Pike County Court Records

Pike County court records are official documents that relate to the court's business, as they contain information on all court proceedings in the county. Some of these documents include transcripts, hearings, court schedules, motions, pleadings, transcripts, affidavits, evidence, recordings, decrees, orders, judgments, and any other filing related to a court case. All court records are usually collected or submitted to the court by the county court clerk.

Pennsylvania court records provide accurate information on what transpires during a legal proceeding. An accurate court record ensures the judicial system's accountability and ensures everyone has access to case facts.

Are Court Records Public in Pike County?

Yes. Under Pennsylvania's Public Records Act or the Right to Know Law (RTKL), Pike County court records are public records. This means that Pike County public records are accessible for the public to view or copy unless there is a legal justification for withholding them. The record will be made available upon an oral or written request to the right custodian.

According to the Pennsylvania General Assembly 2008, Act 3, some exceptions permit an agency to withhold certain court records from members of the public. In other words, an agency may deny the release of a record if it falls within any of the exceptions below:

• Personal identifying information, including security numbers, beneficiary or dependent information, and finance records
• A record of an individual's medical, psychiatric, or related information that would disclose individually identifiable health information
• Personal information about victims or witnesses
• Real estate appraisals, audits, or evaluations relating to an agency's proposed lease, acquisition, or disposal of real property
• Records identifying the name, home address, or date of birth of a child 17 years of age or younger (section 708(b)(30))
• Information upon which disclosure can endanger the safety or the physical security of a person, resource, infrastructure, facility, or information storage system.
• Criminal investigative records
• A record of an agency relating to a noncriminal investigation
• Constituent requests to a member of the House or Senate.

Pike County Court Records Search

To search for Pike County Court Records in Pennsylvania, inquirers may search via any of the following means:

• Pike County courthouse
• Clerk of the Court's Office
• Pike County court record management system
• United Judicial System of Pennsylvania Web Portal.

Pike County Courts

The Pike County trial court system comprises Courts of Common Pleas and Magisterial District Courts. The following is a list of court locations within the county, including their addresses and contact information:

Pike County Court of Common Pleas
Pike County Courthouse
412 Broad Street
Milford, PA 18337
Phone: (570) 296-7231
Fax: (570) 296-1931

Pike County Magisterial District Court 60-3-01
103 West High Street
P.O. Box 632
Milford, PA 18337
Phone: (570) 295-8108
Fax: (570) 296-3503

Pike County Magisterial District Court 60-3-02
106 Shook Road
Suite 100
Hawley, PA 18428
Phone: (570) 226-9650
Fax: (570) 226-6354

Pike County Magisterial District Court 60-3-03
502 Little Walker Road
Shohola, PA 18458
Phone: (570) 296-7726
Fax: (570) 296-3558

Pike County Magisterial District Court 60-3-04
213 Silver Lake Road
Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
Phone: (570) 828-2880
Fax: (570) 828-2942

Pike County Criminal Records

According to the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law, Pike County criminal records are open to members of the public. Across Pennsylvania, criminal records are also called rap sheets and consist of police Pike County arrests, sex offender's registry, court conviction records, parole information, and other files related to criminal cases.

According to the Criminal History Record Information Act, only state or local police departments can disseminate criminal history record information (18 Pa. C.S.A. §9121).

Individuals can conduct an online criminal history background check in Pike County at Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History (PATCH) or download the Criminal History Request Form (form S.P. 4-164). Fill out the request form for copies of a Criminal Record Check and submit it by mail to:

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

Requesters will need to provide information such as name and address, phone number, full name of the subject of the record, social security number, and reason for request on the form. The cost of an individual background check is $22 and can be notarized for an additional $5.

Get Pike County Civil Court Records

Pike County civil court records contain information on cases involving personal injuries, negligence, contract disputes, adoptions, divorces, and major consumer complaints requiring financial settlements.

The Prothonotary is an elected official clerk of the Court of Common Pleas responsible for recording all civil procedures before the court. Individuals can obtain civil court case information through the office of the Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts in person:

Pike County Clerk of Courts Office
412 Broad Street
Milford, PA 18337
Phone: (570) 296-7231

Alternatively, the Pike County Court also provides an online record search for civil cases. To complete the search, the requester must provide information such as name, hearing date, case number, file date, and ticket number.

