Pennsylvania Self Help and Legal Research
This page provides information about Self Help and Legal Research resources in Pennsylvania.
Links are grouped by those that cover courts statewide, for multiple counties, and then by individual county.
Pennsylvania - Statewide Courts Self Help
Pennsylvania Unofficial Statutes
Search the unofficial version of Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes by keyword or statute number, or browse by table of contents. Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes (P.S.) are an unofficial compilation of laws that have not been consolidated by the legislature into the official Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes.
Legal Information and Legal Resources
View legal information and resources by topic, including consumer, children and families, employment, health, housing, benefits, disability, education, elder law, immigrant and migrant issues, and veterans and military.
Glossary of Legal Terms
View a glossary of legal terms used in the Pennsylvania courts.
Foreclosure Prevention Resources
View resources for preventing foreclosure in Pennsylvania, including local housing counseling agencies, emergency mortgage assistance, and a link to legal aid providers.
Domestic Violence Resources
View information about domestic violence, find links to state and national resources, learn about domestic violence by topic or from a downloadable publication, and find local shelters and other domestic violence services by county.
Mediation Information
View information about mediation, which can help parties resolve disputes without going to court. Click "Find a Mediator" to search for Pennsylvania mediators by specialty and county.
Guide to Pennsylvania Court System
View a guide to the court system in Pennsylvania, including how the courts are organized and what types of cases they hear. Answers to frequently asked questions and a downloadable brochure are provided.
Restoration of Driving Privileges and Vehicle Registration
View instructions and forms for restoration of driver's licenses and vehicle registration, from the Pennsylvania Department of Transporation.
Child Support Information
View information for parties paying and receiving child support, including application instructions, payment estimates, paternity establishment, a glossary of terms, answers to frequently asked questions, a handbook, and forms. Searches for payment and docket information require registration.
Official Pennsylvania Statutes, Laws, and Constitution
Search the official Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes by keyword or citation, or browse by table of contents. Search the Unconsolidated Statutes by keyword or act number, or browse by act name. Browse the Constitution by table of contents.
Court Rules
Search Pennsylvania Rules of Evidence, Rules of Civil Procedure (General and Orphans' Court), Rules of Criminal Procedure, Juvenile Rules, and Minor Court Civil Rules (Magisterial District Courts and Philadelphia Municipal Court) by keyword, or browse by table of contents. Court Rules are part the Pennsylvania Code, a compilation of administrative rules. Court Rules are found in titles 225 through 246, the last titles in the compilation.
Problem Solving Court Information
View information about Drug, Juvenile Drug, DUI, Mental Health, and Veterans Courts. These are specialized divisions of Courts of Common Pleas that can set up treatment and supervision in lieu of incarceration for some non-violent offenders with substance abuse and mental health problems. Scroll down the page for links to each type of Problem Solving Court; information includes maps of court locations for each type of court, a list of program coordinators by county, and a list of all courts by type.
Traffic and Motor Vehicle Information
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation offers information about traffic and motor vehicle laws, licensing, restoration of licenses, and other motor vehicle issues.
Legal Information Publications
The Pennsylvania Bar Association offers informational pamphlets on a various legal topics.
Self-Representation
View information for parties representing themselves in Pennsylvania courts, including an introductory video and forms and instructions for custody, divorce, and protection from abuse cases.
Legal Information for Seniors
The Pennsylvania Bar Association offers a guide to legal issues for seniors.
Pennsylvania Multiple County Courts Self Help
Legal Issues Pamphlets
MidPenn Legal Services offers pamphlets in English and Spanish on a variety of legal issues, including consumer, education, employment, family, housing, benefits, and a guide to going to court.
Northeast Pennsylvania Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Help
The Women's Resource Center of Scranton provides a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, transitional housing, counseling, legal support, and information for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence in Lackawanna and Susquehanna Counties.
Civil Legal Information
North Penn Legal Services offers free online information about legal issues including child support, custody, family law, consumer, housing discrimination, landlord-tenant, employment, and more. Links to self-help information and videos are included.
Forest and Warren County Local Court Rules
View the local civil, criminal, juvenile, and Orphans' Court rules for courts in Warren and Forest Counties.
Franklin and Fulton County Local Court Rules
View the local civil, criminal, juvenile, and Orphans' Court rules of Franklin and Fulton County courts.
Lehigh Valley Domestic Violence Help
Turning Point of Lehigh Valley provides a 24-hour helpline, shelter, support services, programs, and information for victims of domestic violence in Lehigh and Northampton Counties.
Lebanon and Schuylkill County Sexual Assault Help
The Sexual Assault Resource and Counseling Center provides information, a 24-hour support line, counseling, court accompaniment, and other services for victims of sexual assault in Lebanon and Schuylkill Counties.
17th Judicial District Treatment Court
View information about the 17th Judicial District Treatment Court in Snyder and Union Counties, which can set up treatment and community service in lieu of incarceration for some DUI offenders and other offenders with substance abuse problems. Links to eligibility requirements, program phases, community service, a participant handbook, and an application form are provided.
Forest and Warren County Family Hearing Office
View information about the Warren-Forest Family Hearing Office, which helps parents with child custody agreements. Links to forms, court calendars, and answers to frequently asked questions are included.
Legal Information by Topic for Southwestern Pennsylvania
Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Services provides free online information about various legal topics related to family law, housing, and economic security including pardons and expungement.
Legal Resources by Topic
Neighborhood Legal Services offers free online legal information about various legal topics, including benefits, consumer, disability, education, elder law, employment, housing, family law, health, immigration, veterans, and migrant workers. Self-help materials and informational videos are also available.
Cameron and Elk County Local Court Rules
View the local rules of Cameron and Elk County courts.
Columbia and Montour County Treatment Courts
View information about the 26th Judicial District Treatment Court Programs, including Drug Court and DUI Court.
Columbia and Montour County Court of Common Pleas Local Rules
View the local civil, criminal, Orphan's Court, administration, and transcript rules of the 26th Judicial District Court of Common Pleas.
Cumberland and Perry County Domestic Violence Help
Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland & Perry Counties provides victims of domestic violence with emergency shelter, a 24-hour hotline, counseling, advocacy, referrals, and assistance with Protection from Abuse (PFA) Orders. An intervention program for batterers is also available.
Cameron and Elk County Self-Representation
View instructions for parties representing themselves in Cameron and Elk County courts.
Franklin and Fulton County Protection Order Information
View instructions in English or Spanish for filing a Protection from Abuse, Protection from Intimidation, or Sexual Violence Protection Order in Franklin and Fulton Counties
Franklin and Fulton County Parent Education
View information about the Franklin/Fulton Parent Education Program, a class for divorcing parents that is required by the Court of Common Pleas. A schedule and online registration form are included.
Elk, Forest, and Jefferson County Regional Drug Court
View information about the Regional Drug Court, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders in Elk, Forest, and Jefferson Counties.
Juniata and Perry County Orphans' Court Local Rules
View the Local Rules of Orphans' Court Procedure in Juniata and Perry Counties.
Juniata and Perry County Court of Common Pleas Local Rules
View the Local Rules of Civil Procedure for the Court of Common Pleas in Juniata and Perry Counties.
