Find Erie Traffic Court Records
Erie traffic court records are filed through the 6th Judicial District and processed at Erie County's court offices. Erie is the county seat of Erie County and the fourth largest city in Pennsylvania. Traffic citations issued within Erie are handled at the Magisterial District Judge level, with appeals moving to the Erie County Court of Common Pleas. You can search Erie traffic court records online through the Pennsylvania UJS Portal or visit the courthouse at 140 West Sixth Street. This page walks through the court structure, how to search records, and what to expect when accessing Erie traffic cases.
Erie Traffic Court Quick Facts
Erie County Court Structure for Traffic Cases
Erie city traffic citations are processed through Magisterial District Judge offices that serve the Erie area. The Erie County Courts operate as a nine-judge trial court under the 6th Judicial District. The Erie County Courthouse at 140 West Sixth Street, Erie, PA 16501, is where the Court of Common Pleas and related offices are located. When an Erie traffic citation is contested and the MDJ rules against you, the appeal goes to the Court of Common Pleas at this address.
Aubrea Hagerty-Haynes serves as the Clerk of Records for Erie County. The Clerk of Courts division within that office accepts summary appeals from MDJ traffic decisions. The non-refundable summary appeal filing fee in Erie County is $43.50. This fee must be paid when you file your appeal. Criminal record searches through the Clerk of Records office carry a $10.00 search fee. These fees apply to cases filed in Erie and throughout Erie County.
| Court | Erie County Court of Common Pleas |
|---|---|
| Judicial District | 6th Judicial District |
| Courthouse Address | 140 West Sixth Street, Erie, PA 16501 |
| Clerk of Records | Aubrea Hagerty-Haynes |
| Summary Appeal Fee | $43.50 (non-refundable) |
| Record Search Fee | $10.00 |
Multiple MDJ offices serve Erie city and the surrounding county communities. Each MDJ handles traffic citations for a specific geographic district. A citation issued on one side of Erie may be filed at a different MDJ than one issued across town. The UJS Portal identifies the specific MDJ office and docket number for any Erie traffic case. That is the best starting point when you need to locate a specific record.
Search Erie Traffic Court Records Online
The Pennsylvania UJS Portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us is the free public tool for finding Erie traffic court records. You can search by party name, docket number, or citation number. The portal covers MDJ dockets and Common Pleas records for Erie County. Results show case status, hearing dates, and the filing court. No account or login is needed. This is the fastest way to locate an Erie traffic court record without making a phone call or visiting the courthouse.
The case search at ujsportal.pacourts.us/CaseSearch gives you direct access to Erie County traffic dockets. Enter the defendant name or docket number to pull up any Erie traffic case on record. The search results include the MDJ office that filed the case, the charge description, and the current case status. For appeals that moved to Common Pleas, the same portal covers both court levels within Erie County.
If you need records that are not available online, the Clerk of Records at the Erie County Courthouse handles in-person and written record requests. A $10.00 search fee applies to criminal record searches. Online access through the UJS Portal is free and covers the vast majority of Erie traffic court cases in the public record.
Erie Traffic Court Record Resources
The Erie County Courts website provides information on the court structure, the Clerk of Records, and how to access traffic court records from the Erie County Courthouse at 140 West Sixth Street.
This screenshot shows the Erie County Courts homepage, which links to court divisions, the Clerk of Records, and public access resources for Erie traffic cases.
The Erie County Clerk of Courts page covers summary appeal procedures, record search fees, and how to request Erie traffic court records through the Clerk of Records office led by Aubrea Hagerty-Haynes.
This page at courts.eriecountypa.gov explains the appeal process and fee schedule for Erie traffic cases, including the $43.50 summary appeal filing fee.
In-Person Erie Traffic Records Access
The Erie County Courthouse at 140 West Sixth Street is the main location for in-person access to Erie traffic court records. The Clerk of Records office is located inside the courthouse. You can visit during business hours to inspect case files or request copies. Bring a valid photo ID and the name of the party or the docket number for the case you need. Staff can help you locate Erie traffic records using that information.
A $10.00 search fee applies to criminal record searches at the Clerk of Records. This fee covers the cost of a staff search through the court's records system. If you already have the docket number from the UJS Portal, you can often speed up the in-person process. Copy fees vary by document type. Call the Erie County Courts office before your visit to confirm current fees and office hours. The courthouse is closed on weekends and Pennsylvania state holidays.
For traffic citations still at the MDJ level, you may need to contact the specific MDJ office that filed the case. The UJS Portal will show you which MDJ office handled your Erie traffic citation. MDJ offices in Erie are separate from the courthouse and have their own contact information and hours. The Pennsylvania Courts website includes a district locator for finding the right MDJ office.
Note: The $10.00 search fee at the Erie County Clerk of Records covers criminal record searches. Call the courthouse before visiting to confirm current fees and hours for Erie traffic court record access.
Erie Traffic Citation Appeals
If an MDJ rules against you on an Erie traffic citation, you can appeal to the Erie County Court of Common Pleas. The $43.50 summary appeal filing fee is non-refundable. You must file the appeal within the required timeframe after the MDJ decision. Late filings are typically rejected, so act quickly after a ruling you disagree with.
The appeal is heard de novo at the Common Pleas level. That means you present your case fresh, as though no prior hearing took place. You and any opposing party both have the chance to present evidence. The Clerk of Records office processes the appeal paperwork and assigns a new docket number for the Common Pleas case. Traffic laws in Pennsylvania are governed in part by 42 Pa.C.S. Section 1302, which defines the jurisdiction of minor courts that issue Erie traffic citations. The provisions at 42 Pa.C.S. Section 1515 further address magisterial jurisdiction over traffic matters.
For a broader look at Pennsylvania traffic statutes, the Pennsylvania Statutes resource on Westlaw covers the Vehicle Code and related provisions. Reviewing the applicable statute before your appeal hearing in Erie helps you understand the legal standard the court will apply.
Erie County Traffic Court Records
Erie city traffic cases are part of the broader Erie County court system. The county page covers all Erie County traffic court offices, MDJ districts, the Clerk of Records, and resources for searching traffic records across the entire 6th Judicial District.
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