Union County Court Records Search
Union County court records are maintained by the Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts at the Union County Courthouse in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. The 17th Judicial District is a two-county, two-judge district serving both Union and Snyder counties. Lewisburg is the county seat. Diane Miller serves as Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts for Union County. The office at 103 South Second Street handles civil, criminal, and Orphans' Court records for the county. You can search Union County court records through the free UJS Portal or by visiting the courthouse in Lewisburg.
Union County Quick Facts
Union County Court of Common Pleas
The Union County Court of Common Pleas is a court of general trial jurisdiction. It handles civil, criminal, child and spousal support, child custody, juvenile delinquency, juvenile dependency, and Orphans' Court cases. The 17th Judicial District is a two-county, two-judge district covering both Union and Snyder counties. The Honorable President Judge Lori R. Hackenberg has chambers at the Snyder County Courthouse in Middleburg. Phone: (570) 837-4238. The Honorable Judge Michael Piecuch has chambers at the Union County Courthouse in Lewisburg. Phone: (570) 524-8641.
The Union County Courthouse is located at 103 South Second Street, Lewisburg, PA 17837. Phone: (570) 524-8736. Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The courthouse handles all case filings, dockets, and record requests for Union County. Because the 17th Judicial District spans two counties, judges may rotate between Lewisburg and Middleburg for hearings depending on the case schedule.
The Union County departments page lists all judiciary and criminal justice offices. These include the 17th Judicial District Treatment Court, the Court of Common Pleas, the District Attorney, Domestic Relations, the Jail, the Jury Commission, Magisterial District Courts, Probation, the Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts, the Public Defender, the Sheriff, and Victim Witness services.
The screenshot below shows the Union County government website, the main portal for accessing court-related information in Union County.
The county portal at unioncountypa.org provides access to all departments and court offices that maintain Union County court records in Lewisburg.
How to Search Union County Court Records
The free statewide tool for Union County court records is the UJS Portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us. Search by party name, docket number, OTN, or citation number. Results show the case type, court, judge, and all events recorded in the docket. This covers both Common Pleas and Magisterial District Court cases for Union County at no cost.
In-person access is available at the Union County Courthouse, First Floor, 103 South Second Street, Lewisburg, PA 17837. The Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Passport services are available Monday through Thursday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM, and Friday, 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Marriage licenses are available by appointment only. The office can search civil, criminal, and Orphans' Court records by name or case number and provide document copies. Phone: (570) 524-8751. Fax: (570) 524-8628.
The screenshot below shows the Union County Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts page, which provides details on office functions, fees, and how to file records in Union County.
The Prothonotary page at unioncountypa.org lists office functions, quick links for forms, fee bills, and filing instructions for Union County court records.
Note: The Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts in Union County cannot provide legal advice. Contact a licensed attorney for guidance on court filings or responding to actions in Union County.
Types of Court Records in Union County
Union County court records span several types and divisions. The Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts serves as the "First Notary" and highest administrator of court records in Union County. This office functions as the keeper of civil, criminal, and Orphans' Court records. It files, records, stores, and distributes official court documents. Civil records include complaints, motions, judgments, and liens. Criminal records include informations, plea agreements, verdicts, and sentences. Orphans' Court records include wills, estates, and guardianships.
Magisterial District Courts serve areas of Union County and handle lower-level matters including preliminary hearings, summary offense trials, traffic violations, and civil claims under $12,000. The 17th Judicial District Treatment Court provides an alternative court program for eligible defendants in Union County. Domestic Relations handles support cases. The Jury Commission manages juror selection. All of these offices contribute to the overall court records system in Union County.
Union County Criminal Court Records
Criminal cases in Union County begin with an arrest and an appearance before a Magisterial District Judge. The judge sets bail and schedules a preliminary hearing. If the charges are supported, the case moves to the Union County Court of Common Pleas. The Clerk of Courts at 103 South Second Street in Lewisburg maintains all Common Pleas criminal records including the criminal information, all motions, hearing records, verdicts, and sentences. The Probation office supervises defendants on court-ordered supervision in Union County.
Criminal dockets for Union County cases can be searched by name or docket number through the UJS Portal at no cost. Certified copies of criminal records require a visit to or a written request sent to the Union County Clerk of Courts. The Public Defender provides legal representation for eligible defendants in Union County. Victim Witness services support crime victims through the court process. The District Attorney prosecutes criminal cases for the state in Union County. For statewide criminal history reports, use the PATCH portal at epatch.pa.gov for $22.
The screenshot below shows the Union County departments page listing all judiciary and criminal justice offices in Union County.
The departments page at unioncountypa.org/departments lists all court-related offices and links to each one for detailed contact information in Union County.
Union County Civil Court Records
Civil court records in Union County are maintained by the Prothonotary. This office records all civil case filings, stores documents, and indexes judgments and liens against property in Union County. Civil matters include personal injury cases, contract disputes, property matters, and other claims above $12,000. Divorce, custody, and family court filings are also processed through the Prothonotary in Union County. Electronic filing is available for civil cases, and quick links for forms and filing instructions are on the Prothonotary's website.
The screenshot below shows the Union County Court of Common Pleas page, which provides details on the court's jurisdiction, the two judges serving the 17th Judicial District, and contact information for Union County.
The Common Pleas page at unioncountypa.org details the court's jurisdiction over civil, criminal, custody, juvenile, and Orphans' Court matters in Union County.
Public Access to Union County Court Records
Union County court records are public under the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law, 65 P.S. § 67.101. Most criminal and civil dockets are open to public inspection. You do not need to explain why you want to view court records in Union County. Juvenile records and court-ordered sealed cases are not available to the public. The Electronic Case Record Public Access Policy at 204 Pa. Code § 213.81 limits the personal data that appears in online records for Union County and all Pennsylvania courts.
Free online docket access is available through the UJS Portal. For document copies, visit or write to the Union County Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts at 103 South Second Street, Lewisburg, PA 17837. Office hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Prothonotary and Orphans' Court fee bills are available on the county website so you can check costs before visiting. Certified copies cost more than plain copies. Court forms for various filings including custody and family matters are also available through the Prothonotary's office in Union County.
Note: The 17th Judicial District Treatment Court in Union County offers an alternative pathway for eligible defendants. Contact the Court of Common Pleas for more information about this program and how it affects court records in Union County.
Nearby Counties
Union County borders several Pennsylvania counties in the central region. Check the correct county when searching for court records from a neighboring area, as each county maintains its own records and courthouse.