Blair County Felony Records and Court Case Filings
Blair County felony records are maintained through the 24th Judicial District Court of Common Pleas, headquartered in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. Robin Patton holds the combined role of Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts, managing both civil and criminal filings from a single office at 423 Allegheny Street. Residents and researchers can access case data through the statewide UJS portal or by contacting the office directly. This page outlines where felony records are stored in Blair County and how to request or search for them.
Blair County Quick Facts
Blair County Felony Records and the Court System
Blair County operates under the 24th Judicial District, which serves the county exclusively. The Court of Common Pleas handles felony prosecutions, appeals from magisterial district courts, and post-conviction proceedings. Hollidaysburg, the county seat, is home to the main courthouse at 423 Allegheny Street, Suite 144.
Robin Patton holds a dual appointment as both Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts. This combined role means one office manages both criminal and civil case records in Blair County. She can be reached at 814-693-3080 during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The office fax is 814-317-1600. For written correspondence, email rpatton@blairco.org.
The dual-office structure is common in smaller Pennsylvania counties. It consolidates record management under a single elected official rather than splitting criminal and civil filings across separate departments. For anyone searching for felony records in Blair County, the Clerk of Courts office at Suite 144 is the starting point.
Note: Blair County's dual Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts office manages both criminal and civil filings, so one contact handles all court record requests.
Online Access to Blair Felony Records
The UJS Case Search portal provides online access to Blair County criminal dockets. You can search by defendant name, docket number, or date range. The system returns case status, charge details, and scheduled court appearances. It covers filings from the Court of Common Pleas and the magisterial district courts in Blair County.
The official Blair County page on the PA Courts website provides verified contact information for the courthouse and court administration. It is a reliable source for checking current leadership and updated phone numbers.
For statewide background checks, the Pennsylvania State Police operates the PATCH system, which allows individuals and authorized agencies to request criminal history reports. PATCH results draw from the statewide criminal history repository managed by the Pennsylvania State Police. Blair County convictions appear in that database when properly reported by the court.
Blair County Courthouse and Records Office
The Blair County courthouse is located at 423 Allegheny Street in Hollidaysburg. The Clerk of Courts and Prothonotary office is in Suite 144. The Register of Wills and Recorder of Deeds, Anita L. Terchanik, operates from Suite 145 and can be reached at 814-693-3095. These offices share the same building but handle different record types.
The image below comes from the Blair County official website and shows the county government building where court and administrative records are managed.
The Blair County website at blairco.org provides department directories, meeting agendas, and public notices. It is the primary source for county-level information outside the court system.
Magisterial District Courts in Blair County
Before felony cases reach the Court of Common Pleas, they begin at the magisterial district court level. Blair County has several magisterial district courts that handle preliminary hearings, summary offenses, and minor criminal matters. Two district court locations serve the Altoona area specifically.
MDJ 24-1-02 is located at 2601 Fifth Avenue in Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602. The phone number is 814-941-4550. This court handles cases from its assigned jurisdiction within Altoona and surrounding areas. Preliminary arraignments and hearings for felony arrests in that zone begin here before transfer to the Court of Common Pleas.
MDJ 24-1-03 is at 615 Fourth Street, also in Altoona, PA 16602, and can be reached at 814-942-6421. This court similarly handles initial felony proceedings before cases move to the county level. Docket records from both courts are searchable through the UJS portal.
Altoona is the largest city in Blair County, though Hollidaysburg is the county seat. Many of the felony cases processed in Blair County originate from Altoona, given its larger population. The magisterial courts there play a key role in the early stages of criminal proceedings.
Note: Magisterial district court dockets are separate from Common Pleas dockets; search both in the UJS portal for a complete picture of a case's history.
Pennsylvania Criminal Record Laws
Access to criminal records in Pennsylvania is governed by the Criminal History Record Information Act, found at 18 Pa.C.S. § 9101. This law defines what counts as criminal history, who can access it, and how it may be used. Blair County courts and agencies must comply with CHRIA when handling and releasing record data.
The Right to Know Law at 65 P.S. § 67.101 gives Pennsylvania residents the legal right to request government records, including some court administrative documents. The Office of Open Records provides guidance on filing requests and handles appeals when agencies deny access. Blair County offices must respond to RTKL requests within the timeframes set by law.
Pennsylvania's Clean Slate Act, most recently updated as Clean Slate 3.0 on February 12, 2024, expanded automatic sealing of certain criminal records. Qualifying cases are sealed from public view in the UJS portal without requiring a petition. Individuals can also pursue formal expungement under 18 Pa.C.S. § 9121 or limited access sealing under 18 Pa.C.S. § 9122 for eligible convictions.
The Pennsylvania Board of Pardons reviews applications for pardons and commutations. A pardon is necessary for some felony convictions that do not qualify for sealing or expungement. The Board recommends to the Governor, who makes the final decision. Blair County residents with older felony records may find this the only path to relief.
Blair County Inmate and DOC Records
Individuals sentenced to state prison following Blair County felony convictions are tracked by the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections. The DOC Inmate Locator lets you search by name or inmate number. It shows the current facility and projected release date for state-sentenced inmates. This covers sentences of two or more years.
Shorter sentences are served at the Blair County Prison rather than a state facility. County jail records are not included in the DOC system. Contact Blair County directly for information on locally held inmates. The sheriff's office typically manages county jail operations and related records.
Probation and parole supervision records in Blair County are not public. However, conditions of supervision and the length of supervision may appear in the court sentencing entry, which is part of the public docket. These entries are accessible through the UJS portal.
Requesting Blair County Court Records
In-person record requests can be made at the Blair County Courthouse, Suite 144, during regular business hours. Staff can locate records by name, docket number, or approximate date. Certified copies of criminal records require a written request and may involve a fee.
Mail requests should be sent to Robin Patton, Clerk of Courts and Prothonotary, 423 Allegheny Street, Suite 144, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648. Include all identifying information for the case, along with a self-addressed stamped envelope for return correspondence. You can also email rpatton@blairco.org or fax 814-317-1600 to confirm availability before submitting a full request.
The PA Courts website profile for Blair County also lists contact information for court administration, which can assist with finding the right office for specific document types. Older records not yet in digital form may require a manual search by courthouse staff.
Note: Requests for juvenile records are handled separately and are subject to additional confidentiality rules under Pennsylvania law.
Blair County PA Courts Profile
The image below is sourced from the Pennsylvania Courts website and shows the official entry for Blair County within the statewide court directory.
This profile page is updated by court administration and reflects current judicial assignments, clerk office information, and court contact details for Blair County.
Nearby Counties
Blair County shares borders with several other Pennsylvania counties in the central part of the state. Each maintains its own court and clerk offices. Use the links below to find felony records information for adjacent counties.