Clearfield County Traffic Ticket Records
Clearfield County is in central Pennsylvania in the Pennsylvania Wilds region. The county seat is the borough of Clearfield. I-80 runs through the northern part of the county, and US-322 crosses east to west through the center. These corridors generate significant traffic enforcement activity. Clearfield County traffic ticket records are public documents within the Pennsylvania court system. The Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System portal provides free public access to search these records by name, citation number, docket number, or case number. Results include all citation details, hearing dates, fines, and case outcomes from the county's Magisterial District Courts.
Clearfield County Quick Facts
Searching Clearfield County Traffic Records Through the UJS Portal
The Clearfield County official website provides direct guidance on accessing court records through the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System Web Portal. The UJS portal is the central tool for searching traffic citations, criminal records, and civil matters at multiple court levels. For Clearfield County traffic cases, the Magisterial District Judge System is the relevant section. It covers summary traffic citations, which is the category that includes most traffic violations.
To search Clearfield County traffic ticket records, go to ujsportal.pacourts.us and select the Magisterial District Judge System. You can search by participant name, case number, or citation number. The Common Pleas Court Case Management System (CPCMS) handles criminal, domestic relations, and juvenile cases. The Pennsylvania Appellate Court Case Management System (PACMS) covers Superior and Commonwealth Court cases. For standard traffic citations, the MDJS search is the right choice. Enter the driver's last name or the citation number and review the returned docket entries for the case you are looking for.
Each Clearfield County docket entry in the MDJS shows the Vehicle Code section charged, the officer and agency, all hearing dates, fines and court costs, and the final disposition. After selecting a specific case from the results list, the full docket sheet is available for review. This sheet is the same document you would receive if you requested the record in person at the courthouse.
The Clearfield County Courthouse is located at 230 East Market Street, Clearfield, PA 16830. In-person visits are available Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Public access terminals on site allow searches of the same UJS database for those who prefer to look up records in person. The Prothonotary's office also offers limited online access for Common Pleas records.
Note: The free PAeDocket app provides mobile access to the UJS portal search functions. It is available for both iOS and Android devices.
What Clearfield County Traffic Court Records Contain
The Clearfield County website outlines the steps for searching court records through the UJS portal. Every traffic citation filed in Clearfield County creates a formal docket record in the Magisterial District Judge System with a unique case identifier and a structured record format.
The Clearfield County official site provides step-by-step guidance on using the UJS portal for public court record searches. The site is a helpful starting point for residents unfamiliar with the portal.
A standard Clearfield County traffic court record includes the defendant's name and date of birth, the date and exact location of the violation, the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code section cited, the name of the citing officer, the law enforcement agency, all fine and cost amounts assessed, hearing dates and their outcomes, and the final disposition. For cases resolved by payment, the record shows when and how the fine was paid. For cases that went to hearing, the record reflects the judge's ruling. Clearfield County cases appealed to the Court of Common Pleas appear under a separate docket in the CPCMS section of the UJS portal.
Note: Allow two to five business days after receiving a citation for the record to appear in the UJS portal. Officers file citations within that window after the traffic stop.
Clearfield County Magisterial District Courts and Traffic Citations
Clearfield County's Magisterial District Courts process traffic citations from across the county's townships, boroughs, and state highway corridors. Each court serves a defined geographic area. When an officer issues a ticket in Clearfield County, the citation goes to the Magisterial District Court for that location. The court assigned to a case is listed on the citation and confirmed in the UJS docket.
Pennsylvania law gives drivers 10 days from the citation date to respond. Clearfield County's rural character means many drivers live far from the courthouse. Online payment through PAePay at ujsportal.pacourts.us/CaseSearch removes the need for a physical courthouse visit in most summary traffic cases. Payment admits the violation and results in points being added to the driving record through PennDOT. Drivers who want to contest the citation must appear before the Magisterial District Judge on the hearing date or request a continuance in advance.
The UJS portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us maintains Clearfield County traffic records alongside all Pennsylvania courts. Docket entries update in real time as court actions are entered.
Appeals from Magisterial District Court decisions and more serious vehicle offenses go to the Clearfield County Court of Common Pleas at the courthouse on East Market Street. The Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts provides a statewide directory of all court locations and judge assignments, including those in Clearfield County.
Pennsylvania Vehicle Code Violations in Clearfield County
Traffic violations in Clearfield County are governed by Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the Vehicle Code. The code applies uniformly across all 67 counties. Moving violations carry assigned point values. Speeding on I-80 and US-322 is the most common category of violation in Clearfield County. Enforcement is carried out by Pennsylvania State Police and local municipal officers, all working under the same Vehicle Code statutes.
When a Clearfield County driver accumulates 6 or more points, PennDOT requires a special written examination. Reaching 11 or more points means a mandatory license suspension of at least 5 days per point above 10. Drivers who want to review their current point total and driving history can request a record from PennDOT Driver Services using Form DL-503. The standard fee is $5.00. A certified copy costs $10.00. Mail to PennDOT Bureau of Driver Licensing, P.O. Box 69003, Harrisburg, PA 17106-9003. Online requests are also available through PennDOT's driver services web portal.
Completing a PennDOT-approved defensive driving course can reduce the point total by 3 points. This option is available once every three years and does not erase the underlying conviction. It is a practical option for Clearfield County drivers who are approaching a suspension threshold.
Responding to a Clearfield County Traffic Ticket
The 10-day response window starts the moment the officer signs the citation. This is the rule for every traffic ticket issued in Clearfield County. The court notice that arrives in the mail confirms the details but does not reset the clock. Act within 10 days of the citation date.
Clearfield County drivers can pay traffic fines online through PAePay, by mail to the Magisterial District Court, or in person at the courthouse on East Market Street. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Online payment through PAePay is accepted around the clock. If you want to contest the charge, submit a hearing request before the deadline and appear on the scheduled date. If you need more time to prepare, request a continuance before the hearing date rather than simply not appearing.
If the Magisterial District Judge rules against you, an appeal to the Clearfield County Court of Common Pleas must be filed within 30 days. The appeal is a new hearing. Both sides present their case from the beginning.
Nearby Counties
Traffic ticket records for counties bordering Clearfield are accessible through the same UJS portal. Your citation docket number will confirm which county court holds your case.