Bucks County Docket (2024)

FAQs

How do I look up court records in Bucks County, PA? ›

Bucks County Court Records Search

Civil court records can be obtained through the Prothonotary, criminal case records can be obtained through the Clerk of Courts, and probate records are available at the Register of Wills Office.

Finding public court information is easier than ever with the launch of PAeDocket - a free app that provides a quick and simple search of court cases or dockets. Users can search by case number, participant name, organization name, offense tracking number, police incident or complaint number or state ID number.

Civil court records are maintained by the Clerk of Court where the case is filed and heard and may also be accessed online through Pennsylvania's Unified Judicial System portal, the PAeDocket app, and third-party websites such as CourtRecords.us.

For information about jury duty, browse our frequently asked questions or call 215-348-6711.

Pennsylvania's Unified Judicial System provides comprehensive public access to court records online and upon request. Access aggregate numerical data from all courts including caseload statistics, collections information and interactive data dashboards.

All Federal court records are available online at PACER.gov, an electronic public access service that is overseen by the Administrative Office of the United States Courts. This includes all Federal civil court cases, criminal charges, as well as bankruptcies. In all, there are over 500 million documents on PACER.

Call 1–888–783–7972 for more questions and assistance. Requesters can also check for criminal history record information remotely using the Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History, also known as PATCH.

Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) is an online electronic public access service that allows users to obtain case and docket information from Federal Appellate, District and Bankruptcy courts for a fee.

If your loved one is in jail at a local correctional facility, you might be able to view their mugshot online or in person at the jail. To see a mugshot online, you need the inmate's name and the date of their arrest. Mugshots are public records, which means you should receive access to them.

In the state of Pennsylvania, divorce records are managed and disseminated by the courthouse in the county where the divorce was granted. By law, these divorces decrees are public record and can be made available to interested members of the public upon request.

Who pays court costs in civil cases in PA? ›

The general rule followed in jurisdictions all around the U.S is that each party must pay their own attorney's fees regardless of who prevails. This is known as the “American Rule.” In Pennsylvania, the “American Rule” is codified in 42 Pa. C.S.A. § 1726(a)(1).

Civil cases resolve disputes between or among people, organizations or the government, wherein the rights of each party are decided.

Disqualification Policy

is unable to read, write, speak and understand the English language; is incapable, by reason of mental or physical infirmity, to render efficient jury service; and/or. has been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for more than one year and has not been granted a pardon or amnesty.

While there is no age limitation to participate in jury service, citizens who are 70 years of age or older, upon receipt of a Qualification Questionnaire or Summons, may request an age-related excusal that will permanently remove them from the Court's list of prospective jurors.

What happens if a person ignores a summons to jury service? A jury summons is a court order. Any juror who fails to appear when summoned may be fined and/or imprisoned for contempt of court. It is in your best interest to appear if you are summoned to avoid any future action.

Online Request

The Pennsylvania State Police have established a web-based computer application called "Pennsylvania Access To Criminal History (PATCH)". Results are often received immediately when applied for online.

If your loved one is in jail at a local correctional facility, you might be able to view their mugshot online or in person at the jail. To see a mugshot online, you need the inmate's name and the date of their arrest. Mugshots are public records, which means you should receive access to them.

Pennsylvania marriage and divorce certificates are available from the county courthouse where the document was issued. Please visit the Orphans' Court Clerks website for contact information.

Inactive - A disposition category for cases in which the defendant is not available for processing, including defendants declared fugitive, those with a pre-adjudicatory warrant, and those in the custody of another jurisdiction.