Mifflin County Traffic Court Records
Mifflin County traffic court records are maintained through the 58th Judicial District, based in Lewistown, Pennsylvania. Three Magisterial District Courts handle all traffic violations filed in the county. The combined Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts office at the Mifflin County Courthouse manages both civil and criminal records. Searching Mifflin County traffic court records is free through the UJS Web Portal. In-person access and written requests are also available at the courthouse on North Wayne Street.
Mifflin County Quick Facts
How to Search Mifflin County Traffic Court Records
Mifflin County traffic court records are accessible online through the statewide UJS Portal case search. This free tool covers all three Magisterial District Courts in the county. Search by defendant name, docket number, or citation number. Results show the charges, hearing dates, case status, and outcome.
For in-person access, visit the Mifflin County Courthouse at 20 North Wayne Street, Lewistown, PA 17044. Tammy Stuck is the Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts. The phone number is 717-248-8146. The fax is 717-248-5275. Her email is tstuck@co.mifflin.pa.us. The combined office handles both civil records through the Prothonotary function and criminal records through the Clerk of Courts function. Record request forms are available at the courthouse, including a general "Request a Record" form and a "Request for Transcript or Copy" form (also available in Spanish).
Mifflin County is part of the INFOCON county system. Civil court dockets are not available online for free. In-person inspection at the courthouse is required for civil records, but traffic summary records through the UJS Portal are accessible at no cost.
Note: The record request form in Spanish is available for residents who prefer to submit requests in that language.
Mifflin County Court Structure for Traffic Cases
The Mifflin County court records page provides an overview of the court structure in the 58th Judicial District. The Court of Common Pleas handles civil, criminal, family, and orphans' court matters. Three Magisterial District Courts handle traffic violations throughout the county. Each MDJ court covers a geographic area within Mifflin County, and citations are filed with the MDJ whose district matches the location where the stop occurred.
Traffic citations at the MDJ level are summary offenses. A driver can pay the fine or request a hearing before the MDJ. If the outcome is unfavorable, the driver has 30 days to file an appeal with the Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts. The appeal is then heard de novo at the Court of Common Pleas. The entire case starts fresh before a Common Pleas judge. Under 42 Pa.C.S. Section 1302, these procedures apply uniformly across all Pennsylvania counties, including Mifflin. The de novo process means no evidence from the MDJ hearing is carried forward automatically.
Mifflin County Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts
The Pennsylvania Courts website for Mifflin County lists the county as part of the 58th Judicial District. The combined Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts office serves as the central records office for both civil and criminal matters. Tammy Stuck manages the office and oversees record maintenance for the Court of Common Pleas.
Under 42 Pa.C.S. Section 1515, Magisterial District Judge jurisdiction applies across all Pennsylvania counties. The three MDJ courts in Mifflin County follow those rules when processing and deciding traffic matters. Any conviction at the MDJ level is reported to PennDOT and becomes part of the driver's state record.
| Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts |
Tammy Stuck 20 North Wayne Street Lewistown, PA 17044 Phone: 717-248-8146 Fax: 717-248-5275 |
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| tstuck@co.mifflin.pa.us | |
| Online Search | ujsportal.pacourts.us |
PennDOT Reporting and Mifflin County Traffic Records
Every traffic conviction from a Mifflin County MDJ court is reported to PennDOT. Points are assigned based on the violation type. Drivers who accumulate enough points face additional PennDOT action, which can include mandatory hearings or license suspension. This applies to all three MDJ courts in the county.
You can check your driving record at the PennDOT driver records portal. This shows all reported convictions from Mifflin County courts. The Pennsylvania Courts website explains how the Unified Judicial System works across all 67 counties. The Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, Title 75, defines the specific offenses that lead to point assessments on Mifflin County traffic records.
Nearby Counties
Mifflin County is in Central Pennsylvania. Confirm where your citation was issued to identify the right court system.