Clinton County Pennsylvania Arrest Records
Clinton County arrest records are held by the Clerk of Courts in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. The county courthouse is at 230 East Water Street, and the Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts share a combined office there. Clinton County is a small, rural county in north-central Pennsylvania. Lock Haven Police, Mill Hall Police, Renovo Police, and State Police posts all file arrests that become part of the county court system. You can search records online or in person at the courthouse.
Clinton County Quick Facts
Clinton County Clerk of Courts
The Clinton County Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts is a combined office at 230 East Water Street, Lock Haven, PA 17745. The phone number is (570) 893-4007. Civil cases are filed with the Prothonotary side of this office. Criminal cases, including those that result from arrests in Clinton County, are filed with the Clerk of Courts side. Both divisions operate from the same address and share staff.
To get copies of arrest-related case records from the Clinton County Clerk of Courts, you must complete a Case Records Request Form. You can do this in person during business hours at the courthouse. Records can also be inspected in person without a formal request. Copies of case records cost $0.50 per page. Bring a valid photo ID when visiting the office in Lock Haven.
The Clinton County court system publishes information about record access on its website at clintoncountycourt.org. This site defines a court record as any document filed with, maintained by, or generated by the Clinton County Court or a record custodian. That includes docket entries, court orders, decrees, judgments, and case indices. All of these are public under 65 P.S. § 67.101, subject to the exemptions described below.
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Clinton County Prothonotary & Clerk of Courts 230 East Water Street Lock Haven, PA 17745 Phone: (570) 893-4007 |
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| Copy Fee | $0.50 per page |
| Website | clintoncountycourt.org |
Clinton County Court System and Criminal Cases
Clinton County has a Law Library on the second floor of the courthouse at 230 East Water Street, Lock Haven, PA 17745. The library phone number is (570) 893-4127. Public access terminals are available there for searching and viewing case records electronically. This is a good option if you want to review a Clinton County arrest case without paying copy fees. Staff can help you find the right resources and navigate the record system.
The image below is from the Clinton County court website, which describes public access to court records, defines what a court record includes, and explains the exemptions that apply to certain case types in Clinton County.
The Clinton County court site also outlines the search methods available, including online portals, courthouse visits, and the Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts office in Lock Haven.
Court records in Clinton County are presumed public under Pennsylvania law. That means you do not have to explain why you want to see them. However, some records are not available to the public. Exemptions include medical and psychological records, victim contact information, Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, financial account data, juvenile records, adoption records, and records from ongoing criminal investigations. If a record is sealed or expunged, it will not appear in a search of Clinton County arrest records.
Arrest records maintained by the Clinton County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments are also considered part of Clinton County public records. These are subject to Right-to-Know Law requests.
Note: A Clinton County arrest record shows that an arrest occurred, but it does not mean the person was convicted. Always check the full docket to see the outcome of the case.
Find Clinton County Arrest Records Online
The Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us is the primary free tool for online access to Clinton County arrest records. You can search by participant name, case number, or filing date. The portal shows dockets from both the Court of Common Pleas and the Magisterial District Courts that serve Clinton County. Criminal dockets display charges, hearing dates, bail information, and dispositions.
Multiple Magisterial District Courts handle preliminary hearings for Clinton County arrests. These courts process the early stages of criminal cases, including setting bail and holding preliminary hearings. Their dockets are searchable on the UJS portal. Traffic violations and summary offenses that do not proceed to the Court of Common Pleas are also visible through the MDJ docket search.
The image below shows the Pennsylvania Courts public records page, which explains how to access court records across all Pennsylvania counties, including Clinton County.
The PA Courts public records site also links to the UJS portal and provides guidance on requesting certified copies of court documents from any county in Pennsylvania, including Clinton County.
For a full criminal history that covers all Pennsylvania arrests, use the PATCH system at epatch.state.pa.us. The standard fee is $22 per check. This covers arrests made by Lock Haven Police, Mill Hall Police, Renovo Police, Avis Police, and State Police troopers who serve the rural areas of Clinton County. Mail requests require Form SP 4-164.
What Clinton County Arrest Records Contain
A Clinton County arrest record can contain a range of details depending on the source. At the Magisterial District Court level, a docket shows the complaint number, incident number, docket number, court type, and case status. It also shows the participant name and date of birth, the county, and the court office. The charges are listed along with the statute cited and whether they are felonies, misdemeanors, or summary offenses.
At the Court of Common Pleas level in Clinton County, the docket is more detailed. It shows all hearings held, bail conditions, attorney appearances, motions filed, and the final disposition. If the case went to trial, the verdict is recorded. If there was a guilty plea or nolo contendere, that is noted. Sentences are listed when they are imposed. These full dockets are the most complete picture of a Clinton County criminal case.
The criminal history that comes from a PATCH check at pa.gov/agencies/psp covers all arrests reported to the Pennsylvania State Police statewide database. This means it includes Clinton County arrests along with any arrests in other Pennsylvania counties. The PATCH report does not show pending charges or cases that were expunged.
Under 18 Pa.C.S. § 9101, criminal history record information in Pennsylvania is defined to include records of arrest, any formal charges, dispositions, and sentencing data. This statute sets the rules for who can access that information and how it can be used. The Clinton County Clerk of Courts and all Pennsylvania law enforcement agencies follow these rules when handling public requests.
State Resources for Clinton County Records
Pennsylvania maintains several tools that complement the Clinton County court records system. The Department of Corrections inmate locator at inmatelocator.cor.pa.gov is free to use. If a person was arrested in Clinton County and later sent to a state prison after conviction, this tool will show their current facility and sentence details.
The Pennsylvania Office of Open Records processes appeals when agencies deny Right-to-Know requests. Their site is at openrecords.pa.gov. If you submit a request to the Clinton County Sheriff or another county agency and they deny it, you have the right to appeal. The Office of Open Records reviews the denial for free. Standard copy fees in Pennsylvania are $0.25 per page, and agencies must respond within five business days.
Nearby Counties
Clinton County is surrounded by other north-central Pennsylvania counties. If you are unsure which county holds the arrest record you are looking for, check where the incident took place. The county where the arrest occurred holds the court records for that case.