Armstrong County, PA Courts and Public Records
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The Armstrong County Court of Common Pleas is the county's trial court of general jurisdiction in Pennsylvania. Magisterial District Courts handle minor court matters in the county.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Court Name | Armstrong County Court of Common Pleas |
| Handles | Trial matters of general jurisdiction, including serious criminal and major civil cases |
| Does NOT Handle | Federal cases (the U.S. District Court for Pennsylvania), and appeals, which go to the Superior Court or Commonwealth Court |
| Online Case Search | UJS Web Portal (ujsportal.pacourts.us) |
How to Search Armstrong County Court Records
Have the person's full name, the case number if you know it, and the approximate dates ready before you search. Armstrong County court records are kept by the Clerk of Courts or Prothonotary, depending on the case type.
Online
Go to the statewide case search on ujsportal.pacourts.us.
Look up Pennsylvania court dockets by party name or case number.
Check which case types appear before relying on the results.
Best for: Quick statewide case lookups
In Person
Go to the Clerk of Courts or Prothonotary office for Armstrong County.
Bring the case number and party names if you have them.
Ask the clerk which office holds the record for your case type.
Best for: Records and copies not available online
By Phone
Call the Clerk of Courts or Prothonotary office for Armstrong County.
Ask which office holds your case type and what the clerk needs.
Confirm the office contact details at ujsportal.pacourts.us first.
Best for: Confirming the right office before visiting
Search by Name on PennsylvaniaCourts.org
Go to PennsylvaniaCourts.org and enter a full name.
Search across record types without a case number.
Confirm results with the court, since they are not official court records.
Best for: Finding leads without a case number
Armstrong County Court Statistics (CY 2024)
Armstrong County's Court of Common Pleas received 2,487 new cases in CY 2024 and disposed of 2,314. Filings rose 9.6% from CY 2023.
2,487
Total filings in CY 2024
2,314
Total dispositions in CY 2024
1,244
Filings per judicial position
+9.6%
Change in total filings vs CY 2023
| Metric | CY 2024 | CY 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Filings | 2,487 | 2,269 | +9.6% |
| Total Dispositions | 2,314 | 2,397 | -3.5% |
| Criminal Filings | 823 | 834 | -1.3% |
| Civil Filings | 648 | 399 | +62.4% |
| Family Law Filings | 887 | 896 | -1.0% |
| Probate Filings | 72 | 57 | +26.3% |
| Mental Health Filings | ~9 | ~9 | ~+0.0% |
| Juvenile Filings | 57 | 83 | -31.3% |
| Authorized Judicial Positions | 2 | 2 | +0.0% |
The largest change was in civil filings, which rose by 249 (+62.4%).
How Have Court Filings Changed in Armstrong County?
Total filings in Armstrong County rose over the last five years, from 2,367 in CY 2020 to 2,487 in CY 2024. Dispositions are shown next to filings for each year.
| Fiscal Year | Total Filings | Total Dispositions | YoY Filing Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| CY 2024 | 2,487 | 2,314 | +9.6% |
| CY 2023 | 2,269 | 2,397 | -7.4% |
| CY 2022 | 2,451 | 2,749 | +1.9% |
| CY 2021 | 2,405 | 2,321 | +1.6% |
| CY 2020 | 2,367 | 2,381 | -19.3% |
Filings changed +5.1% between CY 2020 and CY 2024. The largest annual increase was +9.6% in CY 2024, and the largest decrease was -19.3% in CY 2020. In the latest year, civil filings drove the change. Years are calendar years, as reported by the AOPC.
What Types of Cases Are Filed in Armstrong County?
Family law cases are the largest category in Armstrong County, at 35.7% of 2,487 filings in CY 2024.
| Case Type | Filings CY 2024 | Share of Total | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | 823 | 33.1% | -1.3% |
| Civil | 648 | 26.1% | +62.4% |
| Family law | 887 | 35.7% | -1.0% |
| Probate | 72 | 2.9% | +26.3% |
| Juvenile | 57 | 2.3% | -31.3% |
| Mental health | 10 | 0.4% | +9.6% |
Civil filings grew fastest (+62.4%) and juvenile delinquency filings fell fastest (-31.3%).
How Does Armstrong County Compare With Pennsylvania Overall?
Armstrong County accounted for 0.47% of the 526,789 cases filed in Pennsylvania's Courts of Common Pleas in CY 2024.
| Metric | Armstrong County | Pennsylvania | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total filings | 2,487 | 526,789 | 0.47% of statewide filings |
| YoY change in filings | +9.6% | +1.7% | 7.9 points above state |
| Filings per judicial position | 1,244 | 1,140 | 9.1% above state |
| Dispositions per judicial position equivalent | 1,157 | 1,172 | 1.3% below state |
| Criminal share of filings | 33.1% | 23.6% | 9.5 points above state |
| Civil share of filings | 26.1% | 28.8% | 2.7 points below state |
| Family law share of filings | 35.7% | 42.1% | 6.5 points below state |
Each judicial position in Armstrong County handled more new cases than the statewide average (1,244 vs 1,140), and criminal cases made up 33.1% of its filings compared with 23.6% statewide. Statewide figures use the same categories and the same counties' exclusions as the county figures.
