Susquehanna County Traffic Court Records
Susquehanna County traffic court records are maintained at the courthouse in Montrose. The county was formed in 1810 and is part of the 34th Judicial District. A combined Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts office handles all civil and criminal court records. Three Magisterial District Courts process traffic citations across different parts of the county. You can search Susquehanna County traffic court records for free through the Pennsylvania UJS Web Portal. This guide covers the court structure, office contacts, and how to access traffic dockets.
Susquehanna County Quick Facts
How to Search Susquehanna County Traffic Court Records
The UJS Web Portal is the primary tool for searching Susquehanna County traffic court records online. This free Pennsylvania system covers all three MDJ offices in the county. You can search by defendant name, docket number, or citation number. Results include the charge, hearing history, and case outcome.
In-person record access is available at 105 Maple Street, Montrose, PA 18801. Jan Krupinski serves as the Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts for Susquehanna County. Phone: 570-278-4600. Email: jkrupinski@susqco.com. This combined office handles all court record requests for the county. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Written criminal record requests are accepted for a $15 per name processing fee.
The UJS Case Search provides direct access to docket sheets. Each docket lists the full case history, including all charges, hearing dates, continuances, and the final outcome. Susquehanna County dockets are part of the statewide system and accessible at no cost.
Note: Three MDJ offices serve Susquehanna County. MDJ 34-3-01 is in Montrose, 34-3-02 is in New Milford, and 34-3-03 is in Clifford.
Susquehanna County Court Structure for Traffic Cases
Susquehanna County is the 34th Judicial District of Pennsylvania. The Court of Common Pleas sits at 31 Lake Avenue in Montrose. Three Magisterial District Courts handle traffic citations at the local level. The combined Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts office maintains all court records for both civil and criminal matters in the county.
The Susquehanna County official website shown above provides access to county government offices, including the courts. The county seat of Montrose has been the center of Susquehanna County government since the county was formed in 1810. All traffic record requests for cases heard in the county flow through the courthouse offices in Montrose.
Traffic citations in Susquehanna County are heard first by the relevant Magisterial District Court. Under 42 Pa.C.S. Section 1302, Pennsylvania sets traffic court jurisdiction at the state level. All three MDJ courts in Susquehanna County follow this statewide framework. Appeals from MDJ decisions go to the Court of Common Pleas at the courthouse in Montrose.
Susquehanna County Clerk of Courts Office
Jan Krupinski serves as the combined Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts for Susquehanna County. This office is the central record keeper for all court cases in the county. Traffic record requests, docket sheet copies, and certified record orders all go through this office at 105 Maple Street in Montrose.
The court directory above lists all MDJ offices in Susquehanna County along with their contact information. MDJ 34-3-01 in Montrose is the closest to the county seat. MDJ 34-3-02 in New Milford and MDJ 34-3-03 in Clifford serve the northern and eastern parts of the county. Knowing which MDJ handled your case helps narrow the search when using the UJS Portal.
The court records page above shows how Susquehanna County traffic records are organized for online and in-person access. The Pennsylvania Courts website also maintains a listing for the Susquehanna County Court of Common Pleas. Online case searches through the UJS Portal are the fastest way to find traffic court records in this county.
| Office |
Susquehanna County Prothonotary / Clerk of Courts 105 Maple Street, P.O. Box 218 Montrose, PA 18801 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 570-278-4600 |
| jkrupinski@susqco.com | |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Official | Jan Krupinski, Prothonotary / Clerk of Courts |
| MDJ Courts | 34-3-01 (Montrose), 34-3-02 (New Milford), 34-3-03 (Clifford) |
PennDOT Records and Susquehanna County Traffic Convictions
Every traffic conviction from a Susquehanna County court is sent to PennDOT. The state agency updates your driving record and assigns points based on the type of violation. Susquehanna County convictions carry the same weight as those from any other Pennsylvania county.
View your driving record at the PennDOT driver records portal. Under 42 Pa.C.S. Section 1515, Magisterial District Judge courts across Pennsylvania have jurisdiction over summary traffic offenses, and all three Susquehanna County MDJ courts operate under this authority. The Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, Title 75, defines traffic offenses and their associated penalties statewide.
Nearby Counties
Susquehanna County is in northeastern Pennsylvania. Check the county listed on your citation before searching for records.