Snyder County Criminal Case Records
Snyder County criminal court records are filed and stored at the Clerk of Courts office in Middleburg. This central Pennsylvania county has a population of about 40,000 and is part of the 17th Judicial District, which it shares with neighboring Union County. The Court of Common Pleas at 9 W. Market Street in Middleburg handles all felony, misdemeanor, and summary appeal cases for the county. You can search Snyder County records through the statewide UJS Portal at no cost or visit the courthouse during regular business hours.
Snyder County Quick Facts
Snyder County Clerk of Courts in Middleburg
The Clerk of Courts in Middleburg is the official keeper of all criminal court records for Snyder County. The office accepts new filings, assigns case numbers, and maintains documents for the full life of each case. Staff can search the records by defendant name or case number. If you need a certified copy of a document, you must request it from this office and pay the applicable copy fee.
Snyder and Union Counties share the 17th Judicial District. Each county has its own Clerk of Courts and maintains its own records separately. A case filed in Snyder County stays in Middleburg. A Union County case is handled in Lewisburg. The shared district means the same judges may serve both counties, but the records are kept in separate offices. For Snyder County matters, the Middleburg office at 9 W. Market Street is the right place to start. Phone (570) 837-4202 to check hours and what you need to bring for an in-person visit.
| Office |
Snyder County Clerk of Courts 9 W. Market Street Middleburg, PA 17842 Phone: (570) 837-4202 |
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| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Court | Snyder County Court of Common Pleas, 17th Judicial District (shared with Union County) |
Searching Snyder County Criminal Dockets Online
The UJS Portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us is the free statewide court records tool for Pennsylvania. Searching by name or case number brings up any criminal docket sheets linked to Snyder County. The portal shows charges, bail status, hearing dates, and case outcomes. It is updated regularly and covers both active and closed cases.
Results from the portal are useful for a quick review of a Snyder County case. The docket sheet shows every entry made in the case from filing to disposition. This includes any motions filed, continuances granted, and the final outcome. You can also see whether any charges were withdrawn or amended. For detailed documents such as the original criminal complaint or a specific court order, you need to contact the Clerk of Courts in Middleburg for a copy.
Note: The UJS Portal searches by the county where the case was filed. Make sure to select Snyder County when filtering results, especially if a person has cases in multiple counties.
Snyder County Criminal Record Contents
A criminal court file in Snyder County contains all documents filed from the time charges are brought through the end of the case. The criminal complaint or information is the foundation of the file. Bail papers, motions, orders, and transcripts follow as the case progresses. The sentencing order is the final document in a case that ends in a conviction. In cases that are dismissed or result in acquittal, the order ending the case is the last entry.
Under 18 Pa.C.S. § 9101 through § 9183, Pennsylvania's Criminal History Record Information Act, most criminal court records are public. Snyder County follows these state rules. Records remain on file for defined periods: felony records are kept 75 years, misdemeanor records 25 years, and summary offense records 7 years. These long retention periods mean even older cases are often still accessible at the Clerk's office or through the UJS Portal.
- Criminal complaints and informations
- Bail orders and bond paperwork
- Plea agreements
- Sentencing orders and probation terms
- Post-sentence motions and appeals
Pennsylvania PATCH and Statewide Criminal Records
When you need a statewide view of someone's criminal history, the Pennsylvania Access To Criminal History system provides that at epatch.pa.gov. Run by the Pennsylvania State Police, PATCH draws from the statewide repository and returns a compiled criminal history for Pennsylvania. Each request costs $22 and requires the person's full name and date of birth. Results cover all 67 counties, including Snyder County.
PATCH is not a substitute for checking the UJS Portal directly. Some recent filings may take time to appear in the statewide database. If you are looking for current case status on a Snyder County matter, the portal or a direct call to the Clerk of Courts is your best option. Use both tools together for a thorough search. The Pennsylvania Open Records portal can also help you understand your rights when requesting government records.
Nearby Counties
Snyder County sits in central Pennsylvania and is surrounded by several other counties. Each has its own court and clerk of courts for criminal matters.