Lebanon County Court Records

According to the Public Access Policy of the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania Section 1.0, Pennsylvania court records means any document (orders, opinions, judgments, decrees), indices, and docket for any case filed with, obtained, and kept by a court or custodian. It excludes drafts, memoranda, correspondence, worksheets, notes, and judges and court personnel work products. Lebanon County court records provide legal documentation of judicial proceedings and decisions. They can be used as evidence to gain insight into what transpired during a case, including exhibits, testimonies, and judgments.

The Clerk of Courts is the custodian of all criminal case records, and the Prothonotary's Office is the custodian of all civil case records in Lebanon County. These offices majorly provide access to court records in person during business hours. It helps public members to view or copy the following information contained in a court record:

• Case details (case caption, number, and type, filing date, and reference numbers)
• Case participants (plaintiff, defendant, and attorney's names and addresses and defendant’s date of birth, race, and sex)
• Status information (case status, status date, and processing status)
• Calendar events (event type, schedule start date and time, room, judge’s name, and schedule status)
• Case docket entries (date, category, entry, filer, description, and attachment)
• Case judgment (date, creditor, debtor, description, and amount)
• Charges (charge number, grade, description, offense date, and disposition)
• Disposition and sentencing details (case disposition, disposition date, offense sequence/disposition, and offense disposition)

Are Court Records Public in Lebanon County?

Yes. The Pennsylvania Right-To-Know Law and Section 3.0 of the Public Access Policy of the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania authorize public accessibility of court records. Therefore, inspection and copying of court records are permitted at courthouses in Lebanon County. However, some court records are deemed confidential because of their nature. Examples of confidential court information and documents in Lebanon County are:

• Driver license numbers
• Social Security Numbers
• Minors’ educational records
• Medical/Psychological records
• Income and Expense Statement
• Agreements between the parties
• State Identification (SID) Numbers
• Children and Youth Services’ records
• Financial account numbers and source documents
• Marital Property Inventory and Pre-Trial Statement
• Abuse victim’s address and other contact information
• Minors’ names and dates of birth, excluding minors charged as defendants in criminal matters

Lebanon County Court Records Search

Below are some ways of conducting court records searches in Lebanon County:

• Online through third-party sites
• In person at the Lebanon County Clerk of Courts Office and Prothonotary's Office
• Online through the Case Search Portal and Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania Web Portal

Lebanon County Court Records Search by Name

Name-based searches for court records are possible online and in person in Lebanon County. Individuals can request criminal court records in person at the Lebanon County Clerk of Courts Office. The record staff will initiate a search when a name is provided. The requester would be allowed to view all the names that match the name provided. It is important for the requester to know other information about the case party, like date of birth or case number, to facilitate the search because there might be a lot of case parties with the searched name.

Civil court records can be searched by name online through the Public Case Search Portal or in person at the Lebanon County Prothonotary's Office. On the Portal, select “Participant Name” from the “Search Type” dropdown. Then, enter a last, first, or middle name in the search string. The portal will retrieve information on all individuals who have the searched name. Alternatively, requesters can visit the Prothonotary's Office during business hours to conduct court record searches. The record will be released to the applicant when a name and the necessary fees are provided.

Lebanon County Courts

The Lebanon County judicial structure comprises a Courts of Common Pleas, which is in the 38th Judicial District, and minor or special courts presided over by magisterial district judges (MDJs). Below are the addresses of the courts in Lebanon County:

Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphans’ Court
Room 105, Municipal Building
400 South 8th Street
Lebanon, PA 17042-6794
Phone: (717) 228-4415
Fax: (717) 228-4460

Lebanon County Courthouse
400 S. 8th Street
Lebanon, PA 17042
Phone: (717) 274-2801

Magisterial District 52-1-01 and 52-2-01
502 State Drive
Lebanon, PA 17042
Phone: (717) 279-0300, (717) 279-0400
Fax: (717) 279-0617, (717) 279-8514

Magisterial District 52-3-01
728 East Walnut Street
Lebanon, PA 17042
Phone: (717) 272-3084
Fax: (717) 228-3647

Magisterial District 52-3-03
1720 State Route 72 North
Lebanon, PA 17046
Phone: (717) 273-0024
Fax: (717) 273-0027

