Wyoming County Court Records Search
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Wyoming County, Pennsylvania is a rural county in the northeastern part of the state, anchored by its county seat of Tunkhannock. The Court of Common Pleas — the county's principal trial court — handles the full range of civil, criminal, family, orphans', and juvenile matters. Every step of those proceedings, from the initial complaint to the final judgment, is captured in a court record, which the county's judicial offices are obligated to maintain and, in most cases, make available for public review.
If you're looking to locate Wyoming County case information, PennsylvaniaCourts.us can help orient you to the state's judicial structure. More specifically, the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania maintains official online tools, public records policies, and a county court directory. From there, you can reach the free UJS case search portal, where docket sheets for Common Pleas and Magisterial District cases can be searched and printed without charge. Records can also be searched in person at the courthouse, requested through the clerk's office by mail or phone, or accessed via public terminals at the courthouse.
How to Look Up a Court Case in Wyoming County?
Online Case Search
The most direct way to search Wyoming County case records from anywhere is through the UJS Web Portal Case Search. This free public service allows searches by:
- Participant name or organization name
- Case number
- Offense tracking number
- Police incident or complaint number
- State ID number
All Magisterial District Court docket numbers begin with "MJ". Common Pleas docket numbers follow a separate format. Results display docket sheets that can be viewed and printed directly from the portal. Court calendars for criminal cases are also viewable through the same system.
In-Person Access
All Court of Common Pleas records are managed by the Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts/Clerk of Orphans' Court. The office will not conduct index searches — including judgment and lien searches — on behalf of requesters; all such searches must be done by the requester or their representative. All records not sealed by law or court order are available for public inspection.
Wyoming County Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts
1 Courthouse Square
Tunkhannock, PA 18657
Phone: (570) 996-2232
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:00 PM
Copy Fees
Per the 2026 Prothonotary Fee Schedule, standard per-page copy fees are:
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Copies (per page) | $0.50 |
| Certified copy of a document | $10.00 (+ $0.50 per additional page) |
| Exemplification/Certification to file in another county | $22.00 |
| Search fee | $10.00 |
| NSF fee for returned checks | $40.00 |
No refunds are issued for amounts under $5.00. The Prothonotary's Office also serves as a U.S. Passport acceptance agent and accepts payment for all criminal fines and costs. Prothonotary forms are available on the county website, covering a range of civil and family court filings.
Are Court Records Public in Wyoming County?
Wyoming County court records are generally open to the public under Pennsylvania's Case Records Public Access Policy of the Unified Judicial System, which took effect January 1, 2022. This policy governs what information must be protected and applies consistently across all Pennsylvania courts, including Wyoming County.
Records Open to the Public
- Criminal case dockets (charges, hearings, dispositions)
- Civil complaints, judgments, and liens
- Family court filings (with exceptions noted below)
- Orphans' Court records related to estates and guardianships
Restricted and Confidential Records
Certain categories of records are withheld from public access under the policy and applicable Pennsylvania statutes:
- Juvenile court records
- Adoption records and proceedings
- Mental health and dependency commitment records
- Records sealed by court order
- Expunged criminal records
- Any document containing confidential personal identifiers (Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, driver's license numbers) — filers are required to redact this information before submission
For county government records outside the court system, Wyoming County processes public records requests under Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law (Act 3 of 2008). Written requests should be directed to the Commissioners Office, Amber Franko, Chief Clerk, at 1 Courthouse Square, Tunkhannock, PA 18657, or by email to a.franko@wyomingcountypa.gov. The county's Right-to-Know Request Form is available for download on the county website. Denials must be appealed within 15 business days to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records, Commonwealth Keystone Building, 400 North Street, 4th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17120-0225, or by phone at (717) 346-9903.
Wyoming County Criminal Court Records
Courts Handling Criminal Matters
Criminal cases in Wyoming County move through two levels of court:
| Court | Role |
|---|---|
| Magisterial District Courts (44-3-01, 44-3-02) | Preliminary arraignments, bail hearings, summary offenses, traffic matters |
| Court of Common Pleas (44th Judicial District) | Felonies, misdemeanors, appeals from MDJ courts |
Magisterial District Court 44-3-01
Address: 71 Hollowcrest Road, Suite 1, Tunkhannock, PA 18657
Phone: (570) 836-1616
Magisterial District Court 44-3-02
Address: 1 Courthouse Square, Tunkhannock, PA 18657
Phone: (570) 836-3797
Criminal cases proceed from the Magisterial District Courts through preliminary hearings, and if bound over for trial, are transferred to the Common Pleas Court where the Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts manages the record. The presiding judges for Wyoming County's 44th Judicial District are President Judge Russell D. Shurtleff and Judge Nina M. Sordoni, both of whom also serve neighboring Sullivan County.
Searching Criminal Records Online
The UJS Web Portal allows any member of the public to search both Common Pleas and Magisterial District criminal dockets at no cost. Docket sheets display charges, hearing dates, dispositions, and sentencing information. Arrest records originating with law enforcement — as distinct from court records — can be inquired about through the Wyoming County Sheriff's Office.
Wyoming County Sheriff's Office
1 Courthouse Square
Tunkhannock, PA 18657
Non-Emergency: (570) 996-2265
Email: sheriff@wyomingcountypa.gov
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:00 PM
The Sheriff's Office handles bench warrant service, civil process service, Protection from Abuse order service, inmate transport, and courthouse security. Public records requests to the Sheriff's Office follow Wyoming County's Right-to-Know procedures.
