Carbon County Court Records Search
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Carbon County, Pennsylvania, situated in the heart of the Pocono Mountains region with Jim Thorpe as its county seat, maintains a structured court system producing records across criminal, civil, family, and probate matters. Under Pennsylvania Code 204 § 213.81, these documents are formally designated as “Case Records” and encompass a wide variety of filed materials, including dockets, indices, pleadings, orders, opinions, judgments, decrees, and evidentiary exhibits. Records are preserved in both paper and electronic formats, ensuring long-term accessibility for parties, attorneys, and the public alike.
Locating Court Records in Pennsylvania
Several pathways exist for searching Carbon County court records: clerk office visits, public access terminals at the courthouse, state-level online systems, and court-specific portals. Researchers working on Pennsylvania matters may find PennsylvaniaCourts.us useful for identifying publicly available case information across the state. The sections below walk through each Carbon County court and its specific record access procedures.
How to Look Up a Court Case in Carbon County?
Carbon County’s Court of Common Pleas operates within the 56th Judicial District and provides multiple channels for searching case records.
Online Case Search Options:
- UJS Web Portal — The Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania portal provides free public access to docket sheets for appellate courts, criminal courts of common pleas, magisterial district courts, and the Philadelphia Municipal Court. Users may search by case number, participant name, organization name, offense tracking number, or police incident number. This is the primary free tool for criminal docket lookups.
- Tyler Odyssey Portal — For civil case records, the Carbon County Court of Common Pleas Tyler Odyssey portal allows registered users to search by case number, party name, or business name. A yearly subscription is required for full access; contact Court Administration at (570) 325-8556, ext. 3200, or email klsweeney@carboncourts.com for remote access details. All civil and judgment filings since January 1, 1984 have been entered into the system.
In-Person Requests:
The main courthouse for Carbon County is located at:
Carbon County Courthouse
Address: 4 Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
Phone: (570) 325-8556
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
The county’s court system is organized into a Court of Common Pleas and four Magisterial District Courts:
| Court | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Clerk of Courts (Criminal) | 4 Broadway, P.O. Box 107, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 | (570) 325-3637 |
| Prothonotary (Civil) | 4 Broadway, P.O. Box 130, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 | (570) 325-2481 |
| Orphans’ Court / Register of Wills | 4 Broadway, P.O. Box 286, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 | (570) 325-2261 |
| Magisterial District Court 56-3-01 | 340 Center Ave, P.O. Box 356, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 | (570) 325-2751 |
| Magisterial District Court 56-3-02 | 401 Delaware Ave, Palmerton, PA 18071 | (610) 826-3707 |
| Magisterial District Court 56-3-03 | 417 E Ridge St, P.O. Box 203, Lansford, PA 18232 | (570) 645-3024 |
| Magisterial District Court 56-3-04 | 200 Carbon St, P.O. Box 17, Weatherly, PA 18255 | (570) 427-4100 |
Are Court Records Public in Carbon County?
Pennsylvania law provides broad public access to court records. Under Pennsylvania Code 204 § 213.81, any person may inspect or obtain copies of case records upon request — whether oral or written — submitted to the appropriate custodian, regardless of whether the record is in paper or electronic form.
That said, certain categories of information are withheld from public disclosure in order to protect sensitive personal data and the integrity of ongoing proceedings. The following are restricted under applicable court rules and regulations:
- Social Security Numbers
- Financial account records
- Driver’s license numbers
- Medical and psychological records
- Children and Youth Services records
- State Identification (SID) numbers
- Names, dates of birth, and educational records of minors (except when a minor is charged as a defendant in a criminal matter)
- Abuse victims’ addresses, employer information, and work schedules in family court actions (the victim’s name remains public)
- Marital Property Inventories and Pre-Trial Statements
- Agreements between the parties
Criminal docket sheets accessible through the UJS Portal exclude limited-access and clean slate dockets, consistent with Pennsylvania’s Clean Slate Act, which seals certain older, lower-level conviction records from public view.
Payments of fines, costs, and restitution in criminal cases can be made online through the UJS ePay system, by mail via check or money order, or in person at the Clerk of Courts office with cash or credit/debit card.
Carbon County Criminal Court Records
The Carbon County Clerk of Courts, currently Tyra L. Boni, serves as the custodian of all criminal case records for the county’s Court of Common Pleas. The office maintains the Criminal Division and Collections Division, handling all pleadings and records from arrest through final disposition. The criminal docketing process has been fully computerized since 1984.