Snyder and Union County Court of Common Pleas Local Rules
View the local civil and criminal rules of the Court of Common Pleas in Snyder and Union Counties.
Sullivan and Wyoming County Court of Common Pleas Local Rules
View the local general, civil, criminal, arbitration, and Orphans' Court rules of the Court of Common Pleas in Sullivan and Wyoming Counties.
Adams County - Courts Self Help Resources
Adams County Domestic Relations
View information about the Adams County Domestic Relations Section, which handles establishment, modification, and enforcement of child support orders in Adams County.
Adams County Expungements
View information about expungement of criminal records in Adams County Court of Common Pleas, including filing instructions and links to required forms.
Adams County Law Library
View information about the Adams County Law Library, including location, hours, and available materials.
Adams County Local Court Rules
View the local rules of Adams County courts, including Judicial Administration, Criminal Procedure, Civil Procedure, and Orphans' Court.
Adams County Orphans' Court Information
View information about types of cases handled by Adams Count Orphans' Court.
Adams County Register of Wills Information
View information about the types of procedures handled by the Adams County Register of Wills, including probate and administration of estates.
Allegheny County - Courts Self Help Resources
Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas Arbitration
View information about the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas compulsory arbitration program in the Civil and Family Divisions, which can help parties resolve disputes without going to trial. Links to the manual and forms are provided.
Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas Civil and Family Division Local Rules
View the local rules of Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas Civil and Family Divisions.
Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas Commerce and Complex Litigation
View information about the types of business and complex cases assigned to the Commerce and Complex Litigation Center, and procedures for those cases.
Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas Criminal Division Restitution
View information for both victims and defendants about restitution payments.
Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas Criminal Pretrial Services
View information about pretrial diversion programs in Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas Criminal Division, including the Alcohol Highway Safety Program and the ARD (Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition) Probation Program. Links to individual programs are on the right side of the page.
Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas Family Division Adult Section Court Manual
View and download the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas Family Division Adult Section manual of procedure including general information, support, and divorce. Links to forms and a glossary of terms are included.
Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas Family Division Adult Section Local Rules
View the local rules of Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas Family Division Adult Section.
Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas Family Division Children's Court Manual
View and download the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas Family Division Children's Court manual of procedure including child custody, child protection and permanency, and Protection from Abuse. Links to forms are included.
Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas Family Division Pro Se Motions
View instructions for preparing and presenting motions without an attorney ("pro se") in Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas Family Division Adult Section cases. Links to current pro se calendars are provided.
Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas Juvenile Probation
View information about juvenile probation in Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas, including downloadable brochures, a glossary of terms, answers to frequently asked questions, and links to additional information. Links are on the right side of the page.
Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas Juvenile Special Hearings
View information about special hearings for juveniles in Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas Family Division Juvenile Section, including the Act 52 drug and alcohol treatment program, and juvenile mental health commitment hearings.
Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas Orphans' Court Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about use of attorneys and adoptions in Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas Orphans' Court.
Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas Orphans' Court Local Rules
View the local rules of Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas Orphans' Court.
Allegheny County Criminal Procedure
View information about criminal procedure from the Allegheny County District Attorney's Office.
Allegheny County DUI Information
View information about license suspensions, other consequences and programs for DUI offenses, and license restoration.
Allegheny County DUI Program
View information about the Allegheny County DUI Alternative to Jail Program, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some DUI offenders.
Allegheny County District Attorney Information, Programs, and Services
The Allegheny County District Attorney's Office offers information about criminal procedure; domestic violence including internet safety, protection from abuse, and shelter locations; and programs and services including Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition for DUI offenders, restitution, victims' rights, Phoenix Docket plea deals, victims' compensation, and witness protection.
Allegheny County Domestic Violence Victim Services
View information about services available to victims of domestic violence in Allegheny County, including shelters and court ordered protection from abuse. Select the "Domestic Violence" menu item for a drop-down list of links to detailed information.
Allegheny County Drug and DUI Courts
View information about the Allegheny County Drug Court and DUI Court programs, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders with drug problems or multiple DUI offenses.
Allegheny County Expungements
View information about expungments of criminal records in Allegheny County, including types of records that can be expunged and instructions for starting the process.
Allegheny County Legal Information
The Allegheny County Bar Association offers free downloadable brochures including a guide for those turning 18 and a guide to probate and living trusts. It also offers links to legal resources including monthly "Legal Briefs" on a variety of topics, definitions, monthly legal tips, and information about fee disputes. Click the Free Brochures, Legal Resources, Programs, and ACBA Websites menu items at the top of the page.
Allegheny County Legal Information For Young Adults
The Allegheny County Bar Association offers information on subjects of interest to young adults, including rent, purchases, contracts, DUI, social media, underage drinking, credit cards, rights, sexual harassment, controlled substances, texting and driving, and more. A link to lawyer referral services is included.
Allegheny County Legal Information by Topic
View information about a variety of legal topics and a glossary of legal terms.
Allegheny County Local Criminal Court Rules
View the local criminal rules of Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas, Magisterial District Courts, and Pittsburgh Municipal Court.
Allegheny County Magisterial District Court Filing Locations
Enter your address to find the correct Allegheny County Magisterial District Court in which to file your civil action.
Allegheny County Mental Health Court
View information about Allegheny County Mental Health Court, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some adult misdemeanor and non-violent felony offenders with mental health problems.
Allegheny County Protection From Abuse
View information about Protection from Abuse (PFA) petitions and orders in Allegheny County, including who can obtain an order, types of abuse, effects of an order, and how to apply. PFA petitions are handled through the Family Division Children's Court.
Allegheny County Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Program
View information about a program for homeowners facing foreclosure proceedings in Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas Civil Division.
Allegheny County Will and Probate Information
View information about wills and probate in Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas Orphans' Court.
Armstrong County - Courts Self Help Resources
Armstrong County Domestic Relations
View information about the Armstrong County Domestic Relations Section, which handles location of parents, establishment of paternity and support obligations, and enforcement of support orders in Armstong County.
Armstrong County Local Court Rules
View the local rules of Armstrong County courts. Select the "Local Rules" menu item on the left side of the page for links to rules.
Armstrong County Orphans' Court Guardianship Guidelines
View guidelines for guardians of incapacitated persons in Armstrong County.
Armstrong County Self-Representation Handbook
View and download a guide to representing yourself without an attorney in the courts of Armstrong County.
Beaver County - Courts Self Help Resources
Beaver County Adult Probation
View information about adult probation in Beaver County, including DUI School, a glossary of terms, the Intermediate Punishment Program, pre-trial services (bail), and outside agencies. Links are in the right column.
Beaver County Court Rules
View the local rules of Beaver County courts, including Civil Procedure, Criminal Procedure, Juvenile Court, and Orphans' Court.
Beaver County Domestic Relations
View information about the Beaver County Domestic Relations Division, which handles establishment and enforcement of support orders in Beaver County.
Beaver County Juvenile Information
View information about juvenile cases in Beaver County, including delinquency, dependency, community service, and custody pre-trial conferences.
Beaver County Law Library
View information about the Beaver County Law Library, including location, hours, available materials and services, and links to online research resources. Links to forms and court rules are also provided.
