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Magisterial District Court 54-3-01 - Punxsutawney
222 N Findley St Ste 110
Punxsutawney, PA 15767 https://www.jeffersoncountypa.com/dep
Hours: 8AM-4PM EST
P: 814-938-9381
F: 814-938-2289
Jurisdiction: Civil under $12,000, Eviction/Summary Offenses, Misdemeanor, Traffic, Ordinance, Prelim. Criminal
This location is also referred to as the Southern Department. Search online at https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/DocketSheets/MDJ.aspx.
Magisterial District Court 54-3-02 - Reynoldsville
PO Box 26
Reynoldsville, PA 15851 https://www.jeffersoncountypa.com/dep
Hours: 8:30AM-4PM EST
P: 814-653-9611
F: 814-653-7858
Jurisdiction: Civil under $12,000, Eviction/Summary Offenses, Misdemeanor, Traffic, Ordinance, Prelim. Criminal
Magisterial Small claims cases are usually recorded with the Prothonotary at the Court of Common Pleas, which holds the records. Search records online at https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/DocketSheets/MDJ.aspx.
Magisterial District Court 54-3-03 - Brookville
182 Main Street
Brookville, PA 15825 https://www.jeffersoncountypa.com/dep
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 814-849-3673
F: 814-849-3690
Jurisdiction: Civil under $12,000, Eviction/Summary Offenses, Misdemeanor, Traffic, Ordinance, Prelim. Criminal
Magisterial Small claims cases recorded with the Prothonotary if appeal is filed of cert. judgment for small claims, which is where records held. Generally misdemeanor records also go to the Court of Common Pleas cases or are waived or dismissed.
Court of Common Pleas - Criminal/Civil
200 Main St
Brookville, PA 15825 http://www.pacourts.us/courts/courts-
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 814-849-1606
F: 814-849-1625
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Eviction
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental health, records released, including criminal cases with a minor as a victim
Note that the civil records clerk of the Court of Common Pleas is called the Prothonotary.
Register of Wills
200 Main St
Courthouse
Brookville, PA 15825 https://www.jeffersoncountypa.com/reg
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 814-849-1610
F: 814-849-1677
Jurisdiction: Probate
$10.00 per name-search fee; $1.00 per page copy fee.. Online access is by subscription from private company-Infocon at www.infoconcountyaccess.com, 814-472-6066. See note in court summary section ($5 minimum chartge for mail-out).

Jefferson County, PA Vital Records

Contact the Jefferson County Recorder Office of the County Recorder of Deeds if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Jefferson County Recorder
County Recorder of Deeds
200 Main St
Brookville, PA 15825 http://www.jeffersoncountypa.com/regi
8:30AM-4:30PM EST
Phone: 814-849-1610
Fax: 814-849-1677
Recorded Documents

Jefferson County Vital Certificates

Jefferson County Vital Certificates

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Jefferson County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 655.48 sq mi
Population (2009): 44,634
  • Females: 50.8%
  • White: 98.5%
  • Black/African American: 0.4%
  • Asian: 0.4%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 0.6%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 97.9%
Population Change (2000-2009): -1,298
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 0.6%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 3.2%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 12.6%
High School Graduates (2000): 81%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 11.7%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.45
Housing Units (2000): 22,104
Homeownership Rate (2000): 77.1%
Migration Flow to Jefferson County, PA from (2007-2008):

Jefferson County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $760,473
  • Construction: $28,286
  • Retail Trade: $56,398
  • Professional and Technical Services: $22,274
  • Healthcare: $100,139
  • Banking: $17,705
  • Retail Trade: $56,398
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $15,371
  • Manufacturing: $224,052
  • Farms: $5,677
  • Government: $103,461
Employed (2000): 19,846
Unemployed (2000): 1,417
Unemployment Rate (2009): 9.5%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $28,717
Local Government Employment (2007): 1,604
Local Government Revenue (2007): $94,712 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $87,465 (thou. dol.)

Jefferson County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 513
  • Per 1,000 population: 11.4
Deaths (2007): 525
  • Per 1,000 population: 11.7
Infant Deaths (2007): 3
  • Per 1,000 population: 5.8

Jefferson County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 82
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 4
  • Forcible rape: 4
  • Robbery: 13
  • Aggravated Assault: 61
Property Crimes (2008): 570
  • Burglary: 137
  • Larceny-Theft: 412
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 21

Jefferson County Genealogy Records

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