Lycoming County court records, Pennsylvania, are available through several channels. LycomingCourt.us allows searching for public information about court cases in the county. Additionally, records can be found through official court resources, including the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania (UJS) portal, directly at the Clerk of Courts office, and through public terminals installed in the courthouse in Williamsport.
Lycoming Court System & Jurisdictions
Several judicial instances operate in the county, each handling specific categories of cases.
Court of Common Pleas
This is the county's general jurisdiction court. It is divided into divisions:
- Criminal Division — felonies, misdemeanors, probation violations
- Civil Division — civil lawsuits, contract disputes, damage claims, cases with a claim amount over $12,000
- Family Division — divorces, child custody, alimony, protective orders (PFA)
- Orphans' Court Division — probate cases, guardianship of incapacitated persons, trust management
Magisterial District Courts
Magisterial courts handle less serious cases. These include traffic violations, minor criminal cases (summary offenses), and civil lawsuits up to $12,000. Preliminary hearings in criminal cases also start here — the magistrate decides if there is enough evidence to transfer the case to the Court of Common Pleas. Several magisterial courts operate in the county, located in various municipalities.
The Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History (PATCH) system is used for checking criminal history at the state level. Information about individuals sentenced to state-level imprisonment can be found through the Inmate Locator of the Department of Corrections. Data about registered sex offenders is available on the Megan's Law portal.
Lycoming Court Calendar & Upcoming Hearings
The Court of Common Pleas schedule is published through the Pennsylvania UJS Web Portal. To find today's, tomorrow's, or weekly scheduled hearings, use the state judicial system portal — it allows filtering by date, case type, and judge's last name.
Alternative ways to find out the schedule:
- Call the Clerk of Courts or Prothonotary office and inquire about a specific case
- Visit the official Lycoming County website, where announcements are sometimes posted in the Courts section
- Check the public terminal in the courthouse — there are current lists of cases for the day available
Magisterial courts maintain their own schedules. To find out the hearing date in a magisterial court, contact the relevant Magisterial District Court directly.
How to Get a Copy of a Lycoming Court Document
The type of copy determines both the procedure and the cost. There are two options.
Certified Copy
Contains the court's official stamp and the clerk's signature. Required for submission to other courts, government agencies, immigration procedures. You can order it in person or by mail — contact the relevant office:
- Prothonotary — for civil cases
- Clerk of Courts — for criminal cases
- Register and Recorder — for probate cases and Orphans' Court documents
Uncertified Copy
A regular copy without official certification. Suitable for familiarizing yourself with case materials.
For a mail request, specify: the full name of the party, case number (docket number), type of document needed, and include payment. Send the request to the address:
Some documents have restricted access — this applies to juvenile cases, sealed and expunged records. When requesting a copy, check with the clerk if the document is public. If you are denied access to records you believe are public, you have the right to submit a request under the Right-to-Know Law through the Office of Open Records.
Lycoming Court Records Fees & Payment
Fees for court documents in Pennsylvania are regulated by state statutes and local administrative orders. Below are approximate rates for Lycoming County — always verify the exact amount directly with the office, as fees may change.
| Service | Approximate Cost | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Database search (by name) | Depends on the office | Some searches through the UJS Web Portal are free |
| Uncertified copy (per page) | $0.25 – $1.00 | Rate set by the relevant office |
| Certified copy | $5.00 – $10.00+ | Includes certification with court seal; may depend on the number of pages |
| Criminal history check (PATCH) | Free (result "No Record") / $22.00 (if a record exists) | Through the PATCH website |
| County jail inmate search | Free | Through the Inmate Search page |
Payment is usually accepted in cash, money order, or check payable to the relevant office. The possibility of credit card payment should be clarified in advance. For mail requests, include a self-addressed stamped envelope and payment in the form of a money order.
For more information about specific fees, contact the court office by phone or visit LycomingCourt.us to search for public court records.