Traffic Court Records in Clearfield County

Clearfield County traffic court records are managed by the combined Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts office at the Clearfield County Courthouse. Brian K. Spencer leads the office. Clearfield County is part of the 46th Judicial District. Four Magisterial District Judge offices serve different parts of the county. Traffic citations are filed at the MDJ level first. Appeals go to the Court of Common Pleas and are handled by Spencer's office. You can search Clearfield County traffic court records online through the statewide UJS Portal at no cost.

How to Search Clearfield County Traffic Court Records

The easiest way to find Clearfield County traffic court records is through the UJS Portal case search. This free statewide system covers all four Clearfield County MDJ dockets and any Court of Common Pleas traffic appeal records. You can search by defendant name, docket number, or citation number. Results show case status, hearing schedules, and final outcomes.

The combined Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts office led by Brian K. Spencer holds the physical court files at the Clearfield County Courthouse. These records are available to the public during business hours. The Clearfield County Prothonotary page has current contact information and details on how to request copies of documents. Copy and certification fees apply.

For general information about Clearfield County court services and the structure of the 46th Judicial District, visit the Clearfield County Courts page. The Pennsylvania Courts website provides statewide guidance on public access to court records for all 67 counties.

Clearfield County Court Structure for Traffic Cases

Clearfield County is the 46th Judicial District of Pennsylvania. The Court of Common Pleas has general jurisdiction over all matters in the county. Traffic citations are filed and heard first at the Magisterial District Judge level. Clearfield County has four MDJ offices. MDJ 46-3-01 serves the DuBois area and surrounding communities. MDJ 46-3-02 covers the Clearfield area. MDJ 46-3-03 handles the Curwensville area. MDJ 46-3-04 serves the Houtzdale area and the townships to the west.

Each MDJ office in Clearfield County handles the full traffic citation process for its geographic area. The MDJ schedules the hearing, accepts the plea or holds a trial, and issues the final decision. That MDJ decision becomes a Clearfield County traffic court record. The record is publicly accessible through the UJS Portal immediately after the case is resolved. Under 42 Pa.C.S. Section 1515, MDJ courts throughout Pennsylvania share the same legal authority over summary traffic violations.

If a driver appeals the MDJ decision in Clearfield County, the appeal is filed with the Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts office. A new Court of Common Pleas docket is assigned. The case proceeds de novo. All filings in that appeal are also part of the permanent Clearfield County traffic court records and are accessible through the UJS Portal.

The Clearfield County Courts page is the official resource for understanding how courts are organized in the 46th Judicial District and how to access services at each level.

Clearfield County Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts

Brian K. Spencer is the elected Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts for Clearfield County. The office is the official custodian of all Court of Common Pleas records in the county. This combined structure means one office handles both civil and criminal court records, including all traffic appeal filings at the Common Pleas level.

The Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts office manages all docket entries for traffic appeals that reach the Court of Common Pleas. Once an appeal is filed, the office assigns a new docket number and processes all subsequent filings. Members of the public can view these records in person at the courthouse or search them through the UJS Portal. Copy fees apply for certified and uncertified document reproductions. The fee schedule follows guidelines set by state court rules and Clearfield County local court orders.

Clearfield County Traffic Dockets and Public Records

All Clearfield County traffic dockets are public records under Pennsylvania law. MDJ dockets contain the original citation, scheduled hearing dates, final outcome, and payment information. Common Pleas appeal dockets contain the appeal filing, all orders, and the final judgment. Both types are searchable through the UJS Portal for free.

Under 42 Pa.C.S. Section 1302, the framework for traffic court jurisdiction in Pennsylvania establishes how cases flow from MDJ courts to the Court of Common Pleas. Clearfield County follows these rules. The Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts office is the gatekeeper for all Court of Common Pleas records in the 46th Judicial District, including traffic appeal dockets. The Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, Title 75, defines all traffic offenses that appear in Clearfield County court records.

Note: You can inspect records in person at the courthouse without paying a fee. Copy fees only apply when you request reproductions of documents from the file.

PennDOT and Clearfield County Traffic Convictions

Traffic convictions from Clearfield County MDJ courts are reported to PennDOT. Each conviction adds points to your Pennsylvania driving record. The point total determines whether PennDOT takes action on your license. A high point total can trigger a warning letter, mandatory driver improvement school, or a license suspension. Clearfield County traffic convictions count the same as those from any other Pennsylvania county.

View your current driving record at the PennDOT driver record portal. Convictions from any of the four Clearfield County MDJ offices appear on your driving history after the MDJ reports the outcome to PennDOT. The Pennsylvania Courts website explains how courts and PennDOT share conviction data under state law.

Nearby Counties

Clearfield County borders several other Pennsylvania counties. The county where your citation was issued has jurisdiction over your traffic case. Check the citation to confirm the correct county before searching for records.

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