About Pennsylvania Court Records

Pennsylvania court records are managed by the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts (AOPC). The Unified Judicial System Web Portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us exposes statewide Common Pleas, Magisterial District, and Philadelphia Municipal Court dockets; appellate opinions are at pacourts.us.

Pennsylvania Court Records

County Records

Carbon County Court Dockets
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Statewide Records

Criminal Court Records Statewide
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City Records

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I search Pennsylvania court records?

Most Pennsylvania court records are handled at the county or district court level. Use the County tab to find the right local court.

Is there a statewide Pennsylvania court database?

Some states publish a unified portal; others do not. The Statewide tab links to Pennsylvania-level supreme court or appellate opinion archives where they exist.

Where are federal court records?

Federal U.S. District Court records are available through PACER, listed in the Federal tab.

Are these court searches free?

Most local court portals are free. PACER charges per-page fees; certified copies cost money.