Armstrong County Crime Statistics (2025)
These figures are Pennsylvania statewide totals as reported to the FBI, not counts for Armstrong County. Agency reporting may be incomplete, and county crime counts are not available here. Statewide violent and property crimes combined fell 7.7% from 2024 to 2025. In 2025, reporting agencies covered about 99.5% of Pennsylvania's population, so year-over-year changes can partly reflect which agencies reported.
29,726
Violent crimes, Pennsylvania statewide, 2025
176,359
Property crimes, Pennsylvania statewide, 2025 (includes arson)
227.6
Violent crime rate per 100K, Pennsylvania statewide, 2025 (population 13,059,432)
-7.7%
Change in total violent plus property crimes, Pennsylvania statewide, 2025 vs 2024 (206,085 vs 223,384)
| Offense | 2025 | Rate per 100K | 2024 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 546 | 4.2 | 685 | -20.3% |
| Rape | 3,510 | 26.9 | 3,928 | -10.6% |
| Robbery | 5,889 | 45.1 | 6,779 | -13.1% |
| Aggravated assault | 19,781 | 151.5 | 21,301 | -7.1% |
| Violent crimes total | 29,726 | 227.6 | 32,693 | -9.1% |
| Burglary | 13,934 | 106.7 | 15,398 | -9.5% |
| Larceny-theft | 136,448 | 1,044.8 | 148,774 | -8.3% |
| Motor vehicle theft | 24,699 | 189.1 | 24,901 | -0.8% |
| Property crimes total | 176,359 | 1,350.4 | 190,691 | -7.5% |
Rates use the Pennsylvania 2025 population of 13,059,432. County-level rates are not published, so this section does not compare Armstrong County with the state. The property crimes total includes arson, so it is larger than the sum of the property offenses listed above.
Armstrong County Courthouse Locations
Armstrong County court proceedings are held at the Armstrong County Courthouse. Check your notice or case paperwork to confirm the courthouse assigned to your case before you go.
| Courthouse | Address | Phone | Verified Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armstrong County Courthouse | 500 East Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201 | 724-548-3251 | See location page |
Addresses and phone numbers come from public directory listings and may change, so confirm them with the clerk before you visit.
Which Court Handles Your Case in Armstrong County?
In Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, local matters are handled by the magisterial district courts and the Court of Common Pleas of Armstrong County.
| Your Situation | Go To | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic ticket | Magisterial District Court serving Armstrong County | Summary traffic citations are handled at the magisterial district court that covers where the ticket was issued. |
| Parking ticket | The city, borough, or parking authority that issued the ticket | Parking tickets are usually paid or contested through the issuing local agency, not a county court. |
| Misdemeanor | Magisterial District Court, then Court of Common Pleas of Armstrong County | Misdemeanors start with a preliminary stage at the magisterial district court and move to common pleas if held for court. |
| Felony | Court of Common Pleas of Armstrong County | Felony cases begin with a preliminary hearing at a magisterial district court and are tried in common pleas. |
| DUI | Court of Common Pleas of Armstrong County | DUI charges that are misdemeanors or felonies are heard in common pleas after the preliminary stage. |
| Domestic violence | Court of Common Pleas of Armstrong County, Family Division | Protection from abuse petitions are filed with the county prothonotary or family court office; a criminal charge follows the criminal track. |
| Civil lawsuit | Court of Common Pleas of Armstrong County | Larger civil claims are filed with the prothonotary of the county common pleas court. |
| Small claims | Magisterial District Court serving Armstrong County | Civil claims for smaller amounts are filed at the magisterial district court. |
| Eviction | Magisterial District Court serving Armstrong County | Landlord and tenant complaints are filed at the magisterial district court for the rental property. |
| Divorce | Court of Common Pleas of Armstrong County, Family Division | Divorce is filed with the county prothonotary and handled in common pleas. |
| Child custody or support | Court of Common Pleas of Armstrong County, Domestic Relations | Custody and support matters are handled by the county court of common pleas. |
| Probate or estate | Register of Wills and Orphans' Court of Armstrong County | The Register of Wills handles estates, and contested matters go to the Orphans' Court Division of common pleas. |
| Juvenile case | Court of Common Pleas of Armstrong County, Juvenile Division | Juvenile delinquency and dependency matters are heard in common pleas. |
| Appeal | Court of Common Pleas, Superior Court, or Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania | Summary appeals go to common pleas; most other appeals go to the appellate courts. Federal matters go to the U.S. District Court. |
Are Armstrong County Court Records Public?
Yes, most Armstrong County court records are public, with exceptions set by the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania's public access policy.
Public records
Most case records of the courts and Magisterial District Courts are open to the public under the public access policy.
Restricted or confidential records
Some records are restricted or confidential under the public access policy, so not all case information is available to everyone.
