Mifflin County Court Records

Mifflin County, Pennsylvania court records provide comprehensive documentation of judicial activities in the county. These records encompass a wide range of information related to civil, criminal, and administrative cases, reflecting the operations of the county’s judicial system. Additionally, Mifflin County arrest records, a subset of court records, offer insight into the origin of criminal cases and enforcement actions.

Are Court Records Public in Mifflin County?

Under the Pennsylvania Right To Know Law, Mifflin County court records are generally considered public. This means that most court documents are accessible to the public. While many court records are public, certain types are restricted from public access. These records include juvenile records, family court records, confidential information, records related to active criminal investigation, and sealed or expunged records.

Mifflin County Court Records Search

The Mifflin County Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts keeps copies of Mifflin County court records. To obtain these records, interested persons will need to fill out the Request a Record form application (also available in Spanish) or Request for Transcript or Copy form. Submit or mail the form with a copy of a government-issued ID and payment to:

Mifflin County Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts
Mifflin County Courthouse
20 North Wayne Street
Lewistown, PA 17044
Phone: (717) 248-8146
Fax: (717) 248-5275

Interested persons may also look up a Mifflin County court case online by using the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System Case Search portal. The portal provides users with the option to access to search and view case information of Mifflin County courts and other courts within the state.

Mifflin County Courts

Mifflin County courts consist of one Court of Common Pleas, one Orphans’ Court, and three Magisterial Courts.

Courts of Common Pleas in Mifflin County

Mifflin County Court of Common Pleas
Mifflin County Courthouse
20 North Wayne Street
Lewistown, PA 17044
Phone: (717) 248-8146
Fax: (717) 248-5275

Mifflin County Orphans’ Court
Mifflin County Courthouse
20 North Wayne Street
Lewistown, PA 17044
Phone: (717) 242-1449
Fax: (717) 248-2503

Magisterial District Courts in Mifflin County

Mifflin County Magisterial District Court 58-3-01
103 West Market Street, #1
Lewistown, PA 17044
Phone: (717) 248-8408
Fax: (717) 248-1007

Mifflin County Magisterial District Court 58-3-02
7 Ort Valley Road
Lewistown, PA 17044
Phone: (717) 248-2607
Fax: (717) 248-0568

Mifflin County Magisterial District Court 58-3-03
96 South Main Street
P.O. Box 580
Reedsville, PA 17084
Phone: (717) 667-9626
Fax: (717) 667-3767

Mifflin County Criminal and Civil Records

In Mifflin County, criminal and civil court records are maintained by the Mifflin County Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts. Criminal records include Mifflin County arrest records, criminal complaints, indictments, trial records, sentencing, plea agreements, and probation details. Civil records involve non-criminal disputes between parties.

To obtain Mifflin County criminal or civil court records, complete the Request a Record form (also available in Spanish) or Request for Transcript or Copy form. Together with payment and valid ID, submit or mail the form to:

Mifflin County Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts
Mifflin County Courthouse
20 North Wayne Street
Lewistown, PA 17044
Phone: (717) 248-8146
Fax: (717) 248-5275

Interested persons may search for Mifflin County court case information online through the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System Case Search portal. This platform allows users to search and view case information for Mifflin County courts and other courts across Pennsylvania.

Mifflin County Marriage Records

The Mifflin County Clerk of Orphans’ Court has Mifflin County marriage records dating from 1885 to the present. To obtain a copy of a Mifflin County marriage record, requesters may make in-person queries at the office or send a written request stating the names of the persons on the record, the date, and the place of marriage. It costs $4 for each copy of a Mifflin County marriage certificate. The office of the Clerk of Orphans’ Court is located at:

Mifflin County Clerk of Orphans’ Court
Mifflin County Courthouse
20 North Wayne Street
Lewistown, PA 17044
Phone: (717) 242-1449
Fax: (717) 248-2503

Mifflin County Divorce Records

Mifflin County divorce records are maintained and issued by the Mifflin County Prothonotary. Interested persons may request copies of divorce records by querying the office in person or via mail, the requester will be required to provide information regarding the divorce, such as the names of the divorcees, the date and place where the divorce was granted and filed, as well as the case file number of the court records (if known). The office of the Mifflin County Prothonotary is:

Mifflin County Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts
Mifflin County Courthouse
20 North Wayne Street
Lewistown, PA 17044
Phone: (717) 248-8146
Fax: (717) 248-5275

Mifflin County Birth Records

Mifflin County birth records are maintained and issued by the Vital Records Division of the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Birth records less than 100 years old are not open to the public. Persons eligible to request these Mifflin County birth records include the record’s subject, their spouse, parent or step-parent, siblings, descendants, grandparent or great-grandparent, grandchild or great-grandchild, power of attorney, and legal representative.

Eligible persons may obtain copies of Mifflin County birth certificates by making an online request. Alternatively, complete the Application for a Birth Certificate, include payment ($20 per copy) and a copy of an acceptable identification. Submit the application in person at any of the six offices of the Vital Records Division or by mail to:

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

Mifflin County Death Records

Residents may access Mifflin County death records by requesting them from the Vital Records Division. Mifflin death records of less than 25 years old are precluded from public access.

However, the eligible persons may obtain Mifflin County death certificates, include:

• Spouse or ex-spouse
• Parent or step-parent
• Siblings
• Descendants
• Grandparent or great-grandparent
• Grandchild or great-grandchild
• Power of Attorney
• Attorney or legal representative
• Representatives of the decedent’s estate
• Individuals showing a direct financial interest to the decedent
• Government office that has assumed administration of an estate
• Extended family members who indicate a direct relationship to the decedent

Interested persons may make an online request for death records or fill out the Application for a Death Certificate. The completed form, together with payment ($20 per copy) and a copy of an acceptable identification, should be submitted in person at any of the six offices of the Vital Records Division or by mail to:

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

Mifflin County Probate Court Records

The Mifflin County Register of Wills Office maintains the records for all areas of probate from 1789 to the present. Probate court records are legal documents and filings related to the administration of a deceased person’s estate. Probate court records may be gotten by making inquiries at the office:

Mifflin County Register of Wills Office
Mifflin County Courthouse
20 N. Wayne Street
Lewistown, PA 17044
Phone: (717) 242-1449
Fax: (717) 248-2503

Mifflin County Property Records

The Mifflin County Recorder of Deeds maintains records relating to real property in the county. Mifflin County property records include deeds, mortgages, releases, plans, easements, maps, and secured transactions. You may access property records from from 1789 to the present by contacting the office:

Mifflin County Recorder of Deeds
Mifflin County Courthouse
20 N. Wayne Street
Lewistown, PA 17044
Phone: (717) 242-1449
Fax: (717) 248-2503

Mifflin County Court Records Online

Interested persons may also look up a Mifflin County court case online by using the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System Case Search portal. Third-party websites like pennsylvaniacourtrecords.us may also offer a convenient way to access public court records for Mifflin County. These platforms feature user-friendly interfaces that allow individuals to search for specific cases using details such as case numbers, party names, or dates. Users may often view and download court documents directly from the site, streamlining the process and saving time. However, since these platforms operate independently of government agencies, the information they provide may be inaccurate or outdated.