Lebanon County Court Records and Public Access
Lebanon County court records are maintained by the Court of Common Pleas in the 52nd Judicial District, located in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. The Municipal Building at 400 South Eighth Street in Lebanon serves as the center of county government and houses the Prothonotary and Recorder of Deeds. The Clerk of Courts manages criminal records, and the Register of Wills handles probate and estate filings. Lebanon County is a mid-sized central Pennsylvania county with a straightforward court record system accessible through the state UJS Portal and in person at the Lebanon courthouse and Municipal Building.
Lebanon County Quick Facts
Lebanon County Court of Common Pleas
The Court of Common Pleas is the primary trial court for Lebanon County in the 52nd Judicial District. The court handles all major criminal cases, civil lawsuits, family court matters, and Orphans' Court proceedings for county residents. Court services are provided through the Lebanon County Court System under the oversight of the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System.
Court offices are located in the Municipal Building at 400 South Eighth Street in Lebanon, PA 17042. The Prothonotary, which handles civil court records, can be reached at 717-274-2801 extension 2120. The Recorder of Deeds, which handles land records, can be reached at 717-274-2801 extension 2223. The Lebanon County website provides contact information and guidance on accessing government services.
The Clerk of Courts office is also in the Municipal Building. This office maintains all criminal court records, processes court dockets, coordinates bail proceedings, and handles appeals to higher courts. The Register of Wills manages probate matters and marriage licenses from the same building.
| Municipal Building |
400 South Eighth Street Lebanon, PA 17042 |
|---|---|
| Prothonotary | 717-274-2801 x2120 |
| Recorder of Deeds | 717-274-2801 x2223 |
| Website | lebcounty.org |
How to Search Lebanon County Court Records
The Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System portal is the primary online tool for searching Lebanon County court records. Go to ujsportal.pacourts.us and search by name or case number. Filter by Lebanon County to narrow your results. The portal returns docket sheets for cases at the Court of Common Pleas and at the magisterial district courts serving Lebanon County.
Docket sheets on the UJS Portal show the full history of each case. You can see all filing dates, hearing dates, orders, and the final result. Docket sheets are free to view and print. The portal does not give you the actual text of documents, but it tells you what was filed in the case and when.
For in-person access to Lebanon County court records, visit the Municipal Building at 400 South Eighth Street in Lebanon. The Prothonotary handles civil records and can be reached by phone at 717-274-2801 extension 2120. The Clerk of Courts handles criminal records and is also in the Municipal Building. Both offices are open on weekdays during regular business hours. Bring valid identification and be prepared to pay a fee if you need copies.
Note: Some Lebanon County records may only be available by in-person visit or written request. Call ahead before you travel to confirm the office is open and that the records you need are available at that location.
Types of Court Records in Lebanon County
Lebanon County court records cover all cases handled by the Court of Common Pleas and the magisterial district courts. The records system includes multiple offices, each responsible for a different category of filing.
Criminal records include charges, bail orders, preliminary hearing outcomes, motions, trial transcripts, verdicts, and sentencing records. Civil records include complaints, answers, motions, orders, and judgments in money and property disputes. Family court records include divorce filings, custody orders, and protection from abuse orders. Probate records include wills filed for probate, estate inventories, accounts submitted by executors, and guardianship orders. Marriage licenses are also issued by the Register of Wills and are part of the Lebanon County record system.
Lebanon County Criminal Court Records
Criminal court records for Lebanon County are maintained by the Clerk of Courts. This office processes all criminal cases that reach the Court of Common Pleas level in the 52nd Judicial District. Criminal dockets are created when a case is filed and updated with every court event that follows.
Criminal cases in Lebanon County begin at a magisterial district court for the preliminary hearing. If the case is held for court, it moves to the Court of Common Pleas. The Clerk of Courts then manages the file for the rest of the case. This includes bail reviews, motions, arraignments, pre-trial matters, trials, verdicts, sentencing, and any appeals sent to higher courts.
The Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History system at epatch.pa.gov provides statewide criminal history reports including Lebanon County convictions. You can also request certified copies of criminal records directly from the Clerk of Courts in Lebanon. Juvenile records are restricted and are not part of the public record in Lebanon County.
Lebanon County Civil Court Records
Civil court records in Lebanon County are managed by the Prothonotary at the Municipal Building. The Prothonotary, reachable at 717-274-2801 extension 2120, is the civil clerk of court for the 52nd Judicial District. All civil suits, divorce cases, custody filings, and judgment records are maintained by this office.
Divorce and family court filings in Lebanon County go through the Prothonotary. When a couple files for divorce in Lebanon County, the Prothonotary assigns a docket number and keeps all filings related to the case. Custody petitions and support agreements are also tracked through this office. Judgment and lien records are indexed so anyone can search for money judgments against a person or business in Lebanon County.
Real estate records in Lebanon County, including deeds and mortgages, are kept by the Recorder of Deeds. This office can be reached at 717-274-2801 extension 2223 and is also located in the Municipal Building. Land records are useful for real estate transactions and for understanding property history connected to court cases in Lebanon County.
Public Access to Lebanon County Court Records
Pennsylvania law makes most Lebanon County court records open to the public. The Right-to-Know Law and the Pennsylvania court access rules allow any person to request access to court filings in Lebanon County. You do not need to be involved in the case to view most records.
Restricted records include juvenile files, sealed court orders, and certain mental health and family law documents. A judge may also seal specific documents in otherwise public cases. These restrictions protect sensitive information but still leave the large majority of court records open to the general public in Lebanon County.
The UJS Portal gives free online access to dockets. For documents and certified copies, contact the correct office at the Municipal Building in Lebanon. Fees apply for paper copies. Certified copies, which are often needed for legal purposes, cost more than plain copies. Contact the Prothonotary or Clerk of Courts ahead of your visit to confirm current fees.
Pennsylvania State Resources for Lebanon County Records
Several Pennsylvania state-level tools are useful for searching Lebanon County court records. These resources work across all 67 counties and give the public free access to docket information for cases in Lebanon County.
The Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System provides a look at all courts statewide, covering Lebanon County and every other county in Pennsylvania.
The UJS covers all courts in Pennsylvania and is the best starting point for any Lebanon County court record search.
The UJS Web Portal allows case searches across all Pennsylvania counties, including Lebanon.
Go to ujsportal.pacourts.us and filter by Lebanon County to search by name or case number for any case in the 52nd Judicial District.
The Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History system provides statewide criminal records that include Lebanon County convictions and court dispositions.
Use epatch.pa.gov to request criminal history reports that include records from Lebanon County courts.
Note: State portals provide docket-level information. For full documents from Lebanon County cases, contact the courthouse offices in Lebanon directly.
Nearby Counties
Lebanon County sits in south-central Pennsylvania and borders four other counties. Each has its own court system and record-keeping offices. Check which county court has jurisdiction over your matter based on where the relevant events took place.