Montour County Traffic Court Records
Montour County traffic court records are part of the 26th Judicial District, which Montour shares with neighboring Columbia County. The county seat is Danville, where the Montour County Courthouse is located. As one of Pennsylvania's smallest counties by area and population, Montour has a compact court system. Traffic citations are handled by local Magisterial District Courts. The combined Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts office maintains all court records. You can search Montour County traffic court records for free through the UJS Web Portal.
Montour County Quick Facts
How to Search Montour County Traffic Court Records
The statewide UJS Portal case search is the main tool for finding Montour County traffic court records online. It is free and covers the Magisterial District Courts serving the county. Search by defendant name, docket number, or citation number. Results show case status, charges, hearing dates, and dispositions.
For in-person access, visit the Montour County Courthouse at 29 Mill Street, Danville, PA 17821. Susan N. Kauwell is the Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts. The phone is 570-271-3010. The fax is 570-271-3089. Her email is skauwell@montourco.org. The office handles both Prothonotary functions for civil records and Clerk of Courts functions for criminal records. The Montour County branch office also handles Orphans' Court matters. Montour County is part of the INFOCON county system, and civil dockets are not available online for free. In-person inspection at the courthouse is needed for civil records.
Note: Montour County shares its 26th Judicial District with Columbia County. If you are unsure which branch court handles your case, check the docket number prefix in the UJS Portal to confirm the county.
Montour County and the 26th Judicial District
The Columbia Montour Courts Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts page explains the shared judicial district structure. Montour and Columbia County both fall under the 26th Judicial District. Each county maintains its own branch offices. The Montour County branch handles all traffic court record functions for cases originating in Montour County. The Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts is an independently elected public official who serves residents at the local courthouse.
This shared district arrangement is not unusual in Pennsylvania. Several smaller counties pair with neighbors to form a single judicial district while keeping separate courthouses and offices. For Montour County, the branch office at 29 Mill Street in Danville is where all traffic-related appeals and summary offense records are filed at the Court of Common Pleas level. MDJ courts serve as the initial hearing venue for all traffic citations issued in Montour County.
Under 42 Pa.C.S. Section 1302, the traffic jurisdiction structure applies the same way in Montour County as in every other Pennsylvania county, regardless of the shared judicial district arrangement.
Montour County Court Structure and Traffic Records
The Pennsylvania Courts website for Montour County confirms the county is part of the 26th Judicial District and is part of the INFOCON system. Traffic cases in Montour County are first handled at the Magisterial District Court level. An MDJ hears the citation, and the driver can pay the fine, request a hearing, or appeal to the Court of Common Pleas. The Common Pleas appeal is a full de novo hearing. The case starts fresh before a judge, and all evidence is presented again.
Under 42 Pa.C.S. Section 1515, MDJ jurisdiction rules apply uniformly across all Pennsylvania counties. The Montour County MDJ courts follow these rules when processing traffic citations. Every conviction from those courts is reported to PennDOT and becomes part of the driver's state driving record.
| Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts |
Susan N. Kauwell 29 Mill Street Danville, PA 17821 Phone: 570-271-3010 Fax: 570-271-3089 |
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| skauwell@montourco.org | |
| Online Search | ujsportal.pacourts.us |
PennDOT and Montour County Traffic Convictions
Every traffic conviction from a Montour County MDJ court is sent to PennDOT. Points are assigned based on the violation. Drivers who accumulate too many points face additional action from PennDOT, including mandatory hearings or license suspension.
View your full driving record at the PennDOT driver records portal. All Montour County convictions appear there alongside records from other Pennsylvania counties. The Pennsylvania Courts website explains how the Unified Judicial System connects all court levels. The Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, Title 75, defines the traffic violations that generate point assessments on Montour County records. Online fine payment is available through the PAePay system at the UJS Portal.
Nearby Counties
Montour County is a small county in Central Pennsylvania. Check where your citation was issued to find the right court system.