Carbon County Clerk of Courts – Criminal Division
Address: 4 Broadway, P.O. Box 107, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
Phone: (570) 325-3637
Fax: (570) 325-5705
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
The office handles a broad range of criminal matters, including criminal cases, expungements, extraditions, forfeitures, indirect criminal complaints, magisterial district judge matters, search warrants, summary appeals, and Superior Court appeals.
Criminal docket information is freely searchable through the UJS Web Portal. Users should note that docket sheets reflect court filings but are not a substitute for a formal criminal history background check.
Statewide Criminal History Checks (Pennsylvania State Police)
For background check purposes, the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) maintains the state’s official criminal history repository. The public can submit requests through the ePATCH online system, which operates around the clock. The fee is $22.00 per search, payable by credit card, and results are typically returned the following day. Note that effective April 22, 2026, online credit card transactions through ePATCH carry an additional 2% processing fee.
Mail-in requests are also accepted. To request by mail, complete PSP Form SP 4-164, attach a $22.00 fee (money order or cashier’s check), a valid ID, and a self-addressed stamped envelope, then mail to:
Pennsylvania State Police – Central Repository–164
1800 Elmerton Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17110-9758
Phone: (888) 783-7972
In some cases, the PSP may waive the fee when the request serves a legitimate public interest. The Carbon County Sheriff’s Office also serves as a resource for law enforcement-related records and civil process matters.
Sheriff’s Office
Address: 4 Broadway, P.O. Box 147, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
Phone: (570) 325-2821
Fax: (570) 325-7860
Email: sheriffoffice@carboncounty.net
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Carbon County Civil Court Records
Civil case records in Carbon County are the responsibility of the Carbon County Prothonotary, currently Kayla M. Semmel. The Prothonotary’s office maintains filings and records for all civil actions in the Court of Common Pleas, including negligence, contract disputes, property matters, foreclosures, divorces, and other non-criminal proceedings.
Carbon County Prothonotary
Address: 4 Broadway, P.O. Box 130, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
Phone: (570) 325-2481
Fax: (570) 325-8047
Email: ksemmel@carboncourts.com
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
(Passport services available by appointment only)
The office uses Tyler Enterprise Justice (Odyssey) as its case management system. Every civil case and judgment filed since January 1, 1984 is in the system, searchable by case number or party/business name.
How to Access Civil Records:
- Online — Use the Tyler Odyssey Portal. Register with an email and password to create an account. After signing in, search by case number, party name, or business name. Wildcard searches assist when spellings are uncertain. Associated documents can be downloaded for viewing or printing. Full portal access requires a yearly subscription — contact Court Administration at (570) 325-8556, ext. 3200 for pricing and setup.
- In person — Visit the Prothonotary’s office at 4 Broadway, Jim Thorpe, during business hours. Submit a written request identifying the case by party name or case number.
- By mail — Send a written request to Carbon County Courthouse, 4 Broadway, P.O. Box 107, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229.
Current civil filing fee schedules are published by the court and are available directly from the Prothonotary. The Civil Filing Fee Schedule (effective June 1, 2024, revised November 17, 2025) is posted on the court’s website. A complete list of all court fee schedules is available at the Carbon County Court Fee Schedules page.
Magisterial District Courts handle smaller civil matters, including landlord-tenant disputes, minor contract claims, and summary offenses at the local level. Records from these courts are accessible through the UJS Portal.
Carbon County Family Court Records
Family law matters in Carbon County are distributed across several offices depending on the specific issue involved.
Divorce Records
Divorce records are maintained by the Prothonotary as part of its civil case files. To search for a divorce filing, use the Tyler Odyssey Portal or visit the Prothonotary’s office in person. Divorce proceedings are filed in the Court of Common Pleas and form part of the civil docket. Note that the Marital Property Inventory and Pre-Trial Statement are among the documents classified as confidential and excluded from public inspection.
Child Support and Domestic Relations
The Carbon County Domestic Relations Office, located at 76 Susquehanna Street, 2nd Floor, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229, administers child support, spousal support, and paternity matters as part of the Pennsylvania Child Support Enforcement System (PACSES).
