Delaware County
Delaware County is the third-smallest county in Pennsylvania spanning only 191 square miles. Colloquially referred to as “Delco,†the county was created in 1789 and named after the Delaware River. It is also the fifth most-populous county in the state, with a population of 576,830 according to the 2020 census.
Delaware County's court system consists of the court of common pleas and 30 magistraterial district courts. The court of common pleas has jurisdiction over both criminal and civil matters, and has the authority to hear cases not exclusively assigned to the magisterial district courts. Criminal cases under the jurisdiction of the court of common pleas include murder, theft, arson, manslaughter, drug trafficking, and assault. The court handles civil cases involving disputes over contract or property, business torts, personal injury, and eviction.
Additionally, the court of common pleas carries out other responsibilities through its domestic relations and the orphan's court divisions. The domestic relations division deals with family law matters such as divorce and child custody and support, while the orphan's court hears matters related to trust, adoptions, guardianship for incapacitated persons, and the estates of deceased persons.
The magisterial district courts in Delaware County have limited jurisdiction and are responsible for handling minor civil and criminal matters within the county. They hear criminal cases that are punishable by short jail terms or fines. Such cases include those involving public drunkenness, disorderly conduct, harassment, and traffic violations. Also, they hear civil matters related to lease violation, property damage, and breach of contract.
In Delaware County, the public can remotely access the following case records:
- Civil Case Records
- Criminal Case Records
- Traffic Case Records
- Non-traffic Case Records
Delaware County civil case records and docket entries are accessible on the C-Track Public Access website. To streamline your search, provide a case number, case title, or the date the case was filed. Criminal, traffic, and non-traffic case records are available on the Pennsylvania UJS portal and can be viewed by entering a date range, participant name, or case number.