Individuals may also request an electronic civil court record from the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System online portal. The requester may need to complete a public court record request form and submit it to:

Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts
Information Technology
Public Access Unit
P.O. Box 62307
Harrisburg, PA 17106-2307
Phone: (717) 795-2000
Fax: (717) 795-2002

Pike County Marriage Records

Pike County's vital records include records on all events within the county, such as birth, death, marriage, and marriage dissolution. Under the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law, Pike County marriage records are open to the public, allowing eligible persons to obtain copies of these records. Legal custodians in the county maintain and are permitted to distribute these records across the state.

The Pike County Clerk's Office is in charge of taking applications and issuing Pike County marriage certificates. Both applicants must appear in person on the appointment day to sign the application and present a valid photo I.D. for identification.

Pike County Clerk of Courts Office
412 Broad Street
Milford, PA 18337
Phone: (570) 296-7231
Working hours are from Monday to Friday (8:30 to 4:30).

Pike County Divorce Records

Interested individuals can access divorce records in Pike County. The Prothonotary/County Clerk's Office records information on divorce cases in Pike County. Individuals can visit the office to obtain these records in person.

Pike County Clerk of Courts Office
412 Broad Street
Milford, PA 18337
Phone: (570) 296-7231

Pike County Birth and Death Records

Pike County birth certificates are used as proof of age. They are usually necessary documents for passport applications, opening bank accounts, and enrolling in school. Likewise, a Pike County death certificate is important for claiming life insurance benefits and estate administration. Birth and death records are accessible to members of the public in Pennsylvania.

The Pennsylvania Department of Health, Division of Vital Records, keeps records of birth and death certificates in the county. To be eligible for a Pike County birth and death certificate, the requester should be adults who are:

• The record subject (birth certificate)
• Spouse
• Parent or step-parent
• Full or half-siblings
• Children
• Power of Attorney
• The legal representative of the subject (with proof).

To order the record, complete and sign an application for birth or death records and provide an acceptable identification. Suppose the person on the birth certificate is deceased. In that case, a family member who is not listed above can also submit a copy of the death certificate to be eligible to receive the birth certificate. All mail requests can be sent to:

Division of Vital Records
P.O. Box 1528
New Castle, PA 16103
Phone: (724) 656-3100

The applicant will be required to pay a fee of $20 for any certificates unless they meet fee waiver requirements, which are available through specific fee-waived paper applications. The applicant will pay a non-refundable $10 service fee to order any certificates online.

Pike County Probate Court Records

The Probate Court handles all matters and proceedings related to the administration of estates and guardianships. Pike County probate records include documents from both the Pike County Register of Wills and the Clerk of Orphans' Court. The Register of Wills is a judicial office collecting inheritance tax and probate estates. Individuals can search for probate court record indexes through the subscription-based online service. However, detailed records are only available in the Register of Wills office.

Register of Wills
506 Broad Street
Milford, PA 18337
Phone: (570) 296-3508

Pike County Property Records

Pennsylvania property records are legal documents containing real estate and property information. These records include foreclosures, evictions, partitions, condemnations, estates, judgments, and liens on real property. The assessment of the value of the real property is vital for the tax to be fair and accurate. The Pike County Assessment Office does these assessments, which are used by all local governments and school districts.

Pike County provides each property owner free access to assessment records through the Courthouse Online search tool. The county also offers Assessor Property Searching by subscription, which grants access to assessment information on all parcels in the county. To use this service, the individual needs to create a membership and purchase a "My C.O.L". subscription at the Courthouse Online.

Pike County Court Records Online

Online third-party websites ensure remote electronic access to court records in Pike County. For example, third-party online sites like Pennsylvaniacourtrecords.us may provide convenient access to Pike court records. Third-party websites also make it easy for individuals who cannot personally visit the courthouse to access court information from anywhere. They have user-friendly interfaces and allow users to quickly search for any kind of court record within the state. The information on each court record is usually obtained from official government websites and databases, but currency or accuracy may vary.