Blair County Court Dockets and Records
Blair County court records are maintained at the Blair County Courthouse at 423 Allegheny Street in Hollidaysburg. Separate offices handle criminal and civil records for the Court of Common Pleas. The Clerk of Courts manages criminal filings, and the Prothonotary handles civil and family court records. You can search Blair County court records for free through the Pennsylvania UJS Portal or visit the courthouse during regular business hours. This page explains how to find and access all types of court records in Blair County.
Blair County Quick Facts
Blair County Court of Common Pleas
The Blair County Courthouse is at 423 Allegheny Street, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The Blair County Courts Department manages the court system, which includes Criminal, Civil, Family, and Orphans' Court divisions. Court administration handles scheduling and case flow for all divisions. Local court rules govern procedures specific to Blair County, and court forms are available for download from the county website. The courthouse is accessible for individuals with disabilities.
The Clerk of Courts is located at Suite 146, 423 Allegheny Street, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648. Phone: 814-693-3000. This office maintains criminal records for all felony and misdemeanor cases filed in the Court of Common Pleas. Summary appeals from Magisterial District Courts are processed here. Juvenile court records are maintained with restricted access per state law. Oaths of office for public officials are administered and recorded by this office. The Clerk of Courts also maintains a private detective roster and constable bond records. Plain copies are $0.50 per page, and certified documents cost $8.50 per document plus copying fees.
The Prothonotary's office is at Suite 144, 423 Allegheny Street, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648. Phone: 814-693-3080. Fax: 814-317-1600. This office maintains civil case records for all litigation in the Court of Common Pleas. Family court records including divorce and custody are processed here. Orphans' Court records for probate and guardianship are also maintained by the Prothonotary. Copy fees match the Clerk's rates: $0.50 per page for plain copies and $8.50 per document for certified copies. Filing fees follow the statutory fee schedule. Public access terminals are available for searching civil dockets.
| Clerk of Courts |
Suite 146, 423 Allegheny Street Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 Phone: 814-693-3000 |
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| Prothonotary |
Suite 144, 423 Allegheny Street Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 Phone: 814-693-3080 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | blairco.org |
How to Search Blair County Court Records
The Pennsylvania UJS Portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us is the best starting point for finding Blair County court records online. This free system covers criminal dockets, traffic cases, and Magisterial District Court records. Search by name, docket number, OTN, citation number, or incident number. The portal provides free basic docket information for criminal and traffic cases. Updates occur as new information is entered by court staff.
Civil case indices for Blair County are available online for public search. Registration may be required for certain search functions. Document viewing fees may apply for accessing actual document images. Not all documents are available electronically due to their age or format. Confidential information is redacted per Pennsylvania Code § 213.81. Court calendars and schedules can also be viewed online through the county website at blairco.org.
For in-person access, visit the Clerk of Courts or Prothonotary offices at 423 Allegheny Street during regular hours. Public access terminals at the Prothonotary allow searching civil dockets at no cost. Staff can assist with locating records and explaining procedures but cannot provide legal advice. Written requests by mail are accepted with payment and a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Note: Certified copies of Blair County court documents cost $8.50 per document plus $0.50 per page for copies, which is above the standard rate in some other Pennsylvania counties.
Types of Court Records in Blair County
Blair County court records cover four main divisions. Criminal records at the Clerk of Courts include all felony and misdemeanor case filings, arraignment documents, bail records, motions, verdicts, sentencing orders, and juvenile records with restricted access. Civil records at the Prothonotary cover contract disputes, personal injury claims, property matters, and appeals from lower courts. Family court records managed by the Prothonotary include divorce decrees, custody orders, and support agreements. Orphans' Court records also at the Prothonotary cover estate administration, wills, probate filings, and guardianship petitions.
The Clerk of Courts in Blair County also has some unique statutory duties beyond court record maintenance. Financial statements of townships and boroughs are filed with this office. Road and bridge ordinances from municipalities are submitted here as well. These public records, along with oaths of office for elected officials, add to the variety of documents maintained by the Clerk. Private detective licensing records and constable bond files are also part of the office's holdings.
Blair County Criminal Court Records
Every criminal case that moves beyond the Magisterial District Court in Blair County gets a docket with the Clerk of Courts. Felony charges including robbery, assault, drug offenses, and other serious crimes are tracked from the moment the case is certified up from a district court. The docket records every filing: charging papers, bail decisions, pretrial motions, trial scheduling, verdicts, and sentences. Misdemeanor cases that are not resolved at the MDJ level also come to Common Pleas. The full case file is available for in-person review at the Clerk's office in Suite 146.
Blair County has multiple Magisterial District Courts serving different areas. MDJ 24-1-02 is at 2601 Fifth Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602 with phone 814-941-4550. MDJ 24-1-03 is at 615 Fourth Street, Altoona, PA 16602 with phone 814-942-6421. MDJ courts handle preliminary hearings for criminal cases, summary criminal offenses, traffic citations, and civil claims up to $12,000. Landlord-tenant disputes and Protection from Abuse orders can also be filed at the district court level. All MDJ dockets are searchable through the UJS Portal.
For a statewide criminal history report, the PATCH system at epatch.pa.gov provides an official Pennsylvania background check for $22. This covers records from all 67 counties including Blair. The report is governed by 18 Pa.C.S. § 9101 and reflects data held by the Pennsylvania State Police.
Blair County Civil Court Records
The Blair County Prothonotary maintains all civil records for the Court of Common Pleas. Civil cases in Blair County cover a wide range: personal injury suits, contract disputes, property matters, license suspension appeals, and appeals from Magisterial District Courts. Each case receives a docket number when filed. All subsequent filings are added to the docket as the case progresses. Judgments entered in Blair County are indexed and searchable so that lien searches can be performed against a party's property.
Divorce and family court matters are handled by the Prothonotary in Blair County. The divorce docket shows every filing from the initial complaint through the final decree. Custody orders, spousal support agreements, and Protection from Abuse orders are part of the family court record. These cases follow the rules under Title 231 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure and Title 234 of the Rules of Criminal Procedure as applicable. Mediation may be available in some family court cases to help parties reach agreement.
Public Access to Blair County Court Records
Blair County court records are open to the public under Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law at 65 P.S. § 67.101. Anyone can request records without providing a reason. Criminal dockets are available on the UJS Portal at no charge. Civil case indices are available online. In-person access is available at both the Clerk of Courts and Prothonotary offices during regular hours Monday through Friday.
Some Blair County records are restricted. Juvenile records have limited public access per state law. Certain family court documents may be sealed by court order. Adoption proceedings are confidential. Under 204 Pa. Code § 213.81, the Electronic Case Record Public Access Policy governs what personal information appears in public dockets online. Social Security numbers, financial account details, and other sensitive data are redacted from publicly viewable records. The full unredacted case file is available at the courthouse, subject to any judicial sealing orders.
Note: The Pennsylvania Courts system at pacourts.us provides additional guidance on statewide court record access policies and the rules that govern what information is public across all 60 Pennsylvania judicial districts.
Nearby Counties
Blair County is in central Pennsylvania. If you need court records from a neighboring area, check the county where the case was filed to find the right courthouse.