Online access
The UJS Web Portal provides statewide case search. Not every document is available online, and restricted records are not shown.
In-person access
Visit the Clerk of Courts or Prothonotary office for the county to view or request records. Call ahead to confirm which office holds your case type.
Fees
No fees are listed here. Ask the clerk which fees apply to the records you need.
How to Search Armstrong County Court Records Online
You can look up case information for Armstrong County through the statewide Pennsylvania Judiciary Web Portal and county offices.
- Identify the case type, such as criminal, traffic, civil, or family.
- Open the Pennsylvania Judiciary Web Portal for statewide docket searches.
- Search by participant name, docket number, or citation number.
- Review the docket sheet for hearing dates, charges, and dispositions.
- Request documents that are not online from the court or county office in Armstrong County.
| Case Type | Where to Search | What You'll Find | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | Pennsylvania Judiciary Web Portal | Docket sheets for common pleas and magisterial district court criminal cases, searchable by name or docket number. | Docket information is shown online, but filed documents are generally obtained from the clerk of courts. |
| Traffic | Pennsylvania Judiciary Web Portal | Magisterial district court traffic and summary dockets, including dispositions. | Not every document is online; contact the magisterial district court for copies. |
| Civil | Pennsylvania Judiciary Web Portal | Magisterial district court civil dockets are searchable in the portal. | Common pleas civil cases are generally not in the statewide portal; check the Armstrong County prothonotary for those records. |
| Small claims | Pennsylvania Judiciary Web Portal | Civil and landlord-tenant dockets from magisterial district courts. | Case information only; judgments and filings may need a request to the court. |
| Family law | Prothonotary or Domestic Relations office of Armstrong County | Contact the county office for divorce, custody, and support case status. | Family cases are generally not in the statewide docket search and are often restricted. |
| Probate | Register of Wills of Armstrong County | Estate files are maintained by the county Register of Wills. | Probate records are not part of the statewide docket search; request copies from the Register of Wills. |
| Juvenile | Court of Common Pleas of Armstrong County (restricted access) | Juvenile records are confidential and not publicly searchable. | Only parties and authorized persons can obtain juvenile case information from the court. |
How to Pay Fines & Citations in Armstrong County
Payment methods for Armstrong County traffic citations, criminal fines and parking tickets are not listed here, so confirm accepted options with the office named on your paperwork.
Ask the Clerk of Courts or Prothonotary for Armstrong County which payment methods apply to your case before you pay.
Parking tickets are handled by the agency that issued them, not by the county court.
Armstrong County Court Records FAQ
How do I search Armstrong County court records?
Use the UJS Web Portal to search statewide case records, or contact the Clerk of Courts or Prothonotary for Armstrong County.
Are Armstrong County court records public?
Most court records are public under the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania's public access policy, but some records are restricted or confidential.
How do I find a criminal case in Armstrong County?
Search by name or case number in the UJS Web Portal, or call the Clerk of Courts or Prothonotary office for the county.
How do I find a court date in Armstrong County?
Check your ticket or notice first, then contact the Clerk of Courts or Prothonotary office to confirm the date.
How do I pay a traffic ticket in Armstrong County?
Payment methods are not listed here, so confirm the options printed on your citation or with the county clerk.
How many court cases are filed in Armstrong County each year?
County filing counts are not published here, so no annual case total for Armstrong County is given.
What is the most common type of case in Armstrong County?
Case-type counts for Armstrong County are not published here, so the most common case type cannot be shown.
Is crime in Pennsylvania rising or falling?
County crime counts are not available here. Statewide, reported violent crimes fell 9.1% to 29,726 in 2025 from 32,693 in 2024, and property crimes fell 7.5% to 176,359 from 190,691, as reported to the FBI. These are Pennsylvania statewide figures, and reporting coverage changed between years.
Courts in the County
Armstrong County Common PleasMore Info
| Address: | 500 E. Market St., Kittanning, PA, 16201 |
| Phone Number: | 724-543-2500 |
| Website: | http://www.pacourts.us/courts/courts-of-common-pleas/individual-county-courts/armstrong-county |
Manor TownshipMore Info
| Address: | 206 Fifth Avenue, Ford City, PA, 16226 |
| Phone Number: | (724) 763-7866 |
| Fax: | (724) 763-8821 |
| Website: | https://www.accourts.com/index.php/magisterial-district-judges-m |
Useful Links
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Table of Contents
- Armstrong County, Courts and Public Records
- How to Search Armstrong County Court Records
- Armstrong County Court Statistics (CY 2024)
- How Have Court Filings Changed in Armstrong County?
- What Types of Cases Are Filed in Armstrong County?
- How Does Armstrong County Compare With Pennsylvania Overall?
- Armstrong County Crime Statistics (2025)
- Armstrong County Courthouse Locations
- Which Court Handles Your Case in Armstrong County?
- Are Armstrong County Court Records Public?
- How to Search Armstrong County Court Records Online
- How to Pay Fines & Citations in Armstrong County
- Armstrong County Court Records FAQ
- Courts in the County
- Useful Links