Beaver County Self Help
The Beaver County Law Library Center for Self-Represented Litigants offers legal information by topic and links to forms.
Bedford County - Courts Self Help Resources
Bedford County Court of Common Pleas Local Rules
View the local rules of Bedford County Court of Common Pleas.
Berks County - Courts Self Help Resources
Berks County Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition Program
View information about the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) program in Magisterial District Courts, which can lead to dismissal of charges for some offenders who complete community service and pay costs and restitution.
Berks County Adult Probation
View information about adult probation in Berks County, including DUI Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD), Second Time Offender Program, Alcohol Safe Driving School, and Intermediate Punishment Program.
Berks County Alternative Dispute Resolution
The Berks County Bar Association offers an alternative dispute resolution program, which includes arbitration and mediation and which can help parties resolve disputes without going to trial. Forms and a list of arbitrators and mediators are included.
Berks County Court of Common Pleas Family Court Information
View information about Berks County Court of Common Pleas Family Court, including divorce, child custody, custody mediation with a list of mediators, Protection from Abuse orders with links to victim services, and links to guidelines, brochures, and forms.
Berks County Domestic Relations
View information the Berks County Domestic Relations Section, which handles establishment and enforcement of support orders. Links to informational pamphlets, bench warrants, forms, filing requirements, answers to frequently asked questions, and additional resources are provided.
Berks County Juvenile Probation
View information about juvenile probation in Berks County, including programs, services, and victim/witness information.
Berks County Law Library
View information about the Berks County Law Library, including location, hours, available materials and services, and a searchable online catalog.
Berks County Local Court Rules
View the local civil, criminal, Orphans' Court, and judicial rules of Berks County courts.
Berks County Magisterial District Court Information
Find your Berks County Magisterial District Court on interactive county and city maps, and view answers to frequently asked questions about procedure in Berks County Magisterial District Courts. Links are on the left side of the page.
Berks County Orphans' Court Information
View information about Berks County Orphans' Court, including types of cases, audit dates and account filing deadlines, and guardianship matters.
Berks County Probate and Estates
View information about probate and estate matters in Berks County.
Berks County Treatment Courts
View information about Berks County Treatment Courts, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders with alcohol, drug, or mental health problems. Courts include DUI Treatment Court, Drug Treatment Court, Mental Health Court, and Veterans Court.
Blair County - Courts Self Help Resources
Blair County Child Custody Information
View information about child custody cases in Blair County, including a guide to Blair County custody filings.
Blair County Court of Common Pleas Local Rules
View the local rules of Blair County Court of Common Pleas, including civil, mortgage foreclosure, custody, judicial administration, and transcript request.
Blair County Divorce Information
View information about divorce filing and the divorce master system in Blair County Court of Common Pleas
Blair County Juvenile Probation Programs and Services
View information about Blair County Juvenile Probation Office programs and services, including Juvenile Drug Court, restitution, Peer Jury, community service, and Juvenile Victim Services.
Blair County Register of Wills
View information about the Blair County Register of Wills office, including wills, probate of estates, and inheritance taxes.
Bradford County - Courts Self Help Resources
Bradford County Court of Common Pleas Local Civil Rules
View the local civil rules of Bradford County Court of Common Pleas.
Bucks County - Courts Self Help Resources
Bucks County Adult Probation
View information about Bucks County Adult Probation, including community service, DUI, domestic violence, and sex offender programs; information for victims including rights, impact statements, restitution, and a link to the Office of Victim Advocate; answers to frequently asked questions; and links to additional online resources.
Bucks County District Attorney Programs
View information about the Bucks County District Attorney's Office Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition pre-trial diversion program for first-time offenders, and its Veterans Treatment Program which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for veteran defendants with mental health and substance abuse problems.
Bucks County Domestic Relations
View information about Bucks County Domestic Relations, a department of Court of Common Pleas that assists with child and spousal support, paternity, and family violence. Information includes available services, support payment instructions, court hearings, bench warrants, and answers to frequently asked questions.
Bucks County Drug Court
View information about the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas Drug Court Program, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders with substance abuse problems.
Bucks County Expungements
View instructions for requesting expungement of criminal and juvenile records in Bucks County Court of Common Pleas.
Bucks County Law Library
View information about the Bucks County Law Library, which is open to the public for legal research.
Bucks County Local Court Rules and Administrative Orders
View the local rules and administrative orders of Bucks County courts.
Bucks County Magisterial District Court Map
View a map of Bucks County Magisterial District Court districts.
Bucks County Mediation
The Bucks County Bar Association offers community and Orphans' Court mediation, which can help parties resolve disputes without going to trial. A list of mediators is provided.
Bucks County Orphans' Court Filings
View information about Bucks County Orphans' Court filings, including adoptions, estates, and guardianships.
Bucks County Protection Orders
View information about Protection from Abuse (PFA) orders in Bucks County, including types of orders and how to file.
Bucks County Traffic School
The Bucks County Bar Association offers a traffic school, which can help violators keep points off their records when assigned by the court.
Bucks County Wills Information
View information about wills in Bucks County from the Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphans' Court.
Butler County - Courts Self Help Resources
Butler County Adult Probation
View information about Butler County adult probation, including supervision, house arrest, pretrial procedures, intermediate punishment, alcohol monitoring, enforcement, treatment facilities, forms, and court requirements.
Butler County Estate Information
View information about estate matters in Butler County, including documents required for probate, decedents without a will, release of funds, and Orphans' Court filing procedure.
Butler County Family Court Information
View information about Butler County Family Court matters, including custody, divorce, paternity, support, and protection orders. Links to rules, forms, payment options, and additional resources are provided.
Butler County Juvenile Procedure
View information about Butler County juvenile procedure, including definitions, answers to frequently asked questions, and services and programs.
Butler County Law Library
View information about Butler County Law Library, including location, hours, and available materials and services. Links to online state and federal research resources are provided.
Butler County Local Court Rules
View the local criminal, civil, and family court rules for Butler County Court of Common Pleas.
Butler County Prothonotary Information
View Butler County Prothonotary answers to frequently asked questions, including definitions, civil case procedure, arbitration, forms, filing of motions, divorce, protection from abuse, appeals, name changes, and more.
Butler County Specialty Courts
View information about Butler County Behavioral Health Court, Drug Treatment Court, and Veterans Treatment Court, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders with mental health or substance abuse problems.
Cambria County - Courts Self Help Resources
Cambria County Adult Probation
View information about the Cambria County Adult Probation Department, including instructions for payment of costs and fines.
Cambria County Court of Common Pleas Local Civil Rules
View the Cambria County Court of Common Pleas local rules of civil procedure.
Cambria County Court of Common Pleas Local Rules
View Cambria County Court of Common Pleas local civil rule amendments and local criminal, domestic, and Orphans' Court rules. Links to rules are at the bottom of the page.
Cambria County Domestic Relations
View information about the Cambria County Office of Domestic Relations, which provides paternity testing, establishment of support orders, and enforcement and collection of support payments. A pamphlet about support payment options, a support payment coupon, and a link to online payments are included.