Criminal Case Filing Fees (Prothonotary)
Selected criminal-related fees from the 2026 schedule include:
- Judgment in a criminal matter (includes satisfaction): $35.00
- Expungement (civil): $50.00
- Bench warrant: $50.00
- Appeal from DJ judgment to Common Pleas: $135.00
- Appeal from Common Pleas to appellate court: $156.25
Wyoming County Civil Court Records
Civil Jurisdiction
The Court of Common Pleas handles all major civil matters in Wyoming County. Cases filed at the Common Pleas level encompass contract disputes, real property actions, mortgage foreclosures, landlord-tenant appeals, mechanics liens, and civil judgments. Smaller money disputes are initially handled at the Magisterial District Court level.
Filing and Access
The Wyoming County Prothonotary's Office receives, dockets, and maintains all civil filings for the Court of Common Pleas. Anyone wishing to inspect civil records may do so at the courthouse during regular hours. The Prothonotary will not perform index or lien searches on request, so you'll need to conduct your own review of the dockets — either in person or via the UJS case search portal.
Selected Civil Filing Fees (2026)
| Filing Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Civil action (law, equity, confession of judgment, quiet title) | $135.00 |
| Complaint in assumpsit, contempt, or petition | $15.00 |
| New matter filed with answer | $12.00 |
| Reinstatement | $10.00 |
| Adding an additional defendant | $20.00 |
| Protection from Abuse (PFA) | $316.75 |
| Petition for special relief / contempt / intervene | $20.00 each |
| Discontinuance | $10.00 |
| Magisterial (JP) judgment transfer | $25.00 |
| Lien search | $15.00 |
All judgment filings must be accompanied by copies of all relevant documents and a stamped, addressed envelope for the defendant. Payment is due in full before the Prothonotary will accept any filing. The complete 2026 Prothonotary Fee Schedule is available on the county website.
Wyoming County Family Court Records
Court Structure for Family Matters
Family law matters in Wyoming County are handled under the umbrella of the Court of Common Pleas, with the Prothonotary's Office serving as the filing and records hub. The Wyoming County Domestic Relations Office — a separate operational unit within the court system — handles child and spousal support enforcement specifically.
Domestic Relations Office
The Wyoming County Domestic Relations Office establishes paternity and enforces child and spousal support orders in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. It is located in the Wyoming County Human Services Building on Route 29 South, Tunkhannock.
Phone: (570) 836-8645
- Appointments to file for support, spousal support, or alimony pendente lite can be made by phone
- Support cases can also be initiated electronically through Pennsylvania's child support website
- The Domestic Relations Office does not handle custody or visitation disputes; those matters must be pursued through the Court of Common Pleas
Divorce and Custody Records
Divorce filings are handled by the Prothonotary. Key fees from the 2026 schedule include:
- Divorce (one count): $145.00
- Each additional count: $50.00
- If count of custody under Act 119-96 is added: $50.00
- Kids First (Act 119 of 1996 fee, effective January 1, 2026): $10.50
- Final decree in divorce (transmit record): $40.00
- Annulment: $135.00
- Counterclaims, each additional count: $50.00
- Custody (initial filing including Act 119-96 and Kids First): $195.50
- Modification of any family court action: $20.00
To request a certified copy of a marriage record from the Prothonotary's Office, you'll need to supply both parties' full names, the year of the marriage, the number of copies needed, and a mailing address. The certified copy fee is $10.00 per document. Marriage records are available from 1885 to the present through the Prothonotary's Office. Wyoming County also holds historical birth records filed from 1893 through 1906; records after 1906 are maintained by the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
Vital Records (Birth and Death)
Current birth and death records are handled by the Pennsylvania Department of Health's Division of Vital Records, not the county courthouse. Each certified copy is $20.00, with an additional $10.00 processing fee for online orders. Birth records are restricted under the Pennsylvania Vital Statistics Law of 1953 and are accessible only to the named individual, immediate family members, or those with legal authorization. Death records within the last 50 years carry similar access restrictions. Requests can be submitted online, by mail using the applicable application form, or in person at a Department of Health vital records public office.
Wyoming County Probate Court Records
Probate matters in Wyoming County are managed jointly by the Register of Wills and Recorder of Deeds Office and the Prothonotary's Office in its capacity as Clerk of Orphans' Court. The Register of Wills processes all decedent estates for individuals whose legal domicile was in Wyoming County at the time of death.
Register of Wills & Recorder of Deeds
1 Courthouse Square
Tunkhannock, PA 18657
Phone: (570) 996-2361
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:00 PM
The Register of Wills can also be reached through the Pennsylvania Courts system directory (listed phone: (570) 996-2237; fax: (570) 996-5053). No document filings are accepted after 3:45 PM, and the office accepts cash and check only.
Types of Probate Records Maintained
- Decedent estate files (wills admitted to probate, letters testamentary, administrator appointments)
- Estate inventories and accounts
- Guardianship petitions and orders for minors and incapacitated adults
- Adoption records (held by the Prothonotary as Clerk of Orphans' Court — not generally public)
- Legal name change proceedings
- Orphans' Court petitions of all kinds
How to Request Probate Records
Anyone seeking access to probate records may visit the Register of Wills office during business hours. Written or mailed requests should include the decedent's full name, approximate date of death, and the type of document sought. All mail submissions require a self-addressed stamped envelope of sufficient size and postage for the return of original documents. The Register of Wills office provides resources and forms for common estate and guardianship matters on the county website, along with answers to frequently asked questions about probate procedures.
The UJS Web Portal also indexes Orphans' Court docket entries for Wyoming County, searchable by party name or case number — a useful way to verify the status of a probate or guardianship proceeding before contacting the office directly. Property records associated with estate administration — including deeds recorded following probate — are maintained by the same Register and Recorder office and can be searched through the county's online deed database system.