Snyder County Criminal Records
Snyder County criminal records are handled by the combined Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts office in Middleburg, Pennsylvania. Snyder County is part of the 17th Judicial District, which it shares with Union County. With a population of about 40,000 residents, Snyder County is a smaller rural county in central Pennsylvania. Criminal dockets are free to search through the Pennsylvania UJS Portal, and certified criminal history reports covering Snyder County are available through the Pennsylvania State Police PATCH system. In-person requests for copies and certified documents can be made at the Middleburg courthouse.
Snyder County Quick Facts
Snyder County Clerk of Courts
The Snyder County Clerk of Courts operates from the combined Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts office at the Snyder County Courthouse in Middleburg. This office maintains all criminal case records for the 17th Judicial District as it applies to Snyder County matters. All felony and misdemeanor proceedings filed in the Court of Common Pleas are stored and tracked here.
The courthouse is in Middleburg, the county seat of Snyder County. Office hours run Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Staff can help you search by name or case number and produce copies of criminal dockets and court filings. Standard copy fees are $0.25 per page. Civil dockets are available through a subscription service for $20 to $25, but criminal dockets are free through the statewide UJS Portal. Certified copies of criminal documents are available for an additional fee. Mail requests require a written description of what you need and payment.
The Snyder County government website provides information on county offices, courthouse contact details, and services available to the public, including access to records held by the Clerk of Courts in Middleburg.
The Snyder County government website is your first stop for finding Clerk of Courts contact information, courthouse hours, and resources for searching Snyder County criminal records.
| Clerk of Courts |
Snyder County Courthouse 9 West Market Street Middleburg, PA 17842 |
|---|---|
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Copy Fees | $0.25 per page; certified copies available |
Searching Snyder County Criminal Dockets Online
The Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System Portal is the free public tool for searching Snyder County criminal case records online. The portal is maintained by the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts and is available at any time at ujsportal.pacourts.us. It covers all court levels statewide, including the Snyder County Court of Common Pleas and Magisterial District Courts.
Search Snyder County criminal records by participant name, docket number, OTN, complaint number, or citation number. Court of Common Pleas criminal dockets for Snyder County follow the format CP-55-CR-XXXXXX-YYYY. Results show the charges filed, all docket entries, dispositions, and sentencing details. Magisterial District Court records from Snyder County are in the same portal under the MDJ section. Case data is typically updated within 24 to 48 hours after each court proceeding. The PAeDocket mobile app provides the same search capability from a phone or tablet.
Note: The 17th Judicial District serves both Snyder County and Union County. If you are searching for a case and are unsure which county has jurisdiction, check the docket prefix. Snyder County uses county code 55 in its docket numbers.
Pennsylvania PATCH and Snyder County Criminal History
A certified criminal history background check covering Snyder County is available through the Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History system, known as PATCH. The Pennsylvania State Police operates PATCH under 18 Pa.C.S. Chapter 91. PATCH pulls records from all Pennsylvania law enforcement agencies, courts, and correctional facilities, giving you a comprehensive view of a subject's criminal history within the state.
Submit a PATCH request at epatch.pa.gov. The standard fee is $22 per check. A notarized copy costs $27. Volunteers may use Form SP 4-164A for a free check limited to volunteer purposes. No Record results are delivered immediately by email in roughly 85% of requests. Cases matching the database go through manual review by state police technicians and are mailed within two to four weeks. PATCH reports show the subject's name and aliases, date of birth, offense descriptions with statutory references, case dispositions, and sentencing details. For help with a PATCH request, call the helpline at 1-888-QUERY-PA during business hours.
What Snyder County Criminal Records Contain
Criminal records in Snyder County follow the standard format used across Pennsylvania's Court of Common Pleas system. Each case file includes the criminal complaint or information, which sets out the specific charges and the Pennsylvania statutes allegedly violated. Every court appearance generates a docket entry, building a chronological history of the entire case.
Beyond charges and appearances, Snyder County criminal records show the outcome of each charge through the disposition field. Possible dispositions include guilty, not guilty, dismissed, withdrawn, nolle prosequi, and Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD). The ARD program is available to first-time offenders in Snyder County for certain offenses and allows participants to avoid a criminal conviction by completing a supervision period. Upon successful completion, the underlying charges become eligible for expungement under 18 Pa.C.S. Section 9122.
Sentencing details in Snyder County records include incarceration terms with minimum and maximum ranges, probation length and conditions, fines, court costs, and any restitution ordered by the court. These details remain in the public record unless the case is later expunged or sealed under Clean Slate.
Clearing Snyder County Criminal Records
Pennsylvania provides two pathways for removing or hiding criminal records: court-ordered expungement and automatic Clean Slate sealing. Both apply to records filed in Snyder County. Expungement petitions are filed with the Court of Common Pleas through the Clerk of Courts office in Middleburg. Eligible records include arrests that resulted in no conviction, charges that were withdrawn or dismissed, ARD completions, and summary offense convictions after five years without further arrest.
Pennsylvania's Clean Slate Act automatically seals qualifying misdemeanor convictions once the required conviction-free period has passed and all fines have been paid. No petition is needed for Clean Slate sealing. Once a Snyder County record is sealed, it does not appear in public PATCH checks or the UJS Portal, though law enforcement and certain licensing bodies can still access it. If you want to challenge the accuracy of a record in PATCH, you can submit a challenge through the Pennsylvania State Police with fingerprints and supporting documentation.
Note: Under 18 Pa.C.S. Chapter 91, individuals have the right to review their own criminal history records and challenge inaccurate information held by the Pennsylvania State Police.
Finding Inmates from Snyder County
Residents convicted in Snyder County who receive state prison sentences are housed in Pennsylvania Department of Corrections facilities. You can find them using the Pennsylvania inmate and parolee locator at PA.gov. The locator is updated daily and lets you search by last name or DOC inmate number.
People held before trial or serving shorter sentences in Snyder County are housed locally. Contact the Snyder County Sheriff's Office in Middleburg for information about individuals in local custody. The Sheriff's Office manages the county jail and can provide current housing status for those held on Snyder County charges.
Nearby Counties
Snyder County is in central Pennsylvania. It shares the 17th Judicial District with Union County and borders several other counties. For criminal records from neighboring jurisdictions, use the links below.