Pike County
Pike County was established in 1814 from parts of Wayne County. It is within the northeastern region of Pennsylvania and covers approximately 567 square miles. The population of Pike County is around 58,000, with Milford Borough serving as the county seat. Additionally, the county shares borders with both New York and New Jersey.
Pike County is served by a Common Pleas Court within Pennsylvania's 60th Judicial District. This court has original jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases outside the jurisdiction of the other courts. Cases handled by the Common Pleas Court include domestic relations, probate, felonies, personal injury, contract breaches, property disputes, and equity cases. On the other hand, Pike County has four Magisterial District Courts. These courts have the authority to hear certain cases filed within the municipalities under the respective jurisdiction of each court. Generally, Magisterial District Courts in Pike County hear civil cases with monetary claims up to $12,000, landlord/tenant matters, and emergency protection from abuse cases. It also adjudicates cases involving minor traffic violations, disorderly conduct, and harassment and conducts preliminary arraignments and hearings for felonies.
In Pike County, documents and files from case filings and proceedings are kept as official court records by custodians, such as the Clerk of Courts and the Prothonotary. These records include motions, pleadings, transcripts, and other filings related to court cases heard at the Pike County Common Pleas Court or Magisterial District Courts. Custodians preserve these records at the courthouses but may also index them online. While most case records are accessible to the public under state laws, custodians in Pike County may deny individuals access to confidential court documents or information.
The following are types of court records that may be viewed publicly in Pike County:
- Civil Court Records
- Juvenile Court Records
- Family Law Court Records
- Criminal Court Records
- Orphans' Court Records
- Traffic Court Records
Generally, most public court records and docket sheets in Pike County are accessible on the United Judicial System of Pennsylvania Web Portal, excluding those deemed confidential by court orders or state laws. Interested persons may also contact the custodians of such public court records or visit the Pike County Courthouse at:
Courts of Common Pleas in Pike County
Pike County Courthouse
412 Broad Street
Milford, PA 18337
Phone: (570) 296-7231
Fax: (570) 296-1931
