Union County Pennsylvania DUI Records
Union County DUI records are public court documents maintained by the Clerk of Courts in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. The county is in central Pennsylvania and is part of the 17th Judicial District, which it shares with Snyder County. Driving under the influence cases from across Union County are processed through the Court of Common Pleas in Lewisburg. You can search Union County DUI records through the statewide court portal or visit the courthouse in Lewisburg to access case files directly. This page covers what records are available, who holds them, and how to find them.
Union County Quick Facts
Union County DUI Records
When a DUI arrest occurs in Union County, a criminal complaint is filed and the case enters the public court record. The Clerk of Courts at unioncountypa.gov/clerk-of-courts holds all criminal case files for the county, including DUI records. Each file contains the criminal complaint, bail documents, court orders, and the final judgment. Records are available at the Union County Courthouse in Lewisburg during regular business hours. The Clerk's office coordinates with legal professionals and can provide certified copies when required.
Pennsylvania's DUI statute at 75 Pa.C.S. § 3802 creates three charge tiers based on blood alcohol level. General impairment starts at 0.08 percent BAC. High BAC begins at 0.10 percent. The highest tier applies at 0.16 percent and above. Penalties increase with each tier and with each prior offense tracked under 75 Pa.C.S. § 3806. Union County courts apply all of these rules. A first-offense general impairment DUI may bring probation. A third offense at any tier is a felony under Pennsylvania law.
Union County provides government services through elected commissioners with Lewisburg as the county seat. The county operates a full criminal justice system including the sheriff's office, which participates actively in DUI enforcement. More information about Union County offices and services is at unioncountypa.gov.
How to Search Union County DUI Records
The Pennsylvania UJS Portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us provides free online access to Union County DUI records. Search by the defendant's full name or by case number to find dockets. The portal shows charges, bail status, hearing dates, and final dispositions for both Court of Common Pleas and Magisterial District Court cases. It is updated regularly as cases progress through the court system in Union County.
In-person access to Union County DUI records is at the Clerk of Courts in Lewisburg. Staff search records by name or case number and can make copies for a per-page fee. Bring valid ID and the name you need to search. Certified copies are available for legal purposes and carry the court's official seal. Older records from past years may require extra retrieval time from archives.
Note: The UJS Portal shows docket entries but not all documents in a case file. To view the full physical file, visit the Union County Clerk of Courts in Lewisburg in person.
Union Court of Common Pleas DUI Cases
The Union County Court of Common Pleas operates as part of the 17th Judicial District, shared with Snyder County. This court handles all felony-level DUI cases filed in Union County. Felony DUI includes third-offense cases and DUI charges involving serious injury or death. Homicide by vehicle while DUI falls under 18 Pa.C.S. § 3735 and is among the most serious charges heard in Union County. The court also hears appeals from the Magisterial District Court where lower-level DUI cases are first processed.
Chemical testing results under 75 Pa.C.S. § 3814 establish the BAC tier in most Union County DUI cases. Judges apply mandatory minimum sentences based on tier and prior offenses under 75 Pa.C.S. § 3806. The Union County District Attorney at unioncountypa.gov/district-attorney decides charges and ARD eligibility. Court schedules and more information are at unioncountypa.gov/courts.
ARD Program in Union County
Union County offers the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition program for qualified first-time DUI offenders under 75 Pa.C.S. § 3807. ARD lets eligible defendants complete a supervised program instead of going to trial. When all conditions are satisfied, the DUI charge is dismissed and the defendant can petition the court to expunge the arrest record. The Union County District Attorney evaluates each case and decides on ARD eligibility.
ARD in Union County typically requires a drug and alcohol evaluation, completion of any recommended treatment or education, community service hours, and payment of program costs. Participants must stay in compliance throughout the full program period. Anyone removed from ARD or who fails to meet the requirements is sent back to the regular criminal process. High BAC, an accident with injury, or prior criminal history can all work against an ARD application.
Drug and Alcohol Services in Union County
Union County drug and alcohol services are coordinated through the county SCA at unioncountypa.gov/drug-alcohol. The SCA runs substance use assessments needed for DUI sentencing and ARD enrollment. These assessments help determine the appropriate level of treatment or education for each defendant. Prevention programs targeting impaired driving also operate through this office.
Case management through the SCA connects Union County DUI defendants with treatment providers. Services include outpatient counseling, DUI education classes, and referrals to higher levels of care when the assessment calls for it. Completing court-ordered treatment on time affects outcomes at sentencing and determines whether ARD conditions are being met. The SCA reports compliance status to the court and probation regularly.
Note: A drug and alcohol evaluation is typically required before sentencing in Union County DUI cases, and failure to complete it can delay the court process.
Right-to-Know in Union County
Under 65 P.S. § 67.101, Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law gives residents access to public government records. Union County handles RTK requests through the open records office at unioncountypa.gov/open-records. Police reports, arrest records, and other county agency documents may be requested through this process. The county must respond within five business days, with possible extensions allowed by law.
Court records from Union County DUI cases are generally available directly from the Clerk of Courts without a right-to-know request. Court dockets are public under Pennsylvania law. If a formal request is denied, you can appeal to the Office of Open Records in Harrisburg. Copy fees apply for records obtained from the Clerk of Courts or any other Union County office.
Communities in Union County
Union County includes several boroughs and townships in central Pennsylvania. All DUI cases from across the county are handled by the 17th Judicial District in Lewisburg. Key communities in Union County include the following.
All DUI records from Union County municipalities are maintained at the Clerk of Courts in Lewisburg.
Nearby Counties
Union County borders several central Pennsylvania counties. Confirm which county filed the DUI case before searching records, especially near shared borders.