Monroe County, PA Courts and Public Records
- Arrest Records
- Judgments
- Bankruptcies
- DUIs & DWIs
- Felonies
- Warrants
- Jail Records
- Lien Records
- Sex Offenses
- Misdemeanors
- Criminal Records
- Federal Dockets
The Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County is the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. Magisterial District Courts handle minor matters, and the Clerk of Courts or Prothonotary keeps the county's court records.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Court Name | Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County |
| Court Administrator Office | Court Administrator (County Court of Common Pleas) |
| Court Administrator | Cori A. Doughty |
| Main Address | 610 Monroe Street, Suite 221, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 |
| Main Phone | 570-517-3009 |
| Courthouse Locations | 1 listed (Stroudsburg) |
| Online Case Search | UJS Web Portal (ujsportal.pacourts.us) |
| Minor Courts | Magisterial District Courts |
How to Search Monroe County Court Records
Have the full name, the case number if you know it, and the approximate filing dates ready before you search Monroe County court records.
Online
Go to the UJS Web Portal to search statewide case records.
Search by party name or case number, then open the case docket.
Enter the case number exactly as it appears on your paperwork.
Best for: Quick case lookups from home
In Person
Go to the Monroe County Courthouse, 610 Monroe Street, Suite 221, Stroudsburg, PA 18360.
Bring the case number and party names if you have them.
Ask the clerk which office holds your case type.
Best for: Records not available online
By Phone
Call 570-517-3009 to confirm which office holds your case.
Ask which documents you can request and how to get copies.
Have the case number and party names ready before you call.
Best for: Confirming which office holds a 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
Monroe County Court Statistics (CY 2024)
Monroe County's Court of Common Pleas received 8,161 new cases in CY 2024 and disposed of 8,390. Filings rose 7.5% from CY 2023.
8,161
Total filings in CY 2024
8,390
Total dispositions in CY 2024
1,166
Filings per judicial position
+7.5%
Change in total filings vs CY 2023
| Metric | CY 2024 | CY 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Filings | 8,161 | 7,595 | +7.5% |
| Total Dispositions | 8,390 | 8,734 | -3.9% |
| Criminal Filings | 1,986 | 2,255 | -11.9% |
| Civil Filings | 2,984 | 2,427 | +23.0% |
| Family Law Filings | 2,860 | 2,615 | +9.4% |
| Probate Filings | 166 | 122 | +36.1% |
| Mental Health Filings | ~31 | ~29 | ~+6.9% |
| Juvenile Filings | 165 | 176 | -6.2% |
| Authorized Judicial Positions | 7 | 7 | +0.0% |
The largest change was in civil filings, which rose by 557 (+23.0%).
How Have Court Filings Changed in Monroe County?
Total filings in Monroe County rose over the last five years, from 7,801 in CY 2020 to 8,161 in CY 2024. Dispositions are shown next to filings for each year.
| Fiscal Year | Total Filings | Total Dispositions | YoY Filing Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| CY 2024 | 8,161 | 8,390 | +7.5% |
| CY 2023 | 7,595 | 8,734 | -13.3% |
| CY 2022 | 8,765 | 7,681 | +10.1% |
| CY 2021 | 7,959 | 8,413 | +2.0% |
| CY 2020 | 7,801 | 8,585 | -26.8% |
Filings changed +4.6% between CY 2020 and CY 2024. The largest annual increase was +10.1% in CY 2022, and the largest decrease was -26.8% 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 Monroe County?
Civil cases are the largest category in Monroe County, at 36.6% of 8,161 filings in CY 2024.
| Case Type | Filings CY 2024 | Share of Total | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | 1,986 | 24.3% | -11.9% |
| Civil | 2,984 | 36.6% | +23.0% |
| Family law | 2,860 | 35.0% | +9.4% |
| Probate | 166 | 2.0% | +36.1% |
| Juvenile | 165 | 2.0% | -6.2% |
| Mental health | 32 | 0.4% | +7.5% |
Probate filings grew fastest (+36.1%) and criminal filings fell fastest (-11.9%).
How Does Monroe County Compare With Pennsylvania Overall?
