Monroe County Court Docket Records and Case Search
Monroe County court docket records are managed by the Court of Common Pleas of the 43rd Judicial District, located in Stroudsburg in the Pocono Mountains region of northeastern Pennsylvania. The county's courts handle a wide range of criminal, civil, domestic, and Orphans Court matters for one of Pennsylvania's fastest-growing counties. Public access to Monroe County court docket records is available through the Pennsylvania UJS web portal as well as through the Monroe County Prothonotary's online services. Searches can be conducted by case name, docket number, or attorney, and results are available at no charge.
Monroe County Quick Facts
Accessing Monroe County Court Dockets Online
Monroe County court docket records are available through the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us. This statewide platform covers cases from Common Pleas courts and Magisterial District Courts in all 67 Pennsylvania counties, including Monroe. Searches do not require registration and can be performed at any time.
The Monroe County Prothonotary also maintains an online presence at monroecountypa.gov that provides information about civil court filings and services. Civil case searches through the county's own resources may provide additional detail on local cases beyond what appears in the statewide UJS index.
The combination of the UJS portal and the county Prothonotary's resources gives Monroe County researchers access to a comprehensive set of court docket records across all case types and court levels.
The UJS Web Portal is the main statewide resource for searching Monroe County court docket records across criminal and civil case types.
Criminal Court Docket Records in Monroe County
Monroe County criminal court docket records span from initial Magisterial District Court filings through Common Pleas proceedings. Given the county's significant population growth over the past two decades, the criminal docket reflects a diverse range of case types including drug offenses, property crimes, and driving-related offenses common in a resort and commuter county.
The UJS Case Search allows users to look up Monroe County criminal cases by defendant name or docket number. Each docket sheet displays the charges, court dates, bail information, and outcome of every proceeding. Cases that are resolved by guilty plea or trial will show the sentencing information and any conditions of probation or parole.
PATCH criminal history reports covering Monroe County are available through the Pennsylvania State Police at epatch.pa.gov.
Monroe County Prothonotary and Civil Records
The Monroe County Prothonotary is the official custodian of civil court records for the Court of Common Pleas. The office handles all civil filings including complaints, motions, judgments, and liens. Civil cases in Monroe County cover a wide spectrum of disputes, from construction contract claims related to the county's building boom to personal injury matters and mortgage foreclosures.
Civil docket records are indexed by the Prothonotary's office and accessible through the UJS portal. Judgment searches are available for identifying civil money judgments entered in Monroe County courts against individuals or businesses. These records are important for legal and financial research.
In-person record access is available at the Monroe County Courthouse in Stroudsburg. Staff at the Prothonotary's counter can assist with document location and certified copy requests. Standard copy fees apply.
The Monroe County Prothonotary office maintains the civil court docket for the 43rd Judicial District and supports both online and in-person record access.
Note: Monroe County has experienced high filing volumes due to population growth in the Pocono region, so online search results may include a larger number of cases than in smaller rural counties.
Magisterial District Courts in Monroe County
Monroe County has multiple Magisterial District Courts serving different geographic areas of the county. These lower courts handle summary criminal offenses, traffic violations, preliminary hearings, and civil claims. The widespread distribution of district courts reflects the county's geographic spread from East Stroudsburg to the rural western townships.
Docket records from all Monroe County Magisterial District Courts are included in the UJS portal. Researchers can search summary and minor civil cases that were resolved at the district justice level, as well as cases that were bound over to Common Pleas for further proceedings.
Traffic cases are among the most common matters handled at the district justice level in Monroe County, given the high volume of commuters and visitors traveling through the county on Routes 80, 209, and other major corridors.
Family Court and Domestic Relations in Monroe County
Monroe County's Court of Common Pleas handles a substantial volume of family law matters, including custody, support, divorce, and Protection from Abuse cases. The Domestic Relations Section administers child support orders and works with litigants to establish and enforce financial obligations for dependent children.
Family court docket records in Monroe County are partially accessible through the UJS portal. Records involving minor children or matters where a court has ordered sealing are not publicly displayed. Public portions of family court dockets show case status and general procedural history without disclosing protected personal information.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court's public records policy at pacourts.us/public-records governs what family court records are open to the public and under what conditions restricted records may be accessed.
Orphans Court Records in Monroe County
Monroe County's Orphans Court division manages estate, trust, guardianship, and adoption matters. When residents of Monroe County pass away with assets subject to probate, the resulting estate proceedings are recorded in the Orphans Court docket. Heirs, creditors, and other interested parties can follow an estate through the public docket record.
Orphans Court records are maintained by the Prothonotary's office and are searchable through the UJS portal. These records include petitions, orders, accountings, and final decrees. Estate records going back many years are available and can be useful for historical and genealogical research involving Monroe County families.
Statistical reports on Monroe County court filings, including Orphans Court data, are published by the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts at pacourts.us.
Searching Monroe County Case Dockets Step by Step
To search Monroe County court docket records, visit ujsportal.pacourts.us/CaseSearch and select the court type relevant to your search. Entering the party's name in the search field and selecting Monroe County from the county filter will return all matching cases. Results include the docket number, case type, and filing date.
Clicking on a specific case brings up the full docket sheet, which can be downloaded as a PDF. The docket sheet includes all filings, court dates, orders, and disposition information. This is the same document that would be provided by the clerk's office upon request.
When searching by name, checking multiple spelling variations is advisable as data entry inconsistencies can cause some records to appear under alternate spellings.
- Go to ujsportal.pacourts.us/CaseSearch
- Choose court type (Common Pleas, MDJ, etc.)
- Enter party name and select Monroe County
- Review the case list and click to open the docket sheet
- Download the docket PDF if needed
Nearby Counties
Court docket records from counties neighboring Monroe County Pennsylvania are available through the same UJS portal.