Venango County
Venango County covers about 674 square miles in northwestern Pennsylvania. It was formed from parts of Allegheny and Lycoming County in 1805, while its name originates from a Native American word referring to French Creek. Venango County has a population of 50,475 residents, and its county seat is Franklin.
The three trial courts in Venango County are the Court of Common Pleas, Magisterial District Courts, and Orphans' Court. The Court of Common Pleas in Venango County, which is also Pennsylvania's 28th Judicial District, hears all felony-related cases and civil lawsuits where the amount involved is over $12,000. It also has appellate jurisdiction to review or modify District Court rulings. The Magisterial District Courts in Venango County adjudicate summary offenses such as disorderly conduct, harassment, traffic crimes, and bad checks. In addition, District Court judges handle juvenile cases, lease agreement disputes, and small claims involving financial disputes for $12,000 or less. The Venango County Orphans' Court, a division of the Court of Common Pleas, deals with probate matters such as trusts, adoptions, appointment of estate administrators, and contested wills.
Venango County public court records contain details of court proceedings, including case filings, transcripts, dispositions, pleadings, court orders, and judgments. These records are open to the public to ensure accountability and transparency in the county's court system. Anyone can get paper or digital copies of the following court records created in Venango County.
- Criminal court records
- Probate records
- Domestic relations records
- Traffic records
- Civil records
However, the Right-to-Know Law in Pennsylvania prohibits public access to juvenile, adoption, and other confidential court documents. Requesters can obtain public court documents by contacting the Prothonotary/Clerk of Courts at:
Venango County Courthouse
1168 Liberty Street, 1st Floor
Franklin, PA 16323
Phone: (717) 337-9806
Email: llinden@co.venango.pa.us
Individuals interested in viewing Venango County public court records online can use the Pennsylvania Case Search portal. To search the portal, requesters must provide docket numbers, dates of filings, citation numbers, complaint numbers, or attorneys' names.