Cambria County Domestic Violence Information
The Cambria County District Attorney's Office offers information about Protection from Abuse orders and domestic violence resources, with links to the Women's Help Center and Victim Services Incorporated.
Cambria County Juvenile Court
View information about Cambria County Juvenile Court.
Cambria County Veterans Court
View information about Cambria County Veterans Court, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some veterans with substance abuse and mental health problems who are facing criminal charges.
Carbon County - Courts Self Help Resources
Carbon County Adult Probation
View information about adult probation in Carbon County, including drug/alcohol, intermediate punishment, and Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) programs.
Carbon County Domestic Relations
View information about the Carbon County Domestic Relations Office, which handles paternity establishment, support orders, financial and medical orders, and location of absent parents.
Carbon County Juvenile Court Programs
View information about Carbon County Juvenile Court programs, including probation, community service, and victim/witness services.
Carbon County Legal Self-Help Information
Use the "Court Services" drop-down menu to access information for self-represented parties in divorce, child custody, protection from abuse, spousal and child support, domestic violence, and sexual assault (as a victim) cases in Carbon County. A link to legal aid information is also provided.
Carbon County Local Court Rules and Administrative Orders
View the local civil, criminal, and Orphans' Court rules of Carbon County courts, as well as administrative orders by year.
Carbon County Veterans Treatment Court
View information about the Carbon County Veterans Treatment Court, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders with substance abuse or mental health problems. Links to forms, a manual, and a participant handbook are provided.
Centre County - Courts Self Help Resources
Centre County Court of Common Pleas Local Civil Rules
View the local civil rules of Centre County Court of Common Pleas.
Centre County DUI Court
View information about the Centre County DUI Court Program, including links to the program brochure, participant manual, and application form.
Centre County Domestic Relations
View information about the Centre County Domestic Relations Section, which handles establishment, collection, and enforcement of child and spousal support, as well as paternity and location of absent parents.
Centre County Self-Representation Information
View rules and procedures for parties representing themselves in Centre County Court of Common Pleas.
Chester County - Courts Self Help Resources
Chester County Adult Probation Services and Programs
View information about the Chester County Probation, Parole, and Pretrial Services Department, with links to services and programs including Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD), community service, DUI Program, Drug Court, Mental Health Court, Recovery Court, Veterans Court, enhanced supervision, intermediate punishment, and more. Some programs can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders.
Chester County Arbitration
View information about Chester County arbitration, which can help parties in civil cases resolve disputes without going to trial. Arbitration is mandatory for cases involving $50,000 or less which do not involve title to real property.
Chester County Court of Common Pleas Self-Representation Information
View information for parties representing themselves in civil cases in Chester County Court of Common Pleas, including tips for filing and instructions for electronic filing.
Chester County Domestic Relations
View information about the Chester County Domestic Relations Office, which handles child support establishment and enforcement. Links to forms, guidelines, instructions for starting a case, and answers to frequently asked questions are included.
Chester County Domestic Violence Help
The Domestic Violence Center of Chester County provides information about domestic violence, a 24-hour hotline, links to community resources, and services such as counseling, emergency shelter, and housing. Legal assistance is also available.
Chester County Family Court Matters
View information about Juvenile Court including dependency and delinquency; custody including filing procedure, rules, and forms; uncontested and contested divorce with links to forms; Protection from Abuse (PFA), Protection from Sexual Violence (PSV), and Protection from Intimidation (PFI) orders including how to file, answers to frequently asked questions, and links to resources; and support procedure in Chester County.
Chester County Juvenile Probation and Victim Services
View information about Chester County juvenile probation programs and services, expungement, and services for victims of juvenile crime. Answers to frequently asked questions and downloadable victim impact statement, response form, and restitution claim form are also provided.
Chester County Local Rules
View the local civil, family, criminal, juvenile, and Orphans' Court rules of Chester County Court of Common Pleas and Magisterial District Courts.
Chester County Orphans' Court Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about Chester County Orphans' Court general, Register of Wills, and Orphans' Court procedural matters.
Clarion County - Courts Self Help Resources
Clarion County Court of Common Pleas Expungements
View instructions for filing a petition for expungement of a criminal record in Clarion County Court of Common Pleas.
Clarion County Court of Common Pleas Local Rules
View the local civil, criminal, and juvenile rules of Clarion County Court of Common Pleas. Links are in the middle of the page.
Clarion County Custody Self Help
View information for self-represented parties in custody cases in Clarion County Court of Common Pleas, including filing instructions and links to rules and forms.
Clarion County Divorce Self Help
View information for self-represented parties in divorce cases in Clarion County Court of Common Pleas, including filing instructions and links to rules and forms.
Clearfield County - Courts Self Help Resources
Clearfield County Court of Common Pleas Local Civil Rules
View the local civil rules of Clearfield County Court of Common Pleas.
Clearfield County Criminal Procedure
The Clearfield County District Attorney's Office provides answers to frequently asked questions about criminal procedure, including domestic violence charges, crime victims' compensation, subpoenas, use of attorneys, plea bargains, and restitution.
Clearfield County Domestic Relations
View information about the Clearfield County Domestic Relations Office, which handles child support establishment and enforcement. Links to a handbook, forms, and additional online resources are included.
Clinton County - Courts Self Help Resources
Clinton County Court of Common Pleas Local Rules
View he local rules of Clinton County Court of Common Pleas.
Clinton County Domestic Relations
View information about the Clinton County Domestic Relations Office, which handles child support matters including establishment and modification of support orders, paternity, location of parents, enforcement, and collection.
Clinton County Treatment Court
View information about the Clinton County Treatment Court, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders with substance abuse problems.
Clinton County Veterans Court
View information about the Clinton County Veterans Court, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders who are veterans with substance abuse or mental health problems.
Columbia County - Courts Self Help Resources
Columbia County Juvenile Probation and Expungement
View information about the Columbia County Juvenile Probation Department, including a link to expungement instructions.
Columbia County Victim/Witness Help
The Columbia County Victim/Witness Program provides information about victims' rights, victim impact statements, intimidation, restitution, victim compensation, and the state inmate status notification service. Links to additional resources are also provided.
Crawford County - Courts Self Help Resources
Crawford County District Attorney Information
The Crawford County Office of the District Attorney offers information about criminal procedure, its Victim/Witness Program, and forms and information for restitution, victim impact statement, and Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD). Links are on the left side of the page.
Crawford County Local Court Rules
View the local civil, criminal, and Orphans' Court rules for Crawford County courts.
Crawford County Prothonotary Information
View answers to frequently asked questions from the Crawford County Prothonotary, including name changes, court fees, filing of motions, protection from abuse fees, discontinuances, judgments, and more.
Cumberland County - Courts Self Help Resources
Cumberland County Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition
View information about the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) program, which offers alternatives for some DUI and non-DUI offenders.
Cumberland County Alternative Dispute Resolution
The Cumberland County Bar Association offers information about its Alternative Dispute Resolution Program, which includes mediation and arbitration and can help parties resolve disputes without going to court.
Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas Local Rules
View the local rules of procedure for Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas.
Cumberland County Custody Conciliation
View information about the custody conciliation program in Cumberland County, which helps parents in child custody cases to agree on a parenting plan.
