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Cambria County, Pennsylvania State Court Records

Court records in Cambria County are documents that capture the history of a legal case managed by a court in the county. Court records detail every paper filed by defendants, plaintiffs, lawyers, and all orders signed by a judge. Court records are not maintained by a central court or the Clerk of Court's Office in Cambria County. Instead, each court is tasked with maintaining records for cases they handle.

Although court records are maintained by different custodians and offices, they remain connected and part of the unified judicial system. Court records also function together with other public records in the state, like arrest, property, and vital records.

Are Cambria County Court Records Public?

Yes. Cambria County court records are public in Cambria County under the Case Records Public Access Policy of the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania (204 Pa. Code § 213.81). The judiciary is exempt from the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law, so access to court records is not governed by the law.

Members of the public are generally allowed to access court records; however, a court record (or specific information) becomes non-public when the court seals the record or if disclosure is prohibited under the law. Examples of confidential information and documents in Pennsylvania include

  • Adoption records
  • Psychological records
  • The name and date of birth of a minor, unless in cases where they are charged as a defendant
  • The address and contact information of a victim
  • Social Security Numbers, financial account numbers, driver's license numbers, and State Identification (SID) Numbers

What Information is Available in Cambria County Court Records?

Cambria County court records typically outline the following details:

  • The case number, case status (open or closed), and the filing date
  • The names of all persons involved in the case
  • The docket sheet
  • Documents submitted during the case
  • Court orders and dispositions

Cambria County Court Records Search

Individuals looking to access court records in Cambria County have the following options available:

Online Access

Researchers can view Cambria County court records online through the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System Web Portal. The web portal provides access to docket sheets for civil and criminal cases from magisterial district courts and courts of common pleas across the State of Pennsylvania. Researchers may also download the PAeDocket app on their smartphone to look up Cambria County cases.

To view the scanned pages of documents filed in a civil case, individuals may use the Cambria County Suite Online Portal. The portal requires users to register for an account and pay a subscription fee.

In-Person Access

Individuals can inspect a Cambria County court record in person at the appropriate custodian's office. These custodians include

Inquirers visiting a record custodian's office will be asked to provide a name or case number so that the record can be located. A fee may also be charged for producing copies of the record.

Mail and Phone Requests

An alternative to inspecting a court record in person is submitting a request through the mail to the record custodian. The request should be written and should contain identifying details about the case, such as the names of the participants, the case number, and the year the case was filed. Also, the requester should include their phone number, so the office can contact them if there are any questions. Payment and a self-addressed, stamped envelope should be mailed along with the request.

Fees for Court Records in Cambria County

The fees for a court record in Cambria County depend on how the record is accessed and the type of document needed. Online access through the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial Web Portal is free, as well as inspecting the record in person at the custodian's office.

The following charges apply to obtain copies of a court record:

  • Photocopies: 25 cents per page
  • Certified Copies: $3.50
  • Genealogical Research Fee: $5 for up to 5 names
  • Certified Copy of Marriage License: $5
  • Divorce Decree: $5.50

Cambria County Courthouse Locations

The court system in Cambria County belongs to the 47th Judicial District of Pennsylvania's Unified Judicial System. Below are the addresses and contact information of the courthouses in the county.

Cambria County Courthouse

200 South Center Street

Ebensburg, PA 15931

Phone: (814) 472-5440

Magisterial District Court 47-1-101

110 Franklin Street

Johnstown, PA 15901

Phone: (814) 539-9982

Magisterial District Court 47-1-102

110 Sunray Drive

Suite 2

Johnstown, PA 15905

Phone: (814) 255-2205

Magisterial District Court 47-1-03

110 Franklin Street

Suite 202

Johnstown, PA 15905

Phone: (814) 539-7791

Magisterial District Court 47-3-01

200 Adams Avenue

Suite 2

Mineral Point, PA 15942

Phone: (814) 322-1527

Magisterial District Court 47-3-03

2223 West 2nd Street

Lilly, PA 15938

Phone: (814) 886-8879

Magisterial District Court 47-3-05

5th Avenue

Suite 3

Hastings, PA 16646

Phone: (814) 247-6588

Magisterial District Court 47-3-06

112 Mary Drive

Sidman, PA 15955

Phone: (814) 487-5111

Magisterial District Court 47-3-07

401 Candlelight Drive

Suite 120

Ebensburg, PA 15931

Phone: (814) 472-6661

Criminal Records Access in Cambria County

Criminal records in Cambria County are documents relating to the arrest and prosecution of an individual. These documents are created and maintained by the county's criminal justice agencies, that is, local law enforcement departments and the court. Law enforcement agencies primarily manage arrest and jail records, while the judiciary oversees court records on criminal cases.

The Pennsylvania State Police manages criminal history records at the state level. A criminal history record is a summary document containing details about a person's arrest, conviction, and sentencing. Individuals can access a criminal history record by submitting a request online through the Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History (PATCH). Individuals may also complete and mail the SP 4-164 form to the department.

For criminal court records, researchers may search the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System Web Portal or visit the Cambria County Clerk of Courts Office or the specific Magisterial District Court that handled the case.

Cambria County Probate Records

Probate records are documents managed by the court about the passing away of an individual. These records capture the court's ruling on how the deceased person's property and debts are managed and distributed to heirs. Examples of files that may be found in a probate record in Cambria County include wills, appraisements, death certificates, oaths of executors, Pennsylvania inheritance tax returns, petitions, and a list of creditors.

Cambria County probate records are open to the general public under the Case Records Public Access Policy of the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania. However, certain sensitive personal details, such as Social Security Numbers or bank account numbers, are kept private.

Cambria County probate records dating back to the early 1800s are managed by the Register of Wills/Clerk of the Orphans' Court Office.

Cambria County Family Court Records

Cambria County family court records are documents generated during family-related disputes handled in the county. Examples are child custody, child support, divorce, Protection From Abuse, and adoption records.

Family court records in Cambria County are generally public and are managed by the Prothonotary Office, the Domestic Relations Section of the Court of Common Pleas, and the Orphans' Court. The Prothonotary Office maintains records related to divorce and Protection From Abuse. The Domestic Relations Section manages child support and alimony, while the Orphans' Court maintains adoption records.

Individuals can inspect a family court record by visiting the relevant custodian's office. Records maintained by the Prothonotary's Office may be accessed online through the Cambria County Suite Online Portal.

Federal Court Records in Cambria County

Federal court records are records managed by a federal court. These records cover cases involving federal law, such as immigration, counterfeiting, cybercrimes, or bankruptcy. Federal cases originating from Cambria County are handled by the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.

Cambria County residents can inspect a federal court record in person at the Johnstown U.S. Courthouse or search for the record using the federal Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) portal.

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