Monroe County Court Records Search

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    Monroe County is located in northeastern Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains region, with Stroudsburg serving as the county seat. The county falls within the 43rd Judicial District, and its trial court system centers on the Court of Common Pleas, which exercises broad jurisdiction over civil, criminal, and family law matters. Nine Magisterial District Courts serve as the first level of judicial authority across the county, handling preliminary hearings, summary offenses, traffic violations, landlord-tenant disputes, and small civil claims. The Prothonotary serves as the chief clerk for the civil division, the Clerk of Courts maintains criminal case records, and the Clerk of Orphans’ Court oversees marriage license administration and related filings — all three positions are held by a single elected official in Monroe County. Probate matters are maintained separately by the Register of Wills.

    Court records in Pennsylvania can be searched through multiple channels, including county clerk offices, online case docket systems, and public access terminals at courthouses. The Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System Web Portal, commonly known as PAeDocket, offers free statewide access to docket information from both trial and appellate courts. At the local level, Monroe County provides its own C-Track case search system for civil dockets and judgment indexes. Those seeking general information about the state court system may also find PennsylvaniaCourts.us a useful starting point for locating publicly available court case information and understanding how Pennsylvania’s judiciary is organized.

    How to Look Up a Court Case in Monroe County?

    The Court of Common Pleas and administrative court offices of the 43rd Judicial District are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed on all major holidays. Below are the primary court and clerk office locations:

    Monroe County Courthouse (Court of Common Pleas)
    Address: 610 Monroe Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
    Phone: (570) 420-3400
    Court Administration: (570) 517-3009

    Prothonotary Office (Civil Records)
    Address: 610 Monroe Street, Suite 323, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
    Phone: (570) 517-3370
    Fax: (570) 517-3582

    Clerk of Courts (Criminal Records) / Clerk of Orphans’ Court
    Address: 610 Monroe Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
    Clerk of Courts Phone: (570) 517-3385
    Clerk of Orphans’ Court Phone: (570) 517-3390

    Register of Wills (Probate)
    Address: One Quaker Plaza, Room 106, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
    Phone: (570) 517-3347
    Fax: (570) 517-3873

    Monroe County has nine Magisterial District Courts located throughout the county:

    CourtAddressPhone
    MDJ 43-2-01823-A Ann St., Stroudsburg, PA 18360(570) 420-3492
    MDJ 43-2-0298 Day St., East Stroudsburg, PA 18301(570) 420-3496
    MDJ 43-3-015560 Municipal Dr., Tobyhanna, PA 18466(570) 894-8566
    MDJ 43-3-021211 N. 5th St., Stroudsburg, PA 18360(570) 420-3494
    MDJ 43-3-03234 Old Mill Rd., Tannersville, PA 18372(570) 629-1460
    MDJ 43-3-041479 Route 209, Brodheadsville, PA 18322(570) 992-4919
    MDJ 43-4-011155 Red Fox Rd., Marshalls Creek, PA 18335(570) 223-1287
    MDJ 43-4-026689 Route 191, Mountainhome, PA 18342(570) 595-2520
    MDJ 43-4-03103B Gypsum Rd., Stroudsburg, PA 18360(570) 992-6346

    There are three primary methods for looking up a court case:

    1. Online — PAeDocket: Visit the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System Web Portal to search dockets by participant name, case number, or docket number across all Pennsylvania courts, including Monroe County Common Pleas and Magisterial District Courts. Basic searches are free.
    2. Online — C-Track: The Monroe County C-Track search system allows searches specifically for Court of Common Pleas civil case dockets and judgment indexes. Users can search by case number, party name, filing date, offense date, or text snippet within docket entries.
    3. In person: Visit the Prothonotary Office for civil records or the Clerk of Courts for criminal records at the Monroe County Courthouse during business hours. Public access computers are available in the Prothonotary lobby for searching and viewing public civil documents through the C-Track filing system. Staff can assist with locating records when provided with a case number or party names.
    4. By mail or open records request: Written requests can be submitted to the relevant clerk’s office. The Monroe County Open Records Office also accepts requests for access to county records under the Right-to-Know Law.

