Warren County Court Records

Warren County court records include any documents, dockets, books, photos, or other records in any format created or received in a Warren County district per 204 Pa. Code Chapter 213 of the Pennsylvania Court Records Policies or any specific court regulations. Warren County's court records also include any documents used to perform the county's judicial duties.

Are Court Records Public in Warren County?

Per the Pennsylvania right-to-know law, Warren County court records are regarded as public records. The law specifies that the public may inspect and copy judicial records documents created by the Warren County judicial system. Interested individuals can request these records from any county court clerk. Custodians of the records must create channels from which individuals can request the court records. However, there are specific categories of court records in Warrant County that are exempt from public disclosure. Some of these exempt court records include:

• Mental health treatment records
• Court personnel records
• Any court records that reveal personal identifying information, such as home phone numbers, driver's license numbers, social security numbers, and personal financial information;
• Court records that show the home addresses of law enforcement personnel and judges.
• Juvenile court records

Generally, judges can issue an order restricting public access to court records if they determine that their disclosure will result in the loss of state funds or jeopardize public safety.

Warren County Court Records Search

Below are the options for performing a Warren County court record search

• At the prothonotary and clerk of the county courts office
• Online using the unified judicial system of Pennsylvania portal
• Electronic dockets are available at the courthouse
• Third-party websites

Warren County Courts

The Warren County Courts system comprises two types of courts: the court of common pleas and the district courts. Warren County has five total courts, consisting of 3 district courts and two courts of common pleas. Below are the locations of these courts:

Courts of Common Pleas in Warren County
Warren County Courthouse
204 4th Ave
Warren, PA 16365
Phone: (814) 728-3440
Fax: (814) 728-3459

Warren County Orphans' Court
Warren County Courthouse
204 4th Ave, Warren, PA 16365
Phone: (814) 728-3430
Fax: (814) 728-3476

District Courts
Warren County Magisterial District Court 37-2-01
333 Hickory St,
Warren, PA 16365
Phone: (814) 723-2260
Fax: (814) 723-0221

Warren County Magisterial District Court 37-3-01
1585 Market St,
Warren, PA 16365
Phone: (814) 723-6750
Fax: (814) 406-7069

Warren County Magisterial District Court 37-4-01
37 Railroad St, Youngsville, PA 16371
Phone: (814) 563-4682
Fax: (814) 563-7519

Warren County Criminal and Civil Records

Most Warren County criminal and civil records are publicly available at the Warren County Courthouse. The prothonotary's office is the custodian of almost all civil case records. The prothonotary serves as the chief clerk of the civil court and maintains civil court records such as small claims, transaction disputes, and personal injury claims documents. To obtain these records from the prothonotary, interested persons can visit the office to make a request or send a written request for arrest records through the mail.

Similarly, criminal court records are maintained by an office known as clerks of the courts. The Clerk of Courts is the officer in charge of this court. This individual serves as the criminal courts' chief clerk and record keeper. The clerk is in charge of keeping the court dockets and the records of all criminal court proceedings, as well as any documents filed under the criminal and specific civil procedures of the courts. The clerk also permits requests for court records through mail or in person. Requests for criminal and civil records should include the following information:

• The case number
• The case name
• Case type (family, criminal, civil)
• The name of the requestor
• A notarized copy of the requestor's ID

Mail requests need to be sent to the following address:

Prothonotary & Clerk of Courts
Physical Address
204 Fourth Avenue
Warren, PA 16365

Online records retrieval options for Warren County criminal and civil court records include:

• Using the self-search terminals at the clerk's office.
• Using the Pennsylvania Judicial Access portal

Warren County Marriage Records

Warren County marriage records can be obtained from the Warren County Register and recorders' office. The office maintains a database of marriage licenses and certificates granted in Warren County since 1885. Every marriage record is accessible to the general public for viewing, inspection, and copying. To submit a request, a person must provide the full name of one spouse at the time of the marriage application, the year, and the required payment. Persons can request non-certified marriage records for personal and historical purposes or a certified copy of a marriage record that can be used for official purposes.

Warren County Divorce Records

Interested persons can obtain Warren County divorce records from the prothonotary clerks' office or any court where the divorce case was filed. Divorce records are filed under civil cases and maintained by the family court clerk in the court where the divorce filing was initiated. These divorce decrees are public records by law and can be made available to interested members upon request. To request these divorce records, individuals must visit the prothonotary office to submit a request.

Warren County Birth Records

Warren County birth records are vital records maintained locally by the Register and recorder's office. The recorder's office records every birth within the county and is also sent to the state's vital statistics office for documentation. The recorder's office allows any person who is an immediate family member to request the birth records of another individual. The office will enable requests for birth records by completing a Birth record request form and submitting it to the office in person or through U.S. mail. To request a birth record, a person has to be 18 years of age. Requestors must also provide a valid means of identification with a passport to make a valid application.

Warren County Death Records

Warren County death records are also regarded as vital and maintained at the Warren County recorder office. Requests can be made in person at the office or through the mail. To make a request, individuals must download and complete the Warren County Death Records request form and send it to the department. Similar to a birth records request, anybody requesting a death record must provide a valid ID to request death records.

Warren County Probate Court Records

The Warren County Probate Court is a division under the Warren County Orphans Court. This court is officially known as the Register of Wills and deals with matters such as distributing assets, administering wills, guardianship, and conservatorship. Warren County probate court records are confidential records that can only be requested by the persons involved in the case and their attorneys. Eligible Individuals can obtain these records in person from the Register of Wills office. Persons can also call the deputy register of the Wills office at (814) 728-3431 to make an appointment to obtain probate court records.

Warren County Property Records

Warren County property records can be found at the offices of the county assessor and the county Recorder. The county recorder's office maintains land and property records and sales history. The county assessor's office stores property tax records, property valuation records, property assessment values, liens, and mortgages.

Interested persons can visit the recorder's office and inquire about the availability of property records. Requests can be made in person at the front desk or through mail.

Warren County Court Records Online

Third-party online resources like Pennsylvaniacourtrecords.us may provide an alternative means for accessing Warren County court records. Third-party search tools offer advantages over official sources because they are easily accessible from anywhere with an internet connection, saving time and effort for individuals who cannot visit the courthouse in person. Third-party platforms may also provide user-friendly interfaces, allowing users to quickly search for specific cases or individuals.