
Brian K. Spencer
The Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts Office is located on the first floor of the Courthouse and is responsible for all civil and criminal court-related documents. These offices also perform several duties for the public including swearing in of elected local officials. Genealogical information is also available through the Prothonotary’s Office.
BEGINNING JANUARY 2, 2008, THE CLEARFIELD COUNTY PROTHONOTARY’S OFFICE WILL BE IMPLEMENTING DOCUMENT SCANNING TECHNOLOGY. WE REQUEST THAT YOU DO NOT USE TWO-SIDED DOCUMENTS AND REMIND YOU OF THE LOCAL RULE REQUIRING ALL FILINGS TO BE ON 8 1/2″X11″ PAPER.
ATTENTION:
The reinstating of the JCP/ATJ/CJEA/OAG fee will produce changes in filing fees. Be prepared to experience costs changes for fees where those charges are applied. Those include: Divorce, Divorce w/custody, New Complaints and Custody Complaints, MDJ appeals and additional counts in Divorce. We ask for your patience while these changes occur. Thank you..
NOTICE |
Effective August 8, 2014, Act 126 will be increasing the JCS/ATJ/CJEA surcharge by $10.00 technically becoming effective immediately upon the Governor’s signing of the Budget while Act 113 will be adding another $2 fee that will become effect August 8, 2014. All new fees will be implemented on August 8, 2014. It is mandatory that all fees be changed by the August 8th effective date.
It is here: Civil On-Line Records Access You can electronically access the public, civil case information of our office. This same public information is available to those who physically come to our office to use our ‘public terminals’ or who wish to see the actual, physical case files. However, sealed cases and/or sealed documents (by order of the courts), juvenile records, and mental health records are not accessible to the public. Below is the link that gives you access to our online records. For a How to Manual on how to use the case search click HERE https://clearfieldco.org/Civil.CaseSearch/ TECHNICAL QUESTIONS: Please contact the county’s office of Information Technology to discuss the technical aspects of this (phone: 814.765.2641 ext. 5004). It is necessary to use Internet Explorer as your internet browser in order for the site to operate properly.
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Disclaimer |
It is strongly recommended that you consult and Attorney
If you wish to obtain services of an attorney, you may contact the following: Lawyer Referral Service (to hire a local attorney) 1-800-692-7375 (PA Residents) 1-800-932-0311 (Out of State resident) MidPenn Legal Services (Must meet eligibility requirements. CIVIL CASES ONLY.) 1-800-326-9177 PLEASE NOTE: the forms available on these web sites may not be a complete lift of every document you may be required to file in a proceeding. Nor are the instructions that accompany the forms meant to serve a s a step-by-step outline of the entire process that must be followed. They are commonly used forms that MAY be of assistance to you in an action. THE CLEARFIELD COUNTY COURTHOUSE STAFF ARE NOT PERMITTED TO GIVE LEGAL ADVICE OR HELP IN FILLING OUT OR COMPLETING THE FORMS AVAILABLE ON THESE WEBSITES. The information provided in these forms is not a substitute for professional legal advice. The court assumes no responsibility and accepts no liability for actions taken by users of these documents. It is important that you realize that the mere filing of one of these documents does not end our responsibility. Frequently, there are other steps that must be followed in order to move the case along in the court system. For this reason, it is strongly recommended that you seek the advice of an attorney to avoid any of your rights. |
- Protecting Confidential Information & Documents
- Public Access Policy of the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania
- Public Access Policy Flow Chart
- Confidential Information Form
- Confidential Document Form
Prothonotary Forms:
- Prothonotary Cover Sheet
- Procedure for Filing a Summary Appeal
- Prothonotary Certificate of Readiness with Cover Sheet
- Prothonotary Fee Schedule – Effective 11/03/2023
Civil Documents (Must be filed in the Prothonotary’s Office)
- Clearfield County Local Rules of Courts
- Affidavit and Petition to Proceed in Forma Pauperis – Civil Case
- Civil Cover Sheet (required for filing civil cases, NOT custody or divorce)
- Civil Complaint (District Magistrate)
- Certificate of Readiness (Civil Jury or non-jury trials, civil arbitrations)
- Scheduling Order (rev. 10-13) (DOC)
- Scheduling Order (rev. 10-13) (PDF)
- Civil Motion for Continuance
- Written Response
- Change of Address Notice
- Praecipe for Self Representation (Pro-Se)
- Pre-Trial Memorandum (Civil Trials)
- Pre-Trial Memorandum (Arbitration)
- Handbook for Jurors
- Driver’s License or Registration Suspension Appeal
- Request for Transcript or Copy
- Certificate of Compliance
Family / Custody Documents (Must be filed
in Prothonotary’s Office)
- Divorce Information Sheet
- Inventory & Appraisement
- Custody
Complaint - Custody Conference Order
- Petition for Modification of Custody
Order - Petition for Emergency Custody
- Custody Contempt – Form is available at
- http://www.pacourts.us/sitesearch.aspx?q=custody+contempt
- Counter-Affidavit Regarding Relocation
- Notice of Relocation
- Custody Pre-Trial Memorandum
- Contempt of Custody Order
Family / Custody Documents Continued
- Criminal Record / Abuse History Form
- Motion for Continuance
- In Forma Pauperis Form (IFP) – Civil Case
- Praecipe for Self-Representation (Pro-Se)
- Scheduling Order (Blank)
- Divorce Documents – For PA State Approved Forms, visit the following:
- http://www.pacourts.us/learn/representing-yourself/divorce-proceedings
NOTE: On this webpage, scroll down to the following forms:- Use 3301(c) forms if
both parties agree
to file for divorce; - Use 3301(d) forms if
only one party is filing
for divorce
- Use 3301(c) forms if
- http://www.pacourts.us/learn/representing-yourself/divorce-proceedings
Criminal Documents (Must be filed in the
Clerk of Courts Office)
- Motion for Continuance (Criminal Case)
- Petition for Expungment (ARD Cases)
- Petition for Expungment (Magisterial Cases)
- Petition for Expungment (Court of Common Pleas Cases)
- Change of Address Notice
- Arraignment Waiver Form
- InForma Pauperis Form (IFP) – Criminal Case
- For Information Regarding License Restoration use the following LINK 717-412-5300
Public Defender Documents (Must be
submitted by mail or in person at the Public Defender’s Office)
Private Attorney List