Monroe County Traffic Court Records
Monroe County traffic court records are handled through the 43rd Judicial District, based in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. Eight Magisterial District Courts cover the county, which includes the Pocono Mountains region. High tourist and commuter traffic volumes make Monroe County one of the busier rural court systems in the state. The combined Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts office at the Monroe County Courthouse manages all court records. Searching Monroe County traffic court records online is free at the UJS Web Portal.
Monroe County Quick Facts
How to Search Monroe County Traffic Court Records
The statewide UJS Portal case search is the best starting point for Monroe County traffic court records. It is free and covers all eight MDJ courts in the county. Search results include case status, charges, hearing dates, and payment records. The Monroe County District Attorney's office also references the UJS Portal as the primary access point for court case information.
For in-person access, visit the Monroe County Courthouse at 610 Monroe Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. George Warden is the Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts. The phone is 570-517-3390. The fax is 570-420-3582. His email is GWarden@monroecountypa.gov. The office handles both civil records through the Prothonotary function and criminal records through the Clerk of Courts. Office hours follow standard courthouse hours. Monroe County also uses a C-Track system for civil case dockets and a judgment index, which is available for local searches.
Note: Civil court dockets for Monroe County are not available for free online. The C-Track civil search is available in person at the courthouse.
Monroe County Court Structure and Traffic Records
The Monroe County court records page explains the structure of the 43rd Judicial District. Eight Magisterial District Courts serve the county. Each MDJ court covers a geographic district within Monroe County. Traffic citations issued anywhere in the Pocono region are filed with the local MDJ court that has jurisdiction over that location.
Monroe County sees significant traffic volume due to its location along major routes serving the Pocono Mountains. Tourists, commuters, and through-traffic all contribute to the number of citations filed in the county each year. This gives Monroe County a comparatively active traffic docket for a county of its population size. The eight MDJ courts are positioned to handle this volume efficiently.
Under 42 Pa.C.S. Section 1302, the traffic jurisdiction framework in Pennsylvania defines how these courts operate. Monroe County courts follow the same rules as every other county in the state.
Monroe County Traffic Dockets and Public Access
The Monroe County DA case information page explains how public access to court records works. The UJS Portal provides access to docket sheets at three levels: Magisterial District Court, Court of Common Pleas, and appellate courts. Traffic dockets created in Monroe County's eight MDJ courts are visible in this system. Each docket sheet shows all filings, hearing dates, charges, continuances, and the case outcome.
An appeal from an MDJ traffic decision must be filed within 30 days. The appeal is filed with the Monroe County Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts. The case then moves to the Court of Common Pleas for a de novo hearing. This means the case is heard again from the beginning. Under 42 Pa.C.S. Section 1515, the MDJ jurisdiction rules apply throughout Pennsylvania, and Monroe County courts follow those standards.
| Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts |
George Warden 610 Monroe Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 Phone: 570-517-3390 Fax: 570-420-3582 |
|---|---|
| GWarden@monroecountypa.gov | |
| Online Search | ujsportal.pacourts.us |
Monroe County Traffic Convictions and PennDOT
The Pennsylvania Courts website for Monroe County confirms the county's place in the 43rd Judicial District. Every traffic conviction from a Monroe County MDJ court is reported to PennDOT. Points are applied based on the violation type. Drivers with too many points face mandatory PennDOT hearings or possible license suspension.
Check your driving record at the PennDOT driver records portal. All Monroe County convictions appear there. The Pennsylvania Courts website explains the Unified Judicial System structure used across all 67 counties. The Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, Title 75, defines the traffic violations that generate point assessments on Monroe County traffic records.
Note: Traffic fines can be paid online through the PAePay system linked at the UJS Portal. This avoids the need for an in-person courthouse visit.
Nearby Counties
Monroe County borders several Pennsylvania counties. If you are unsure which county's court has your traffic case, check where the citation was written.