Mifflin County Court Records Search
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Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, is a rural county located in central Pennsylvania with Lewistown as the county seat. Its court system operates through the Court of Common Pleas, the Orphans’ Court, and three Magisterial District Courts that together handle the full range of civil, criminal, family, and probate matters arising within the county. Court records generated through these proceedings are official legal documents that capture every stage of a case — from initial filings through final disposition — and serve as the backbone of the county’s public judicial record.
Residents, attorneys, and researchers looking to locate case records in Pennsylvania have several access options available. PennsylvaniaCourts.us is a resource that can help orient users toward the state’s judicial structure and direct them to publicly available case information. At the county level, records can be searched through the statewide online case portal, examined at public access terminals inside the courthouse, or requested directly through the clerk offices responsible for maintaining them.
How to Look Up a Court Case in Mifflin County?
The primary tool for searching Mifflin County court case information online is the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System Case Search portal, maintained by the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania. This free public service allows searches by participant name, case number, organization name, offense tracking number, or police incident/complaint number. It provides access to docket sheets for Mifflin County’s Court of Common Pleas, Magisterial District Courts, and appellate courts across the state.
For records not available online, or when certified copies are required, requesters must work directly with the appropriate Mifflin County office. The Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts handles civil and criminal court records from the Court of Common Pleas, while the Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphans’ Court manages probate and marriage-related records. All offices are located at the Mifflin County Courthouse in Lewistown.
To formally request records, use one of two standardized state forms:
- Request a Record form (also available in Spanish)
- Request for Transcript or Copy form
Submit the completed form with a copy of government-issued photo identification and applicable payment to the relevant clerk’s office. Requests may be made in person or by mail.
Are Court Records Public in Mifflin County?
Pennsylvania court records are governed primarily by the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law, which establishes a presumption of public access to government records. The Unified Judicial System’s Public Access Policy further defines what judicial records are accessible and under what conditions disclosure may be limited by court rule, statute, or judicial order.
While most adult court records are publicly accessible, the following categories carry access restrictions:
- Juvenile court records, which are confidential under Pennsylvania law
- Adoption records, sealed by statute
- Records subject to court-ordered expungement or sealing
- Active criminal investigation materials
- Records containing confidential personal identifiers, such as social security numbers, which are redacted before disclosure
- Family court matters designated as confidential by order of the court
- Attorney-client privileged communications contained within filings
Requesters do not need to state a purpose when submitting a Right to Know request, though providing case-specific details will help clerk staff locate the correct file efficiently.
Mifflin County Criminal Court Records
Criminal felony and misdemeanor cases in Mifflin County are processed through the Court of Common Pleas, with the Clerk of Courts division of the Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts office serving as custodian of criminal case files. The Clerk of Courts is responsible for accepting new cases transferred from the Magisterial District Courts, collecting criminal fines and costs, processing bail paperwork, and issuing bench warrants for criminal matters authorized by the court.
Mifflin County Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts
Address: 20 North Wayne Street, Lewistown, PA 17044
Phone: (717) 248-8146
Fax: (717) 248-5275
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts: Tammy Stuck
Criminal fines and costs can be paid online through the UJS ePay system for Court of Common Pleas criminal matters. Bail may be posted at the courthouse Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; after-hours bail posting is handled at the Mifflin County Correctional Facility.
The three Magisterial District Courts handle summary offenses, preliminary hearings for felony and misdemeanor charges, and traffic matters at the local level:
| Court | Judge | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDJ 58-3-01 | Jack E. Miller | 103 West Market Street, Suite 1, Lewistown, PA 17044 | (717) 248-8408 |
| MDJ 58-3-02 | Eric S. Ettinger | 7 Ort Valley Road, Suite A, Lewistown, PA 17044 | (717) 248-2607 |
| MDJ 58-3-03 | Kent Smith | 96 South Main Street, P.O. Box 580, Reedsville, PA 17084 | (717) 667-9626 |
For arrest and inmate information, the Mifflin County Correctional Facility maintains a publicly accessible inmate lookup tool. The facility can also be contacted directly at (717) 248-1130. The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Inmate Locator is available for individuals held in state prison rather than county detention.
The Mifflin County Sheriff’s Office does not maintain its own separate arrest records database, but serves civil process and courthouse security functions. Sheriff Douglas S. Cramer can be reached at:
Mifflin County Sheriff’s Office
Address: 20 North Wayne Street, Lewistown, PA 17044
Phone: (717) 242-1105
Fax: (717) 248-2907
Email: sheriff@mifflincountypa.gov
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
For statewide criminal history background checks, the Pennsylvania State Police operates the PATCH (Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History) system. Individual record checks can be submitted online through the EPATCH portal. The fee for a standard criminal record check is $22.00; notarized requests cost $27.00. As of April 22, 2026, online requests through the EPATCH website also incur a 2% credit card processing fee. Further guidance on eligibility and submission options is available on the Pennsylvania State Police criminal background check page.
