Warren County Pennsylvania Criminal Records

Warren County criminal court records are filed and maintained by the Clerk of Courts in the city of Warren. This northwestern Pennsylvania county has a population of about 38,000. The 50th Judicial District covers Warren County and handles all felony, misdemeanor, and summary appeal cases. The Court of Common Pleas is located at 204 4th Avenue in Warren. You can search Warren County case dockets for free through the statewide UJS Portal or contact the courthouse directly to request certified copies of specific documents.

Warren County Clerk of Courts Office

The Clerk of Courts at 204 4th Avenue in Warren is the official office for all criminal court records in Warren County. This office processes and stores every filing in a criminal case at the Common Pleas level. Staff can search records by defendant name or docket number and provide copies for a fee. Regular hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Call (814) 728-3440 ahead of any in-person visit to confirm current procedures and what identification you should bring.

Warren County borders McKean County to the east, Forest County to the south, Venango County to the south, and Erie County to the northwest. The county's character is largely rural and forested, with the city of Warren as the main population center. Cases arise from all parts of the county and are all handled at the courthouse on 4th Avenue. Older cases going back many decades are still on file in the clerk's office, though very old records may take longer to retrieve.

Warren County Criminal Docket Online Search

You can search Warren County criminal dockets at no cost through the UJS Portal. Enter a defendant's name or a specific docket number. Results show the case number, charges with statute citations, bail information, all court event dates, and the final disposition. The portal covers all Pennsylvania counties and is available at any hour without any login required.

Warren County docket sheets from the portal show the full record of each case from filing through conclusion. You can see whether the case is still active or has been resolved. The docket tells you what charges were filed, whether any were amended or dismissed, and what sentence was imposed if the defendant was convicted. For original filed documents such as the complaint, a bail order, or a sentencing memorandum, you need to contact the Clerk of Courts at 204 4th Avenue or call (814) 728-3440 to request copies.

Note: Pa. Rule of Judicial Administration 509 allows you to view court records at a public terminal inside the courthouse at no cost. This option is available during regular business hours at the Warren County Courthouse.

Warren County Criminal Case Types and Records

Criminal cases in Warren County cover the full range of offenses under Pennsylvania criminal law. Felony cases include drug crimes, theft, assault, and other serious offenses. Misdemeanor cases involve lesser offenses such as DUI, simple assault, and harassment. Summary offense appeals come from district courts and are heard at Common Pleas. Each category generates a set of public records stored at the Clerk of Courts in Warren.

Each criminal case file contains documents from every stage of the proceedings. The criminal complaint or information states the charges and the law enforcement basis for them. Bail papers set conditions for pretrial release. All motions and court responses are included. The court's orders, whether granting or denying motions, are part of the file. The sentencing order or dismissal closes the case. Under 18 Pa.C.S. § 9101 through § 9183, most of these documents are public records accessible to anyone.

• Criminal complaints and informations
• Bail and pretrial release orders
• Motions and court responses
• Plea agreements and trial records
• Sentencing orders and conditions

PATCH and Clean Slate in Warren County

The Pennsylvania Access To Criminal History database at epatch.pa.gov allows you to search all 67 Pennsylvania counties, including Warren. The fee is $22 per search. The Pennsylvania State Police compile records from courts across the state into this central repository. You need the full name and date of birth to run a search. Call 1-888-783-7972 for assistance.

Under Pennsylvania's Clean Slate law at 18 Pa.C.S. § 9122.1, certain second and third degree misdemeanor convictions are automatically sealed after seven years when the person has no new convictions and the original sentence was under two years. Petition-based relief under 18 Pa.C.S. § 9122.2 covers dismissed charges and acquittals. Once sealed or expunged, Warren County records no longer appear in public searches through the UJS Portal or PATCH. If you are searching and not finding an expected record, sealing may explain the absence. Additional information about open records in Pennsylvania is available at openrecords.pa.gov.

Nearby Counties

Warren County is in the northwestern corner of Pennsylvania. Neighboring counties each maintain their own criminal court records and clerk of courts offices.

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