Warren County Civil Court Records
Warren County civil court records are kept at the Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts office at 204 Fourth Avenue in Warren. Jennifer Phillips serves as the Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts. Her office is open from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM on weekdays. The Prothonotary keeps records of all civil procedures in Warren County. This includes lawsuits, judgments, liens, and other civil filings. The Court of Common Pleas hears civil cases for the county. If you need to find a civil record in Warren County, the Prothonotary office is the place to start. Staff can search by name, case number, or date to help you find what you need.
Warren County Court of Common Pleas
The Warren County Court of Common Pleas sits at 204 Fourth Avenue in Warren, PA 16365. Under 42 Pa.C.S. § 3732, this court has broad power over civil cases. It hears disputes over contracts, land, personal injury, and more. The court also handles appeals from the magisterial district courts in the county. Family law, equity, and tax cases are part of its docket too.
The Warren County Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts page has office hours, contact details, and a list of services. Jennifer Phillips runs both the Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts offices. The Prothonotary side handles civil records. The Clerk of Courts side manages criminal case files. All civil case files for Warren County are stored at this courthouse.
Below is the Warren County Prothonotary page showing office details and services.
This page lists the hours, duties, and contact info for the Prothonotary in Warren County.
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Warren County Court of Common Pleas 204 Fourth Avenue Warren, PA 16365 |
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| Prothonotary/Clerk |
Jennifer Phillips Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM 204 Fourth Avenue, Warren, PA 16365 |
Warren County Prothonotary Duties
The Prothonotary in Warren County carries a long list of duties tied to civil court records. The office keeps records of all civil procedures filed in the Court of Common Pleas. Staff sign writs and processes that the court issues. They file copies of all court documents and maintain the full case record for each civil matter.
The Prothonotary also takes bail in civil actions. This is not the same as bail in criminal cases. In civil law, bail refers to a form of security posted in certain types of cases. The office enters judgments into the record and signs them on behalf of the court. Staff take acknowledgment of satisfaction when a judgment has been paid or settled. This is an important step that clears the record for the party who owed the debt.
Jennifer Phillips and her staff can administer oaths and affirmations. State law requires the Prothonotary to maintain a judgment docket. This docket is a public record that lists all judgments entered in Warren County. It is a key resource for anyone who needs to check whether a judgment has been filed against a person or business.
The office also processes naturalization papers and passport applications. Divorce proceedings are recorded by the Prothonotary as well. These are civil matters and are part of the civil docket in Warren County.
Searching Warren County Court Records
The most direct way to search civil records in Warren County is to visit the courthouse at 204 Fourth Avenue. The office is open from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Note that these hours are shorter than many other county offices in the state. Plan to arrive well before closing time. Staff can search by party name, docket number, or date range.
For online searches, the UJS Portal is a free state tool. You can look up Warren County cases by name or docket number. The portal shows basic case data like type, filing date, and status. It does not show full documents. Under 204 Pa. Code § 213.81, the courts set rules on what is available online.
- Visit the Prothonotary at 204 Fourth Avenue in Warren
- Search the UJS Portal for basic case info
- Contact Jennifer Phillips for help with a specific case
- Check office hours before your visit: 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Public Access to Warren County Records
Civil court records in Warren County are public. The Right-to-Know Law at 65 P.S. § 67.101 gives anyone the right to request government records. This covers most civil case filings, docket entries, and court documents. You do not need to be a party to the case to view them.
Some records are not available. Sealed cases and records that involve minors may be off limits. The public records policies of the Pennsylvania courts explain what is open and what is not. Under 204 Pa. Code § 213.81, courts weigh public access against privacy. Ask the Prothonotary in Warren County if you are not sure whether a record can be released.
Warren County Judgment Docket
State law requires the Prothonotary to keep a judgment docket. This is a log of all civil judgments entered in Warren County. It includes the names of the parties, the amount of the judgment, and the date it was entered. Liens tied to judgments are also noted.
The judgment docket is a public record. Anyone can ask to see it at the courthouse. It is a useful tool for checking if a person or business has unpaid judgments in Warren County. When a judgment is paid, the Prothonotary records a satisfaction. This marks the debt as resolved.
The image below shows the Warren County court records page with links to search tools.
This page has links to resources for finding civil court records in Warren County.
Nearby Counties
Warren County is in northwestern Pennsylvania near the New York state line. If your case may have been filed in a nearby county, check the location of the events or where the parties reside.