Mercer County Traffic Court Records
Mercer County traffic court records are processed through the 35th Judicial District, based in Mercer, Pennsylvania. Five Magisterial District Courts serve the county and handle all traffic and non-traffic summary citations filed within Mercer's borders. The county maintains separate Clerk of Courts and Prothonotary offices. Traffic court records from Mercer County are public records under the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law and are searchable through the UJS Web Portal at no cost.
Mercer County Quick Facts
Searching Mercer County Traffic Court Records
The UJS Portal case search is the primary online tool for finding Mercer County traffic court records. It is free and covers all five MDJ courts in the county. You can search by defendant name, docket number, or citation number. Results show the case status, charges, hearing dates, and outcome of any proceedings.
For in-person access to Mercer County traffic records, contact the Clerk of Courts office at 112 Mercer County Courthouse, Mercer, PA 16137. Mary Jo Basilone DePreta is the Clerk of Courts. The phone is 724-662-3800 ext. 2248. Her email is mdepreta@mercercountypa.gov. The Prothonotary office, which handles civil records, is at 105 Mercer County Courthouse. Tanya Williams is the Prothonotary, reachable at 724-662-7561. Both offices are in the same courthouse building.
Mercer County is part of the INFOCON county government system. Civil dockets for Mercer County are not available online for free. In-person inspection at the courthouse is required for civil records access.
Note: Mercer County traffic records are public under the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law. You do not need a reason to request access to most case files.
Mercer County District Courts and Traffic Citations
The Mercer County District Courts page explains the jurisdiction and function of the five Magisterial District Judge courts in the county. MDJ courts handle traffic and non-traffic summary citations, civil actions up to $12,000, and preliminary hearings on criminal cases. Each MDJ court covers a specific geographic area within Mercer County. When you receive a traffic citation in Mercer County, it is filed with the MDJ whose district covers the location where you were stopped.
Drivers have the right to request a hearing before the MDJ. The MDJ's decision can then be appealed to the Court of Common Pleas. Appeals must be filed with the Clerk of Courts within 30 days of the final MDJ order. The Common Pleas appeal is a full de novo proceeding. The case is heard again from the start by a Common Pleas judge. Under 42 Pa.C.S. Section 1302, the traffic jurisdiction framework applies across all Pennsylvania counties, including Mercer.
Mercer County Clerk of Courts for Traffic Records
The Mercer County court records page details the separate Clerk of Courts and Prothonotary offices. Unlike many smaller Pennsylvania counties with combined offices, Mercer maintains distinct offices for civil and criminal records. This means traffic summary appeals and criminal records are handled exclusively by the Clerk of Courts, while the Prothonotary manages civil filings.
| Clerk of Courts (Criminal/Traffic) |
Mary Jo Basilone DePreta 112 Mercer County Courthouse Mercer, PA 16137 Phone: (724) 662-3800 ext. 2248 Email: mdepreta@mercercountypa.gov |
|---|---|
| Prothonotary (Civil) |
Tanya Williams 105 Mercer County Courthouse Mercer, PA 16137 Phone: (724) 662-7561 |
| Online Search | ujsportal.pacourts.us |
Mercer County Traffic Convictions and PennDOT
The Pennsylvania Courts website for Mercer County confirms its position in the 35th Judicial District. All traffic convictions from Mercer County MDJ courts are reported to PennDOT. Points are assessed based on the specific violation. Drivers who accumulate too many points face PennDOT intervention, which can include mandatory hearings or license suspension.
Check your driving history at the PennDOT driver records portal. All Mercer County convictions appear in this record. Under 42 Pa.C.S. Section 1515, the Magisterial District Judge jurisdiction framework applies to Mercer County courts. The Pennsylvania Courts website provides background on how the statewide Unified Judicial System handles traffic records from all 67 counties. The Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, Title 75, defines what violations generate point assessments on Mercer County traffic records.
Nearby Counties
Mercer County is in Western Pennsylvania. Check where your citation was issued to confirm which county court holds the record.