Crawford County Court Records

Crawford County court records refer to case files from the Crawford County Common Pleas and Magisterial District Courts. Court records encompass documents on civil criminal, probate, and family law cases. These documents information include but are not limited to:

• Docket entries
• Complaints/Petitions
• Orders and Judgments
• Trial transcripts
• Appellate information.

Crawford County and other Pennsylvania court records provide evidence of equity and accountability of state and local government trial systems. They are essential tools for maintaining law and order within Crawford County and Pennsylvania State.

Are Court Records Public in Crawford County?

Yes, court records are public in Crawford County. The Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law established the public rights to access Crawford County court records and other documents relating to the state or local government affairs in the possession of custodian agencies or government employees regardless of the documents’ physical forms.

However, the Public Access Policy of the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania exempts access to Crawford County court records that relate to

• Minors
• Confidential information such as Social Security Numbers, financial account information, driver's license, or state identification numbers
• Sealed or expunged records
• Mental health proceedings.

Crawford County Court Records Search

Individuals looking for Crawford County court records have several options. Crawford County court records are accessible online through government and third-party resources. Records may be accessed online through the PA Unified Judicial System Web Portal. Also, Crawford court records are available offline through mail or in-person visits to the Crawford County Clerk of Court Office.

Crawford County Courts

In Crawford County, the trial system comprises the Courts of Common Pleas and the Magisterial District Court. The Crawford County Common Pleas Courts have general authority over civil and criminal cases, including all cases beyond the jurisdiction of the Magisterial District Courts.

Per the Pennsylvania judicial structure, the Magisterial District Courts (including those of Crawford County) handle preliminary hearings for criminal cases, DUIs, ordinance violations, and some third-degree misdemeanor cases. The Crawford County Magisterial District Courts also oversee general claims cases (subject to financial limits) and some civil claims disputes. The interested public may contact or visit any of the Crawford County courts using the information below.

Crawford County Court of Common Pleas

Crawford County Court of Common Pleas - Clerk of Court (Criminal)
Crawford County Judicial Center
2nd Floor, 359 E Center St, Meadville,
PA 16335
Phone: (814) 333-7498
Fax: (814) 333-7489

Crawford County Court of Common Pleas - Prothonotary (Civil)
Crawford County Judicial Center
359 E Center St, Meadville, PA 16335
Phone: (814) 333-7324
Fax: (814) 337-5416

Crawford County Orphans' Court
Crawford County Judicial Center
359 E Center St, Meadville, PA 16335
Phone: (814) 333-7442
Fax: (814) 333-7349

Crawford County Magisterial District Courts 30-2-01

Crawford County Magisterial District Court 30-2-01
894 Diamond Park, Meadville,
PA 16335
Phone: (814) 724-2736
Fax: (814) 333-6587

Crawford County Magisterial District Court 30-3-01
6121 US Highway 6,
P.O. Box 128, Linesville,
PA 16424
Phone: (814) 683-2120
Fax: (814) 683-5319

Crawford County Magisterial District Court 30-3-03
10996 Perry Highway, Meadville,
PA 16335
Phone: (814) 724-6322
Fax: (814) 333-6834

Crawford County Magisterial District Court 30-3-06
324 W Central Avenue, Suite A,
Titusville,
PA 16354
Phone: (814) 827-6514
Fax: (814) 827-3757

Crawford County Criminal Records

Crawford County criminal records refer to the official criminal history of individuals under the Crawford County criminal justice system. These documents encompass Crawford County criminal records and case files on criminal trials within the Crawford County Common Pleas and Magisterial District Courts.

Per Pennsylvania laws, Crawford County criminal records are publicly accessible. However, there are restrictions to public access to Crawford County criminal records if the documents relate to

• Juveniles
• Sealed or Expunged records
• Victim information
• Active law enforcement or judicial investigations
• Protective orders and sensitive information.

To access Crawford County arrest records and other crime-related information:

• Download a Right-To-Know Request Form from the Pennsylvania State Police website
  • Complete the form with the necessary information
  • Fax, email, or submit it to:

The Pennsylvania State Police

Bureau of Records & Identification

ATTN: Agency Open Records Officer

1800 Elmerton Avenue
Harrisburg,
PA 17110-97

• Log in to the Pennsylvania Access To Criminal History (PATCH) Page and submit a request for a Crawford County criminal record.
• Visit local police departments within Crawford County and submit a Right-to-Know request to access criminal records in their possession.
• Submit a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the FBI, DEA, or any federal law enforcement agency with criminal records of crimes committed within Crawford County.

Note: Public access to Crawford County arrest records may vary depending on local laws.

Get Crawford County Civil Court Records

Crawford County civil court records refer to case files on court trials that do not involve criminal charges. Civil court records include documents on civil, probate, and family law cases.

In Crawford County and other parts of Pennsylvania, civil court records are public. However, for privacy reasons, access to records is limited to persons with tangible interests.

Individuals seeking access to Crawford County civil court records should

• Log in to the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System Web Portal:
  • Expand the Search By menu, and select a search criteria
  • Enter the necessary information into the search tools and submit
• Download a case Transcript Request Form from the Crawford County Court Form & Information Page:
  • Complete the request form
  • Enclose a check/money order to cover applicable fees (the delivery details and costs are on the form)
  • Mail or submit the request in person to the Crawford County Prothonotary’s Office at:

The Crawford County Courthouse,

903 Diamond Park,
Meadville,
PA 16335

• Search online for Crawford County civil court records; some legal websites may offer access to Pennsylvania court records for fees.