Monroe County accounted for 1.55% of the 526,789 cases filed in Pennsylvania's Courts of Common Pleas in CY 2024.
| Metric | Monroe County | Pennsylvania | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total filings | 8,161 | 526,789 | 1.55% of statewide filings |
| YoY change in filings | +7.5% | +1.7% | 5.7 points above state |
| Filings per judicial position | 1,166 | 1,140 | 2.2% above state |
| Dispositions per judicial position equivalent | 1,199 | 1,172 | 2.3% above state |
| Criminal share of filings | 24.3% | 23.6% | 0.7 points above state |
| Civil share of filings | 36.6% | 28.8% | 7.8 points above state |
| Family law share of filings | 35.0% | 42.1% | 7.1 points below state |
Each judicial position in Monroe County handled more new cases than the statewide average (1,166 vs 1,140), and criminal cases made up 24.3% of its filings compared with 23.6% statewide. Statewide figures use the same categories and the same counties' exclusions as the county figures.
Monroe County Crime Statistics (2025)
These figures are Pennsylvania statewide totals as reported to the FBI, not counts for Monroe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murder (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 Monroe County with the state. The property crimes total includes arson, so it is larger than the sum of the property offenses listed above.
Monroe County Courthouse Locations
Monroe County has 1 listed courthouse location in Stroudsburg. Check your notice or paperwork for the assigned courtroom before you go.
| Courthouse | Address | Phone | Verified Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe County Courthouse | 610 Monroe Street, Suite 221, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 | 570-517-3009 | See location page |
Which Court Handles Your Case in Monroe County?
In Monroe County, Pennsylvania, local matters are handled by the magisterial district courts and the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County.
| Your Situation | Go To | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic ticket | Magisterial District Court serving Monroe 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 Monroe 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 Monroe 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 Monroe County | DUI charges that are misdemeanors or felonies are heard in common pleas after the preliminary stage. |
| Domestic violence | Court of Common Pleas of Monroe 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 Monroe County | Larger civil claims are filed with the prothonotary of the county common pleas court. |
| Small claims | Magisterial District Court serving Monroe County | Civil claims for smaller amounts are filed at the magisterial district court. |
| Eviction | Magisterial District Court serving Monroe County | Landlord and tenant complaints are filed at the magisterial district court for the rental property. |
| Divorce | Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Family Division | Divorce is filed with the county prothonotary and handled in common pleas. |
| Child custody or support | Court of Common Pleas of Monroe 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 Monroe 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 Monroe 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 Monroe County Court Records Public?
Yes, most Monroe County court records are public, with exceptions set by the Pennsylvania Public Access Policy of the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania and by court order.
Public records
Case records of the Court of Common Pleas and Magisterial District Courts are generally open to the public under the state policy.
Restricted or confidential records
Records that the policy or a court order makes confidential are not available to the public. Ask the clerk before assuming a file can be viewed.
Online access
Search case records through the UJS Web Portal. Online results show docket information, and not every document or restricted case is available online.
In-person access
Visit the Monroe County Courthouse at 610 Monroe Street, Suite 221, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 to view or request records that are not available online.
How to Search Monroe County Court Records Online
You can look up case information for Monroe 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 Monroe 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 Monroe 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 Monroe 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 Monroe 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 Monroe County (restricted access) | Juvenile records are confidential and not publicly searchable. | Only parties and authorized persons can obtain juvenile case information from the court. |
Search Monroe County case records through the statewide UJS Web Portal, then request any documents that are not online from the clerk.
- Identify the case type, such as criminal, traffic, or civil.
- Open the UJS Web Portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us.
- Search by party name or case number and note the case number in the results.
- Review the docket for case status, parties, and scheduled dates.
- Call 570-517-3009 to request documents that are not online.
| Case Type | Where to Search | What You'll Find | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | UJS Web Portal | Docket entries and case status | Documents may require the clerk |
| Traffic | UJS Web Portal | Docket entries for Magisterial District Court cases | Documents may require the clerk |
| Civil | UJS Web Portal | Docket entries and parties | Restricted records are not available |
How to Pay Fines & Citations in Monroe County
Payment options for Monroe County traffic citations and criminal fines are not listed in the data available here, so confirm payment methods with the court named on your paperwork.
Parking tickets are paid to the agency that issued the ticket, not to the court.
Monroe County Court Records FAQ
How do I search Monroe County court records?
Use the UJS Web Portal to search by party name or case number, or call 570-517-3009 to reach the courthouse.
Are Monroe County court records public?
Most are, under the Pennsylvania Public Access Policy of the Unified Judicial System, but records made confidential by the policy or a court order are restricted.
How do I find a criminal case?
Search the UJS Web Portal by party name or case number, then contact the clerk for documents that are not online.
How do I find a court date?
Check the court named on your paperwork, then call the Monroe County Courthouse at 570-517-3009 to confirm the date.
How do I pay a traffic ticket?
Payment options for this county are not listed here, so contact the Magisterial District Court named on your citation.
How many cases are filed in Monroe County each year?