Cumberland County DUI Programs
View information about DUI programs in Cumberland County, including Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD), Intermediate Punishment, and DUI School. Evaluation and treatment requirements are also provided.
Cumberland County Domestic Relations
View information about the Cumberland County Domestic Relations Office, which handles child support establishment and enforcement, paternity cases, and spousal support. Follow links to answers to frequently asked questions, how to file, forms, services, outstanding warrants, and employment resources.
Cumberland County Expungement and Limited Access Petitions
View instructions for filing expungement/limited access petitions and orders with the Cumberland County Clerk of Court office, with links to the required forms.
Cumberland County Juvenile Court and Probation
View information about juvenile court procedure and probation in Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas, including answers to frequently asked questions, programs, services, definitions, and a link to forms.
Cumberland County Law Library
View information about the Cumberland County Law Library, including location, hours, and available materials and services.
Cumberland County Magisterial District Court Finder
Find you local Cumberland County Magisterial District Court on an interactive map.
Cumberland County Magisterial District Court Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about Cumberland County Magisterial District Courts, including how to file a suit, which court to go to, trial procedure, types of cases, appeals, and failure to appear.
Cumberland County Orphans' Court Local Rules
View the local rules of Cumberland County Orphans' Court.
Cumberland County Protection from Abuse Orders
View instructions for obtaining a Protection from Abuse (PFA) order in Cumberland County.
Dauphin County - Courts Self Help Resources
Dauphin County Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) Program
View information about the Dauphin County Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) program, which can lead to dismissal of charges for some offenders who complete community service and pay costs, fees, and restitution.
Dauphin County Child Support Procedure
View information about the child support process in Dauphin County, including initial complaint, support conference, and appeal process. Links to forms, checklists, and answers to frequently asked questions and provided.
Dauphin County Civil Mediation
The Dauphin County Bar Association offers a mediation program for civil cases in Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas, which can help parties resolve disputes without going to trial. Links to forms and mediators are included.
Dauphin County Domestic Relations
View information about the Dauphin County Domestic Relations Office, which handles matters related to child support and paternity. Links to a Domestic Relations Handbook and information about payments, amnesty, warrants, legal representation, domestic violence, forms, and more are provided.
Dauphin County Drug Court
View information about Dauphin County Drug Court, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders with substance abuse problems. Links to forms, conditions, and answers to frequently asked questions are provided.
Dauphin County Law Library
View information about the Dauphin County Law Library, including location, hours, procedures, services, and answers to frequently asked questions.
Dauphin County Local Court Rules
View the local rules of Dauphin County courts.
Dauphin County Prothonotary Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about the Dauphin County Prothonotary's Office, including divorce, annulment, appeals of Magisterial District Court judgments, name changes, and custody complaints.
Dauphin County Self-Help Center
View information about the the Dauphin County Self-Help Center, with links to a Going to Court guide, forms and instructions for various types of cases, court rules, and community resources.
Dauphin County Veterans' Court
View information about Dauphin County Veterans' Court, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some veterans with substance abuse problems who are facing criminal charges. Links to the participant manual and forms are provided.
Delaware County - Courts Self Help Resources
Delaware County Court of Common Pleas Local Rules
View Delaware County Court of Common Pleas local rules including civil, criminal, and Orphans' Court.
Delaware County Custody Self-Help
View information for parties representing themselves in custody cases in Delaware County Court of Common Pleas, including how to file, forms, and a glossary of terms.
Delaware County Divorce Self-Help
View information for parties representing themselves in divorce cases in Delaware County Court of Common Pleas, including how to file, a link to forms, and a glossary of terms.
Delaware County Domestic Relations
View information about the Delaware County Domestic Relations department, which handles child and spousal support orders and paternity establishment, adjustment, and enforcement.
Delaware County Domestic Violence Resources
Find information and resources available to victims of domestic violence in Delaware County, including 24-hour hotline, counseling, housing, and legal services.
Delaware County Drug Treatment Court
The Delaware County District Attorney's Office offers information about Delaware County Drug Treatment Court, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some non-violent offenders with drug or alcohol problems. Links to forms are included.
Delaware County Elder Law Information
The Delaware County Bar Association offers an Elder Law Handbook with legal information for seniors.
Delaware County Law Library
View information about the Judge Francis J. Catania Law Library, including location, hours, and available materials and services.
Delaware County Magisterial District Court Landlord/Tenant Suits
View instructions for filing a landlord/tenant suit in Delaware County Magisterial District Courts.
Delaware County Mental Health Treatment Court
The Delaware County District Attorney's Office offers information about the Delaware County Mental Health Court Program, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders with mental health problems. Links to forms and procedures are included.
Delaware County Private Criminal Complaints
View instructions for filing a private criminal complaint in Delaware County Magisterial District Courts.
Delaware County Protection from Abuse Orders
View information about Protection from Abuse (PFA) orders in Delaware County, including a definition of abuse, who can get a PFA order, what it prohibits, its three stages, and how to get a PFA order.
Delaware County Traffic Citations
View instructions for handling a traffic citation in Delaware County Magisterial District Courts.
Delaware County Veterans Treatment Court
The Delaware County District Attorney's Office offers information about Delaware County Veterans Treatment Court, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders who are veterans with mental health and substance abuse problems. Links to forms are included.
Delaware County Victim Information
The Delaware County District Attorney's Office offers information for crime victims and witnesses, including victims' rights, compensation, protection from abuse, domestic violence, and local agencies that provide assistance. Click the VICTIM SERVICES menu item at the top of the page for links to the topics.
Elk County - Courts Self Help Resources
Elk County Domestic Relations
View information about the Elk County Domestic Relations Section, which handles child and spousal support matters including establishment and modification of support orders, paternity, location of parents, and enforcement. Links to forms, policies, procedures, payment instructions, and a glossary of terms are provided.
Erie County - Courts Self Help Resources
Erie County Child Custody Information
View information about child custody cases in Erie County Court of Common Pleas, including a downloadable custody booklet, forms, and information about custody conciliation.
Erie County Court of Common Pleas Local Rules
View the local rules of Erie County Court of Common Pleas, including civil, criminal, juvenile, and Orphans' Court
Erie County Court of Common Pleas Procedures
View procedures for Erie County Court of Common Pleas name changes, guardianship, and scheduling an arbitration.
Erie County Legal Information
The Erie County Bar Association offers information on various legal topics. Select the "E-LAW" menu item for a drop-down menu of links to the topics.
Erie County Mediation
The Erie County Bar Association offers information about its mediation program, which can help parties resolve disputes without going to court. Links to forms and a roster of mediators are provided.
Erie County Probation, Programs, and Victim Information
View information about Erie County adult and juvenile probation. Adult probation includes information about Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) expungement, Drug Court, and Mental Health Court. Juvenile probation includes information about the Crime Victim Center and links to forms.
Erie County Protection Orders
View information about Protection From Abuse, Protection from Intimidation, and Protection from Sexual Violence orders in Erie County.
Erie County Treatment Courts
View information about Erie County Drug Treatment Court, Mental Health Treatment Court, and Veterans Court, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders with substance abuse and/or mental health problems. Application forms are included.
