Northampton County
Northampton County was formed in 1752 in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It covers about 369.8 square miles of land, making it the 59th largest county in Pennsylvania by total area. Northampton County has a population of over 312,951, and Easton serves as the county seat.
The Northampton County court system comprises three Common Pleas Courts and 14 Magisterial District Courts. The Northampton County Common Pleas Courts, which are trial courts of general jurisdiction, handle every one of the criminal and civil cases, including felonies, standard civil claims that have no monetary limitations, domestic relations matters, appeals of certain decisions of administrative agencies, and arbitration reviews. The court consists of the Orphan's Court Division, Civil Court Division, and Criminal Court Division. The Northampton County Magisterial District Courts maintain authority over specific varieties of criminal and civil cases, including nearly all preliminary hearings, some violations of ordinance, and civil claims under $12,000. The Magisterial District Courts don't enjoy authority over any of the civil cases for or against the State.
Northampton County public court records contain all legal information created during court proceedings within the county. These documents include case files, court recordings, and other court-related materials. Northampton County court records are classified by case type and include the following:
- Civil Records
- Criminal Records
- Probate Records
- Traffic Records
- Family Court Records
The Northampton County Office of the Clerk of Courts is responsible for organizing, filing, and maintaining all court documents. The county's court records are public under the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law. Interested individuals may search for court records online through the Pennsylvania Case Search portal or visit the Clerk's Office in person. On the online portal, users can search by complaint number or by participant name. Access to Northampton County court records on the Pennsylvania Case Search portal is free.
