Delaware County Court Records
Per Section 1.0 of the Public Access Policy of the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania, Delaware County court records include indices, dockets, and documents (opinions, decrees, orders, and judgments) for any case submitted to, accepted by, and preserved by a court or custodian. These records are held by the office of the Clerk of Courts in the Delaware County Court where the case was heard.
The primary purpose of court records is to maintain an official account of court proceedings in keeping with the provisions of Pennsylvania Public Records Laws. Hence, they are considered part of Delaware County's Public Records and are a vital information source for members of the public.
Are Court Records Public in Delaware County?
Yes. The Pennsylvania Right To Know Law states that a court record must be available for viewing and duplication unless another law/statute specifies otherwise. The Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania Public Records Policies Section 3.0 and the Delaware County Open Records Law also make provision for court records in Delaware County to be accessible to members of the public.
However, not all court records are open to public inspection or duplication. Records containing confidential information such as social security numbers, financial/account numbers, driver's license numbers, state identification (SID) numbers, names and dates of birth of minors, abuse victim addresses, and other contacts are not open to the general public.
What Do Delaware County Court Records Contain?
Court records include information about legal procedures within Delaware County. They typically contain the following:
- Party information (role, name, aliases, type, and status)
- Attorney information (ID number, address, phone number, signature)
- Case information (judge assigned, case number, title, and classification, filing date, OTN, arresting agency, complaint and incident numbers, disposition, county, and arrest date)
- Status information (case status, status date, and processing status)
- Calendar events (case calendar event type, schedule start date and status, start time, room, and judge name)
- Criminal case defendant information (name, date of birth, address(es), sex, and race)
- Charges (charge number, grade, description, offense date, and disposition)
- Disposition/sentencing date (case disposition, disposition date, offense seq/description, ad offense disposition)
- Assessment (party name and amount assessed, adjusted, and paid)
- Judgment information (type, amount, status, writ type, and details)
- Docket entry information ( filed date and time, entry, subtype, description, and filer)
- Receipt (date, payor, number, and amount)
Where to Conduct a Delaware County Case Lookup
Record seekers can conduct a case lookup at the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas and District Courts. However, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court maintains records of cases appealed to the state courts.
How to Conduct a Delaware County Case Records Search
A Delaware County case records search can be done online, in person, via mail, email (OpenRecords@co.delaware.pa.us), or by Fax: (610) 891-8759). Online requests can be made via the Delaware County Web Portal. Click on the civil or criminal search tool to locate court records. Mail requesters must send a completed Open Records Request Form and the appropriate fees to the Clerk's Office or send a written request that contains the following information:
- Name and mailing address
- Email address or telephone number
- A detailed description of the record being sought
In-person requests can be made to the court where the case was filed. Most courts open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. A case number or party name will be required to complete the search.
Delaware County Civil Court Case Records
A Delaware County civil case record is a court document that provides information about a dispute or issue between two parties. The Delaware County Court of Common Pleas Civil Division hears and maintains cases involving individual lawsuits, liens against properties, unincorporated and incorporated businesses, and judgments against individuals. Requesters can use the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas' C-Track Public Access tool to conduct a civil record search. Searches can be conducted by case, document entry, document, judgment index, or party. Alternatively, requesters can contact the File Room by email at OJSfileroom@co.delaware.pa.us or visit the Civil Division during business hours to retrieve civil court records. The Division is located at:
Office of Judicial Support
Government Center
Room 127
201 W. Front St.
Media, PA 19063
Phone: (610) 891-4370
Delaware County Criminal Court Case Records
Courts create criminal court case records during a criminal proceeding. In Delaware County, the Criminal Division handles and maintains all criminal case files, and interested members of the public can view criminal case records by querying the Division or using the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania Web tool. To use the tool, inquirers are required to enter the following information:
- Attorney
- Calendar event
- Citation number
- Complaint number
- Date filed
- Docket number
- Incident number
- Participant name
- Organization
- Offense tracking number (OTN)
- State identification number (SID)
Similarly, requesters can visit the Division during business hours to conduct a criminal court records lookup. The record staff will require a case number or party name before processing the request.
How to Get Court Records Online for Free
The Delaware County Court of Common Pleas permits members of the public to view court records online for free through their Web Portal. To use the C-Track Public Access tool:
- Go to the Civil Division website
- Click the View Online Civil Records link
- Conduct a search using the following parameters:
- Case Search: To find a record by case search, click the "Case Search" icon and fill in the case number and title in the boxes provided. Click on "Search". An "Advanced Search" requires a case filed date.
- Docket Entry Search: Click on the "Docket Entry Search" icon and fill in the case number and case filed date in the space provided. Click on "Search". An advanced search can also be performed using this method.
- Document Search: To use this method, click the "Document Search" icon. Fill in the case number, document name, and text in the boxes provided, and click on "Search".
- Judgment Search: To find a civil court record through this method, click the "Judgment Search" icon and fill in the case number and judgment filed date in the required spaces. Click on "Search".
- Party Search: Find party records in the system by name, type, or case information. Click on "Party Search" and fill in the case number, party name, and first name. Click on "Search".
