Cambria County Family Court Records
Cambria County family court records are maintained by the Prothonotary at the courthouse in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania. The Cambria County Court of Common Pleas handles all domestic relations matters for county residents, including divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, Protection from Abuse orders, juvenile proceedings, and adoptions. You can search Cambria County family court records by visiting the Ebensburg courthouse in person or submitting a mail request to the Prothonotary, and basic case information is also searchable through the statewide UJS Portal.
Cambria County Quick Facts
Cambria County Family Court System
The Cambria County Court of Common Pleas sits at 200 S. Center Street in Ebensburg. Cambria County operates as its own judicial district under the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System, which was established by 42 Pa.C.S. § 301. While Ebensburg is the county seat, Johnstown is the largest city in Cambria County and the center of most residential activity. All family court cases for Cambria County residents, whether they live in Johnstown, Ebensburg, or any other municipality, are filed and heard at the courthouse in Ebensburg.
Cambria County family court handles the full range of domestic relations matters. Judges hear cases involving divorce, child custody and visitation, child support and spousal support, Protection from Abuse orders, paternity actions, name change petitions, adoptions, guardianship matters, and juvenile dependency and delinquency proceedings. All of these case types are governed by Pennsylvania's Domestic Relations Code, Title 23 Pa.C.S., which provides uniform legal standards across all Pennsylvania counties.
Prothonotary Cindy Perrone heads the Cambria County Prothonotary's office. This office is responsible for all civil and family court record management in the county. The Cambria County government website provides contact information and department listings for residents seeking courthouse services.
The Cambria County government website provides contact information for all county offices, including the Prothonotary's office in Ebensburg where family court records are maintained.
Accessing Cambria County Family Court Records
Cambria County provides remote online access to court records through the INFOCON subscription service. INFOCON charges a $25 setup fee, a per-minute usage rate of $1.10, and a minimum monthly charge of $25. Attorneys, paralegals, and professionals who regularly research Cambria County court records will find this service cost-effective for their needs. For individuals with occasional or one-time records needs, the in-person option at the Ebensburg courthouse is more practical.
In-person records access is available at the Prothonotary's office at 200 S. Center Street in Ebensburg during regular weekday business hours. Bring a photo ID and any case information you have, including the names of the parties and the approximate filing year. A docket number is also helpful if you have it. Staff will search the index and retrieve the relevant file. You can review documents at the courthouse and request copies of anything you need. Copy fees are charged per page and collected at the time of your visit.
Mail requests to the Cambria County Prothonotary are accepted at 200 S. Center Street, Ebensburg, PA 15931. Provide the names of the parties, the case type if known, the approximate filing year, and a description of the specific documents you want. Include a check for the estimated copy cost and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Staff will fulfill the request or contact you about any additional information needed.
Pennsylvania's Public Access Policy under 204 Pa. Code § 213.81 limits what court information is available remotely. Even with an INFOCON subscription, only docket index data is accessible online. Full documents from Cambria County family court cases always require in-person or mail requests to the Prothonotary. This rule applies to all Pennsylvania courts without exception.
Note: The UJS Portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us may show some Cambria County case information for certain case types, but it is not a substitute for direct access through the Prothonotary's office.
Types of Family Court Records in Cambria County
Cambria County family court records span several distinct areas of domestic relations law. The Prothonotary maintains a separate docket for each case type, and each docket prefix identifies the nature of the proceeding. Knowing the case type helps narrow your search when contacting the Prothonotary or searching the INFOCON index.
Divorce records in Cambria County include the initial complaint in divorce, proof that the other spouse was served with the complaint, financial affidavits or disclosures, any marital settlement agreement, and the final decree in divorce. In cases where the parties dispute property division or spousal support, additional motions and orders may be part of the same file. The complete divorce record tells the full story of the case from filing to final resolution.
Child custody records in Cambria County document every phase of a custody dispute. Initial petitions for custody or visitation, temporary orders entered before a full hearing, conciliation conference records, custody evaluator reports, and final custody orders are all part of the file. When custody is modified after the original order, modification petitions and new orders are added to the existing docket number rather than starting a new case. This gives anyone searching the record a clear, sequential history of the custody proceedings.
Support case records are shared between the Prothonotary and the Cambria County Domestic Relations Office. The Prothonotary maintains the initial petition and court orders. The Domestic Relations Office handles payment records and enforcement actions. For a complete picture of a support case, contact both offices. Support enforcement under Pennsylvania law is governed by Title 23 Pa.C.S., which gives courts broad authority to enforce support orders across county lines.
Protection from Abuse filings are part of the civil family docket in Cambria County. PFA petitions, temporary emergency orders, and final PFA orders are all public records. Under 65 P.S. § 67.101, these records are accessible to anyone, subject to limited redactions to protect the petitioner's safety. Active PFA orders are shared with law enforcement to ensure enforcement throughout Pennsylvania and across state lines.
Orphans' Court in Cambria County handles adoptions and guardianship matters. Adoption records are sealed under Pennsylvania law and are not available through the public docket. Guardianship records have more limited access restrictions but may be handled with care due to the sensitive nature of information about incapacitated individuals.
Cambria County Prothonotary
Prothonotary Cindy Perrone leads the Cambria County Prothonotary's office at 200 S. Center Street in Ebensburg, PA 15931. This office is the official custodian of all civil and family court records in Cambria County. Staff handle new case filings, docket maintenance, document storage, and all public records requests from parties, attorneys, and members of the public.
The office is open Monday through Friday during regular business hours. Walk-in visitors are welcome and do not need an appointment for most records requests. Bring photo ID and as much information as you have about the case you are looking for. Staff will conduct the search and retrieve the file. In-person copy requests are processed and paid at the time of the visit.
For regular remote access to Cambria County family court records, an INFOCON subscription is the available option. The Cambria County Prothonotary page on the county website provides the most current contact information, phone numbers, and procedural guidance. Check this page before visiting or submitting a mail request to confirm current hours and fee schedules.
| Office |
Cambria County Prothonotary Cindy Perrone, Prothonotary 200 S. Center Street Ebensburg, PA 15931 |
|---|---|
| Hours | Monday through Friday, regular business hours |
| Remote Access | INFOCON subscription required |
| Website | cambriacountypa.gov/prothonotary |
The Cambria County Prothonotary's office page provides direct contact information and procedural guidance for requesting family court records in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania.
Legal Help for Cambria County Family Court
Cambria County residents dealing with family court matters have several options for legal help. Free services are available for qualifying low-income residents, and general guidance resources are accessible to everyone.
Pennsylvania Legal Aid provides free civil legal assistance to qualifying Cambria County residents. Custody, support, divorce, and Protection from Abuse matters are all within their service areas. Visit palegalaid.net to apply or locate the nearest regional office. Eligibility is based on household income and the nature of the legal issue. The Cambria County Bar Association also provides attorney referral services for those who need private legal representation in family court.
The Temple Law family court guide at guides.temple.edu is a free online resource that explains how Pennsylvania family court records are organized and accessed. It covers all 67 counties including Cambria and is useful for anyone researching or preparing for a family court matter. For self-represented litigants, court forms and step-by-step filing instructions are available at pacourts.us on the Pennsylvania Courts website.
Note: The Cambria County Prothonotary staff can explain filing procedures and records access policies, but they cannot provide legal advice. If you have questions about your legal rights or options, contact a licensed attorney or legal aid organization.
Nearby Counties
Cambria County is in southwestern central Pennsylvania and borders several other counties. If a case was filed when parties lived near a county boundary, it may have been handled by a neighboring court.