Levittown Court Records Access
Levittown court records are maintained through Bucks County, which handles all criminal, civil, and family matters for this planned community of about 52,000 people in lower Bucks County. Levittown is an unincorporated community that spans parts of Bristol Township and Middletown Township. All court filings for Levittown residents go through the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas at 55 East Court Street in Doylestown. Two Magisterial District Courts serve the Levittown area, and it is important to check which court covers your specific address. You can search many Levittown court records for free at ujsportal.pacourts.us.
Levittown Quick Facts
Where to Find Levittown Court Records
Most Levittown court records are filed at the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas at 55 East Court Street in Doylestown, the county seat. For minor cases and preliminary hearings, two Magisterial District Courts serve the Levittown area. District 07-1-08 at 2661 Trenton Road in Levittown, PA 19056 (phone 215-946-5450) is presided over by Judge Charles D. Jonas and covers Middletown Township. District 07-1-03 is at 7325 New Falls Road in Levittown, PA 19055 (phone 215-943-9414) and serves the Bristol Township portion of Levittown.
| Court | Bucks County Court of Common Pleas |
|---|---|
| Address | 55 East Court Street Doylestown, PA 18901 |
| MDJ 07-1-08 | 2661 Trenton Road, Levittown, PA 19056, 215-946-5450 |
| MDJ 07-1-03 | 7325 New Falls Road, Levittown, PA 19055, 215-943-9414 |
| Website | buckscountycourt.org |
Because Levittown spans two townships, residents may be assigned to either of the two MDJ courts based on their specific address. Check your paperwork carefully to confirm which court location applies to your case. Appearing at the wrong MDJ court location can cause problems with your case. The Bucks County courts website at buckscountycourt.org provides guidance on which district court serves each part of Levittown.
How to Search Levittown Court Records
The UJS Portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us is the primary free tool for searching Levittown court records. Enter a name, docket number, OTN, or citation to find cases. The portal covers both MDJ courts that serve Levittown (07-1-08 and 07-1-03) as well as the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas. A single name search returns results from all courts in Bucks County at once, so you do not need to search each court separately. Docket sheets show party names, charges, hearing dates, and case status at no charge.
For in-person searches of Levittown court records, visit the Bucks County Courthouse in Doylestown. The Clerk of Courts handles criminal records. The Prothonotary handles civil records. Both offices can look up cases by name or case number. Staff can make copies from files during business hours. Bring valid photo ID. Call ahead to confirm current hours and copy fees before your trip to Doylestown to research Levittown court records.
The Bucks County courts website at buckscountycourt.org also offers e-filing tools and a web viewer for electronic case records. These tools allow you to view and sometimes download filed documents from Levittown cases online without visiting the courthouse. Bucks County handles a large volume of cases annually through its 20 MDJ courts.
Note: The PATCH system at epatch.pa.gov provides statewide criminal history checks for $22 per person, covering Levittown and Bucks County records along with all other Pennsylvania courts.
Types of Cases and Court Records in Levittown
Levittown court records include criminal, civil, family, and traffic matters. Traffic violations, summary offenses, and landlord-tenant disputes start at one of the two local MDJ courts. Preliminary hearings for felony and misdemeanor cases also take place at the MDJ level before moving to Common Pleas if needed. Small civil claims under $12,000 stay at the MDJ court; larger suits go to the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas in Doylestown.
The Bucks County Court of Common Pleas handles all felony prosecutions, misdemeanor appeals, major civil suits, and family matters for Levittown residents. The Criminal Division takes on felonies and serious misdemeanors. The Civil Division handles large lawsuits, mortgage foreclosures, and equity matters. Family Court covers divorce, custody, and support. Orphans' Court handles estate matters and probate. All Levittown residents, regardless of which township they live in, use the same county-level courts in Doylestown.
Levittown Criminal Court Records
Criminal court records for Levittown residents start at one of the two local Magisterial District Courts, depending on which township the resident lives in. District 07-1-08 at 2661 Trenton Road covers Middletown Township. District 07-1-03 at 7325 New Falls Road covers the Bristol Township portion of Levittown. Summary offenses may be resolved at the MDJ level. Felony cases receive preliminary hearings at the MDJ court and then move to the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas in Doylestown for full prosecution.
Both MDJ and Common Pleas dockets for Levittown cases appear in the UJS Portal. Search by name and the portal returns results from both MDJ courts and the Common Pleas court in a single search. The Bucks County Clerk of Courts at the Doylestown courthouse maintains all criminal records at the Common Pleas level. In-person visits, mail requests, and online UJS Portal searches are all options for accessing Levittown criminal court records.
The Bristol Township Police Department at bristoltownship.org serves portions of Levittown in the Bristol Township area and handles police records requests through the township.
Police records for the Bristol Township portion of Levittown are requested through the Bristol Township Police Department, separate from court records at the Bucks County Courthouse.
Levittown Civil Court Records
Civil court records for Levittown cases are filed with the Bucks County Prothonotary at the courthouse at 55 East Court Street in Doylestown. This office maintains all civil case files for personal injury suits, contract disputes, mortgage foreclosures, and landlord-tenant appeals from MDJ courts. Civil dockets are searchable through the UJS Portal by party name or docket number at no charge. The Bucks County courts web viewer also allows online access to some civil documents without visiting the courthouse.
Small claims under $12,000 and landlord-tenant disputes from Levittown go to one of the two local MDJ courts based on township. District 07-1-08 at 2661 Trenton Road handles cases from Middletown Township. District 07-1-03 at 7325 New Falls Road handles cases from the Bristol Township side. Both courts' records are searchable through the UJS Portal. For certified copies of civil judgments, contact the Bucks County Prothonotary in Doylestown for current fees and procedures.
Note: Levittown spans two townships, which means civil cases may originate in different MDJ courts. Always check which MDJ court covers your specific address before filing a civil claim or responding to one in Levittown.
Accessing Levittown Court Records
Levittown court records are public under the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law (65 P.S. § 67.101) and the Electronic Case Record Public Access Policy under 204 Pa. Code § 213.81. Most docket information is free and available through the UJS Portal and the Bucks County online tools. Full case files, certified copies, and restricted records require an in-person visit to the Bucks County Courthouse in Doylestown or a written request. Sealed records, juvenile cases, and expunged records are not publicly accessible.
Because Levittown is an unincorporated planned community rather than an incorporated city or borough, there is no separate Levittown court. All major matters go through the county system in Doylestown. The Middletown Township Police Department at middletowntownship.com also serves portions of Levittown and handles police records through the township for the Middletown side of the community.
Bucks County Court Records
Levittown is in Bucks County, and all Levittown court cases go through the Bucks County court system in Doylestown. For more on county court offices, related records, e-filing, and additional Bucks County resources, visit the county court records page.
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