Warren County
Warren County was established in 1800 by an Act of the Pennsylvania Legislature from parts of Allegheny and Lycoming Counties. Its land area is about 884.3 square miles, and its estimated population is 38,492. The county seat is the City of Warren.
Warren County courts include a Court of Common Pleas and Magisterial District Courts. The Court of Common Pleas of Warren County is located in the 37 Judicial District of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It has jurisdiction over probate, juvenile, mental health, felony, and civil cases. It has a Family Hearing Division, an Orphans' Court Division, and a Domestic Relations Division, which handles domestic relations and child and spouse support matters. The Magisterial District Courts, with three districts, conduct preliminary hearings and deal with cases involving misdemeanors, traffic infractions, and ordinance violations. It addresses small claims cases involving as much as $12,000 in damages.
Warren County public court records include documents, photocopies, pictures, maps, audio, and video files received or created during court sessions. The Warren County Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts is the official custodian for court records in the Common Pleas Court and releases the following records to the public:
- Civil records
- Criminal records
- Land records
- Estate records
- Probate records
Pennsylvania's Open Records Law creates a system of inspection or obtaining copies of Warren County court records unless sealed by orders or law. Interested Individuals may access court records in person by visiting the clerk's office at:
Warren County Courthouse
204 Fourth Avenue
Warren, PA 16365
Phone: (814) 728-3440 (Prothonotary & Clerk of Court)
Fax: (814) 728-3459
The Pennsylvania Judicial Branch provides access to public court records and dockets online through the Unified Judicial System Portal. The launch of the PAeDocket package enabled the public to access court information or dockets for free. The public may find the cost of obtaining court records in the fee schedule.
