McKean County Adult Probation Department - Agency Overview

Mission Statement:
To protect the community from further crimes, to ensure accountability for offenses committed and to provide offenders with the necessary resources to function as productive, responsible citizens.

Court Philosophy:
The Purpose of the Court
is to justly decide the controversies presented.

We do that by…

Treating all people with dignity, courtesy, civility and respect.

Listening carefully, considering conscientiously, and deciding wisely.

Applying the law with impartiality and integrity.

Providing a forum that is fair, in a setting that is dignified, safe and clean.

Recognizing the Court’s responsibility to protect the rights of all citizens.

Acknowledging the Court’s duty to encourage where possible, and to compel to where appropriate, every citizen to carry out the responsibilities owed to one’s family, community, state and nation. 

Because ultimate Justice cannot occur
without eventual reconciliation, all Court Staff will attempt to create an environment in which reconciliation can take place.