Fayette County - Courts Self Help Resources
Fayette County Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition Program
View information about the Fayette County Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) program, which can lead to dismissal of charges for some offenders who complete community service and pay costs and restitution.
Fayette County Child Custody Information
View information about child custody cases in Fayette County, including how to file a case, how to modify an order, procedure when a party is in violation of an order, mediation, and answers to frequently asked questions.
Fayette County Domestic Relations
View information about the Fayette County Domestic Relations Office, which handles child support establishment, paternity establishment, and child support enforcement matters.
Fayette County Drug and Mental Health Courts
View information about Fayette County Adult Drug Court and Mental Health Court, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration from some offenders with substance abuse or mental health problems. Scroll to the bottom of the page for the links. A link to the application form is also provided.
Fayette County Estate Information
View information about estate matters with or without a will in Fayette County, with links to relevant forms.
Fayette County Juvenile Procedure
View answers to frequently asked questions about juvenile court procedure and probation in Fayette County
Fayette County Law Library
View information about the Fayette County Law Library, including location, hours, and available materials and services.
Fayette County Local Court Rules
View the local rules of Fayette County courts. Orphans' Court rules are not included.
Fayette County Protection Orders
View information about Protection from Abuse and Protection from Sexual Violence or Intimidation orders in Fayette County. Scroll down to the middle of the page for links.
Forest County - Courts Self Help Resources
Forest County Domestic Relations
View information about the Forest County Domestic Relations Office, which handles child and spousal support matters.
Franklin County - Courts Self Help Resources
Franklin County Criminal Procedure, Victim, and Protection from Abuse Information
The Franklin County District Attorney's Office offers information about resources for victims and witnesses (including Protection from Abuse orders), an explanation of criminal procedure, and information about the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) program with a link to the application form. Links are on the left side of the page.
Franklin County Domestic Relations
View information about the Franklin County Domestic Relations Section, which handles child support, spousal support, and paternity matters.
Franklin County Juvenile Probation Programs and Services
View information about Franklin County Juvenile Probation diversion programs, victim/witness services, and other programs including expungements,
Franklin County Law Library
View information about the Franklin County Law Library, including location, hours, and available services.
Fulton County - Courts Self Help Resources
Fulton County Domestic Relations
View information about the Fulton County Domestic Relations Department, which handles child and spousal support orders, paternity establishment, and modification and enforcement of support orders..
Greene County - Courts Self Help Resources
Greene County Domestic Relations
View information about the Greene County Domestic Relations Office, which handles child and spousal support orders, paternity, and enforcement of support orders.
Greene County Domestic Violence and Victim/Witness Help
The Greene County District Attorney's Office offers information about resources for victims of domestic violence, and services for crime victims and witnesses with links to additional resources, support groups, and publications.
Greene County Law Library
View information about the Greene County Law Library, including location, hours, and available services, with links to online legal research resources.
Greene County Local Court Rules
View the local rules of Greene County courts.
Greene County Magisterial District Court Information
View information about Greene County Magisterial District Courts.
Greene County Wills and Estates Information
The Greene County Register of Wills offers information about wills, estates, and probate. Scroll down for links to more information about durable power of attorney, living will/advance health care directive, inheritance tax, and a glossary terms related to wills.
Huntingdon County - Courts Self Help Resources
Huntingdon County Domestic Relations
View information about the Huntingdon County Domestic Relations Section, which handles child and spousal support orders, paternity, and enforcement of support orders.
Huntingdon County Local Court Rules
View the local rules of Huntingdon County courts.
Indiana County - Courts Self Help Resources
Indiana County Court of Common Pleas Expungement Information
View instructions for requesting expungement of criminal records from the Indiana County Court of Common Pleas.
Indiana County Court of Common Pleas Local Civil Rules
View the local rules of civil procedure for Indiana County Court of Common Pleas.
Jefferson County - Courts Self Help Resources
Jefferson County Local Court Rules
View the local rules of Jefferson County courts.
Juniata County - Courts Self Help Resources
Juniata County Domestic Relations
View information about the Juniata County Domestic Relations Section, which handles child and spousal support orders, paternity, and enforcement of support orders. Links to forms and answers to frequently asked questions are included.
Lackawanna County - Courts Self Help Resources
Lackawanna County Domestic Relations
View information about the Lackawanna County Domestic Relations Section, which handles establishment and enforcement of child and spousal support orders. Links to guidelines, answers to frequently asked questions, additional resources, and a support modification petition form are provided.
Lackawanna County Law Library
View information about the Lackawanna County Law Library, including location, hours, and available resources.
Lackawanna County Local Civil Rules
View the local Rules of Civil Procedure for Lackawanna County courts.
Lackawanna County Local Family Court Rules
VIew the local rules of Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas - Family Division.
Lackawanna County Veterans Treatment Court
View information about the Lackawanna County Veterans Treatment Court, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some veterans with mental health or substance abuse problems.
Lackawanna County Wills and Estates
View Lackawanna County Register of Wills answers to frequently asked questions about wills and estates.
Lancaster County - Courts Self Help Resources
Lancaster County Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition and License Suspension Information
The Lancaster County District Attorney's Office offers information about its DUI and Non-DUI Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) programs, which can allow some first-time offenders to avoid a trial and conviction. Information about driver's license suspensions is also available.
Lancaster County Alternative Dispute Resolution
The Lancaster County Bar Association offers a dispute resolution program which includes arbitration and mediation, and can help parties resolve disputes without going to trial. Links to agreement forms are included.
Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas Civil Procedures
View information about civil procedures in Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas, including filing civil actions, family cases such as divorce and custody, judgment notices, liens, writs of execution, and appeals.
Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas Criminal Case Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about criminal case matters in Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas, including record searches, driver's license suspensions, expungement, restitution, appeals, and general matters.
Lancaster County Domestic Relations
View information about the Lancaster County Domestic Relations Section, which handles child and spousal support orders, paternity, and enforcement and modification of support orders.
Lancaster County Domestic Violence Help
Community Action Partnership provides emergency shelter, a 24-hour hotline, counseling, and other services to victims of domestic violence.
Lancaster County Expungement Information
View information about expungement of criminal records in Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas.
Lancaster County Law Library
View information about the Lancaster County Law Library, including location, hours, available materials and services, and an online catalog search.
Lancaster County Local Court Rules
View the local rules of Lancaster County courts, including civil, criminal, Orphans' Court, and Magisterial District Courts.
Lancaster County Private Criminal Complaints
The Lancaster County District Attorney's Office offers instructions for filing a private criminal complaint in Magisterial District Court. Links to the required forms are included.
Lancaster County Protection from Abuse Filing, Fees, and Withdrawals
View information about filing of Protection from Abuse (PFA) petitions in Lancaster County, fees for PFA orders, and instructions for withdrawing/dropping an order.
Lancaster County Protection from Abuse Information
View information about Protection from Abuse (PFA) orders and hearings in Lancaster County. Links to information about who, where, and how to file are in the left column. Links to forms are in the right column.
