Access Cambria County Traffic Court Records
Cambria County traffic court records are kept by two offices at the Cambria County Courthouse in Ebensburg. The Prothonotary under Lisa Crynock maintains civil court records, and the Clerk of Courts under Max Pavlovich handles criminal records including traffic cases. You can search Cambria County traffic court records online at no cost through the UJS Web Portal. Both offices provide in-person access during courthouse business hours. This page explains how the system works and where to find the records you need.
Cambria County Quick Facts
Searching Cambria County Traffic Court Records
The UJS Case Search is the primary free tool for finding Cambria County traffic court records online. This statewide system covers all Magisterial District Judge filings and Court of Common Pleas cases in Cambria County. Search by defendant name, docket number, or citation number. Results show charges, hearing dates, case status, and final outcomes.
The Cambria County Prothonotary office also provides direct access to civil court records. The page below shows the Cambria County Prothonotary department page, where you can find contact information and services offered by Lisa Crynock's office.
Civil traffic matters and court appeals go through the Prothonotary. This office is located at the Cambria County Courthouse in Ebensburg and can be reached at 814-472-1636.
For criminal traffic records, including moving violation appeals, the Cambria County Clerk of Courts is the right contact. The page below shows the Cambria County Clerk of Courts department page managed by Max Pavlovich.
Max Pavlovich's office handles every criminal filing that passes through the Court of Common Pleas, including traffic cases appealed from MDJ courts. Both offices share the same courthouse and phone number.
Cambria County Court Structure for Traffic Cases
Cambria County is part of the 48th Judicial District of Pennsylvania. The Court of Common Pleas is the county's main trial court. Traffic violations start at the Magisterial District Judge level. Cambria County has multiple MDJ offices that handle citations issued across the county. Each MDJ district covers a specific geographic area, and citations are filed in the MDJ district where the stop occurred.
Under 42 Pa.C.S. Section 1515, Pennsylvania Magisterial District Judges have authority over summary traffic offenses. This applies to every MDJ court in Cambria County. When a driver disputes a traffic verdict, they can appeal to the Court of Common Pleas. That appeal creates a new record with the Clerk of Courts office under Max Pavlovich. The appeal is a de novo proceeding, giving the driver a fresh hearing before a Common Pleas judge in Ebensburg.
The separation between the Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts in Cambria County reflects how Pennsylvania divides court administration. Civil records go to Lisa Crynock. Criminal records, which cover most traffic offenses, go to Max Pavlovich. Both offices are public-facing and open to any person who wants to review court documents during business hours.
Cambria County Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts Offices
Both the Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts operate out of the Cambria County Courthouse in Ebensburg. They share the phone number 814-472-1636. Public access to records is available during standard courthouse hours.
Lisa Crynock's Prothonotary office handles civil court records. Attorneys practicing in Cambria County use this office for civil filings and access. For most traffic cases, which are criminal summary offenses, the Clerk of Courts is the primary records office. Max Pavlovich's office maintains all criminal docket files at the Common Pleas level. These include full case histories with charges, hearings, continuances, verdicts, and payment records.
Both offices provide access to the UJS Web Portal for online record searches. In person, staff can help locate specific cases. Certified copies are available for a fee. If you need to know the exact cost for a document request, call 814-472-1636 before visiting.
| Prothonotary |
Lisa Crynock Cambria County Courthouse, Ebensburg, PA Phone: 814-472-1636 cambriacountypa.gov/departments/prothonotary |
|---|---|
| Clerk of Courts |
Max Pavlovich Cambria County Courthouse, Ebensburg, PA Phone: 814-472-1636 cambriacountypa.gov/departments/clerk-of-courts |
| Online Access | UJS Portal (free search for all cases) |
| Judicial District | 48th Judicial District of Pennsylvania |
Cambria County Traffic Records and Pennsylvania Law
Traffic cases in Cambria County fall under Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, Title 75. This code defines every traffic offense, its penalty range, and the procedure for adjudication. Cambria County courts follow Title 75 for every citation, hearing, and appeal they process. The same rules apply in all 67 Pennsylvania counties.
Under 42 Pa.C.S. Section 1302, traffic court jurisdiction in Pennsylvania is established at the state level. Cambria County operates within this framework. The Magisterial District Judges handle summary traffic violations first. Appeals go to Common Pleas. The Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts manage the records at each level of the process.
Every Cambria County traffic conviction is reported to PennDOT. Points are assigned based on the violation. Drivers can check their own record through the PennDOT driver records portal. This system shows what PennDOT has on file from Cambria County and other courts across the state. The Pennsylvania Courts website also provides guidance on public access to court records statewide.
Note: Cambria County traffic dockets are public records. Anyone may search and view them through the UJS Portal or by visiting the courthouse in Ebensburg.
Nearby Counties
Cambria County sits in central Pennsylvania. It borders several counties. Traffic cases are filed based on where the citation was issued. Check your citation to confirm the county before searching records.