Crawford County Marriage Records

Crawford County marriage records are official documents detailing the union of couples within Crawford County. In Crawford County and the rest of Pennsylvania, marriage records are public. Interested persons may access Crawford County marriage certificates for a fee through the Crawford County Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphans' Court Office.

Individuals seeking access to Crawford County marriage records should:

• Call or visit the Crawford County Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphans' Court at the Crawford County Courthouse:

903 Diamond Park,
Meadville,
PA 16335
Phone: (814) 333-7442

• Order Crawford County marriage certificates online through third-party websites (this option involves additional fees).

Crawford County Divorce Records

Divorce records are official documents detailing the terms and conditions of the termination of marriage. In Crawford County and other parts of Pennsylvania, divorce decrees are public and accessible to information seekers. Notwithstanding, information such as financial details, Social Security Numbers, and details of child custody agreements are exempt from public access.

Individuals seeking access to Crawford County divorce records should call, visit, or send a mail request to the Crawford County Prothonotary's Office at the Crawford County Courthouse during business hours. Alternatively, they may order Crawford County divorce records online through third-party websites.

Crawford Birth Records

Crawford County birth records are the official documentation of individuals born within the County. Per Pennsylvania laws, Crawford County birth certificates are not public; they are accessible to the record owners, their legal representatives, and immediate family members.

However, a Crawford County birth certificate will become Public 105 years after the date of birth.

Birth records have a variety of legal significance. These include:

• Legal proof of identity, citizenship, and nationality
• Evidence of parentage and family relationship
• Verification of legal name and gender
• Data sources for population study and health policy formation.

Accessing Crawford County birth certificates depends on the age of the records. To records of Crawford County births from 1918 to the present, eligible individuals should:

• Visit the Pennsylvania Department of Health Online Vital Records Certificate Ordering Page:
  • Click the Birth Certificate link
  • Fill out the online certificate order form and submit
• Download an Application for a Birth Certificate from the Pennsylvania Department of Health website, fill it out, and submit it to

The Division of Vital Records

Birth Certificate Processing Unit

P.O. Box 1528
New Castle,
PA 16103

• Visit any of the Pennsylvania Department of Health Offices and order a Crawford County birth certificate.
• Order Crawford County birth certificates online through affiliate third-party websites.

For Crawford County's pre-1918 birth records, call, email, or send a mail to the Pennsylvania State Archives at

1681 N. Sixth St.
Harrisburg,
PA 17102-1106
Email: ra-statearchives@pa.gov
Phone: (717) 783-3281

Note that access to Crawford County Vital Records requires identification and fee payments.

Crawford Death Records

Crawford County death records are official documents detailing the demise of individuals within Crawford County, PA.

In Crawford County, death records are public. However, unless the records are older than 50 years, only the immediate family members of the deceased, legal representatives or persons with tangible interests may obtain certified copies of the documents.

Crawford County death certificates are important documents for settling estates, terminating government benefits, and distributing inheritance. Also, they provide crucial data for:

• Tracking mortality rates
• Epidemiological, genealogical, and historical research.

To access Crawford County death records:

• Log in to the Pennsylvania Department of Health's Vital Death Records Ordering Page, complete the online form, and order a Crawford County death certificate.
• Order Crawford County death certificates online through the Pennsylvania Department of Health's affiliate third-party websites
• Contact the Pennsylvania State Archives for records of deaths within Crawford County before 1974.

Crawford County Probate Court Records

Crawford County probate court records are official documents relating to probate adjudications within the Orphans' Court Division of the Court of Common Pleas. The Crawford County probate court records include case files on

• Will Probates
• Guardianship
• Trust Administration
• Conservatorship.

To access Crawford County probate court records:

• Log in to the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System online portal and use the online search tools to look for Crawford County probate court records.
• Click the Online Register of Wills Search link on the Crawford County Register & Recorder's Office homepage to access the Landex Remote Access Portal:
  • Create an account, and use the auto ID to log in to the search portal
  • Select Crawford from the County options
  • Use the names of decedents, case numbers, or any of the other search criteria to look for Crawford County probate court records
• Call, fax, or visit the Crawford County Register & Recorder's Office during office hours at the Crawford County Courthouse:

903 Diamond Park
Meadville,
PA 16335
Phone: (814) 333-7324
Fax: (814) 333-7349

• Search for Crawford County probate court records through third-party websites (some websites may offer access to Crawford County court-related documents).

Crawford County Property Records

Crawford County property records are official details of property ownership and transactions within Crawford County, PA. These records include property-related documents such as:

• Deeds
• Property titles
• Building permits
• Zoning information
• Plat Maps
• Property tax records
• Liens and Encumbrances
• Property sales histories
• Parcel numbers.

To access Crawford County property records:

• Log in to the Crawford County, PA Register & Recorder's Office Landex Remote Access Portal and use owners' names, property addresses, parcel numbers, and other available search criteria to look for Crawford County property records
• Visit the Crawford County Assessment Office website
  • Scroll down and click the Property Search, Crawford County Zoning, or Municipal Information Locator banner to access Crawford County property information through GIS portals.
• Visit the Crawford County Register & Recorder's Office or the Crawford County Assessment Office at the Crawford County Courthouse
• Search for Crawford County property records on third-party real estate websites.

Crawford County Court Records Online

Third-party online resources may offer alternative search options for Crawford County court records. Private websites such as pennsylvaniacourtrecords.us provide 24/7 access to court documents and information. These websites aggregate documents from government record custodians and make them available to record seekers. However, it is advisable to be cautious when sourcing Crawford court records from non-government sources. Information from some private databases may not be complete or accurate.