleas and the Magisterial District Courts. These documents and Pennsylvania court records are crucial in the state and local justice system. They ensure the Pennsylvania state and local judiciary's accountability, transparency, and equitability. Generally, court records encompass case files on civil, criminal, probate, and family law trials. They contain information such as:

• Docket entries
• Names of the plaintiffs and defendants
• Exhibits/Evidence
• Complaints/Petitions
• Orders and Judgments
• Case transcripts.

Are Court Records Public in Indiana County?

Yes, Indiana County court records are public. The Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law grants the public the right to access Indiana County court records. However, there are restrictions on public scrutiny of Indiana County court records. These may relate to

• Juveniles
• Sealed or Expunged cases
• Active law enforcement or judicial investigations
• Victims of abuse
• Grand Jury proceedings
• Information that is protected by state or federal privacy laws.

Indiana County Court Records Search

Generally, Indiana County court records are accessible online and offline. To search for Indiana County court records online, requesters may need to log in to the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania Web Portal and use the online search tools to look for case documents or visit third-party online repositories that have information relating to Indiana County trials. Alternatively, request access to Indiana County court records through the Prothonotary & Clerk of Courts Office.

Indiana County Courts

In Indiana County, the trial system comprises the Indiana County Courts of Common Pleas and the Magisterial District Courts. The county's Courts of Common Pleas exercise general authority over civil and criminal cases (particularly cases beyond the authority of the Magisterial District Courts).

The Indiana County Magisterial District Courts handles summary offenses and preliminary hearings for criminal cases. Also, the Magisterial District Courts oversee cases of DUIs, general civil claims within financial limits, civil disputes, third-degree misdemeanors, and ordinance violations.

Indiana County Common Plea Courts

Indiana County Court of Common Pleas
Indiana County Courthouse
825 Philadelphia St,
Indiana,
PA 15701
Phone: (724) 465-3800

Indiana County Orphans' Court
Indiana County Courthouse
825 Philadelphia St,
Indiana,
PA 15701- 3973
Phone: (724) 465-3860
Fax: (724) 465-3863

Indiana County Magisterial District Courts

Indiana County Magisterial District Court 40-2-01
829 Water St,
Indiana,
PA 15701
Phone: (724) 463-8781
Fax: (724) 465-3967

Indiana County Magisterial District Court 40-3-01
1450 Franklin St,
Clymer,
PA 15728
Phone: (724) 254-4348
Fax: (724) 254-1111

Indiana County Magisterial District Court 40-3-02
20 W Indiana St, Suite 1,
P.O. Box 24,
Homer City,
PA 15748
Phone: (724) 479-8082
Fax: (724) 479-5053

Indiana County Magisterial District Court 40-3-03
147 E Market St,
Blairsville,
PA 15717
Phone: (724) 459-7203
Fax: (724) 459-0480

Indiana County Criminal Records

Indiana County criminal records are official documents on criminal case trials within Indiana County. These documents detail the criminal activities of individuals within Indiana County and their prosecutions under the criminal justice system; they include Indiana County arrest records and documents relating to the trials, convictions, and incarceration of individuals for criminal offenses.

Generally, criminal records are public in Pennsylvania. However, there are restrictions on public access to such documents if they relate to:

• Minors
• Sealed or Expunged records
• Ongoing judicial or law enforcement investigations
• Law enforcement informant information
• Victims of abuse.

Also, Indiana County criminal records are publicly inaccessible if their public exposure poses potential risks. Inquirers seeking access to Indiana arrest records and other crime-related information should

• Submit a Right-to-Know request to access Indiana criminal records to the Indiana County Sheriff's Office at

825 Philadelphia Street,
Indiana,
PA 15701 - 3973

• Visit the Pennsylvania Access To Criminal History webpage:
  • Click the Submit a New Record Check link
  • On the new page, scroll down and accept the terms and conditions to link to the Requestor Details page. Tick the appropriate option to access the online request form.
  • Provide the necessary information to access criminal records relating to Indiana County.

