Find Clearfield County DUI Records
Clearfield County DUI records are stored by the Clerk of Courts at the Clearfield County Courthouse in Clearfield, which serves as the county seat in central Pennsylvania. The county's Court of Common Pleas operates as the 46th Judicial District. DUI case filings, arrest records, docket entries, and sentencing documents are available through the Pennsylvania UJS Portal online or in person at the courthouse. This page explains how to access Clearfield County DUI records and what you will find when you search.
Clearfield County Quick Facts
Clearfield County DUI Records and the Clerk of Courts
The Clearfield County Clerk of Courts maintains all criminal court records for the 46th Judicial District. That includes every DUI case charged under 75 Pa.C.S. § 3802, from the initial criminal complaint through any final order on appeal. The Clerk stores docket sheets, guilty pleas, sentencing orders, probation conditions, and any filed motions. Certified copies of these records are available to the public for a fee. The office also processes expungement orders when the court directs them.
Clearfield County government operates under elected commissioners. The county provides criminal justice services through the Court of Common Pleas, Magisterial District Courts, Sheriff, District Attorney, and Public Defender. Physical records are accessible during business hours at the courthouse.
The 46th Judicial District processes DUI cases from all municipalities across Clearfield County. Docket information for these cases appears in the Pennsylvania UJS Portal within days of a filing.
How to Search Clearfield County DUI Records
The quickest way to look up Clearfield County DUI records online is through the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System Portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us. Enter a first and last name or a docket number to pull up case results. You will see charges filed, hearing dates, plea information, and disposition for most Clearfield County DUI cases. This service is free and does not require registration. It covers both Common Pleas and Magisterial District Court cases across the county.
If you need certified copies or documents from the physical file, visit the Clerk of Courts at the Clearfield County Courthouse. Bring a photo ID. If you know only a partial name or an approximate date of arrest, the Clerk can narrow the search. Some older records may be in off-site storage and take additional time to retrieve.
PATCH, the Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History system at epatch.pa.gov, is another option. It provides statewide criminal history reports that include Clearfield County DUI convictions. This is useful if you want a summary of all prior offenses rather than one specific docket.
Clearfield County Court of Common Pleas DUI Cases
The Clearfield County Court of Common Pleas sits as the 46th Judicial District and handles all felony DUI cases and serious vehicular crimes in the county. DUI cases begin in Magisterial District Court with a preliminary arraignment and hearing, then transfer to Common Pleas for formal proceedings. Misdemeanor DUI charges can also reach the Common Pleas level when defendants seek a jury trial or appeal a Magisterial District Court decision. Felony DUI charges arise on third or subsequent offenses under 75 Pa.C.S. § 3804, or when a crash causes serious injury or death under 18 Pa.C.S. § 3735.
Pennsylvania DUI law uses three tiers based on blood alcohol content. General impairment is a BAC of 0.08 to 0.099 percent. High BAC is 0.10 to 0.159 percent. Highest BAC is 0.16 percent and above. Penalties rise with each tier and with each prior offense tracked under 75 Pa.C.S. § 3806. A first offense at the general tier can mean probation. A third offense at any tier is a felony in Pennsylvania.
The Clearfield County District Attorney prosecutes DUI cases and determines ARD eligibility. The office works with municipal police departments and the Pennsylvania State Police throughout the county. The Clearfield Borough Police handles DUI enforcement in the county seat and sends case files to the DA for charging decisions.
ARD Program in Clearfield County
Pennsylvania's Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition program is available for qualifying first-time DUI offenders in Clearfield County under 75 Pa.C.S. § 3807. ARD is not a conviction and does not result in a criminal record if completed. The defendant must fulfill court-set conditions, which typically include a supervision period, payment of program costs, completion of a DUI safety school, and in some cases community service hours. Once all conditions are met, the court dismisses the charges and the person may petition for expungement of the arrest record.
The Clearfield County District Attorney reviews each ARD application on a case-by-case basis. Factors that affect eligibility include the BAC level at the time of arrest, whether an accident occurred, whether there was any injury, and the applicant's prior criminal history. Chemical testing results under 75 Pa.C.S. § 3814 are part of the review. Defendants who were driving with a very high BAC or who caused injury may not qualify for ARD in Clearfield County.
Note: Successful ARD completion in Clearfield County allows for an expungement petition, but the arrest does not disappear automatically and requires a separate court filing to remove from records.
Drug and Alcohol Services in Clearfield County
Clearfield County's Drug and Alcohol program at clearfieldco.org/drug-alcohol provides assessment and referral services to residents dealing with substance use issues. The program coordinates court-ordered treatment for DUI defendants whose sentences include mandatory evaluation or treatment. DUI education programs are available for people ordered by the court to complete a safety school or similar intervention program.
Prevention efforts are aimed at reducing impaired driving in central Pennsylvania. Case management supports individuals in recovery who are also navigating an active DUI case. When a judge orders drug and alcohol treatment as part of a sentence or ARD agreement, the county program helps connect that person with approved local providers in Clearfield County.
Right-to-Know Requests in Clearfield County
Under Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law at 65 P.S. § 67.101, the public can request access to government records held by county offices. Clearfield County processes these requests through its open records office at clearfieldco.org/open-records. You can request police reports and county administrative records using the RTK process. The county has five business days to respond, with possible extensions allowed by law.
DUI court dockets and case files fall under the Rules of Judicial Administration, not the Right-to-Know Law. To access those records, use the UJS Portal or contact the Clerk of Courts. If Clearfield County denies your RTK request, you can appeal to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records at openrecords.pa.gov. Fees for copies are set by the Right-to-Know Law fee schedule.
Nearby Counties
Clearfield County is surrounded by several central Pennsylvania counties. DUI cases near county lines may be filed in a neighboring county depending on where the arrest took place.