The 2023 county caseload report lists 2,255 new criminal cases filed in the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County. Civil and juvenile counts are not included here.
What is the most common type of case?
Only criminal figures are published here, with 2,255 new criminal cases in 2023. A full case-type ranking is not available here.
Is crime in Monroe 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
Monroe County Common PleasMore Info
| Address: | 610 Monroe St., Stroudsburg, PA, 18360 |
| Phone Number: | 570-517-3009 |
| Fax: | 570-517-3866 |
| Website: | http://www.pacourts.us/courts/courts-of-common-pleas/individual-county-courts/monroe-county |
CoolbaughMore Info
| Address: | 5560 Municipal Drive, Tobyhanna, PA, 18466 |
| Phone Number: | (570) 894-8566 |
| Website: | http://monroecountyda.com/mdcinfo/ |
StroudMore Info
| Address: | 1211 North Fifth Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360 |
| Phone Number: | (570) 420-3494 |
| Website: | http://monroecountyda.com/mdcinfo/ |
Chestnuthill More Info
| Address: | 1479 Route 209 , Brodheadsville, PA, 18322 |
| Phone Number: | (570) 992-4919 |
| Website: | http://www.monroepacourts.us/mdjadministrator/pages/mdj.aspx |
Middle Smithfield More Info
| Address: | 1155 Red Fox Road, Marshall’s Creek, PA, 18335 |
| Phone Number: | (570) 223-1287 |
| Website: | http://monroecountyda.com/mdcinfo/ |
Useful Links
- Monroe County Courts - Home The official Monroe County court website providing access to dockets, schedules, forms, and general court information.
- Pennsylvania's Unified Judicial System Web Portal Access public court records, docket sheets, and other court-related information for the entire state of Pennsylvania.
- Courts of Common Pleas - Pennsylvania Courts Comprehensive information about Pennsylvania's Courts of Common Pleas including a directory organized by county.
- Office of the Prothonotary - Monroe County, PA Find information on civil case filing, court fees, and services provided by Monroe County's Prothonotary Office.
- Clerk of Courts - Monroe County, PA Resource for criminal and juvenile court record information, including payments and processes in Monroe County.
- Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General Provides legal services, consumer protection information, and resources for victims of crime across Pennsylvania.
- Pennsylvania Bar Association Professional association offering resources for attorneys as well as legal information and guidance for the public.
- PA Law Help Provides free legal information and resources for individuals with low income in Pennsylvania, including self-help guides.
- Monroe County Criminal Lawyer - Pennsylvania Criminal Lawyer Information on criminal defense resources available in Monroe County, PA, including contact details for legal representation.
- Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network Statewide network offering civil legal assistance to low-income and marginalized communities in Pennsylvania.
- PA Child Support Program Offers assistance and resources for managing child support cases and accessing related court services in Pennsylvania.
- PA Lawyers Directory A comprehensive directory service connecting people with legal professionals throughout the state of Pennsylvania.
- Pennsylvania Supreme Court The highest court in the Commonwealth, with opinions, rules, and further resources related to Pennsylvania's legal system.
- Judicate West - Pennsylvania Offers dispute resolution services including mediation and arbitration for complex cases in Pennsylvania.
- Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency A comprehensive resource for crime prevention and victim assistance programs across the state of Pennsylvania.
- Superior Court of Pennsylvania Unpublished Opinions Access non-precedential decisions and orders issued by the Superior Court of Pennsylvania organized by year.
- Pennsylvania Bar Institute Provides continuing education for lawyers and legal professionals across Pennsylvania with seminars and publications.
- Pennsylvania Association of Court Management Nonprofit organization advancing court administration in Pennsylvania through training and policy development.
- Pennsylvania Sheriffs' Association Offers information about the role of sheriffs in Pennsylvania, including law enforcement and court security duties.
- Pennsylvania Project Initiative aimed at providing legal and advocacy support for underserved and marginalized communities across Pennsylvania.
Table of Contents
- Monroe County, Courts and Public Records
- How to Search Monroe County Court Records
- Monroe County Court Statistics (CY 2024)
- How Have Court Filings Changed in Monroe County?
- What Types of Cases Are Filed in Monroe County?
- How Does Monroe County Compare With Pennsylvania Overall?
- Monroe County Crime Statistics (2025)
- Monroe County Courthouse Locations
- Which Court Handles Your Case in Monroe County?
- Are Monroe County Court Records Public?
- How to Search Monroe County Court Records Online
- How to Pay Fines & Citations in Monroe County
- Monroe County Court Records FAQ
- Courts in the County
- Useful Links