Clinton County DUI Records Lookup
Clinton County DUI records are kept by the Clerk of Courts at the Clinton County Courthouse in Lock Haven, the county seat in north-central Pennsylvania. The county's Court of Common Pleas is part of the 25th Judicial District. Anyone can search DUI arrest records, court filings, and case dockets through the Pennsylvania UJS Portal or by visiting the courthouse in person. This page covers how to find Clinton County DUI records and what information those records contain.
Clinton County Quick Facts
Clinton County DUI Records at the Clerk of Courts
The Clinton County Clerk of Courts maintains all criminal court records for the 25th Judicial District. DUI cases charged under 75 Pa.C.S. § 3802 are included in this system, along with related charges such as driving under a DUI-related suspension and homicide by vehicle while DUI under 18 Pa.C.S. § 3735. The Clerk stores criminal complaints, docket entries, plea agreements, sentencing orders, and all related documents from filing through final disposition. Certified copies of these records are available for a fee during regular business hours. The office also processes court-ordered expungements.
Clinton County government operates under elected commissioners and provides a range of services including courts, public safety, and human services. The county sheriff's office supports DUI enforcement and court operations throughout the county. Records are accessible to the public at the Clinton County Clerk of Courts during business hours.
How to Search Clinton County DUI Records
The Pennsylvania UJS Portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us is the best starting point for finding Clinton County DUI records online. Search by full name or docket number to pull up case details. You will see charges, court dates, case status, and final dispositions for DUI cases filed in the 25th Judicial District. No account or fee is required for basic case searches. The portal includes both Magisterial District Court and Common Pleas records for Clinton County.
To get certified copies or review the full physical case file, go to the Clerk of Courts in Lock Haven. Bring a photo ID. If you only know part of the defendant's name, the Clerk can still search and narrow results by date or charge type. Older records may take extra time to retrieve. Another option is PATCH at epatch.pa.gov, which provides a statewide criminal history report that includes Clinton County DUI convictions for a small fee.
Note: The UJS Portal shows public docket information only. Records that have been sealed or restricted by court order will not appear in portal search results for Clinton County DUI cases.
Clinton County Court of Common Pleas DUI Cases
The Clinton County Court of Common Pleas operates as the 25th Judicial District. All felony DUI cases and vehicular crimes are handled here. DUI charges typically begin at the Magisterial District Court with a preliminary hearing. If the case moves forward, it transfers to the Court of Common Pleas for formal arraignment, pretrial hearings, and trial or plea. Felony DUI charges arise on a third or subsequent offense under 75 Pa.C.S. § 3804, or when someone is killed or seriously injured in a DUI crash under 18 Pa.C.S. § 3735.
Pennsylvania uses a three-tier system for DUI offenses. 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 increase with each tier and with each prior offense recorded under 75 Pa.C.S. § 3806. A first-offense general impairment DUI can result in probation. A third offense at any tier becomes a felony under Pennsylvania law.
The Lock Haven Police Department at lockhavenpa.gov/police handles DUI enforcement in the county seat and forwards incident reports to the Clinton County District Attorney for charging decisions. The State Police also cover much of rural Clinton County.
ARD Program in Clinton County
First-time DUI offenders in Clinton County may be eligible for the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition program under 75 Pa.C.S. § 3807. ARD is not a conviction. Eligible defendants complete a supervision period and fulfill conditions set by the court, which can include DUI safety school, fines, community service, and possibly a license suspension. After successful completion, the court dismisses the charges. The person can then petition to have the arrest record expunged, leaving no criminal conviction on file.
The Clinton County District Attorney reviews each ARD application individually. The decision weighs the person's BAC, whether a crash or injury occurred, and any prior criminal record. Chemical testing results under 75 Pa.C.S. § 3814 are factored into the eligibility review. People with very high BAC readings or aggravating circumstances may not qualify.
Drug and Alcohol Services in Clinton County
Clinton County provides substance abuse assessment and referral through its Drug and Alcohol program at clintoncountypa.gov/drug-alcohol. The office coordinates court-ordered treatment for DUI defendants whose sentences include mandatory evaluation or treatment. DUI education programs are available for those required by the court to attend a safety school or intervention course. Prevention programs target impaired driving in the county.
Case management helps people in recovery who are also managing an active court case. When a judge orders treatment as part of a DUI sentence or ARD condition, the county program links the defendant with approved local providers. Support continues through the recovery process to help meet court requirements and avoid violations.
Note: Court-ordered drug and alcohol treatment in Clinton County must be completed with a provider approved by the county's Single County Authority to count toward a DUI sentence requirement.
Right-to-Know Requests in Clinton County
Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law at 65 P.S. § 67.101 allows the public to request government records from county offices. Clinton County handles Right-to-Know requests through its open records office at clintoncountypa.gov/open-records. You can request police reports and county agency records using this process. The county must respond within five business days. Extensions are allowed under the statute in certain situations.
Court records and DUI case dockets are not part of the RTK process. Those records are governed by the Pennsylvania Rules of Judicial Administration and must be accessed through the Clerk of Courts or the UJS Portal. If Clinton County denies your RTK request, you can appeal the decision to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records at openrecords.pa.gov.
Nearby Counties
Clinton County borders several counties in north-central Pennsylvania. If a DUI arrest occurred near a county boundary, you may need to check records in a neighboring county as well.