Mifflin County, Pennsylvania Court Records
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Mifflin County is a rural county in central Pennsylvania, with Lewistown serving as the county seat. Its court system consists of the Court of Common Pleas, the Orphans Court, and three Magisterial District Courts that collectively handle civil, criminal, family, and probate matters. Every case that moves through these courts generates official records — from the first filing through final disposition — and those records form the county's permanent public judicial history.
If you're trying to locate case records, you have a few options: search online through the statewide portal, use a public access terminal at the courthouse, or contact the appropriate clerk's office directly. PennsylvaniaCourts.us can help you understand the state's judicial structure and point you toward the right county-level resources before you start.
How to Look Up a Court Case in Mifflin County?
Start with the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System Case Search portal, maintained by the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania. This free public tool lets you search by participant name, case number, organization name, offense tracking number, or police incident/complaint number. It covers docket sheets for Mifflin County's Court of Common Pleas, Magisterial District Courts, and Pennsylvania's appellate courts.
If what you need isn't available online — or if you need certified copies — you'll have to contact the appropriate office directly. The Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts handles civil and criminal records from the Court of Common Pleas. The Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphans Court manages probate and marriage records. Both offices are at the Mifflin County Courthouse in Lewistown.
To make a formal records request, use one of these standardized state forms:
- Request a Record form (also available in Spanish)
- Request for Transcript or Copy form
Submit your completed form with a copy of government-issued photo ID and applicable payment to the relevant clerk's office. You can do this in person or by mail.
Are Court Records Public in Mifflin County?
Pennsylvania operates under the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law, which creates a general presumption that government records — including most court records — are open to the public. The Unified Judicial System's Public Access Policy further defines which judicial records are accessible and where court rules, statutes, or judicial orders may limit disclosure.
Most adult court records are generally accessible, but the following categories carry restrictions or are withheld entirely:
- 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 confidential by court order
- Attorney-client privileged communications included in case filings
You don't need to state a reason when submitting a Right to Know request. That said, providing as much case-specific detail as possible — names of parties, case numbers, filing dates — will help clerk staff locate the correct file more quickly.
Mifflin County Criminal Court Records
Felony and misdemeanor criminal cases in Mifflin County go through the Court of Common Pleas. The Clerk of Courts division of the Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts office maintains all criminal case files from those proceedings, including documents transferred from the Magisterial District Courts. This office also collects criminal fines and costs, processes bail paperwork, and issues bench warrants 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 for Court of Common Pleas matters can be paid online through the UJS ePay system. Bail can 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 on the county website. The facility can be reached directly at (717) 248-1130. If the person you're looking for is in state prison rather than county detention, use the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Inmate Locator instead.
The Mifflin County Sheriff's Office does not maintain a separate arrest records database but handles civil process service and courthouse security. 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 runs the PATCH (Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History) system. You can submit individual record checks online through the EPATCH portal. A standard criminal record check costs $22.00; notarized requests cost $27.00. As of April 22, 2026, online requests through the EPATCH website also carry a 2% credit card processing fee. The Pennsylvania State Police criminal background check page has full details on eligibility and submission options.
Mifflin County Civil Court Records
The Prothonotary division of the Mifflin County Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts office maintains all civil records from the Court of Common Pleas. Civil filings managed 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 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 rather than in the Court of Common Pleas. Mifflin County's three Magisterial District Courts function as small claims courts for disputes below that threshold, covering landlord-tenant disputes, property damage claims, and contract matters. The Pennsylvania Courts forms page has the civil complaint form you'll need to start a small claims case. If either party is unhappy with the outcome, they can 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 starting 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 adoptions — 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, contact the Prothonotary's office with the names of both parties, the approximate filing year, and the case number if you have it. Submit the Request a Record form along with valid photo ID and the applicable fee. You can make the request in person or send it by mail to the Prothonotary at the Mifflin County Courthouse, 20 North Wayne Street, Lewistown, PA 17044.
Marriage Records
Marriage records from 1885 to the present are held by the Mifflin County Clerk of Orphans Court. You can obtain a copy by visiting the office in person or sending a written request that includes the names of both parties, the marriage date, and the location where the marriage took place. 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. You can order online through the Pennsylvania vital records online portal, or fill out the appropriate paper application — the Application for a Birth Certificate or the Application for a Death Certificate — and mail 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 also 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 handles day-to-day probate administration, maintains records dating back to 1789, and also acts as the county agent for collecting Pennsylvania State Inheritance Taxes.
If you're opening an estate in Mifflin County, bring the following when you file:
- 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 deceased left a valid will — and intestate estates, where there is no will and Pennsylvania's intestacy laws determine how assets are distributed. Conservatorship and guardianship filings for incapacitated adults and minors go through the Clerk of Orphans Court in the same office.
Probate case records can be searched online through the UJS Case Search portal. For certified copies of probate orders or letters, contact the office directly by phone or visit in person during regular hours.
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.