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The Court of Common Pleas of Beaver County is the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. Minor cases are heard by Magisterial District Courts, and the Clerk of Courts or Prothonotary keeps the county's case records.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Court Name | Court of Common Pleas of Beaver County |
| Online Case Search | UJS Web Portal (statewide) |
| Records Kept By | Clerk of Courts or Prothonotary, depending on case type |
How to Search Beaver County Court Records
Have the full name of the person or business, the docket number if you know it, and approximate dates ready before you search. Beaver County case records are kept by the Clerk of Courts or Prothonotary.
Online
Go to the UJS Web Portal to search statewide court case records.
Search by party name or docket number where the portal lists the case.
Confirm which case types the portal shows before you search.
Best for: Quick lookups of case status and parties
In Person
Go to the Clerk of Courts or Prothonotary office for Beaver County.
Bring the docket number and party names if you have them.
Ask the clerk which office holds your case type.
Best for: Records and copies not available online
By Phone
Call the Clerk of Courts or Prothonotary office for Beaver County.
Ask what details the office needs to find your case.
Confirm the office number on the official Pennsylvania courts website first.
Best for: Questions about a specific case
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
Beaver County Court Statistics (CY 2024)
Beaver County's Court of Common Pleas received 7,081 new cases in CY 2024 and disposed of 7,661. Filings fell 4.3% from CY 2023.
7,081
Total filings in CY 2024
7,661
Total dispositions in CY 2024
1,012
Filings per judicial position
-4.3%
Change in total filings vs CY 2023
| Metric | CY 2024 | CY 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Filings | 7,081 | 7,397 | -4.3% |
| Total Dispositions | 7,661 | 6,941 | +10.4% |
| Criminal Filings | 1,877 | 1,916 | -2.0% |
| Civil Filings | 1,917 | 2,085 | -8.1% |
| Family Law Filings | 2,832 | 2,902 | -2.4% |
| Probate Filings | 194 | 206 | -5.8% |
| Mental Health Filings | ~27 | ~28 | ~-3.6% |
| Juvenile Filings | 261 | 288 | -9.4% |
| Authorized Judicial Positions | 7 | 7 | +0.0% |
The largest change was in civil filings, which fell by 168 (-8.1%).
How Have Court Filings Changed in Beaver County?
Total filings in Beaver County rose over the last five years, from 6,319 in CY 2020 to 7,081 in CY 2024. Dispositions are shown next to filings for each year.
| Fiscal Year | Total Filings | Total Dispositions | YoY Filing Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| CY 2024 | 7,081 | 7,661 | -4.3% |
| CY 2023 | 7,397 | 6,941 | +7.9% |
| CY 2022 | 6,856 | 7,131 | -1.1% |
| CY 2021 | 6,934 | 7,290 | +9.7% |
| CY 2020 | 6,319 | 6,862 | -21.1% |
Filings changed +12.1% between CY 2020 and CY 2024. The largest annual increase was +9.7% in CY 2021, and the largest decrease was -21.1% 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 Beaver County?
Family law cases are the largest category in Beaver County, at 40.0% of 7,081 filings in CY 2024.
| Case Type | Filings CY 2024 | Share of Total | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | 1,877 | 26.5% | -2.0% |
| Civil | 1,917 | 27.1% | -8.1% |
| Family law | 2,832 | 40.0% | -2.4% |
| Probate | 194 | 2.7% | -5.8% |
| Juvenile | 261 | 3.7% | -9.4% |
| Mental health | 28 | 0.4% | -4.3% |
Criminal filings grew fastest (-2.0%) and juvenile delinquency filings fell fastest (-9.4%).
How Does Beaver County Compare With Pennsylvania Overall?
