Indiana County
Indiana County is located in the west-central area of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It was established in 1803 and covers a total area of 834 square miles. It has a population of around 83,000 individuals, and Indiana Borough serves as the county seat. Indiana County is a major supplier of Christmas trees nationwide, shipping over a million annually.
Indiana County's court system comprises the Court of Common Pleas and several Magisterial District Courts. The Court of Common Pleas is part of Pennsylvania's Tenth Judicial District. It has general jurisdiction over various legal issues, including civil, criminal, family law, estate matters, and juvenile court cases. Additionally, the Court of Common Pleas has an Orphans' Court division that handles proceedings concerning wills and trusts, decedent's estates, and guardianship of incapacitated persons. Magisterial District Courts in Indiana County are presided over by judges who handle small claims up to $8,000, landlord-tenant eviction cases, traffic offenses, and violations of local ordinances.
Indiana County generates public court records when cases move through the judicial system. These records are maintained at the county courthouses and may include case transcripts, judgments, pleadings, motions, and other filed documents. Public court records are managed by custodians, such as the Orphans' Court Clerk and the Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts. Custodians can provide these records to the general public upon request. While many court records in Indiana County are accessible to the public, some may remain confidential to protect privacy or to comply with state laws.
The following are types of court records that are accessible to the public in Indiana County:
- Civil Court Records
- Juvenile Court Records
- Family Law Court Records
- Criminal Court Records
- Orphans' Court Records
- Traffic Court Records
Indiana County court case information and docket details are accessible through the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System's (UJS) online portal. Users can select search criteria from the drop-down box to look up such case documents and information. Alternatively, individuals may also inquire about obtaining public court records from the Clerk of Courts through in-person visits, email, by phone, or sending written requests via mail to:
Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts
Indiana County Courthouse
1st Floor
825 Philadelphia Street
Indiana, PA 15701-3973
Phone: (724) 465-3855
Fax: (724) 465-3968
Email: pcc@indianacountypa.gov
