How to Search Delaware County Court Records
Delaware County uses county and statewide access channels, so confirm the record type first and then use the matching office or portal. If a record is not visible online, contact the office that keeps the official file for copy options, access limits, and current fees.
Delaware County uses county and statewide access channels, so confirm the record type first and then use the matching office or portal. If a record is not visible online, contact the office that keeps the official file for copy options, access limits, and current fees.
- Use the official Delaware County or Pennsylvania portal, search by name or case number, review the docket or record result, and contact the holding office for copies.
- Use the official Delaware County or Pennsylvania portal, search by name or case number, review the docket or record result, and contact the holding office for copies.
- Use the official Delaware County or Pennsylvania portal, search by name or case number, review the docket or record result, and contact the holding office for copies.
- Use the official Delaware County or Pennsylvania portal, search by name or case number, review the docket or record result, and contact the holding office for copies.
- Use the official Delaware County or Pennsylvania portal, search by name or case number, review the docket or record result, and contact the holding office for copies.
The Delaware County Judicial System
Delaware County uses county and statewide access channels, so confirm the record type first and then use the matching office or portal. If a record is not visible online, contact the office that keeps the official file for copy options, access limits, and current fees.
Delaware County uses county and statewide access channels, so confirm the record type first and then use the matching office or portal. If a record is not visible online, contact the office that keeps the official file for copy options, access limits, and current fees.
Case flow: Justice Court › County Court › Court of Common Pleas › Court of Appeals
| Court | Jurisdiction | Case Types |
|---|---|---|
| Court of Common Pleas or Magisterial District Court | Pennsylvania trial or lower court jurisdiction | civil, criminal, traffic, and lower-court matters |
| Court of Common Pleas or Magisterial District Court | Pennsylvania trial or lower court jurisdiction | civil, criminal, traffic, and lower-court matters |
| Court of Common Pleas or Magisterial District Court | Pennsylvania trial or lower court jurisdiction | civil, criminal, traffic, and lower-court matters |
Delaware County Courthouses
Delaware County uses county and statewide access channels, so confirm the record type first and then use the matching office or portal. If a record is not visible online, contact the office that keeps the official file for copy options, access limits, and current fees.
Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphans' Court
201 W. Front Street
Media, PA 19063
610-891-4370
Types of Court Records Available in Delaware County
Delaware County uses county and statewide access channels, so confirm the record type first and then use the matching office or portal. If a record is not visible online, contact the office that keeps the official file for copy options, access limits, and current fees.
Delaware County uses county and statewide access channels, so confirm the record type first and then use the matching office or portal. If a record is not visible online, contact the office that keeps the official file for copy options, access limits, and current fees.
- Criminal records - Delaware County routing depends on the issuing court and filing office.
- Civil records - Delaware County routing depends on the issuing court and filing office.
- Family and divorce records - Delaware County routing depends on the issuing court and filing office.
- Probate and estate records - Delaware County routing depends on the issuing court and filing office.
- Traffic records - Delaware County routing depends on the issuing court and filing office.
What Delaware County Court Records Show
Delaware County uses county and statewide access channels, so confirm the record type first and then use the matching office or portal. If a record is not visible online, contact the office that keeps the official file for copy options, access limits, and current fees.
| Field | What It Shows |
|---|---|
| Case Number | Shows the official case, filing, status, or party detail recorded by the court. |
| Filing Date | Shows the official case, filing, status, or party detail recorded by the court. |
| Parties | Shows the official case, filing, status, or party detail recorded by the court. |
| Charges / Cause | Shows the official case, filing, status, or party detail recorded by the court. |
| Disposition | Shows the official case, filing, status, or party detail recorded by the court. |
| Sentence / Judgment | Shows the official case, filing, status, or party detail recorded by the court. |
Public Access Laws for Delaware County Court Records
Delaware County uses county and statewide access channels, so confirm the record type first and then use the matching office or portal. If a record is not visible online, contact the office that keeps the official file for copy options, access limits, and current fees.
Key Statutes:
Pennsylvania Code § public access rule - Explains public access and limits for court records..
Pennsylvania Code § public access rule - Explains public access and limits for court records..
Pennsylvania Code § public access rule - Explains public access and limits for court records..
Records That Are Restricted or Confidential
Delaware County uses county and statewide access channels, so confirm the record type first and then use the matching office or portal. If a record is not visible online, contact the office that keeps the official file for copy options, access limits, and current fees.
Delaware County uses county and statewide access channels, so confirm the record type first and then use the matching office or portal. If a record is not visible online, contact the office that keeps the official file for copy options, access limits, and current fees.
Specialty Courts in Delaware County
Delaware County uses county and statewide access channels, so confirm the record type first and then use the matching office or portal. If a record is not visible online, contact the office that keeps the official file for copy options, access limits, and current fees.
Delaware County Sheriff and Jail
Delaware County uses county and statewide access channels, so confirm the record type first and then use the matching office or portal. If a record is not visible online, contact the office that keeps the official file for copy options, access limits, and current fees.
Delaware County uses county and statewide access channels, so confirm the record type first and then use the matching office or portal. If a record is not visible online, contact the office that keeps the official file for copy options, access limits, and current fees.
Marriage, Divorce, and Orphans' Court
Delaware County uses county and statewide access channels, so confirm the record type first and then use the matching office or portal. If a record is not visible online, contact the office that keeps the official file for copy options, access limits, and current fees.
- Testator
- A term used in estate and probate filings.
- Executor
- A term used in estate and probate filings.
- Conservator
- A term used in estate and probate filings.
Delaware County Court Records Fees
Delaware County uses county and statewide access channels, so confirm the record type first and then use the matching office or portal. If a record is not visible online, contact the office that keeps the official file for copy options, access limits, and current fees.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Plain copy per page | $varies by filing or copy type |
| Certified copy per page | $varies by filing or copy type |
| Certification fee | $varies by filing or copy type |
| Records search fee | $varies by filing or copy type |
How to Interpret Delaware County Court Records
Delaware County uses county and statewide access channels, so confirm the record type first and then use the matching office or portal. If a record is not visible online, contact the office that keeps the official file for copy options, access limits, and current fees.
Accuracy and Record Limitations
Delaware County uses county and statewide access channels, so confirm the record type first and then use the matching office or portal. If a record is not visible online, contact the office that keeps the official file for copy options, access limits, and current fees.
Note: Confirm records with the originating Delaware County office before relying on online search results.
History of Delaware County Courts
Delaware County uses county and statewide access channels, so confirm the record type first and then use the matching office or portal. If a record is not visible online, contact the office that keeps the official file for copy options, access limits, and current fees.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find a Delaware County record?
Use the office-specific portal first and then contact the filing office if the online record is incomplete.
How do I find a Delaware County record?
Use the office-specific portal first and then contact the filing office if the online record is incomplete.
How do I find a Delaware County record?
Use the office-specific portal first and then contact the filing office if the online record is incomplete.