Mifflin County Civil Court Records
The Prothonotary division of the Mifflin County Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts office is the keeper of all civil court records from the Court of Common Pleas. Civil filings handled by this office include complaints, mortgage foreclosures, custody matters, Petitions for Protection from Abuse (PFAs), motions, court orders, eminent domain declarations, and judgments. The Prothonotary also issues oaths, writs, and bench warrants for civil matters.
Updated fees effective January 1, 2026 are detailed in the Prothonotary and Clerks of Court Fee Sheet available on the county website. Selected fees from that schedule include:
| Filing Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Custody Complaint | $162.25 |
| Amendment of Lien | $30.00 |
| Certified Copy of Lien | $30.00 |
| Prothonotary Appeal to Higher Court | $91.25 |
| Prothonotary portion of appeal | $60.00 |
| Rule to File Complaint | $15.50 |
| Satisfaction/Withdrawal | $15.00 |
| Subpoena | $10.00 |
| Bureau of Compliance | $15.75 |
Payment is accepted at the office; civil costs for Guardian Ad Litems, evaluations, and PFAs can be paid online through AllPaid.
Small claims and civil matters under $12,000 are handled at the Magisterial District Court level. Pennsylvania’s three Mifflin County Magisterial District Courts function as small claims courts for disputes below that threshold, offering a streamlined process for landlord-tenant disputes, property damage, and contract claims. The Pennsylvania Courts forms page provides the civil complaint form used to initiate small claims proceedings. Parties dissatisfied with a Magisterial District Court judgment may appeal to the Court of Common Pleas.
Property records — including deeds, mortgages, releases, easements, plans, and maps — are maintained by the Mifflin County Recorder of Deeds, with the index beginning in 1993. The office shares contact information with the Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphans’ Court:
Mifflin County Recorder of Deeds
Address: 20 North Wayne Street, Lewistown, PA 17044
Phone: (717) 242-1449
Fax: (717) 248-2503
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Mifflin County Family Court Records
Family law matters in Mifflin County — including divorce, child custody, child support, Protection from Abuse orders, and adoption proceedings — are heard in the Court of Common Pleas. The Prothonotary maintains records for divorce complaints, custody filings, and PFAs; adoption records are held by the Clerk of Orphans’ Court and are generally sealed under Pennsylvania law.
Divorce Records
Divorce filings and decrees are maintained by the Mifflin County Prothonotary. To request a copy of a divorce record, contact the Prothonotary’s office and provide the names of both parties, the approximate filing year, and the case number if available. Submit the Request a Record form along with valid photo ID and applicable fees. Requests may be made in person or by mail to the Prothonotary at the Mifflin County Courthouse, 20 North Wayne Street, Lewistown, PA 17044.
Marriage Records
Marriage records dating from 1885 to the present are held by the Mifflin County Clerk of Orphans’ Court. Copies may be obtained by visiting the office in person or sending a written request that includes the names of both parties, the marriage date, and the location. Certified copies of marriage certificates cost $4.00 each.
Mifflin County Clerk of Orphans’ Court / Register of Wills
Address: 20 North Wayne Street, Lewistown, PA 17044
Phone: (717) 242-1449
Fax: (717) 248-2503
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Birth and Death Records
Birth and death certificates for Mifflin County residents are issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s Division of Vital Records. Birth records less than 100 years old are restricted to eligible requesters, including the record subject, their spouse, parent or step-parent, siblings, descendants, grandparents, grandchildren, power of attorney, and legal representatives. Death records less than 25 years old are similarly restricted to a defined class of eligible individuals, including spouses, descendants, parents, and representatives of the estate.
Both birth and death certificates cost $20.00 per copy. Requests can be submitted through the Pennsylvania vital records online portal, or by completing the applicable paper application — Application for a Birth Certificate or Application for a Death Certificate — and mailing it with payment and acceptable identification to:
Pennsylvania Department of Health, Division of Vital Records
P.O. Box 1528
New Castle, PA 16103
In-person requests can be submitted at any of the six regional Vital Records Division offices across the state.
Mifflin County Probate Court Records
Probate jurisdiction in Mifflin County rests with the Orphans’ Court division of the Court of Common Pleas. The Mifflin County Register of Wills Office serves as the operational arm of probate administration, maintaining records that date back to 1789 and also acting as the county agent for the collection of Pennsylvania State Inheritance Taxes.
To initiate an estate in Mifflin County, the following documents are required at the time of filing:
- Petition for Grant of Letters (Testamentary or Administration)
- The original will and any codicils, if applicable
- A certified death certificate
- An Estate Information Sheet
- Applicable filing fees
- Renunciations and oaths of subscribing or non-subscribing witnesses, where required
The Register of Wills handles both testate estates (where the decedent left a valid will) and intestate estates (where no will exists). Conservatorship and guardianship filings for incapacitated adults and minors are handled through the Clerk of Orphans’ Court in the same office. Probate case records can be searched online through the UJS Case Search portal, and certified copies of probate orders or letters can be requested directly from the office.
Mifflin County Register of Wills / Clerk of Orphans’ Court
Address: Mifflin County Courthouse, 20 North Wayne Street, Lewistown, PA 17044
Phone: (717) 242-1449
Fax: (717) 248-2503
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.