Magisterial District 52-3-04
138 West Walnut Street
P.O. Box 2012
Cleona, PA 17042
Phone: (717) 273-0885
Fax: (717) 228-3746

Magisterial District 52-3-05
325 South Railroad Street
Palmyra, PA 17078
Phone: (717) 838-8151
Fax: (717) 832-0128

Lebanon County Superior Court Case Search

The Pennsylvania Superior Court hears all appealed criminal and civil cases from the Lebanon County Courts of Common Pleas. It also handles appeals relating to children and family cases. Record seekers can conduct Superior Court case search via the following means:

• Online: Individuals can use the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania Web Portal to search, view, and print Superior Court records. Users must click the ‘Appellate’ or ‘Docket Number’ option from the dropdown to search by court name or docket number.
• By mail: Requesters must mail a completed Request for Access Form and the necessary fees to any of the Superior Court Prothonotary's Addresses. Copies of Superior Court records cost $0.50 by page, certified copies cost $8, and additional copies cost $1 per page.
• In-person: To request Superior Court records, visit any of the Superior Court Prothonotary's locations during business hours. Most offices are open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. In-person requesters must provide a valid ID and complete a public access viewing form before the request can be processed.

Lebanon County District Court Records

Lebanon County is part of the 38th Judicial District in Pennsylvania. District Court judges handle traffic tickets and citations, minor criminal matters, and civil complaints with a value of no more than $12,000. Individuals can find District Court records in person at any of the Magisterial District locations. Most locations process record requests Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The requester must provide a case party name or case number and pay the necessary fees to copy the record.

Lebanon County Criminal Records

Interested persons can obtain criminal records online through the PATCH site from the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP). Access to the site costs $22, payable by credit card or by billing a pre-established account. Individuals who want a notarized copy must pay an additional non-refundable fee of $5. Record seekers can also submit a criminal records request by mail. Complete a form SP 4-164 and send it alongside the required fees (payable by check or money order) to:

Pennsylvania State Police Central Repository
164 1800 Elmerton Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17110-9758

Individuals interested in obtaining copies of Lebanon County arrest records can do so in person at the Correctional Facility. The record staff might give the requester a form to complete or ask them to provide the arrestee’s name or arrest date. A valid photo ID may be required for in-person requests. Inspection of Lebanon County arrest records is free, but copies cost a small fee. The Facility is located at:

Lebanon County Correctional Facility
730 E. Walnut St.
Lebanon, PA 17042
Phone: (717) 274-5451
Fax: (717) 274-1338

Lebanon County Criminal Court Case Lookup

The Lebanon County Clerk of Courts Office makes criminal court records available to the public unless specifically precluded by law. Individuals can request criminal court records in person at the office from Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The record staff will require a name or case number to proceed with the request. Copies of criminal court case records cost $0.50 per page, and this fee must be paid before records can be released. Contact the office by phone at (717) 228-4419 or fax at (717) 228-4467 to inquire more information about criminal court record requests.

Get Lebanon County Civil Court Records

The Prothonotary's Office is Lebanon County's official keeper of civil court records. The Office has a Public Case Search Portal where individuals can view civil court records for free. The search criteria are by case number, participant name, reference number, or date of death. Alternatively, individuals can visit the Prothonotary's Office during business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) to request copies of civil court records. The record staff will require basic information about the civil court records to facilitate the search. Copies of civil court records cost $0.50 per page.

Lebanon County Family Court Records

Individuals can request family court records online and in person at the Lebanon County Prothonotary's Office. Online requests can be made through the Public Case Search Portal. A search can be conducted by case number, participant name, or reference number. The Office accepts in-person requests from Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A name or case number is necessary to process the request. Inspection of family court records is free, but copies of records attract a fee of $0.50 per page.

Lebanon Dissolution of Marriage Records

Dissolution of marriage records are publicly available online and in person at the Lebanon County Prothonotary's Office. Online requesters must enter a case number, participant name, or reference number in the Public Case Search Portal. This service is free. In-person requests should be made during business hours from Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The requester must provide a name, case number, or divorce date to facilitate the search. Copies of dissolution of marriage records cost $0.50 per page.

