Northampton County Court Records

Northampton court records contain information about the county courts' legal and judicial affairs, including case hearings, court dispositions, claims, and judgments. Under state laws, most court records are public records and can, therefore, be accessed by members of the public upon request.

Are Court Records Public in Northampton County?

Northampton County court records are public under the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law. However, the Right to Know Law exempts some records from public disclosure. Such records may include juvenile, victim, child support, and sealed records. Such exemptions are provided to preserve the safety of the record holders and the integrity of an ongoing investigation. Despite that, a vast library of Northampton court records is available for legal residents of the United States. This library of records is maintained by the clerks of the several county court divisions, with each court holding varying jurisdictions over different cases.

Northampton County Court Records Search

Per the Right to Know Law, interested individuals can request, inspect, and obtain courts in Northampton County. Therefore, anyone may approach the Clerk of the relevant court to tender requests for Northampton court records.

The UJS Case Records Public Access Policy suggests that requesters should initially make oral requests for court records unless county law states otherwise. However, the clerk has the right to demand a written request if the desired court record is complex and bulky. Northampton court clerks accept oral and written record requests via in-person visits, phone calls, emails, and email.

Besides mail and in-person visits, other means of obtaining Northampton County court records exist. Some court divisions provide online access to court records. However, this is not very common. Another option may be to utilize some third-party websites. However, the information provided may not be complete as they are not endorsed by any government agency.

Northampton court records searches are generally not free. Court clerks charge a fee for court records, which is not fixed but varies depending on the court and the desired record.

Northampton County Court Records Search by Name

Interested individuals may obtain Northampton court records via mail, email, in-person visits, phone calls, or through an online platform. Regardless of the preferred search method, requesters may need to provide some information to aid the search.

Northampton court clerks have observed that the name parameter is the most relevant parameter for an efficient search. This is because the name parameter is related to information like parties involved in the case, the presiding judge, the location of the courthouse or arrest, and many others. Therefore, it is advisable to include a relevant name in your court records search requests. Also, records obtained through name searches cost the same as those obtained using other parameters.

Northampton County Courts

The Northampton County court system has up to 17 courts. Three of these are divisions of the Court of Common Pleas (Civil, Criminal, and Orphan's Court), while the rest are magisterial district courts. The Northampton Court of Common Pleas is the county's major court.

Through its divisions, it handles all civil and criminal cases in the county, including other cases that are beyond the jurisdiction of other courts. These include felonies, civil claims without financial limits, and termination of parental rights. The magisterial district courts, on the other hand, handle smaller civil and criminal cases and preliminary hearings. Here are the addresses of the different courts in Northampton County:

Northampton County Court of Common Pleas -
Northampton County Courthouse
669 Washington St, Easton, PA 18042
Phone: (610) 829-6439 (Criminal Division)
(610) 829-6457 (Civil Division)
(610) 829-6488 (Orphan's Court)

Northampton County Magisterial District Court 03-1-04
248 Brodhead Rd, #2, Bethlehem, PA 18017
Phone: (610) 691-2364
Fax: (610) 861-7645

Northampton County Magisterial District Court 03-2-01
402 E Broad St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
Phone: (610) 691-1501
Fax: (610) 691-6506

Northampton County Magisterial District Court 03-2-03
3650 Nazareth Pike, #2, Bethlehem, PA 18020
Phone: (610) 746-9740
Fax: (610) 746-2470

Northampton County Magisterial District Court 03-2-04
1404 Walter St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
Phone: (610) 865-4010
Fax: (610) 865-4361

Northampton County Magisterial District Court 03-2-05
400 Northampton St, #100, Easton, PA 18042
Phone: (610) 258-5900
Fax: (610) 258-2870

Northampton County Magisterial District Court 03-2-06
St. John Street Plaza
210 Line St, Easton, PA 18042
Phone: (610) 258-8711
Fax: (610) 253-0685

Northampton County Magisterial District Court 03-2-08
136 S Main St, Nazareth, PA 18064
Phone: (610) 759-6424
Fax: (610) 759-9356

Northampton County Magisterial District Court 03-2-09
3 Weller Pl, Easton, PA 18045
Phone: (610) 258-7266
Fax: (610) 258-1713

Northampton County Magisterial District Court 03-2-10
202 W 4th St, #2, Bethlehem, PA 18015
Phone: (610) 868-9191
Fax: (610) 868-1196

Northampton County Magisterial District Court 03-2-11
1214 Stefko Blvd, Bethlehem, PA 18017
Phone: (610) 694-0553
Fax: (610) 694-0638

Northampton County Magisterial District Court 03-2-12
1710 Butler St, Easton, PA 18042
Phone: (610) 258-4640
Fax: (610) 258-1835

Northampton County Magisterial District Court 03-3-01
4330 Lehigh Dr, #2, Walnutport, PA 18088
Phone: (610) 767-6345
Fax: (610) 767-4498

Northampton County Magisterial District Court 03-3-02
31 W 1st St, #1, Wind Gap, PA 18091
Phone: (610) 863-5447
Fax: (610) 863-7002

Northampton County Magisterial District Court 03-3-03
718 S Main St, Bangor, PA 18013
Phone: (610) 588-3998
Fax: (610) 588-5537

Northampton County District Court Records

Despite being known as minor courts, the 14 Northampton magisterial district courts handle a good number of civil and criminal cases, including preliminary hearings, DUI cases, third-degree misdemeanors, landlord/tenant cases, and some general civil claims subject to financial limits.