Address: 76 Susquehanna St., 2nd Floor, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
Mailing: P.O. Box 30, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
Phone: (570) 325-2179 or (570) 325-2681
Fax: (570) 325-2443
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
New support actions can be filed online through the Pennsylvania Child Support Website (PACSES), or in person at the Domestic Relations Office. Support payments are processed through the State Collection and Disbursement Unit (SCDU); for payment status, contact SCDU toll-free at (877) 727-7238. Key fees associated with Domestic Relations matters include:
- JCP (Judicial Computer Project) filing fee: $41.25 (assessed per Act 45 of 2025, paid by the noncustodial parent at the end of a case’s lifespan)
- Federal annual child support fee: $35.00 (assessed on custodial parents receiving $2,000 or more in child support per federal fiscal year)
- Paternity genetic testing: $66.00 (for mother, child, and alleged father)
The Domestic Relations Office does not handle custody or visitation matters. Those issues fall under the Court and should be addressed through an attorney or by contacting the Prothonotary at (570) 325-2481. Self-represented parties can access custody forms and instructions through the Pennsylvania Courts custody proceedings page.
Marriage Records
Marriage licenses are issued by the Carbon County Register of Wills/Clerk of Orphans’ Court. The total fee for a marriage license is $50.00 ($45.00 license fee plus $5.00 automation fee), payable by cash or money order only — no checks accepted. Marriage records dating from 1885 through 1967 are held at the Archives Department (15 W. 4th Street, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229, Phone: (570) 325-5713), while records from 1968 to the present are maintained at the Register of Wills office. To request a certified copy of a marriage certificate, download and submit the Marriage Certificate Request Form with valid identification to the Clerk of Orphans’ Court at P.O. Box 286, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229, Phone: (570) 325-2261 Marriage certification copies are available at a fee of $5.00.
Birth and Death Records
Certified birth and death records for Carbon County events since 1906 are administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Division of Vital Records. Online orders are processed through the official state vendor around the clock for a $20.00 certificate fee plus a $10.00 processing fee, payable by credit card. Paper applications are also available — the Application for Birth Certificate and Application for Death Certificate can be mailed with the applicable fee to:
Pennsylvania Department of Health – Division of Vital Records
P.O. Box 1528, New Castle, PA 16103
Requesters must be at least 16–18 years old, present valid ID, and demonstrate a qualifying relationship to the person named on the record or hold legal authorization.
Birth records from 1892 through 1905 are held by the Archives Department at 15 W. 4th Street, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229. Genealogical research assistance at the Register of Wills office costs $12.50 per half-hour or $20.00 per hour, with copies at $0.25 per page from originals.
Carbon County Probate Court Records
The Orphans’ Court Division of the Carbon County Court of Common Pleas handles estate administration, probate of wills, guardianships, adoptions, termination of parental rights, incapacity adjudications, and non-profit corporation matters. The Carbon County Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphans’ Court, Jean Papay, is the designated custodian for these records.
Register of Wills / Clerk of Orphans’ Court
Address: 4 Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
Mailing: P.O. Box 286, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
Phone: (570) 325-2261
Fax: (570) 325-5098
Email: RegisterOfWills@CarbonCourts.com
Estate records from 1843 through 1990 are maintained by the Archives Department at 15 W. 4th Street, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229. Estate records from 1991 to the present are held at the Register of Wills office. All archived records have been indexed and microfilmed and are available for public viewing and copying at the Archives Department.
Key Probate Fees (from the Orphans’ Court Fee Schedule, updated November 17, 2025):
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Formal accounting (first page) | $85.00 |
| Each additional accounting page | $3.00 |
| Accounts for filing (first page) | $30.00 |
| Guardianship (minor or incapacitated) — total | $80.25 |
| Adoption petition — total | $95.25 |
| Certified copy of any document (first page) | $10.00 |
| Each additional certified page | $1.00 |
| Photocopies / docket pages | $0.25 per page |
| Exemplified copy of document | $40.00 |
| Automation fee (assessed on all first filings) | $5.00 |
| JCP State fee (assessed on each filing) | $40.25 |
Wills must be filed for probate within five years of the testator’s death to be effective under Pennsylvania law. To search probate case records online, registered users may access the Tyler Odyssey Portal, which includes dockets for Orphans’ Court matters. For in-person requests or questions about specific estate files, contact the Register of Wills office directly during business hours.