Susquehanna County
Susquehanna County spans approximately 823 square miles in the northeastern region of Pennsylvania and has a population of 38,540 residents. It was formed from parts of Luzerne County in 1812, and its name is derived from a Native American word meaning 'long crooked river.' The county's most populous community is Forest City, while its seat of government is Montrose Borough.
The Court of Common Pleas, Magisterial District Courts, and Orphans' Court make up Susquehanna County's judiciary. As part of Pennsylvania's 34th Judicial District, the Court of Common Pleas has general jurisdiction over all civil disputes and criminal proceedings in Susquehanna County. Legal matters exclusive to the apex court include felonies and civil lawsuits where the amount in controversy exceeds $12,000. As an appellate court, Susquehanna County's Common Pleas Court reviews District Courts' judgments to ensure the correct application of state and federal laws. The Magisterial District Courts in Susquehanna County have exclusive jurisdiction over summary offenses like disorderly conduct, traffic violations, and bad checks. They also handle juvenile cases, landlord-tenant disputes, and small claims under $12,000. The Susquehanna County Orphans' Court typically oversees probate matters such as guardianships, adoptions, and contested wills.
Susquehanna County public court records are documents containing information on all legal proceedings. The state's Right-to-Know Law allows public access to the following court records created in Susquehanna County.
- Criminal court records
- Traffic records
- Probate records
- Civil records
- Small claims records
Each document shows case filings, dispositions, transcripts, court orders, pleadings, and judgments. Interested parties can get criminal court records from the Clerk of Courts in Susquehanna County. On the other hand, all non-criminal case files are available at the county's Prothonotary Office. Sealed and confidential court records in Susquehanna County are not publicly accessible. Requesters can obtain public court documents by contacting any of the record custodians via mail or phone. They can also visit the courthouse at:
Susquehanna County Courthouse
31 Lake Avenue
Montrose, PA 18801
Phone: (570) 278-4600
Susquehanna County public court records are accessible online free of charge via the Pennsylvania Case Search portal. Remote users can search the portal by providing docket numbers, dates of filings, citation numbers, complaint numbers, or attorneys' names.