Beaver County accounted for 1.34% of the 526,789 cases filed in Pennsylvania's Courts of Common Pleas in CY 2024.
| Metric | Beaver County | Pennsylvania | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total filings | 7,081 | 526,789 | 1.34% of statewide filings |
| YoY change in filings | -4.3% | +1.7% | 6.0 points below state |
| Filings per judicial position | 1,012 | 1,140 | 11.3% below state |
| Dispositions per judicial position equivalent | 1,094 | 1,172 | 6.6% below state |
| Criminal share of filings | 26.5% | 23.6% | 2.9 points above state |
| Civil share of filings | 27.1% | 28.8% | 1.7 points below state |
| Family law share of filings | 40.0% | 42.1% | 2.1 points below state |
Each judicial position in Beaver County handled fewer new cases than the statewide average (1,012 vs 1,140), and criminal cases made up 26.5% of its filings compared with 23.6% statewide. Statewide figures use the same categories and the same counties' exclusions as the county figures.
Beaver County Crime Statistics (2025)
These figures are Pennsylvania statewide totals as reported to the FBI, not counts for Beaver 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 | 1044.8 | 148,774 | -8.3% |
| Motor vehicle theft | 24,699 | 189.1 | 24,901 | -0.8% |
| Property crimes total | 176,359 | 1350.4 | 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 Beaver County with the state. The property crimes total includes arson, so it is larger than the sum of the property offenses listed above.
Beaver County Courthouse Locations
Beaver County court proceedings are held at the Beaver County Courthouse. Check your notice or case paperwork to confirm the courthouse assigned to your case before you go.
| Courthouse | Address | Phone | Verified Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver County Courthouse | 810 Third Street, Beaver, PA 15009 | 724-728-5700 | 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 Beaver County?
In Beaver County, Pennsylvania, local matters are handled by the magisterial district courts and the Court of Common Pleas of Beaver County.
| Your Situation | Go To | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic ticket | Magisterial District Court serving Beaver 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 Beaver 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 Beaver 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 Beaver County | DUI charges that are misdemeanors or felonies are heard in common pleas after the preliminary stage. |
| Domestic violence | Court of Common Pleas of Beaver 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 Beaver County | Larger civil claims are filed with the prothonotary of the county common pleas court. |
| Small claims | Magisterial District Court serving Beaver County | Civil claims for smaller amounts are filed at the magisterial district court. |
| Eviction | Magisterial District Court serving Beaver County | Landlord and tenant complaints are filed at the magisterial district court for the rental property. |
| Divorce | Court of Common Pleas of Beaver County, Family Division | Divorce is filed with the county prothonotary and handled in common pleas. |
| Child custody or support | Court of Common Pleas of Beaver 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 Beaver 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 Beaver 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 Beaver County Court Records Public?
Yes, most Pennsylvania court case records are public, with exceptions set by the Public Access Policy of the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania.
Public records
Case records of the courts and Magisterial District Courts are covered by the policy, and most are open for inspection. Confirm the scope of access with the clerk for a specific case.
Restricted or confidential records
Records that a court order seals, or that state law makes confidential, are not open to the public. Ask the clerk which records in a case are restricted before you request them.
Online access
The UJS Web Portal is the statewide case search. Not every document may appear online, so confirm with the clerk for anything the portal does not show.
In-person access
Visit the Clerk of Courts or Prothonotary office for Beaver County to view or request records, and call ahead to confirm which office holds your case type.
Fees
This page does not list copy or search fee amounts. Ask the clerk office about fees before you request records.
How to Search Beaver County Court Records Online
You can look up case information for Beaver 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 Beaver 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 Beaver 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 Beaver 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 Beaver 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 Beaver 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 Beaver County
This page does not list verified payment methods for Beaver County, so check your ticket or notice for payment instructions and confirm with the court before you pay.
Parking tickets are generally handled by the agency that issued them rather than by the court, so follow the instructions on the ticket.
Beaver County Court Records FAQ
How do I search Beaver County court records?
Use the UJS Web Portal to look up statewide case records by party name or docket number, or contact the Clerk of Courts or Prothonotary office.
Are Beaver County court records public?
Most are, under the Public Access Policy of the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania, but records sealed by court order or made confidential by law are restricted.
How do I find a criminal case?