Note that there are applicable fees when using the PATCH portal to access criminal records.

• Visit local law enforcement agencies within Indiana County and request access to criminal records per the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law.
• Submit a Freedom of Information Act request to federal law enforcement agencies in possession of Indiana County criminal records in their possession.

Note: Public access to Indiana County arrest records may vary depending on local laws.

Get Indiana County Civil Court Records

Indiana County civil court records are official documents relating to non-criminal cases within the Indiana County Common Pleas and Magisterial District Courts. These case files relate to civil, family law, and probate adjudications.

Civil court records are public in all the US states. However, Indiana County civil case records are not publicly accessible if they are sealed, expunged, or restricted by state laws or judicial orders. For instance, the public cannot access Indiana County civil court records on the following:

• Juveniles
• Adoptions
• Child Custody
• Guardian Ad Litem Reports
• Trade Secrets and Confidential Business Information
• Grand Jury Proceedings
• Settlement Agreements.

Access to exempted Indiana County civil court records is limited to the involved parties, legal representatives, persons with direct tangible interests, and individuals with subpoenas.

To access Indiana County civil court records:

• Log in to the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System Case Search Portal, select a search criterion from the menu options, and provide the information necessary to look for Indiana County civil court records
• Visit the Indiana County Prothonotary & Clerk of Courts website
  • Download an Online-Subscriptions Form
  • Complete the form and return it to the Indiana County Prothonotary Office to obtain a web address and a unique username/password to access Indiana County civil court records online.
• Call, fax, email, send a mail, or visit the Indiana County Prothonotary & Clerk of Courts between 8.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. on working days at

The Indiana County Courthouse

1st Floor
825 Philadelphia St.
Indiana, PA 15701-3973
Email: pcc@indianacountypa.gov
Phone: (724) 465-3855
Fax: (724) 465-3968

• Search online for Indiana County civil court records; some third-party websites may have documents relating to civil case adjudications within Indiana County.

Indiana County Marriage Records

Marriage records are official documents that legitimize the union of individuals as couples. Indiana County marriage records are public unless the documents are sealed or the owners restrict public access.

To access an Indiana County marriage certificate:

• Log in to the Indiana County Online Service Page:
  • Click Search Public Records
  • On the new page, click Marriage Names to access the marriage records search portal.
  • Enter the parties’ names and marriage dates into the search tools and look for records.
• Call or visit the Indiana County Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphans' Court Office, or mail a request along with a self-addressed stamped envelope and a check/money order to cover the copy fees to their office at

825 Philadelphia St.,
Indiana,
PA 15701
Phone: (724) 465-3860

Also, Indiana County marriage records seekers can email the Clerk of Orphans' Court at mjack@indianacountypa.gov or fax to (724) 465-3863

Depending on the type of marriage record (informational or certified copies), It costs between $10.00 and $25.00 to obtain an Indiana County marriage certificate. In addition, a request for a copy of an Indiana County marriage certificate must include the full names of both spouses, the date and location of the marriage, and proof of identity (if the request is for a certified copy).

Indiana County Divorce Records

Indiana County divorce records are official documents that legalize the dissolution of marriages within the county. Generally, divorce records are public in Indiana County and the rest of Pennsylvania. Notwithstanding, the public cannot access sensitive divorce information such as details of child custody, domestic violence and abuse, and financial accounts.

To access Indiana County divorce records, applicants may need to visit or send a written request to the Indiana County Prothonotary’s Office. Alternatively, visit the clerk's office at the Indiana County Courthouse.

Indiana Birth Records

Indiana County birth records refer to official documents that detail the birth of individuals within Indiana County. These documents and other Indiana County Vital Records chronicle life-changing events in the lives of the residents of Indiana County.

Per Pennsylvania laws, Indiana County birth certificates are not public documents; they are accessible to the individuals whose names are on the records, their members, and legal representatives.

