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Lehigh County public records: common questions

Where to search Lehigh County records

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System county Court of Common Pleas page. Use Official statewide court docket search by county and judicial district for the state-level path described in this guide.

Court casesPennsylvania Unified Judicial System county Court of Common Pleas page
Current custodyConfirm the current jail or detention source with the local agency.
Statewide recordsOfficial statewide court docket search by county and judicial district
Federal recordsFederal court and custody records are outside county systems and require a separate federal search.

Verified local details

These details were drawn from the official sources linked in this guide. Reconfirm addresses, contacts, schedules, fees, and other time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.

The Lehigh County Courthouse is located at 455 West Hamilton Street, Allentown, Pennsylvania 18101.
Lehigh County is Pennsylvania's 31st Judicial District.
An official county PREA audit identifies Lehigh County Jail at 38 North Fourth Street, Allentown, Pennsylvania 18102.
The county maintains a Boroughs/Townships directory, indicating that municipal jurisdictions and agencies operate alongside county government.

Lehigh County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System county Court of Common Pleas page	County or local	Open source	August 18, 2026
Statewide records	Official statewide court docket search by county and judicial district	State	Open source	August 19, 2026

How this guide is maintained: This matrix only republishes government and agency destinations supported by the researched guide or its reviewed county source registry. Page updated August 24, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

This Lehigh County records guide is organized around the way the information is actually maintained. Begin with the Q&A for the record you need, then use the source map below to confirm a case, custody status, incident report, or statewide search. Lehigh County has 384,383 residents (2025 estimate). The source map below identifies the relevant local courts and agencies. Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.

Quick facts

County-equivalent identity: 42-077
Population: 384,383 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: The Lehigh County Courthouse is located at 455 West Hamilton Street, Allentown, Pennsylvania 18101.
Local detail: Lehigh County is Pennsylvania's 31st Judicial District.
Local detail: An official county PREA audit identifies Lehigh County Jail at 38 North Fourth Street, Allentown, Pennsylvania 18102.
Local detail: The county maintains a Boroughs/Townships directory, indicating that municipal jurisdictions and agencies operate alongside county government.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: The Lehigh County Courthouse is located at 455 West Hamilton Street, Allentown, Pennsylvania 18101.
Local detail: Lehigh County is Pennsylvania's 31st Judicial District.

How do I search a Lehigh County criminal or civil court case?

The approved official source set for Lehigh County does not document a case-specific court search or document-request procedure. Open Official statewide court docket search by county and judicial district for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

Which Court of Common Pleas and Magisterial District Court handles a Lehigh County matter?

Lehigh County is Pennsylvania's 31st Judicial District. Check Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System county Court of Common Pleas page to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.

How can I contact the Lehigh County Clerk of Judicial Records for copies?

The reviewed Lehigh County source provides a direct court access path for this search. Open Official statewide court docket search by county and judicial district for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

How do I check custody, visitation, or release information for Lehigh County Jail?

The reviewed official sources for Lehigh County do not identify complete visitation, release, booking, and medical-record procedures. Ask the county detention agency for its current rules before visiting, sending records, or arranging release.

How do I submit a Lehigh County Right-to-Know request?

The reviewed official sources for Lehigh County do not identify one response-time and fee rule covering every county agency. Use Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System county Court of Common Pleas page for current submission instructions, fees, and response rules.

Which agency handles police or incident records in a Lehigh County municipality?

The reviewed official sources for Lehigh County do not identify one system covering every requested record type. Identify the office that created the record and confirm its current access instructions directly.

How do I obtain certified court, lien, deed, or judgment records?

The reviewed official sources for Lehigh County do not identify a case-specific court search or document-request procedure. Open Official statewide court docket search by county and judicial district for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

Municipal and local court records

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: Lehigh County Jail is the county custody facility; state prison, federal detention, and municipal holding responsibilities are outside its county-jail jurisdiction. Municipal: Municipal police, local ordinances, municipal services, and some records are handled by the applicable city, borough, or township rather than the county.

Statewide sources for Pennsylvania records

Use Official statewide court docket search by county and judicial district as the statewide starting point. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.

Cities covered by local record systems

The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.

Official Lehigh County and Pennsylvania record sources

For an official starting point, use Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System county Court of Common Pleas page. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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Prefer an official source? For an official starting point, use Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System county Court of Common Pleas page. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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