Search Montgomery County Traffic Court Records
Montgomery County traffic court records come from one of the most active court systems in Pennsylvania. The 38th Judicial District, based in Norristown, includes 30 Magisterial District Courts spread across the county. Montgomery County borders Philadelphia to the southeast and sees heavy traffic on major commuter routes. Separate Clerk of Courts and Prothonotary offices handle criminal and civil records. You can search Montgomery County traffic court records for free through the UJS Web Portal or the county's own case search tool.
Montgomery County Quick Facts
How to Find Montgomery County Traffic Court Records
Montgomery County offers two online tools for traffic court records. The first is the statewide UJS Portal case search, which covers all 30 MDJ courts in the county. The second is the Montgomery County case search tool, which lets you search by keywords, case number, case type, filing type, filing date, assigned judge, or attorney. Both are free to use.
The Clerk of Courts office handles criminal case records. Lori Schreiber has served as Clerk of Courts since January 2020. The Prothonotary office handles civil records. Noah Marlier is the Prothonotary. Civil case filing is available by phone at 610-278-3361. E-filing support for civil matters is available at ProthyEfilingSupport@montgomerycountypa.gov. The Prothonotary office also accepts driver's license suspension appeals and district court appeals. Payment at the courthouse is accepted by money order, attorney check, cash, or debit and credit card. Personal checks are not accepted.
The Clerk of Courts provides downloadable forms and resources on expungements, appeals, and bail. Documents related to expungements and Supreme and Superior Court filings must be submitted by mail or in person.
Note: Civil and family court dockets in Montgomery County date back to the 1980s and are available online. Family court documents, however, are not available online.
Montgomery County Clerk of Courts for Traffic Records
The Montgomery County Clerk of Courts page explains the office's role in maintaining official records for criminal cases in the Court of Common Pleas. This includes summary traffic appeal records. The office focuses on transparency and accessibility. It provides forms and resources for residents navigating the court system. Criminal case information is searchable through the PA UJS Portal. PACFile allows attorneys to submit criminal case filings electronically.
Traffic summary appeals from MDJ decisions are filed with the Prothonotary. The Clerk of Courts then takes over the record once the matter is docketed as a criminal appeal in the Court of Common Pleas. Montgomery County's 30 MDJ courts generate a large volume of traffic appeal cases given the county's population and traffic activity. Under 42 Pa.C.S. Section 1302, the traffic jurisdiction rules apply the same way here as in any other Pennsylvania county.
Montgomery County Prothonotary and Court Records Access
The Montgomery County Prothonotary page describes the civil records function under Noah Marlier. Filing types handled by the Prothonotary include district court appeals, driver's license suspension appeals, judgments, and protection from abuse filings. For traffic matters, the Prothonotary is the initial recipient of any appeal from an MDJ decision. The appeal must be filed within 30 days of the final order from the Magisterial District Court.
Montgomery County civil and family court dockets are available online going back to the 1980s. Document copies cost $0.50 for the first page and $0.10 for each additional page. This fee structure applies to records retrieved from the Court of Common Pleas. Traffic summary dockets from MDJ courts are accessible for free through the UJS Portal. Under 42 Pa.C.S. Section 1515, MDJ jurisdiction rules govern the 30 Magisterial District Courts in Montgomery County. Drivers can also pay traffic fines through PAePay at the UJS Portal.
Montgomery County Traffic Court Records and Case Search
The Montgomery County Court Records and Filings page provides detail on how to access certified copies of official court records. The Clerk of Courts provides certified copies for criminal matters. Copies can be requested by mail or in person. PACFile is the e-filing system available to attorneys for criminal matters. Expungement filings must be done in person or by mail.
| Clerk of Courts (Criminal) |
Lori Schreiber Phone: 610-278-3346 |
|---|---|
| Prothonotary (Civil) |
Noah Marlier Phone: 610-278-3360 Civil Filing: 610-278-3361 |
| E-Filing Support | ProthyEfilingSupport@montgomerycountypa.gov |
| Copy Fees | $0.50 first page, $0.10 per additional page |
| County Case Search | courtsapp.montcopa.org |
| UJS Portal | ujsportal.pacourts.us |
PennDOT and Montgomery County Traffic Convictions
All traffic convictions from Montgomery County MDJ courts are reported to PennDOT. The state applies points based on the violation. With 30 MDJ courts active in the county, Montgomery County generates a significant volume of PennDOT reporting each year.
You can view your full driving record at the PennDOT driver records portal. This shows all convictions from Montgomery County and every other Pennsylvania county. The Pennsylvania Courts website provides information on how the statewide Unified Judicial System works. The Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, Title 75, defines the violations that result in point assessments on Montgomery County traffic records.
Cities in Montgomery County
Montgomery County includes many municipalities and townships. Lower Merion Township is one of the well-known communities in the county. Traffic citations issued there are handled by the MDJ court with jurisdiction over that area.
Nearby Counties
Montgomery County borders five other Pennsylvania counties. Confirm where your citation was issued to identify the correct court system.