Susquehanna County Court Records

The Public Access Policy of the Unified Judicial System, Section 1.0, defines Susquehanna County court records as indices, documents, and dockets filed with, created by, and maintained by a court. They contain case number, filing date, Plaintiff and defendant names and addresses, disposition, charge number and statute, offense date, docket type and text, case type, and judge's name. This information is available to the public under the supervision of the Susquehanna County Clerk of Courts. Access to court records helps promote accountability and transparency in the legal system. It helps the public understand how justice is administered and builds confidence in the fairness and impartiality of the courts.

Are Court Records Public in Susquehanna County?

Yes. Public access to Susquehanna County court records is rooted in the Pennsylvania Right-To-Know Law and Section 3.0 of the Public Access Policy of the Unified Judicial System. This law and policy permit remote and physical access to records maintained by the Court of Common Pleas. The court makes public court records available to anyone but restricts access to confidential court records or information. The following nonpublic court records or information are open to case parties and their attorneys:

• Juvenile court records
• Driver license numbers
• Case parties agreements
• Social security numbers
• Financial account numbers
• Financial source documents
• Income and expense statement
• State identification (SID) numbers
• Psychological and medical records
• Children, Youth, and Family Services records
• Marital property inventory and pre-trial statement
• An abused victim's contact information and their employer's name and address in a family court case.

Susquehanna County Court Records Search

Residents can perform Susquehanna County court records searches through the following means:

• By mail for civil court records
• Online through third-party platforms
• In person at the courthouse
• Online using the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania Web Portal (for criminal cases)

Susquehanna County Courts

The Susquehanna County judicial system comprises a Court of Common Pleas, an Orphan's Court, and Magisterial District Courts. Below are the addresses of all courts in Susquehanna County:

Susquehanna County Courthouse
31 Lake Avenue
P.O. Box 218
Montrose, PA 18801

Susquehanna County Magisterial District Court 34-3-01
71 Lake Ave.
P.O. Box 154
Montrose, PA 18801
Phone: (570) 278-5965
Fax: (570) 278-9675

Susquehanna County Magisterial District Court 34-3-02
Public Safety Center
210 Public Way Suite 1
New Milford, PA 18834
Phone: (570) 465-3551
Fax: (570) 465-7997

Susquehanna County Magisterial District Court 34-3-03
1866 SR 106
Clifford, PA 18413
P.O. Box 179
Clifford, PA 18413
Phone: (570) 222-6356
Fax: (570) 222-6357

Susquehanna County Criminal and Civil Records

The Clerk of Courts office maintains all criminal files in Susquehanna County, while the Prothonotary's office keeps all civil documents. Requesters can visit the courthouse from Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., to obtain copies of criminal and civil records from any of these custodians. The Clerk of Courts also accepts criminal record requests in writing for a fee of $15 per name. The written request should include a name, date of birth, and social security number. Researchers in need of criminal information online can use Pennsylvania's Unified Judicial System (UJS Web Portal) to conduct a search.

Susquehanna County Marriage and Divorce Records

Most records available at the Register and Recorder's Office are included in the Susquehanna County public records. Therefore, record seekers can submit a request for certified copies of Susquehanna County marriage certificates in person or through the mail. The office charges $5 per copy for Susquehanna County marriage records. The staff will need the parties' names on the license and the marriage date to process the request.

Individuals can get divorce records in person at the Susquehanna County Prothonotary's office. They can appear from Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The staff will need customers to provide the names of the divorced parties and the divorce dates to process the request.

Susquehanna County Birth and Death Records

The Clerk of the Orphans' Court maintains Susquehanna County vital records for births and deaths from 1893 to 1905. Applicants can obtain copies of birth and death records by mail or in person during business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). A copy costs $2, while a certified copy costs $5. The Clerk will need the record holder's name, approximate birth or death date or year, birth or death location, and the parents' names.

Customers can obtain birth and death records from 1905 from the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) Division of Vital Records. Orders can be placed online, by mail, or in person for a fee of $20. An authorized third-party vendor processes online orders for an extra $10 processing fee. Payments can be made by credit card, and the delivery options are first-class mail and pick-up at a Vital Records Office. Walk-in services are available at the Public Office locations during business hours. For mail services, individuals can send a completed Application for Birth or Death Certificate form, a valid ID, and the appropriate fees in the form of a check or money order to:

Division of Vital Records
Death Certificate Processing Unit
P.O. Box 1528
New Castle, PA 16103

Susquehanna County Property Records

Susquehanna County property records are available online and in person at the Assessment and Recorder of Deeds offices. Residents can visit any of these offices during business hours to obtain copies of property records. Certified copies of mortgages cost $5, while other instruments cost 1.50 plus a copying fee of $1. The custodians partner with third-party vendors to provide property records online. Users must create an account to access the portals.

Susquehanna County Court Records Online

Residents have become accustomed to accessing Susquehanna court records through third-party platforms such as Pennsylvaniacourtrecords.us. These platforms are very convenient to use as they provide centralized access to records from multiple jurisdictions. Users can find basic court information from third-party sites for free, but comprehensive court reports come at a cost. Third-party platforms may not always have the most current court records, making it essential for requesters to verify the validity of the information they retrieve.