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Here's where to look for the records most people ask about in McKean County:
- Court case files: contact the McKean County Prothonotary, McKean County Clerk of Courts, or the Court of Common Pleas at 500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749
- Main courthouse: McKean County Courthouse, 500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749, 814-887-5571, Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts: Vicky Madine, 814-887-3270, fax 814-887-3219, for civil and criminal Common Pleas filing records
- Marriage, probate, wills, and estates: Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphans' Court, Wendy Yaros, 814-887-3260, or see marriage and divorce records and Orphans' Court
- Criminal and arrest records: see arrest records and charges or contact the Clerk of Courts for Common Pleas criminal files
- Jail roster or custody status: see inmate records or call McKean County Jail at 814-887-2333
- Active warrants: see warrant records and use the Sheriff, UJS, or issuing court channels described there
- Sheriff's Office: Sheriff Dan Woods, 814-887-3454 or toll free 1-888-836-1950, for sheriff service, jail, courthouse security, and warrant-service questions