Lebanon County Marriage and Divorce Records

The Register of Wills / Clerk of Orphans' Court disseminates Lebanon County marriage records from 1885 to the present to the general public. Record seekers can obtain copies of marriage records in person at the courthouse from Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. They can also use the courthouse computer to view Lebanon County marriage certificates for free. Certified copies of marriage records cost $10.00 per certified copy.

Like dissolution of marriage records, divorce records are maintained at the Lebanon County Prothonotary's Office. Individuals can view divorce records for free from the Public Case Search Portal. Users can search by case number, participant name, or reference number. Inquirers can also appear at the Prothonotary's Office from Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., to obtain copies of divorce records. The record staff will need a name or divorce date to conduct the search. Copies of divorce records cost $0.50 per page.

Lebanon Birth and Death Records

The Register of Wills / Clerk of Orphans' Court maintains Lebanon County birth certificates from 1893 to 1906 and does not keep death certificates. Requests for birth records can be made in person for a fee of $0.50 per page for 8½X11" and $1 per page for 8½X14". Applicants can visit the courthouse from Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Pennsylvania Department of Health Division of Vital Records makes birth and death records available from 1906 to the present. Only applicants who are 18 years of age or older can access these records. Lebanon County birth certificates can be issued by mail and in person to applicants 16 years of age or older. The following individuals are eligible applicants for birth and death records:

• Power of Attorney
• Attorney or legal representative
• Individuals showing a direct financial interest in the decedent
• Government office that has assumed administration of an estate
• The subject of the record (for only Lebanon County birth certificate)
• Extended family members who indicate a direct relationship with the decedent
• Representative of the decedent's estate (for only Lebanon County death certificate)
• Spouse, ex-spouse, parent or step-parent, brother, sister, half-brother, half-sister, son, daughter, step-son or step-daughter, grandparent, great-grandparent, grandchild and great-grandchild

The Division issues Lebanon County vital records of birth or death online, by mail, or in person. Online requests can be made through an approved third-party vendor. The Division charges $20 for birth or death records, and online requests attract an extra $10 processing fee payable by credit card. Individuals can receive online orders by first-class mail or pick them up at a Vital Records Office. Mail packages must contain a completed Application for Birth or Death Certificate, an acceptable form of ID, and an appropriate fee. The mailing address is:

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

Requesters can walk into any Vital Record Public Office to request birth or death records. Most offices are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Requests received by 2:30 p.m. can be processed the same day. Generally, the turnaround time for Lebanon County birth certificates is approximately 2 weeks, and death certificates are processed in 3 weeks.

Lebanon County Probate Court Records

The Register of Wills / Clerk of Orphans' Court provides probate records from 1813 to Present in person at the courthouse. Applications can be made from Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Copies of probate records cost $0.50 per page for 8½X11" and $1 per page for 8½X14". The Court also allows in-person requesters to view probate court records from 1962 to the present on a computer. This service is free.

Lebanon County Property Records

Property records are part of Lebanon County public records. These records are accessible at the custodian offices. Individuals can find property records through different means at the following offices:

• Lebanon County Recorder of Deeds: It offers computer access to property records through a third-party vendor. An extra $5 processing fee plus the standard fees is required. Uncertified copies of property records size 11 X 17 cost $0.50 per page, and copies larger than 11 X 17 cost $3 per page. Individuals can also use the Property Viewer to find property records for free. The search criteria are by address or map number. Certified copies of property records can be obtained directly from the Recorder of Deeds’ Office for $1.50. In-person requests can be made during business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).
• The Lebanon County Treasurer's Office: Requests can be made in person from Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A property tax number or name may be required to facilitate the search. Copies of property tax records attract a small fee.
• The Lebanon County Assessment Office: Requests can be made online or in person. Online requesters must have bought a search time to log in to the portal. In-person requests should be made during business hours.

Lebanon County Court Records Online

Third-party websites like Pennsylvaniacourtrecords.us provide court records information to the public. To use the portals, users must provide a name or case number. Most websites provide initial searches for free, but a small fee is required for full reports. One major benefit of accessing court records through third-party sites is that they offer records across multiple jurisdictions.