Warren County DUI Records and Dockets
Warren County DUI records are public documents maintained at the Clerk of Courts in Warren, Pennsylvania. This northwestern Pennsylvania county borders New York state and shares the 37th Judicial District with Forest County. Driving under the influence cases filed in Warren County are processed through the Court of Common Pleas in Warren. You can access Warren County DUI records through the statewide court portal online or visit the courthouse in person to review case files. This page explains how to find these records, who holds them, and what to expect at each step.
Warren County Quick Facts
Warren County DUI Records
DUI records in Warren County enter the public record when a criminal complaint is filed following an arrest. The Clerk of Courts at warrencountypa.gov/clerk-of-courts maintains all criminal case files, including every DUI case processed in the county. Each file typically holds the charging document, bail documents, hearing records, court orders, and the final disposition. Records are open to the public at the Warren County Courthouse during regular business hours.
Pennsylvania charges DUI under 75 Pa.C.S. § 3802 using three BAC-based tiers. General impairment starts at 0.08 percent. High BAC begins at 0.10 percent. Highest applies at 0.16 percent and above. Penalties under 75 Pa.C.S. § 3804 increase with each tier and each prior offense. Warren County courts follow these rules. Third-offense DUI is a felony charge in Pennsylvania. The Warren County Commissioners were recently awarded $550,000 in federal funds for a radio tower project, reflecting the county's ongoing investment in public safety infrastructure.
The Warren County government website lists county offices, news, and services. The county offers assessment data, online bill pay, and community information through its official portal. The Warren County Sheriff's office participates in DUI enforcement and serves warrants across the county.
How to Search Warren County DUI Records
The Pennsylvania UJS Portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us is the best starting point for searching Warren County DUI records online. Enter a full name or case number to find court dockets. The portal shows charges, bail entries, hearing dates, and dispositions for both Common Pleas and Magisterial District Court cases in Warren County. It is free and updated regularly as cases move through the system.
For full case files, visit the Clerk of Courts at the Warren County Courthouse. Bring the defendant's name or case number. Staff can search records and provide copies for a per-page fee. Certified copies are available for legal use. Older records may take additional time to pull from archives. Court hours are generally Monday through Friday during business hours.
Note: Warren County's location near the New York border means some cases may involve out-of-state drivers. The DUI case records are still held in Warren County regardless of the driver's home state.
Warren Court of Common Pleas DUI Cases
The Warren County Court of Common Pleas is the 37th Judicial District, shared with Forest County. The court handles all felony DUI cases and appeals from Magisterial District Courts across Warren County. Felony DUI charges include third-offense cases and DUI resulting in injury or death. Homicide by vehicle while DUI under 18 Pa.C.S. § 3735 is the most serious DUI-related charge that can come before this court. All case dockets are public and searchable through the UJS Portal.
Sentencing in Warren County DUI cases follows mandatory minimums tied to BAC tier and prior offense history under 75 Pa.C.S. § 3806. Chemical test results under 75 Pa.C.S. § 3814 establish the tier. The Warren County District Attorney at warrencountypa.gov/district-attorney decides charges and ARD eligibility for each case. Court schedules are posted at warrencountypa.gov/courts.
ARD Program in Warren County
Warren County offers the ARD program for eligible first-time DUI offenders under 75 Pa.C.S. § 3807. This diversion option lets qualifying defendants complete a supervised program in place of a criminal trial. Finishing all requirements results in the DUI charge being dismissed. The defendant can then file for expungement of the arrest record. The Warren County District Attorney decides who is eligible for ARD.
ARD conditions in Warren County typically include a drug and alcohol evaluation, completion of any recommended education or treatment, community service, and payment of program costs. Participants must comply fully for the duration of the program. Being removed from ARD returns the case to the standard criminal process. A very high BAC, a prior criminal record, or aggravating circumstances like an accident often make ARD unavailable.
Note: ARD records in Warren County are not automatically sealed. A separate expungement petition must be filed with the court after the program is completed.
Drug and Alcohol Services in Warren County
Warren County drug and alcohol services are coordinated through the county SCA at warrencountypa.gov/drug-alcohol. The SCA manages substance use assessments required by the court for DUI sentencing and ARD conditions. Assessment results inform what treatment or education will be required. Prevention education targeting impaired driving is also offered through this office.
Case managers in Warren County help connect DUI defendants with licensed treatment providers. Services include outpatient counseling, DUI education classes, and referrals to more intensive treatment when assessments call for it. Completing court-required treatment on time matters at sentencing and for meeting ARD conditions. The SCA reports compliance back to the court and probation department throughout the process.
Right-to-Know in Warren County
Under 65 P.S. § 67.101, the Right-to-Know Law allows Pennsylvania residents to request government records. Warren County handles RTK requests through the county open records office at warrencountypa.gov/open-records. Police incident reports, arrest logs, and other public agency records can be requested. The county has five business days to respond, with extensions available under the law.
DUI court records held by the Clerk of Courts are public under Pennsylvania law and generally do not require a formal RTK request. Denied requests can be appealed to the Office of Open Records in Harrisburg. Copy fees apply for any records retrieved from Warren County offices or the courthouse.
Communities in Warren County
Warren County includes several boroughs and townships in northwestern Pennsylvania, near the New York state border. All DUI cases from across the county are processed through the 37th Judicial District Court in Warren.
DUI records for all Warren County municipalities are maintained at the Clerk of Courts in Warren.
Nearby Counties
Warren County borders several Pennsylvania counties and New York state to the north. Determine the correct county before searching for DUI records near a shared border.