Bad Checks Charge Filed in Coudersport Court
COUDERSPORT, Pa. — A bad checks charge has been filed against Janet Louise Gerner, 54, of Lebanon, Pa., in the Magisterial District Court 55-3-01. The charge, filed under 18 Pa.C.S. § 4105(A1), stems from an incident that occurred on Feb. 16, 2026.
According to court records, Gerner was arrested by Coudersport Boro Police Dept. Officer Jared A. White. The case, docket number MJ-55301-CR-0000019-2026, was filed on March 19, 2026, and is currently active and awaiting a preliminary hearing scheduled for April 13, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. before Judge Bryan D. Phelps.
Gerner has been advised of her right to apply for assignment of counsel and has requested the appointment of a public defender. However, it is not indicated in the court records whether she has been fingerprinted.
The Potter County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this case. The district attorney’s office is located at 1 North Main Street, Gunzburger Building, Suite 215, Coudersport, PA 16915.
As the case progresses, Gerner is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The prosecuting authority, in this case, the Potter County District Attorney’s Office, will present evidence to support the charge of bad checks.
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