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Lehigh County Court Records

Lehigh County court records encompass filed documents, electronic records, and case information produced and preserved by courts in the County. These records are primarily maintained by the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in Lehigh County as official reports of court proceedings and judicial actions held in the county. Court records and case information may be referenced by attorneys in subsequent litigations; they also help the public understand the court system and the processes for resolving cases in Lehigh County.

Lehigh County court records are created in accordance with the relevant court rulesand are publicly available under the State’s public records law. Interested persons may request access to court records as well as other public records-vital records, federal case files, and arrest information.

Are Lehigh County Court Records Public?

Yes. The Pennsylvania Right-To-Know Law, and Section 3.0 of the Public Access Policy of the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania govern public access to Lehigh County court records. Under these laws, interested members of the public may review or copy desired court records by contacting the custodial office.

Not all court records may be available for public inspection especially if they are confidential or contain sensitive information. It might be helpful to confirm record availability and access procedures from the appropriate record custodian before sending requests. Common examples of court documents and case file information that may be confidential and unavailable to the public include:

  • Social security numbers
  • Driver’s license number
  • Psychological and medical reports
  • Financial account information
  • Contact information of abuse victims
  • Records of juveniles and children/youth services’ records
  • State identification numbers
  • Case party agreements
  • Sealed or confidential records under the law
  • Correspondence, memoranda, notes, drafts, and workflow sheets created by judges or their assistants

What Information is Available in Lehigh County Court Records?

Lehigh County court records typically reveal the following information:

  • Case information-case number, case type, case status, arresting agency, name and descriptions of complainant/defendant, assigned judge
  • Deciding Court information-location, contact information, and hearing procedures
  • Calendar and scheduled hearing information-date, time, location, jury information
  • Court dockets-filing date, docket number, descriptions, name of filer, offense tracking number
  • Charges-type, level, description, and charge number
  • Sentencing/judgement information-case disposition, disposition date, sentences/verdicts, judgement number, awarded amount, offense sequence

Lehigh County Court Records Search

The Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas being the court of general jurisdiction in the County allows members of the public to access court records via the following methods:

Online Access

The two online search tools available for public access to court records in Lehigh County are:

In-Person Access

The County Courthouse in Lehigh County maintains public search terminals for access to court documents and case information. Interested persons may visit the courthouse within official hours to use these terminals. Another alternative is to query the clerk’s office to inspect or copy records. Note that inspecting records in person may be free of charge but requesting copies of records usually attracts additional fees.

Mail and Phone Requests

Requestors may submit mail requests for public access to court records to the clerk’s office. These requests are to be sent in stamped self-addressed envelopes with adequate descriptions and search details of the requested records. Phone requests are usually limited to inquiries about record request procedures and may not be a viable option for record searches.

Fees for Court Records in Lehigh County

Generally, Lehigh County courts provide uncertified copies of court records to interested persons at $0.25 per page. A certification fee of $1.50 per page, in addition to the copying fee, is attached to certified copies of court records. To access court records online via the Odyssey public access tool, concerned persons may be required to pay a subscription fee of $300 yearly. Certified copies of marriage records are provided at $10 per copy or $10.10 if the record is sent via priority mail. Exemplified copies of marriage records cost $75 per copy.

Lehigh County Courthouse Locations

The court system in Lehigh County is made up of:

  • The Common Court of Pleas-a court of general jurisdiction over criminal and civil proceedings. The court is divided into:
    • The family court-resolves cases of divorce, custody, and support
    • Criminal division-handles adult and juvenile criminal prosecutions
    • Civil division-hears civil suits involving property and money
    • orphans court -handles estate and probate filings.
  • The Magisterial District Courts-there are 14 Magisterial District Courts that oversee the townships, boroughs, and cities in Lehigh County. These Magisterial District Courts handle civil and criminal cases such as DUI cases, summary offenses, minor misdemeanors, small claims civil suits up to $12,000, preliminary hearings, landlord/ tenant disputes, and ordinance violations.

