Court records of Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, are available through several channels. MifflinCourt.us helps find public information about court cases in the county. Additionally, records can be searched through the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System web portal, directly at the Prothonotary & Clerk of Courts office, and on public terminals in the courthouse at 20 North Wayne Street, Lewistown, PA 17044.
Mifflin Court System & Jurisdictions
Several judicial instances operate in Mifflin County, each handling specific categories of cases.
Court of Common Pleas is the county's court of general jurisdiction. It handles criminal felony and misdemeanor cases, civil lawsuits, divorce cases, child custody, protection orders, and appeals from lower courts. Administrative support is provided by the Prothonotary & Clerk of Courts office, where civil and criminal court records are stored.
Inheritance, wills, and estate management cases are handled by the Orphans' Court. Records of this court are maintained by the Register, Recorder & Clerk of the Orphans' Court.
Magisterial District Courts serve as courts of first instance for:
- Traffic violations and fines
- Small civil claims up to $12,000
- Preliminary hearings in criminal cases
- Search warrants and emergency protection orders
- Eviction cases
One such court is the office of Magisterial District Judge Kent Smith, who also conducts arrests of fugitives from other counties.
Child support and alimony cases are processed by the Domestic Relations department. A list of individuals with bench warrants is also published there — to report the whereabouts of such individuals, call (717) 248-3955.
Mifflin Court Calendar & Upcoming Hearings
The schedule of court sessions for today, tomorrow, or the current week can be found through the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System (UJS) web portal. The Case Search portal allows searching for cases by case number, participant name, or court type — and viewing scheduled hearing dates in docket sheets.
To check the schedule of a specific case:
- Open the UJS Case Search portal.
- Select the court type — Common Pleas or Magisterial District.
- Enter the party's name or case number.
- In the results, open the docket sheet — it lists the dates and times of upcoming hearings.
Directly in the courthouse, the session schedule is usually posted in the lobby. Details can be clarified by calling the court office.
How to Get a Copy of a Mifflin Court Document
Copies of court documents — certified and regular — are issued by the Prothonotary & Clerk of Courts office. A certified copy has the court's official seal and the clerk's signature; it is required for submission to other institutions, banks, or courts in another state. A regular copy is suitable for personal review.
How to obtain a copy:
- In person — visit the Prothonotary office on the first floor of the courthouse. You will need the party's name or case number.
- By mail — send a written request with case details and a check or money order for the appropriate amount.
- Online — docket sheets are available for free through the UJS Case Search portal. To obtain full documents or certified copies, contact the clerk.
Some public records are also available through the Infocon County Access System — a paid service providing internet access to county records.
For a request for court hearing transcripts, use the Request for Transcripts Order form available on the Prothonotary forms page.
Mailing address for requests:
Note: Some records have restricted access — juvenile cases, sealed cases, and records with a confidentiality order are not issued without court permission. Public information requests under Rule 509 / Right to Know for non-confidential court records are processed by the Chief Clerk.
Mifflin Court Records Fees & Payment
The Prothonotary & Clerk of Courts office charges fees for searching, copying, and certifying documents. Below are approximate rates according to the office's fee schedule (Prothonotary and Clerks of Court Fee Sheet, available on the Prothonotary website).
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| Document copy (per page) | $0.25 |
| Document certification | $5.00 – $6.00 |
| Record search | Check with the office |
| Filing a civil complaint | Depends on case type |
| Filing an appeal | Depends on case type |
| Transcript request | Depends on volume |
Exact amounts may vary. It is recommended to check the current fee schedule directly with the office or by calling 717-248-8146.
Payment methods:
- Cash — for in-person requests
- Check or money order — for mail requests (payable to Mifflin County Prothonotary)
Viewing docket sheets through the UJS portal remains free. A separate fee is charged for checking criminal history through the PATCH (Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History) system — currently $22.00 per online request.