Huntingdon County Criminal Court Records
Huntingdon County criminal court records are kept by the Clerk of Courts at the courthouse on Penn Street in Huntingdon. The county is part of the 29th Judicial District, which it shares with Blair County. Anyone can search these records through the state's online portal or by visiting the courthouse in person. Cases handled here include felonies, misdemeanors, and summary offenses filed in Huntingdon County. The Court of Common Pleas presides over all criminal matters. This page explains how to find and access criminal case records in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania.
Huntingdon County Quick Facts
Huntingdon County Clerk of Courts Criminal Records
The Clerk of Courts is the official keeper of all criminal case records in Huntingdon County. This office stores filings, maintains dockets, and provides certified copies of court documents. You can visit in person during regular business hours, Monday through Friday. Staff can help you search by name or case number and direct you to the right file.
Huntingdon County shares the 29th Judicial District with Blair County. This means some administrative functions and judicial assignments are coordinated between both counties. The Court of Common Pleas for the 29th Judicial District handles all felony and misdemeanor cases that arise in Huntingdon County. The courthouse on Penn Street is the central location for all court activity. Both criminal and civil divisions operate from the same address. If you need a certified copy of a court order or a case docket, the Clerk of Courts office is the right place to start.
| Office |
Huntingdon County Clerk of Courts 223 Penn Street Huntingdon, PA 16652 Phone: (814) 643-3880 |
|---|---|
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Court | Court of Common Pleas, 29th Judicial District |
| Online Search | ujsportal.pacourts.us |
Note: Huntingdon County and Blair County share the 29th Judicial District, so judges may preside over cases in either county courthouse.
Search Huntingdon County Criminal Dockets Online
The Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System portal lets you search criminal case records from Huntingdon County at no cost. You can look up cases by name, docket number, or OTN. Results show charges, case status, hearing dates, and dispositions. The portal covers cases filed across all 67 Pennsylvania counties, including Huntingdon.
Go to ujsportal.pacourts.us to start your search. Select "Court Dockets" and then choose "Court of Common Pleas" for felony and misdemeanor cases. For summary offenses handled at the magisterial district level, choose "Magisterial District Courts." Enter the last name first when searching by name. The system returns a list of matching cases. Click a case to see the full docket sheet, which lists every filing, motion, and court event tied to that case number in Huntingdon County.
The Pennsylvania Courts website at pacourts.us offers additional tools and information about how the court system works statewide. This is a good starting point if you are new to searching Pennsylvania court records.
Note: Case details on the portal reflect the official record but may not show very recent filings if they have not yet been processed by the clerk's office.
Huntingdon County Criminal Case Records Content
A criminal docket sheet from Huntingdon County contains a detailed record of everything that happened in a case. This includes the charges filed, the defendant's name, the arresting agency, bail conditions, and every court date scheduled and held. It also shows the final outcome, whether that is a guilty plea, a verdict, or a dismissal.
Court records in Huntingdon County are public under Pennsylvania law. The Right-to-Know Law at 65 P.S. § 67.101 and the court's Public Access Policy at 204 Pa. Code § 213.81 both support open access to case information. Most criminal filings are available for public review. Some documents may be sealed by court order, and records involving juvenile defendants are handled under separate rules that restrict public access. Adult criminal records are generally open to anyone who requests them at the courthouse or searches online.
Common items found in a Huntingdon County criminal court record include:
- Criminal complaint and affidavit of probable cause
- Bail orders and conditions of release
- Formal charges and criminal information
- Plea agreements and sentencing orders
- Continuance requests and scheduling orders
- Final disposition and sentence
Pennsylvania Criminal Background Checks and Huntingdon County
Court dockets give you case-level detail, but they do not replace a formal background check. Pennsylvania offers several tools for checking a person's criminal history across all counties, not just Huntingdon.
The Pennsylvania Access To Criminal History system, known as PATCH, provides official criminal history reports. You can request a check through epatch.pa.gov. Standard requests cost $22, and the system searches statewide records maintained by the Pennsylvania State Police. For questions, call 1-888-783-7972. The PA State Police also provides information about background check requests at psp.pa.gov. These reports draw from records across the Commonwealth, including Huntingdon County criminal cases reported to the state.
Criminal history records in Pennsylvania are governed by the Criminal History Record Information Act, found at 18 Pa.C.S. § 9101-9183. This law sets the rules for collecting, maintaining, and sharing criminal history data throughout the state.
Note: A PATCH report and a UJS docket search serve different purposes. Dockets show detailed case filings; PATCH reports show conviction history compiled by state police.
Clean Slate and Record Sealing in Huntingdon County
Pennsylvania's Clean Slate law allows certain criminal records to be automatically sealed after a set period of time. Records eligible for sealing include non-conviction records and convictions for lower-level offenses where the person has stayed out of trouble. The law is found at 18 Pa.C.S. § 9122.1 and § 9122.2.
Once a record is sealed under Clean Slate, it does not appear in most public searches, including on the UJS portal. However, law enforcement and criminal justice agencies can still access sealed records. Sealed records are distinct from expunged records. Expungement removes the record entirely from court files, while sealing limits who can see it. Petitions for expungement in Huntingdon County are filed with the Clerk of Courts. The court reviews each petition and can grant or deny based on the specific circumstances of the case. If you believe a record should be sealed or expunged, consulting with an attorney familiar with Huntingdon County courts is a practical step.
Nearby Counties
Huntingdon County borders several other Pennsylvania counties. Criminal cases are filed in the county where the offense occurred. If you are searching for records from an adjacent county, use the links below.