A list of the courts in Lehigh County and their contact information is provided below:

Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas

Lehigh County Courthouse

455 West Hamilton Street

Allentown, PA 18101-1614

Phone: (610) 782-3000

Lehigh County Magisterial District Court 31-1-01

1401 West Green Street

Allentown, PA 18102

Phone: (610) 432-3080

Fax: (610) 433-0130

Lehigh County Magisterial District Court 31-1-02

501 West Hamilton Street

Allentown, PA 18101

Phone: (610) 432-8700

Fax: (610) 432-0140

Lehigh County Magisterial District Court 31-1-03

1428 West Hamilton Street

Allentown, PA 18101

Phone: (610) 434-7903

Fax: (610) 434-0213

Lehigh County Magisterial District Court 31-1-04

1501 Lehigh Street, Suite #104

Allentown, PA 18103

Phone: (610) 797-0906

Fax: (610) 797-3292

Lehigh County Magisterial District Court 31-1-05

1007 Union Boulevard

Allentown, PA 18109

Phone: (610) 439-0661

Fax: (610) 439-1257

Lehigh County Magisterial District Court 31-1-06

623 West Union Boulevard

Suites 4 & 5

Bethlehem, PA 18018

Phone: (610) 691-3950

Fax: (610) 691-0471

Lehigh County Magisterial District Court 31-1-07

3678 Crescent Court East

Whitehall, PA 18052

Phone: (610) 437-6096

Fax: (610) 437-3462

Lehigh County Magisterial District Court 31-1-08

2851 South Pike Avenue

Allentown, PA 18103

Phone: (610) 797-8724

Fax: (610) 791-1401

Lehigh County Magisterial District Court 31-1-09

413 North 3rd Street

Allentown, PA 18102

Phone: (610) 778-5410

Fax: (610) 778-5403

Lehigh County Magisterial District Court 31-2-01

501 West Hamilton Street

Allentown, PA 18101

Phone: (610) 782-3834

Fax: (610) 770-2793

Lehigh County Magisterial District Court 31-2-02

3900 Hamilton Boulevard

Suite 101

Allentown, PA 18103

Phone: (610) 434-2070

Fax: (610) 434-0215

Lehigh County Magisterial District Court 31-3-01

106 South Walnut Street

Slatington, PA 18080

Phone: (610) 767-8641

Fax: (610) 767-0164

Lehigh County Magisterial District Court 31-3-02

Green Hills Commerce Center

5925 Tilghman Street

Suite #500

Allentown, PA 18104

Phone: (610) 398-1167

Fax: (610) 398-2185

Lehigh County Magisterial District Court 31-3-03

Village Center

21 North Main Street

Coopersburg, PA 18036

Phone: (610) 282-1555

Fax: (610) 282-2642

Criminal Records Access in Lehigh County

The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) provides statewide official criminal history record checks via its PATCH website. Queries for official criminal history records are to be sent to the PSP and not the county clerk or courthouses in Lehigh County. The PSP charges a non-refundable fee of $22 per search for access to official criminal history information on its PATCH portal. Notarized copies of the records are also provided for an additional $5 per copy. Requests can also be sent by mailing a duly completed request form and appropriate fees to the Pennsylvania State Police Central Repository - RCPU located at 1800 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-9758. Local criminal case files and records may be obtained by querying the Lehigh County Odyssey Public Access portal or making in-person requests at the county courthouse.

Lehigh County Probate Records

Lehigh County probate records consist of case information and filings related to wills and probate filings, administration of an intestate’s assets, guardianships, trusts, estate records, conservatorships and adoptions. The Register of Wills and Orphans’ Court Division of the Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas maintains records of probate filings such as wills, estates, guardianships, and adoption records. Recent filings and probate records may be available online via the Lehigh County Odyssey Public Access tool.

Lehigh County Family Court Records

The Lehigh County Family Court Division of the Court of Common Pleas manages family law matters such as divorce, child custody, domestic abuse and protection from abuse orders. While most of these records may be publicly available, confidential records, sealed records, records of juvenile and sensitive case information are typically redacted and exempt from the public. Family court records may be available online via the Odyssey Public Access search tool. Requestors may also visit the courthouse to inspect/copy records or send mail requests to the clerk’s office. Certified copies of family court records are available at the clerk’s office at $1.50 per copy excluding copy fees.

Federal Court Records in Lehigh County

The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania is the court of federal jurisdiction in Lehigh County. This District Court hears cases of federal criminal prosecutions, constitutional/civil right violations and bankruptcy issues. Federal court records are typically available online via PACER (Public Access to Court Electronic Records). Alternatively, interested persons may query the clerk of the court for access to publicly available court records and case information.

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