Magisterial district court records are maintained by the county's clerk of records and the district courts. To obtain them, requesters may need to inquire at the district court where the case was heard. Record seekers may also approach the clerk of court in person or utilize the Case Search feature on the County Suite portal. The addresses of the different district courts in Northampton County are listed above.

Northampton County Criminal Records

Criminal records or Criminal History Records are documents that highlight details of every encounter an individual has had with the state's justice, including search warrants, arrest records, and court judgments. They are maintained by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the Pennsylvania State Police.

Online seekers may obtain Northampton Criminal History Records by visiting the Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History (PATCH) platform. Potential employees may search the PATCH site or mail in a complete SP 4-164 form. This process costs $22 and an additional $5 for notarization. However, citizens who just want to inspect and review their records have to undergo a different process.

Note: Public access to Northampton County Arrest records may vary depending on local laws.

Northampton County Criminal Court Case Lookup

While criminal history records highlight all encounters with the state justice system, criminal court records document details of an individual’s encounter with the criminal court. This includes details of the court hearings, the claims, the presiding judge, and the judgment.

Northampton County criminal court records are maintained by the Clerk of Courts, who is also the primary custodian. Residents may obtain such records by approaching the clerk at the Criminal Division of the Court of Common Pleas, submitting a written request to the clerk via mail, or searching the UJS Case Search portal.

Notably, Northampton criminal court records cost $10. However, the Clerk of Courts may charge additional fees for copies and certification. Also, personal checks are not accepted, so you should endeavor to make payments using business checks and money orders.

Get Northampton County Civil Court Records

The civil division of Northampton's Court of Common Pleas handles all civil cases, especially debt, bankruptcy, and medical malpractice cases. Details of these cases are documented in the county's civil records, which are maintained by the Prothonotary.

Legal residents of the United States may forward an oral or written request for Northampton civil records to the Prothonotary in person. Alternatively, you may submit a complete UJS Public Records Request form to the Prothonotary. If the civil case was heard in a magisterial district court, kindly approach the relevant court to tender your request. Notably, the Prothonotary may charge a fee for a Northampton civil court record search.

Northampton County Family Court Records

Family court records are court documents that highlight details of family law cases such as paternity, name changes, custody and foster care, child support, and domestic violence. In Northampton County, the Civil Division of the county's Court of Common Pleas handles family law cases. Therefore, the Prothonotary is the primary custodian of Northampton family court records. The process involved in obtaining them is similar to civil records: an oral request or a complete UJS Public Records Request form submitted in person. You are also required to provide sufficient information and the correct fee to facilitate an efficient search.

Northampton County Marriage and Divorce Records

Northampton County marriage and divorce records are issued by the government to confirm that a conjugal union has been established or terminated.

The Orphan’s Court division of the Common Pleas Court is responsible for maintaining and issuing marriage records in Northampton County, including marriage licenses and certificates. Interested individuals may either visit the Orphan's Court in person or utilize the division's online portal to request marriage records. Notably, requesters may need to pay the correct fee and create an account on the portal before access to records is granted.

Northampton Birth and Death Records

Northampton birth and death records are vital records that document the citizens' major life events. They are also useful in applying for jobs or setting a will after an individual dies.

Northampton vital records dated between 1893 and 1936 are maintained by the county's Register of Wills. Meanwhile, the Vital Records Division of the Pennsylvania Department of Health maintains Northampton birth and death records from 1937 till the present. Notably, they are not public records as the Vital Records Division only discloses them to record holders, their relatives, attorneys, and other authorized government officials.

The Vital Records Division has curated a variety of methods to obtain Northampton vital records, including:

• A complete Application for Birth Certificate or Application for Death Certificate submitted via mail to:
  Division of Vital Records
  Birth Certificate Processing Unit
  P.O. Box 1528
  New Castle, PA 16103
  OR
  Division of Vital Records
  Death Certificate Processing Unit
  P.O. Box 1528
  New Castle, PA 16103
• An online request.

Like other government agencies, the Vital Records Division charges $20 for Northampton vital records and an extra service fee of $10 for online requests. More information on how to obtain Northampton birth and death records is available on the Vital Records webpage.

Northampton County Probate Court Records

Northampton probate cases are handled by the Orphan’s Court Division of the county's Court of Common Pleas. As a result, probate cases are handled by the county's Register of Wills, the official Clerk of the Orphan's Court. Probate court records highlight details of probate cases, including wills, estate distribution, guardianship of minors, conservatorship, and termination of parental rights. Legal residents of the United States may forward requests for Northampton probate records to the Register of Wills via email.

Northampton County Property Records

The Recorder of Deeds is responsible for maintaining all property records and tax records in Northampton County. Northampton property records contain property ownership details, real estate value, and mailing address of properties. Like most government records, Northampton property records are public and may be obtained using the county's Parcel Address Search portal.

Northampton County Court Records Online

Besides county websites, third-party websites like pennsylvaniacourtrecords.us may provide easy access to Northampton court records. They help requesters save time and resources that may be expended in visiting the courthouse in person, and they provide court records promptly. However, you should also be aware that these websites do not have affiliations with government agencies; therefore, the information they provide may not be recent or complete. Accuracy cannot be guaranteed.