    Are Court Records Public in Monroe County?

    Court records in Monroe County are generally open to public inspection. Two principal legal frameworks govern access: the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law (RTKL) and the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System’s Public Access Policy. The RTKL establishes a general right to access government records, while the Public Access Policy provides specific rules about which court documents are publicly available and what must be redacted or withheld.

    All records maintained in the Prothonotary Office are available for public viewing unless sealed by court order or restricted by law. Current filings are electronically scanned and accessible through the C-Track e-services public records search, while older documents remain in physical docket books that can be reviewed in person.

    Under Section 708 of the RTKL and Section 7.0 of the Public Access Policy, the following categories of information are restricted from public court documents:

    • Personal identifiers: Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, bank account numbers, and state identification numbers must be redacted.
    • Confidential records: Medical records, driver’s license photographs, juvenile records, and birth certificates are not publicly accessible.
    • Sealed records: Adoption files, certain family court cases, and cases involving minors may be sealed by court order.
    • Victim information: Identifying details of victims in child abuse and sexual offense cases are excluded from public records.
    • Juvenile proceedings: Records related to juvenile matters are confidential.
    • Active investigation records: Certain documents related to ongoing investigations may be temporarily withheld.
    • Security-related records: Materials that could compromise state or national security may be restricted.

    Fees may apply for obtaining copies of records. Certified copies carry additional charges beyond standard per-page photocopy costs. Contact the relevant clerk’s office for current fee schedules.

    Monroe County Criminal Court Records

    Criminal cases in Monroe County begin at the Magisterial District Court level with preliminary arraignments and preliminary hearings. Felonies and serious misdemeanors are bound over to the Court of Common Pleas for trial. Summary offenses, including most traffic violations, are resolved at the Magisterial District Court level. The Clerk of Courts at the Monroe County Courthouse maintains criminal case records for Court of Common Pleas proceedings.

    To search for criminal case records, these resources are available:

    1. PAeDocket: Search by participant name or docket number on the UJS Web Portal. The portal covers both Common Pleas and Magisterial District Court criminal dockets.
    2. C-Track: The docket entry search function allows searches for charge records by party name, offense date, or case information.
    3. In person: Visit the Clerk of Courts at 610 Monroe Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. Phone: (570) 517-3385 Bring any known case details such as the defendant’s name, case number, or filing date.
    4. Sheriff’s Office resources: The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office maintains an active bench warrant search tool and a civil paper service search that are accessible online.

    Statewide criminal background checks are available through the Pennsylvania State Police PATCH portal (Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History). An individual background check costs $22 online. As of April 22, 2026, all PATCH checks requested online through the EPATCH website incur a 2% credit card transaction fee. Alternatively, the SP 4-164 request form can be completed and mailed with a $22 fee for a standard record check. Notarization is available for an additional $5.

    Access to criminal history information is governed by the Pennsylvania Criminal History Record Information Act (CHRIA), which limits disclosure to the subjects of the records, their authorized legal representatives, individuals with a court order, and criminal justice agencies.

    Monroe County Civil Court Records

    Civil cases in Monroe County are filed in the Court of Common Pleas through the Prothonotary’s Office, which serves as the chief clerk of the civil division. The Prothonotary records all civil procedures, including contract disputes, personal injury claims, property disputes, equity matters, and appeals from Magisterial District Courts. Magisterial District Courts handle small civil claims not exceeding $12,000 and landlord-tenant disputes.

    The C-Track system provides multiple search options for locating civil court records:

    • Case search: Find case records by case number, title, status, or filing date.
    • Docket entry search: Search charge records by party, offense date, or case information.
    • Document search: Locate docket entry documents by text snippet.
    • Judgment index search: Find civil judgment records by party, status, or case information.
    • Party search: Search party records by name, type, or case information.

