Tioga County
Tioga County is located in the north-central region of Pennsylvania. Its county seat, Wellsboro, is home to the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania, a popular tourist destination in the state. The county was established in 1804. According to data recorded during the 2020 U.S. Census, over 41,045 people reside in the county.
Tioga County's judicial system consists of the Court of Common Pleas and Magisterial District Courts. The Court of Common Pleas has general jurisdiction over all civil and criminal cases. It typically handles felonies, lesser offenses, and civil claims without monetary limits. The court also hears domestic relations cases, juvenile matters, adoption cases, arbitration reviews, and appeals from certain administrative agency decisions. The county's Magisterial District Court has locations in Elkland, Wellsboro, and Mansfield. These courts only have jurisdiction over certain criminal cases, such as DUI cases, third-degree misdemeanors, and ordinance violations. They also deal with civil matters like landlord/tenant disputes and general civil claims within financial limits.
Public court records are official documents that capture details related to legal proceedings of cases conducted in Tioga County. These records are typically accessible to the public and encompass information such as case details, filings, judicial opinions, and rulings made by the court. The records are processed and maintained by the Tioga County Clerk of Courts. The clerk also facilitates access to these records, which include:
- Criminal records
- Civil records
- Family records
- Probate records
To obtain these records, individuals can mail a request to the Clerk's Office or visit in person at:
118 Main Street
Wellsboro, PA 16901
Phone: (570) 724-9281
Interested persons who may not be able to visit the Clerk's Office in person can also access the records online using Penslyvania's Unified Judicial System (UJS) Case Search Portal. To search for cases using the portal, follow the steps below:
- Visit the UJS Case Search Portal
- Enter any relevant search criteria to identify the case. Examples of search criteria that can be used include party name, attorney name, citation number, and docket number
- Review the search results until the desired result is found
- Note that although viewing records on the portal is free, downloading the records may attract certain fees
Obtaining physical copies of uncertified court records at the Clerk's Office costs $0.25 per page. If the court record is to be certified, additional fees apply.
