Sullivan County Traffic Court Records
Sullivan County traffic court records are kept at the courthouse in Laporte, one of the smallest county seats in Pennsylvania. The county operates a combined Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts office that handles all civil, criminal, and court filings. Traffic citations in Sullivan County are heard at the Magisterial District Court level. You can search Sullivan County traffic court records through the statewide UJS Web Portal at no cost. This page explains the county court system and how to access traffic records.
Sullivan County Quick Facts
How to Search Sullivan County Traffic Court Records
The statewide UJS Web Portal is the main online tool for finding Sullivan County traffic court records. You can search by defendant name, docket number, or citation number. Results include the charge, hearing dates, and the case outcome. The system is free and available any time.
For in-person access, go to the Sullivan County Courthouse at 245 Muncy Street, Laporte, PA 18626. The combined Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts office is the single contact for all court records. Kellie Carpenter serves as the Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts. Phone: 570-946-7351. Sullivan County is a small, rural county, and the courthouse handles all record functions for the county's courts in one location.
The UJS Case Search also lets you pull docket sheets directly. Each docket shows the full case file, including charge, disposition, and payment information if applicable. Traffic court records from Sullivan County MDJ offices appear in this system alongside all other Pennsylvania MDJ dockets.
Note: Sullivan County shares judicial resources with neighboring counties due to its small size and limited case volume.
Sullivan County Court Structure for Traffic Cases
Sullivan County operates a Court of Common Pleas with a combined Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts office. This combined structure is standard for small Pennsylvania counties where a single elected official manages both civil and criminal court records. Traffic citations are heard by the local Magisterial District Court before any appeal goes to Common Pleas.
The Sullivan County court directory shown above lists the court structure and office locations for this small north-central Pennsylvania county. The courthouse at 245 Muncy Street in Laporte is the address for all court-related record requests. Under 42 Pa.C.S. Section 1302, Pennsylvania traffic court jurisdiction is defined by state law. Sullivan County's MDJ court follows these same statewide rules in handling traffic citations.
Appeals from MDJ rulings go to the Court of Common Pleas. The new proceeding is de novo, meaning the case starts fresh before a Common Pleas judge. This creates a second layer of court records maintained by the Clerk of Courts office in Laporte.
Sullivan County Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts
Kellie Carpenter holds the combined Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts position for Sullivan County. This office is responsible for maintaining all civil and criminal court records for the county. Because Sullivan County is one of Pennsylvania's smallest counties by population, the combined office structure handles the full range of record types efficiently.
The PAPCCA directory listing shown above confirms Kellie Carpenter's role and contact details for Sullivan County. The courthouse address and phone number for the combined office are on file with the Pennsylvania State Association of Prothonotaries and Clerks of Courts. The Pennsylvania Courts website also lists Sullivan County court details in its county-by-county directory.
| Office |
Sullivan County Prothonotary / Clerk of Courts 245 Muncy Street Laporte, PA 18626 |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 157, Laporte, PA 18626-0157 |
| Phone | 570-946-7351 |
| Official | Kellie Carpenter, Prothonotary / Clerk of Courts |
Sullivan County Traffic Dockets and Public Records
Traffic dockets in Sullivan County are public records. Each docket contains the citation details, the defendant's information, the hearing outcome, and any fines or penalties imposed. The records are available for public inspection at the courthouse in Laporte during regular business hours.
Online access is available through the UJS Portal. This system includes Sullivan County MDJ dockets alongside records from every other county in Pennsylvania. Searching by defendant name or docket number pulls up the full case history. The Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, Title 75, defines the traffic offenses that can appear on Sullivan County dockets, including speeding, stop sign violations, and equipment failures.
Under 42 Pa.C.S. Section 1515, Magisterial District Judges have statewide jurisdiction over summary offenses, including traffic citations. Sullivan County's MDJ court operates under this authority and reports all case outcomes to PennDOT.
Check your driving record at the PennDOT driver records portal. All Sullivan County traffic convictions appear on this record after the court files its report with the state.
Nearby Counties
Sullivan County sits in a rural part of north-central Pennsylvania. Several counties border the area. Confirm the county of citation before searching for traffic records.