Lancaster County Treatment Courts
View information about Lancaster County Drug Treatment Court, Mental Health Treatment Court, and Veterans Court, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders with substance abuse and/or mental health problems. An application form is included.
Lawrence County - Courts Self Help Resources
Lawrence County Abuse Victim Resources
The Crisis Shelter of Lawrence County provides resources for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and elder abuse, including a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, transitional housing, counseling, and legal assistance.
Lawrence County Adult Probation and Drug Court
View information about Lawrence County adult probation programs, including community service, intermediate punishment, house arrest, and Drug Treatment Court Programs. Links to forms are included.
Lawrence County Court of Common Pleas Local Rules
View the local civil, criminal, family, and domestic relations rules of Lawrence County Court of Common Pleas.
Lawrence County Criminal Procedure and Victim Information
The Lawrence County District Attorney's Office offers information about the criminal justice process and victims' rights. Links are under the "Other Informative Pages" heading near the bottom of the page.
Lawrence County Domestic Relations
View information about the Lawrence County Domestic Relations Section, which handles the establishment, enforcement, and modification of child and spousal support orders.
Lawrence County Law Library
View information about the Lawrence County Law Library, including location, hours, and available materials and services.
Lawrence County Protection From Abuse (PFA) Orders
View instructions for filing a petition for a Protection From Abuse (PFA) order in Lawrence County
Lebanon County - Courts Self Help Resources
Lebanon County Court of Common Pleas Local Rules
View the local Civil Division, Criminal Division, Family Division, and Orphans' Court local rules for Lebanon County Court of Common Pleas.
Lebanon County District Attorney Programs and Services
The Lebanon County District Attorney's Office offers information about its services to crime victims and witnesses, its Accelerated Rehabilitation (ARD) Program which can allow some first-time offenders to avoid a trial and conviction, its Bad Check Program for check writers, and its Elder Crime Unit with information about types of elder abuse and how to get help. Links to additional online resources are provided.
Lebanon County Domestic Relations
View information about the Lebanon County Domestic Relations Office, which handles child and spousal support orders, paternity, and enforcement of support orders.
Lebanon County Domestic Violence Resources
Domestic Violence Intervention of Lebanon County provides resources for victims of domestic violence, including a telephone hotline, shelters, transitional housing, counseling, legal advocacy, safety planning, and links to additional online resources.
Lebanon County Law Library
View information about the Lebanon County Law Library, including location, hours, and available resources.
Lehigh County - Courts Self Help Resources
Lehigh County Adult Probation and Parole
View information about adult probation and parole in Lehigh County, including programs for community service, accountability and rehabilitation, electronic monitoring, restitution, and treatment. A link to answers to frequently asked questions is provided.
Lehigh County Child Custody Information
View informationa about child custody proceedings in Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas, including who may seek custody, how to file, case procedures including mediation, modification of orders, and the Co-Parenting Education Program. A link to answers to frequently asked questions is in the left column.
Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas Civil Division
View information about procedures in Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas Civil Division, including continuance requests, motions and petitions, mediation, and arbitration.
Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas Local Rules and Procedures
View Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas local civil, criminal, family, juvenile, and Orphans' Court rules, judges' procedures, assessment appeal procedure, and Mortgage Foreclosure Conciliation Program.
Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas Self Help Information
View information for self-represented parties in Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas, including general instructions, expungement of criminal records, filing for divorce and child custody, and name changes.
Lehigh County Domestic Relations
View information about the Lehigh County Domestic Relations Section, which handles establishment of paternity and child and spousal support orders, procedure, modification, enforcement, and payment.
Lehigh County Juvenile Probation
View information about juvenile probation in Lehigh County. See links in the left column for detailed information about programs and services, available resources, expungement of records, answers to frequently asked questions, a glossary of terms, and more.
Lehigh County Law Library
View information about the Lehigh County Law Library, including location, hours, available materials and services, and an online catalog.
Lehigh County Magisterial District Court Locator
Find your Lehigh County Magisterial District Court by address lookup or interactive map.
Lehigh County Magisterial District Court Self Help Information
View information for self-represented parties in Lehigh County Magisterial District Courts, including small claims, civil actions, and appeals
Lehigh County Orphans' Court Information
View information about Lehigh County Orphans' Court, a division of Court of Common Pleas that handles adoptions, marriages, estate audits, and guardianships.
Lehigh County Protection From Abuse Orders
View information about Protection from Abuse (PFA) orders in Lehigh County, including who may file, how to file, hearings, emergency orders, violations, and links to additional resources. A link to answers to frequently asked questions is in the left column.
Luzerne County - Courts Self Help Resources
Luzerne County Adult Probation Programs
View programs and services provided by the Luzerne County Adult Probation/Parole Department, including diversion and intermediate punishment programs and treatment courts.
Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas Civil Case Information
View information about Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas civil case general and pre-trial procedures, jury trial procedures, and trial management orders.
Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas Criminal Information
View information about criminal matters in Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas, including expungement and sealing of criminal records, summary appeals, and answers to frequently asked questions about court dates, warrants, and payment plans.
Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas Local Civil Rules
View the local Rules of Civil Procedure of Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas.
Luzerne County District Attorney Programs
The Luzerne County District Attorney's Office offers information about diversion programs including Mental Health Court, Treatment (Drug) Court, and Veterans Treatment Court; DUI procedures; and Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD).
Luzerne County Domestic Relations
View information about the Luzerne County Domestic Relations Section, which handles establishment, modification, and enforcement of child support orders in Luzerne County.
Luzerne County Family Court Information
View information about Family Court procedures in Luzerne County Court of Common Plea, including adoption, custody, divorce, motions, pro se filings, use of attorneys, and answers to frequently asked questions.
Luzerne County Orphans Court and Register of Wills Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about Luzerne County Orphans Court and Register of Wills, including types of records available, probate, and opening an estate.
Lycoming County - Courts Self Help Resources
Lycoming County Court of Common Pleas Local Rules
Search or browse the Lycoming County Court of Common Pleas general, civil, criminal, and Orphans' Court local rules.
Lycoming County Criminal Procedure Information
The Lycoming County District Attorney's Office offers answers to frequently asked questions about criminal procedure, and instructions for submitting forms related to Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition, private criminal complaints, and bad check complaints. Links are in the left column.
Lycoming County Domestic Relations
View information about the Lycoming County Domestic Relations Office, which handles child and spousal support orders, paternity, and support payment. Links to additional resources, answers to frequently asked questions, filing instructions, forms, and payment information are included.
Lycoming County Juvenile Probation
View information about juvenile probation in Lycoming County, with links to information about the juvenile justice process, local providers and resources, and forms including expungement and victim forms.
Lycoming County Law Library and Self-Help Information
View information about the Lycoming County Law Library, including location, hours, and available services. Links to forms, information, and online resources for self-represented parties are provided.
Lycoming County Protection From Abuse Orders
View information about Protection From Abuse (PFA) orders in Lycoming County, including how to obtain an order and the types of relief it provides.
McKean County - Courts Self Help Resources
McKean County Domestic Relations
View information about the McKean County Domestic Relations Department, which handles child and spousal support orders, paternity, and enforcement of support orders. Links to details about services and to additional resources are included.
