Lebanon County Criminal Court Records
Lebanon County criminal court records are maintained by the Clerk of Courts at the courthouse on South 8th Street in Lebanon. The county is part of the 52nd Judicial District and has a population of approximately 144,000. Lebanon County sits in south-central Pennsylvania and borders Dauphin, Lancaster, Berks, and Schuylkill Counties. The Court of Common Pleas handles all criminal matters filed in the county. Records are available to the public online and in person at the courthouse. This page explains how to search criminal court records in Lebanon County and what to expect when you do.
Lebanon County Quick Facts
Lebanon County Clerk of Courts and Criminal Case Records
The Clerk of Courts maintains all criminal case records for the Court of Common Pleas in Lebanon County. The office is located at 400 South 8th Street in Lebanon and is open Monday through Friday. Staff can look up cases by name or case number and provide certified copies of court documents.
Criminal cases in Lebanon County start at the magisterial district court level, where preliminary hearings are held and bail is set. After a defendant is held for court, the case moves to the Court of Common Pleas. From that point, the Clerk of Courts is responsible for maintaining the record. This includes everything from the formal charges through sentencing. Lebanon County's 52nd Judicial District operates as a standalone district, separate from neighboring counties. The courthouse on South 8th Street is the sole location for criminal case records in Lebanon County. Requests for copies of filings, orders, and transcripts go through this office. Fees apply for printed and certified documents; call (717) 274-2801 to confirm current rates.
| Office |
Lebanon County Clerk of Courts 400 S. 8th Street Lebanon, PA 17042 Phone: (717) 274-2801 |
|---|---|
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Court | Court of Common Pleas, 52nd Judicial District |
| Online Search | ujsportal.pacourts.us |
Note: When visiting in person, bringing the case number if known will speed up your search and reduce wait time at the clerk's window.
Lebanon County Criminal Docket Search Online
The Pennsylvania UJS portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us is the main online tool for searching Lebanon County criminal records. Access is free, no account is needed, and the portal is available at all hours.
To search for Lebanon County criminal cases, select "Court Dockets" from the top menu. Then choose "Court of Common Pleas" and enter the person's name or a known case number. The results will show all cases matching your search. Click any case to view the full docket, which includes every filing, motion, and court date. Charge descriptions, bail status, and the final disposition are all shown on the docket sheet. For preliminary hearing records and summary offense matters handled by magisterial district judges in Lebanon County, select "Magisterial District Courts" from the same portal and apply a county filter. Lebanon County has several magisterial district courts serving different parts of the county, and all of their records are on the UJS system.
What Lebanon County Criminal Case Records Include
A criminal case record in Lebanon County contains a full account of how a case progressed through the court system. The docket sheet is the index, and the case file holds the actual documents.
Criminal records in Lebanon County are public under the Right-to-Know Law at 65 P.S. § 67.101 and the Pennsylvania Supreme Court's Public Access Policy at 204 Pa. Code § 213.81. Pa. Rule of Judicial Administration 509 confirms that members of the public may inspect records at the courthouse without charge. Fees apply for copies and certifications only. Some documents are not public, including sealed records, juvenile case files, and materials restricted by court order. For adult criminal cases, records are generally available to anyone who asks for them at the Lebanon County courthouse or through the UJS portal.
The typical contents of a Lebanon County criminal court record include:
- Criminal complaint and affidavit of probable cause
- Bail order and bond conditions
- Criminal information listing formal charges
- Motions filed before and during trial
- Plea hearing or jury trial record
- Sentencing order including any fines, supervision, or restitution
- Post-sentence motions and appeals if filed
Statewide Criminal History and Lebanon County Records
Court dockets from Lebanon County show detailed case information, but the PATCH system provides a statewide criminal history compiled by the Pennsylvania State Police. PATCH covers all 67 counties and is the standard source for official background check information in Pennsylvania.
Submit PATCH requests online at epatch.pa.gov. Standard reports cost $22. Individual self-checks cost $20. Volunteer organizations may request checks at no cost. Questions can be directed to 1-888-783-7972 or through the State Police site at psp.pa.gov. The general background check request page is at pa.gov. The governing law for criminal history records in Pennsylvania is the Criminal History Record Information Act at 18 Pa.C.S. § 9101-9183.
Pennsylvania's Clean Slate law at 18 Pa.C.S. § 9122.1 and § 9122.2 allows eligible records to be automatically sealed. Once sealed, records drop out of public searches. They remain on file with the courts and accessible to law enforcement. Records that qualify are sealed automatically without any action needed from the individual. For expungement in Lebanon County, a formal petition must be filed with the Clerk of Courts, and a judge reviews the request before issuing a ruling.
Note: PATCH results reflect conviction data reported to the state police and may not include every detail that appears in a court docket, such as charges that were dropped or resulted in acquittal.
Nearby Counties
Lebanon County is centrally located in south-central Pennsylvania. Criminal cases are filed in the county where the offense occurred. Use these links to search records in neighboring counties.