Indiana County birth records serve a variety of purposes; they

• Are proof of identity and citizenship and are crucial for obtaining official documents
• Provide data for genealogical and historical research
• Provide information about child health (this may lead to early detection of congenital illnesses)
• Are important documents for inheritance and contesting child custody.

Eligible individuals seeking access to Indiana County birth certificates should:

• Log in to the Pennsylvania Department of Health Birth Certificate Ordering Page and fill out the online form
• Download an Application for a Birth Certificate Form
  • Complete the application form and mail it along with a check/money order to cover the copy and service fees (a copy of a birth certificate costs $20.00, and there is a non-refundable $10.00 service fee)
  • Mail the request along with a copy of a non-expired government-issued photo ID to

The Pennsylvania Department of Health

Division of Vital Records

P.O. Box 1528
New Castle,
PA 16103-1528

• Order for Indiana County birth records online through the Pennsylvania Department of Health's affiliated third-party websites.

Indiana Death Records

Indiana County death records are official documents detailing the deaths of individuals within Indiana County, PA. They explain the cause, time, and place of death of the records' owners.

In Indiana County, death records are confidential documents. For privacy reasons, access to recent death records is restricted to the family members of the deceased, Legal representatives or executors of the estate, and persons with direct legal interests.

Nonetheless, the public can access Indiana County death records 50 years after the demise of their owners.

Death records play crucial roles in executing a decedent person's estate, obtaining life insurance benefits, and claiming retirement benefits of the deceased.

Eligible individuals seeking copies of Indiana County death records should visit the Pennsylvania Department of Health's Death Certificate Ordering Page and complete the online form. Alternatively, download an Application for a Death Certificate Form:

• Fill out the application form
• Enclose a copy of an unexpired government-issued photo ID and a check/money order to cover the copy and service charges.
• Mail the request to the Pennsylvania Department of Health's Vital Records Division.

Also, Indiana County death records are obtainable through Pennsylvania Department of Health-approved third-party websites.

Indiana County Probate Court Records

Indiana County probate records are official documents relating to the administration of decedent persons estates. These include case files on

• Guardianship
• Trust Administration
• Conservatorship
• Partition Actions
• Escheat Proceedings
• Will Probate.

In Indiana County, the Orphans' Court Clerk is the probate court records custodian. Record seekers can access Indiana County probate court records with the following general steps:

• Visit the Indiana County Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphans' Court Case Search Page, log in to the search as a guest user, and use case names and numbers to search for Indiana County probate court records (record seekers may need to create an account for a comprehensive record search)
• Visit or send a mail request to the Indiana County Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphans' Court Office.

Record seekers should note that obtaining certified copies of documents from the Indiana County Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphans' Court Office may require fee payments.

Indiana County Property Records

Indiana County property records are official documents relating to the county's real estate. These documents contain files on property ownership and transactions within the county.

Generally, property records include but are not limited to documents such as

• Property Deeds
• Land Titles
• Parcel Numbers
• Plat Maps
• Zoning Information
• Property Sales History
• Liens and Encumbrances
• Property Tax Records
• Building Permits
• Property Mortgage Information.

To access Indiana County property records:

• Log in to the Indiana County Recorder of Deeds Advanced Search Portal and use the parties, grantors, and grantee's names to search for Indiana County property records
• Visit the Landex Remote Access Property Search Portal
  • Set up an account
  • Use the auto-assigned ID to log in and access Indiana County property records.
• Call the Indiana County Recorder of Deeds Office at (724) 465-3863 or visitthe office at the Indiana County Courthouse during business hours and request access to property records.

Indiana County Court Records Online

Third-party online databases may offer alternative tools for sourcing Indiana County court records. They provide easy and convenient access to different types of documents by aggregating them in one place and providing advanced search tools for quick access. For instance, Pennsylvaniacourtrecords.us gathers court-related documents from various courts within the Pennsylvania Commonwealth and makes them accessible online. However, records seekers should note that information from some third-party websites may contain errors or not be complete. Such sites operate independently of any government agency, so accuracy cannot be guaranteed.