Court Administration
The Office of Court Administration provides centralized management for the day to day non-judicial functions of the Courts by practicing extensive managerial and administrative skills in order to serve effectively as the managerial arm of the Court.
Court Administration interacts primarily with the Court of Common Pleas Judges and the Magisterial District Judges. Additionally, Court Administrators coordinate with various areas such as:
- Adult Probation
- Juvenile Probation
- Court Reporters
- Domestic Relations
- Jury Administration
- Protection From Abuse
- Language Access Plan and Interpreters
- Family and Orphans Courts
All hearings are open to the public, except those designated as closed.
Motions Court Hours
| Type of Hearing | Day and Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Court | Tuesday and Thursday; 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. | Main Courthouse |
| Criminal Court | Motions are to be presented to the assigned trial Judge | Main Courthouse |
| Family Court | Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. | Location Varies* |
| Orphans Court | Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Judge Toohil | Main Courthouse |
Scheduled Hearings
| Type of Hearing | Day and Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Suspension Appeals | Main Courthouse | |
| Capias (Warrant) Hearings | Monday at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. Friday at 11:00 a.m. |
Main Courthouse |
| Protection From Abuse | Tuesday and Thursday - beginning at 9:00 a.m. |
Main Courthouse |
| Summary Appeals | Main Courthouse |
Forms and Related Documents
Please see the Forms and Related Documents page for commonly requested information.