    While C-Track searches are generally free, fees may apply for printing or downloading documents. In-person visitors can use the public computers in the Prothonotary lobby to access C-Track for viewing civil documents. Paper copies incur per-page charges.

    For civil records from the Magisterial District Courts, the PAeDocket portal provides docket-level information. In-person requests should be directed to the specific Magisterial District Court where the case was filed, using the contact information listed in the courts section above.

    Property records are maintained separately by the Monroe County Recorder of Deeds, located at One Quaker Plaza, Room 105, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, Phone: (570) 227-1924 The Monroe County Assessment Office provides a property search tool for tax assessments and property information, and the county’s GIS mapping system offers geographic property data.

    Monroe County Family Court Records

    Family law matters in Monroe County are handled within the Court of Common Pleas rather than a separate family court. The court adjudicates divorce proceedings, child custody, child support, spousal support, and protection from abuse (PFA) orders. Two specialized court offices manage different aspects of family law:

    Domestic Relations Section (DRS)
    Address: 610 Monroe Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
    Phone: (570) 517-3845
    Fax: (570) 517-3867
    Hours: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday

    The Domestic Relations Section assists parents with filing child support complaints, establishing paternity and support orders, and enforcing existing orders. It also handles spousal support matters. When applying for child support, a complaint must be filed with the DRS, and applicants should bring the noncustodial parent’s name, Social Security number, place of employment, and address. The DRS does not handle custody matters.

    Custody Conciliation Office
    Phone: (570) 517-3022
    Fax: (570) 517-3875

    The Custody Conciliation Office manages child custody disputes, including mediation and conciliation conferences.

    Family court records can be searched through C-Track and PAeDocket. Access to certain family records may be restricted when they involve minors, sealed matters, or sensitive personal information.

    Marriage licenses are administered by the Clerk of Orphans’ Court / Prothonotary’s Office. The office accepts online pre-applications for marriage licenses. Both applicants must appear in person at the office at 610 Monroe Street, Suite 330, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 to complete the process.

    Divorce filings are processed through the Prothonotary’s Office. Free online information to assist self-represented individuals with family law filings is available through the Prothonotary’s divorce resources page.

    Birth and death certificates are available through the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Division of Vital Records. Requests can be made:

    The Department of Health holds records of births and deaths dating back to 1906. For older records, contact the Monroe County Open Records Office or the county archives.

    Monroe County Probate Court Records

    Probate matters in Monroe County are handled by the Orphans’ Court division of the Court of Common Pleas, with the Register of Wills Office serving as the administrative custodian of estate records. The Register of Wills oversees the probate of decedent estates, collection of inheritance taxes, and maintenance of estate records.

    Register of Wills Office
    Address: One Quaker Plaza, Room 106, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
    Phone: (570) 517-3347
    General Inquiries: (570) 517-3359
    Fax: (570) 517-3873
    Hours: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday

    The office maintains original estate records from 1836 to the present. Estates from 1836 through 1989 have been digitized, and all estate records are available through the Landex computer system. The Register of Wills conducts both virtual probates (via video conferencing) and in-person probates by appointment. Filings may also be submitted by mail.

    Online estate records access is available through a subscription to the Landex Remote Web portal, which provides internet access to estate records from 1836 to the present.

    Orphans’ Court forms and local rules are available through the Register of Wills documents and forms page. Questions about forms or filings can be directed to (570) 517-3359.

    Probate records typically include wills, letters testamentary, letters of administration, estate inventories, accountings, and inheritance tax documents. These records are generally open to public inspection, though the Register of Wills may charge fees for copies. A fee schedule, updated as of November 17, 2025, is available at the office.

    To locate a specific estate record, individuals should provide the decedent’s full name, approximate date of death, and any known case or file numbers. In-person visitors may review records at the Register of Wills Office during regular business hours. For mail requests, include complete identifying information and contact the office in advance to confirm fees and processing times.