Huntingdon County
Huntingdon County was established in 1787, primarily from the northern section of Bedford County. It is situated in the Southwest Pennsylvania region and is part of the Huntingdon Micropolitan Statistical Area. According to estimates, about 43,514 people reside in the county, with a significant majority belonging to the White ethnic group.
The two courts in the Huntingdon County court system are the Magisterial District Courts and the Court of Common Pleas. The Huntingdon County Court of Common Pleas plays a crucial role in the court system by handling major civil and criminal legal matters. It is authorized to hear non-criminal matters involving disputes between parties, such as contract disputes, property disputes, and personal injury claims.
Furthermore, the Court of Common Pleas presides over serious criminal matters, including serious misdemeanors and felonies, as well as matters affecting family relationships such as divorce, child support disputes, and child custody matters. The Orphans' Court Division is responsible for a variety of cases involving estates, wills, and trusts. Additionally, it designates guardians for supervising the affairs of incapacitated persons and minors.
The Magisterial District Courts are the first point of contact for Huntingdon County residents entering the justice system. They hear civil cases for amounts up to $12,000, minor criminal offenses, and all traffic cases. Moreover, magisterial district judges conduct preliminary hearings in felony and misdemeanor criminal cases.
Huntingdon County public court records are documents related to cases filed, accepted, and maintained by the Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts or the Register of Wills. Depending on the records needed, record seekers may submit an oral or written request to the relevant records custodian.
In Huntingdon County, court clerks make available the following court records to the public:
- Criminal court records
- Civil court records
- Probate court records
- Traffic court records
- Family court records
Lastly, Huntingdon County residents can conduct online searches for court cases and docket sheets related to both the Magisterial District Courts and the Court of Common Pleas through the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania Web Portal. This search can be performed by entering a party name, citation number, docket number, or the filing date.