Search by party name in the UJS Web Portal or ask the Clerk of Courts or Prothonotary office which office holds the case.
How do I find a court date?
Check your ticket or notice first, then search the case on the UJS Web Portal or call the clerk office for the case type.
How do I pay a traffic ticket?
Check your ticket or notice for payment instructions, since this page does not list verified payment methods for Beaver County.
How many cases are filed in Beaver County each year?
County filing counts are not published here, so no annual figure is given. The county had 166,032 residents in 2025.
What is the most common type of case in Beaver County?
Case-type counts for Beaver County are not published here, so no most-common category is shown.
Is crime in Beaver County 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
Beaver County Common PleasMore Info
| Address: | 810 3rd St., Beaver, PA, 15009 |
| Phone Number: | 724-770-4700 |
| Website: | http://www.pacourts.us/courts/courts-of-common-pleas/individual-county-courts/beaver-county |
Useful Links
- Beaver County Courts - Official Government Website The official website for Beaver County Courts offers information on court schedules, judges, and legal resources.
- Pennsylvania's Unified Judicial System Web Portal Access Pennsylvania’s public court records and legal resources through the Unified Judicial System's comprehensive web portal.
- PALawHelp.org - Your Online Guide to Free Legal Information and Legal Services in Pennsylvania Provides free legal information and resources to residents of Pennsylvania, including court-related guidance and support.
- Pennsylvania Bar Association A professional association supporting the legal profession with resources and services for attorneys and the public.
- Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency Offers crime prevention and criminal justice services, including victim services and resources concerning legal matters.
- Pennsylvania Law - FindLaw Provides legal information, legal resources, and access to attorneys in the state of Pennsylvania.
- Pennsylvania Legal Research - LII / Legal Information Institute Offers comprehensive legal resources and information specific to Pennsylvania law and court proceedings.
- ACLU of Pennsylvania Defending and preserving individual rights and liberties through legal means and advocacy in the state of Pennsylvania.
- People's Law School Pennsylvania Provides resources and educational materials to help individuals understand legal processes and their legal rights.
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers - Find a Lawyer in Pennsylvania Connect with criminal defense lawyers in Pennsylvania through the NACDL directory for high-quality legal assistance.
- Pennsylvania Legal Resource Center A hub of legal documents and resources designed to assist attorneys, law students, and the public in Pennsylvania.
- Court Interpreter Program - Pennsylvania Provides language access services and resources for individuals with limited English proficiency in Pennsylvania courts.
- Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry Offers support and advocacy for businesses in Pennsylvania, including legal resources and policy information.
- PA e-Library An electronic library featuring court forms, opinions, and other judicial documents from Pennsylvania state courts.
- Legal Services Corporation - Find Legal Aid in Pennsylvania Helps individuals find legal aid services and resources in Pennsylvania to address various legal needs.
- The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania The highest court in the state, offering opinions, docket information, and other judicial resources and services.
- Victim Services Program - Pennsylvania Offers support and resources for crime victims across Pennsylvania, including legal and counseling services.
- Beaver County Public Defender's Office Provides legal defense services to indigent individuals charged with criminal offenses in Beaver County.
- Pennsylvania School Boards Association Provides resources, advocacy, and legal support for school districts and educational governance in Pennsylvania.
- Beaver County District Attorney's Office Responsible for prosecuting criminal cases, offering victim assistance, and providing resources for public safety.
Table of Contents
- Beaver County, Courts and Public Records
- How to Search Beaver County Court Records
- Beaver County Court Statistics (CY 2024)
- How Have Court Filings Changed in Beaver County?
- What Types of Cases Are Filed in Beaver County?
- How Does Beaver County Compare With Pennsylvania Overall?
- Beaver County Crime Statistics (2025)
- Beaver County Courthouse Locations
- Which Court Handles Your Case in Beaver County?
- Are Beaver County Court Records Public?
- How to Search Beaver County Court Records Online
- How to Pay Fines & Citations in Beaver County
- Beaver County Court Records FAQ
- Courts in the County
- Useful Links