Courts in Delaware County
The locations of the courts in Delaware County are listed below:
Delaware County Court of Common Pleas
Government Center,
201 West Front Street,
Media, PA 19063
Phone: (610) 891-4370
Delaware County Orphans' Court
Government Center
201 West Front Street
Media, PA 19063
Phone: (610) 891-4400
Delaware County Magisterial District Courts
Delaware County Magisterial District Court 32-1-20
160 E Seventh St,
Chester, PA 19013
Phone: (610) 876-2151
Fax: (610) 874-7864
Delaware County Magisterial District Court 32-1-21
160 E Seventh St,
Chester, PA 19013
Phone: (610) 874-7180
Fax: (610) 874-7864
Delaware County Magisterial District Court 32-1-22
160 E Seventh St,
Chester, PA 19013
Phone: (610) 874-1790
Fax: (610) 874-7864
Delaware County Magisterial District Court 32-1-23
100 Clifton Ave,
Collingdale, PA 19023
Phone: (610) 534-3443
Fax: (610) 534-5978
Delaware County Magisterial District Court 32-1-24
796 Parkway Blvd,
Broomall, PA 19008
Phone: (610) 338-2250
Fax: (610) 338-2253
Delaware County Magisterial District Court 32-1-25
525 W Chester Pike,
Havertown, PA 19083
Phone: (610) 449-8250
Fax: (610) 789-9167
Delaware County Magisterial District Court 32-1-27
4655 West Chester Pike,
Newtown Square, PA 19073
Phone: (610) 356-7430
Fax: (610) 356-0692
Delaware County Magisterial District Court 32-1-28
349 W Baltimore Ave,
Media, PA 19063
Phone: (610) 566-0872
Fax: (610) 566-2732
Delaware County Magisterial District Court 32-1-30
Ridley Township Municipal Building
100 MacDade Blvd,
Folsom, PA 19033
Phone: (610) 532-0320
Fax: (610) 532-0953
Delaware County Magisterial District Court 32-1-31
1201 Haverford Rd,
Crum Lynne, PA 19022
Phone: (610) 833-2581
Fax: (610) 833-2651
Delaware County Magisterial District Court 32-1-32
56 Powell Rd,
Springfield, PA 19064
Phone: (610) 543-2366
Fax: (610) 543-1920
Delaware County Magisterial District Court 32-1-33
Barclay Square Building
1550 Garrett Rd,
Upper Darby, PA 19082
Phone: (610) 626-6900
Fax: (610) 623-0463
Delaware County Magisterial District Court 32-1-34
Barclay Square Building
1550 Garrett Rd,
Upper Darby, PA 19082
Phone: (610) 626-6900
Fax: (610) 622-2751
Delaware County Magisterial District Court 32-1-35
Barclay Square Building
1550 Garrett Rd,
Upper Darby, PA 19082
Phone: (610) 626-6900
Fax: (610) 623-0463
Delaware County Magisterial District Court 32-1-36
526 W Ridge Rd,
Linwood, PA 19061
Phone: (610) 859-9748
Fax: (610) 859-9751
Delaware County Magisterial District Court 32-2-37
150 S MacDade Blvd, Suite E,
Darby, PA 19023
Phone: (610) 534-3504
Fax: (610) 534-0714
Delaware County Magisterial District Court 32-2-38
Riddle Valley Industrial Park
1 New Rd, Aston, PA 19014
Phone: (610) 558-3520
Fax: (610) 558-3528
Delaware County Magisterial District Court 32-2-39
Brookhaven Municipal Building
2 Cambridge Rd,
Brookhaven, PA 19015
Phone: (610) 874-8178
Fax: (610) 874-7893
Delaware County Magisterial District Court 32-2-40
21 Bartram Ave,
Glenolden, PA 19036
Phone: (610) 583-6646
Fax: (610) 583-1197
Delaware County Magisterial District Court 32-2-42
36 E Boon Ave,
Glenolden, PA 19036
Phone: (610) 583-6647
Fax: (610) 583-0386
Delaware County Magisterial District Court 32-2-43
4655 W Chester Pike,
Newtown Square, PA 19073
Phone: (610) 356-2997
Fax: (610) 356-0692
Delaware County Magisterial District Court 32-2-44
1028 Lincoln Ave,
Prospect Park, PA 19076
Phone: (610) 534-5627
Fax: (610) 534-5610
Delaware County Magisterial District Court 32-2-46
939 N Providence Rd,
Media, PA 19063
Phone: (610) 566-3495
Fax: (610) 566-7016
Delaware County Magisterial District Court 32-2-47
60 W Marshall Rd,
Lansdowne, PA 19050
Phone: (610) 259-8848
Fax: (610) 259-8920
Delaware County Magisterial District Court 32-2-48
27 S Pennell Rd, P.O. Box 93,
Lima, PA 19037
Phone: (610) 565-4110
Fax: (610) 565-1640
Delaware County Magisterial District Court 32-2-49
485 Baltimore Pike,
Glen Mills, PA 19342
Phone: (610) 558-3605
Fax: (610) 558-3618
Delaware County Magisterial District Court 32-2-51
Barclay Square Building
1550 Garrett Rd,
Upper Darby, PA 19082
Phone: (610) 626-6900
Fax: (610) 626-2003
Delaware County Magisterial District Court 32-2-52
409 Ashland Ave, #1,
Secane, PA 19018
Phone: (610) 622-8102
Fax: (610) 622-8105
Delaware County Magisterial District Court 32-2-53
525 W Chester Pike,
Havertown, PA 19083
Phone: (610) 449-5189
Fax: (610) 789-9167
Delaware County Magisterial District Court 32-2-54
56 Powell Rd,
Springfield, PA 19064
Phone: (610) 690-7668
Fax: (610) 543-1920
