Susquehanna County Court Criminal Records
Susquehanna County criminal court records are held by the Clerk of Courts at the Court of Common Pleas in Montrose. The county occupies the northeastern corner of Pennsylvania, bordering New York. Its population is about 38,000. The 44th Judicial District handles all criminal matters for the county. You can search Susquehanna County case dockets for free through the statewide UJS Portal or contact the Montrose courthouse to request certified copies of specific documents.
Susquehanna County Quick Facts
Susquehanna County Clerk of Courts in Montrose
The Clerk of Courts at 11 Maple Street in Montrose is the official keeper of criminal court records for Susquehanna County. This office receives and files all criminal case documents, maintains the court's docket, and provides access to records for members of the public. Staff can search cases by defendant name or docket number. Call (570) 278-4600 before visiting to confirm what you need to bring and whether the records you want can be produced on the same day.
Susquehanna County is a rural county with an active court system. Cases come from communities throughout the county including Montrose, Susquehanna Depot, Forest City, and numerous townships. The Clerk of Courts is the only location for certified copies of criminal case documents. The office handles the full range of criminal matter types: felonies, misdemeanors, and summary appeals. Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
| Office |
Susquehanna County Clerk of Courts 11 Maple Street Montrose, PA 18801 Phone: (570) 278-4600 |
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| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Court | Susquehanna County Court of Common Pleas, 44th Judicial District |
Susquehanna County Criminal Docket Search Online
Use the Pennsylvania UJS Portal to search Susquehanna County criminal dockets without visiting the courthouse. The portal is free and available around the clock. You can search by defendant name or case number. Each result links to a full docket sheet showing charges with statute citations, bail information, every hearing date, and the case outcome.
The UJS Portal makes it easy to compare Susquehanna County cases with records from neighboring counties. Because this county borders both Wayne and Wyoming counties as well as Bradford County, cases sometimes involve activity across county lines. Searching all three counties through the portal in a single session gives you the most complete picture. The portal is updated regularly by court staff and reflects current case status for both active and closed dockets.
Note: If you need a printout from the courthouse rather than from your own computer, visit the public terminal at the Susquehanna County Courthouse. Under Pa. Rule of Judicial Administration 509, you can view docket records at that terminal at no charge.
What Susquehanna County Criminal Records Contain
Every criminal case file in Susquehanna County includes a set of core documents. The criminal complaint or information lays out the charges. Bail orders set the conditions for release. If the case went to a preliminary hearing, a record of that hearing is in the file. Court orders from the judge appear at each key stage. The sentencing order is the final document when a case ends in a conviction.
Docket sheets provide a full summary of case events. They list the charges with the Pennsylvania statute number, the grade and degree of each offense, the names of the attorneys, the bail amount, and the date and description of each docket entry. For a quick reference, the docket sheet tells you almost everything about a case in a few pages. For specific language from a complaint or order, you need the actual document from the Clerk of Courts. Pennsylvania's criminal records law at 18 Pa.C.S. § 9101 through § 9183 governs public access to these records in Susquehanna County and all other Pennsylvania counties.
- Criminal complaint or information
- Bail orders and conditions of release
- Court orders at each hearing stage
- Plea agreements and sentencing documents
- Post-conviction motions and decisions
PATCH and Statewide Records Including Susquehanna County
The PATCH system run by the Pennsylvania State Police searches a statewide database that includes criminal records from Susquehanna County. The fee is $22 per request. Submit your request at epatch.pa.gov or call 1-888-783-7972. You will need the full name and date of birth of the person you are checking. Results show a compiled history across all Pennsylvania counties based on what courts have reported to the statewide repository.
For full case details on a specific Susquehanna County matter, combine a PATCH search with a UJS Portal search. PATCH gives the overview and the portal gives the detail. If you are researching a record that may have been sealed under Pennsylvania's Clean Slate law at 18 Pa.C.S. § 9122.1, neither system will show it once it has been sealed. You can learn more about your rights to access government records through the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records.
Nearby Counties
Susquehanna County borders several counties in northeastern Pennsylvania. Criminal cases in these counties are handled by their own courts and clerks.