Union County Traffic Court Records
Union County traffic court records are maintained at the courthouse in Lewisburg. The county operates a combined Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts office that handles all civil and criminal court filings. Two Magisterial District Courts hear traffic citations in different parts of the county. You can search Union County traffic court records at no cost using the statewide UJS Web Portal. This guide explains the court structure, office locations, and how to access traffic records in Union County.
Union County Quick Facts
How to Search Union County Traffic Court Records
The UJS Web Portal is the main tool for finding Union County traffic court records online. This free statewide system covers both Magisterial District Courts in Union County: MDJ 17-3-01 in Lewisburg and MDJ 17-3-02 in Mifflinburg. You can search by defendant name, citation number, or docket number and view docket sheets at no cost.
For in-person access, visit the Union County Courthouse at 103 S. 2nd Street, Lewisburg, PA 17837. Diane Miller serves as the combined Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts. Phone: 570-524-8751. Email: dmiller@unionco.org. This combined office handles all court record requests for Union County, including civil and criminal matters. MDJ 17-3-01 is also at 103 S Second Street in Lewisburg. MDJ 17-3-02 is at 343 Chestnut Street, Suite 2, in Mifflinburg.
The UJS Case Search provides direct access to docket sheets for Union County traffic cases. Each docket includes the charge, court dates, hearing outcome, and any payment records tied to the case.
Union County Court Structure for Traffic Cases
Union County operates a Court of Common Pleas with a shared judicial arrangement alongside neighboring Snyder County. The combined Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts office at the Lewisburg courthouse manages all records under one roof. Two Magisterial District Courts process traffic citations: one in Lewisburg and one in Mifflinburg.
The Union County official website shown above provides access to county government offices and services. The courthouse at 103 S. 2nd Street in Lewisburg is the central location for all court record access. Union County's combined office structure means one visit or phone call connects you to all court record types in the county.
Traffic citations in Union County are first heard at the relevant MDJ office. Under 42 Pa.C.S. Section 1302, traffic court jurisdiction in Pennsylvania is defined at the state level. Both Union County MDJ courts follow these statewide rules. Appeals go to the Court of Common Pleas in Lewisburg and are heard de novo.
Union County Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts
Diane Miller holds the combined Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts position for Union County. This office maintains all civil and criminal court records for the county. All traffic record requests, docket copies, and certified record orders flow through this office at the Lewisburg courthouse.
The court directory above lists both MDJ offices in Union County and their locations. MDJ 17-3-01 at 103 S Second Street in Lewisburg is co-located with the courthouse. MDJ 17-3-02 serves the Mifflinburg area from 343 Chestnut Street. Knowing which MDJ processed your traffic case can speed up your online search.
The court records page above shows how Union County traffic court records are accessed online and in person. Criminal records are maintained by the Clerk of Courts. Civil records are handled by the Prothonotary. Both functions sit in the same combined office in Lewisburg. The Pennsylvania Courts website maintains a listing for Union County's Court of Common Pleas as well.
The PAPCCA listing above confirms Diane Miller as Union County's Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts. The statewide association maintains this directory as a contact reference for all Pennsylvania court offices.
| Office |
Union County Prothonotary / Clerk of Courts 103 S. 2nd Street Lewisburg, PA 17837 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 570-524-8751 |
| dmiller@unionco.org | |
| Official | Diane Miller, Prothonotary / Clerk of Courts |
| MDJ Courts | 17-3-01 (103 S Second St, Lewisburg), 17-3-02 (343 Chestnut St, Mifflinburg) |
PennDOT and Union County Traffic Records
Every traffic conviction in Union County is reported to PennDOT. The state assigns points to your driving record based on the violation type. A high point total can lead to mandatory hearings or license suspension. Union County convictions are treated the same as those from any other Pennsylvania county.
View your driving record at the PennDOT driver records portal. Under 42 Pa.C.S. Section 1515, Union County's two MDJ courts have jurisdiction over summary traffic offenses and report outcomes to PennDOT. The Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, Title 75, defines the offenses and penalty points that apply to Union County traffic cases.
Note: Your court record and your driving record are two separate documents. The court record tracks the case; the driving record tracks the license impact.
Nearby Counties
Union County sits in central Pennsylvania. Several counties border the area. Check the citation before searching for traffic records.