McKean County Guardianship Information
View and download a manual for guardians of incapacitated persons in McKean County.
Mercer County - Courts Self Help Resources
Mercer County Domestic Relations
View information about the Mercer County Domestic Relations Section, which handles child and spousal support orders, paternity, and enforcement of support orders.
Mercer County Family Law Filing Self-Help
View filing instructions for parties in family law cases in Mercer County.
Mercer County Juvenile Community Court Program
View information about the Mercer County Juvenile Community Court Program, a diversion program for first-time juvenile offenders.
Mercer County Juvenile Probation
View information about the Mercer County Juvenile Probation Department. Click the "FAQs" menu item at the top of the page, then select "juvenile Probation" for more detailed information.
Mercer County Law Library
View information about the Mercer County Law Library, including location, hours, and available services. A directory of legal websites is provided.
Mercer County Local Court Rules
View the local civil, criminal, and Orphans' Court rules of Mercer County courts. Links to rules are near the bottom of the page.
Mifflin County - Courts Self Help Resources
Mifflin County Court of Common Pleas Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about appeals, transcripts, access to attorneys, custody and divorce filings, and Protection from Abuse resources.
Mifflin County Court of Common Pleas Parent Education
View information about the mandatory Mifflin County Education Program for Separated Parents, including a link to the program brochure and registration form.
Mifflin County Domestic Relations
View information about the Mifflin County Domestic Relations Office, which handles establishment, modification, and enforcement of child and spousal support orders. A Client Handbook with detailed information about how to file, hearings, modification, enforcement, and payments are included.
Mifflin County Probation Programs
View information about Mifflin County Probation/Parole Office programs, including intermediate punishment, adult and juvenile treatment courts, mental health diversion, domestic violence intervention, and community service.
Mifflin County Rehabilitative Programs
The Mifflin County District Attorney's Office offers information about rehabilitative programs, including Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) pre-trial diversion, the County Intermediate Program that can reduce incarceration, and Adult Treatment Court and Juvenile Drug Court which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders.
Mifflin County Specialized Court Sessions
View information about Mifflin County Central Court, Miscellaneous Court, DUI Court, and Support Court.
Monroe County - Courts Self Help Resources
Monroe County Court of Common Pleas Divorce Self Help
View information for parties representing themselves in divorce cases in Monroe County Court of Common Pleas.
Monroe County Court of Common Pleas Local Rules
View the local civil and family rules of Monroe County Court of Common Pleas.
Monroe County Criminal Procedure
The Monroe County Public Defender's Office offers information about criminal procedure, Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) in DUI and non-DUI cases, house arrest, and sentencing guidelines.
Monroe County Domestic Relations
View information about the Monroe County Domestic Relations Section, which handles child and spousal support orders, paternity, and enforcement of support orders.
Monroe County Magisterial District Court Information
View information about Monroe County Magisterial District Courts, including records access policy, explanations of the criminal process and traffic citations, directions, and maps of the districts.
Monroe County Mortgage Foreclosure Diversion
View information about the Monroe County Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Diversion Program, which can help homeowners and lenders reach an agreement to avoid foreclosure. Links to forms are included.
Monroe County Victim, Witness, and Criminal Procedure Information
The Monroe County District Attorney's Office offers information about assistance available for crime victims and witnesses, criminal prosecution, private criminal complaints, and internet crime. Links are under the "Services" menu item and under "Help Center" in the center of the page.
Montgomery County - Courts Self Help Resources
Montgomery County Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition
The Montgomery County District Attorney's Office offers information about the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) program, which can allow some first-time offenders to avoid a trial and conviction. A link to the application form is included.
Montgomery County Adult Probation and Treatment Court Information
View information about adult probation, intermediate punishment, community service, Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD), electronic monitoring, and treatment courts. Treatment courts, which include Behavioral Health Court, Drug Treatment Court, and Veterans' Treatment Court, can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders with substance abuse and mental health problems.
Montgomery County Civil Case Procedures
View information about civil case procedures in Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas, including civil actions, family matters, judgments, liens, writs of execution, and appeals.
Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas Electronic Filing
View instructions for filing civil and Orphans' Court cases electronically in Montgomery County. Registration is required.
Montgomery County Dispute Resolution
The Montgomery Bar Association Center for Mediation and Arbitration offers civil dispute resolution programs that can help parties avoid going to trial.
Montgomery County Domestic Relations
View information about the Montgomery County Domestic Relations Office, which handles establishment child and spousal support orders, paternity, and enforcement of support orders.
Montgomery County Domestic Violence Help
The Domestic Violence Legal Network of Montgomery County assists victims of domestic violence and provides a toll-free hotline, links to shelters and community resources, and online brochures about stalking and Protection from Abuse (PFA) orders.
Montgomery County Juvenile Court Process
View information about the juvenile court hearing process in Montgomery County.
Montgomery County Juvenile Probation and Juvenile Court
View information about Montgomery County juvenile probation, juvenile court, types of hearings, electronic monitoring, and expungement. Information about resources for victims of juvenile crime is also provided.
Montgomery County Law Library
View information about the Montgomery County Law Library, including location, hours, available materials and services, and an online catalog.
Montgomery County Legal Publications
The Montgomery Bar Association offers publications about various legal topics including elder law and criminal law.
Montgomery County Local Court Rules
View Montgomery County local civil, criminal, and Orphans' Court rules. Scroll down to the "Local Rules" folder and select the desired rule type.
Montgomery County Magisterial District Court Information
View information about procedures in Montgomery County Magisterial District Courts, including landlord/tenant actions, private criminal complaints, traffic citations, and summary appeals. An online search form to locate the correct Magisterial District Court location by your name and date of birth is also provided.
Montgomery County Wills and Probate Information
View information about wills and probate from the Montgomery County Register of Wills, including answers to frequently asked questions and a glossary of terms.
Montour County - Courts Self Help Resources
Montour County Wills and Estates Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about wills, estates, and inheritance tax in Montour County.
Northampton County - Courts Self Help Resources
Northampton County DUI Program
View information about the Northampton County DUI Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) and Alternative Sentence Program (ASP) for persons charged with DUI. Use links in the left column to access answers to frequently asked questions and details about the programs.
Northampton County Domestic Relations
View information about the Northampton County Domestic Relations Section, which handles establishment of child and spousal support orders, paternity, and enforcement of support orders. Detailed information about support procedures and answers to frequently asked questions are included.
Northampton County Juvenile Probation
View answers to frequently asked questions about juvenile probation in Northampton County, including types of hearings, records, expungement, restitution, and community service.
Northampton County Law Library
View information about the Northampton County Law Library, including location, hours, and available materials and services.
Northampton County Local Court Rules
View the local administrative, civil, criminal, family, District, and Orphans Court rules for Norhtampton County courts.
Northampton County Magisterial District Court Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about Northampton County Magisterial District Courts, including hours, fees, summary charges eligible for Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD), and civil case filing; and view an interactive map and street listing to find your local court.
Northampton County Mortgage Foreclosure Diversion
View information about the Mortgage Foreclosure Diversion Program in Northampton County Court of Common Pleas, which can help some homeowners stay in their homes.
Northampton County Protection From Abuse Orders
View information about Protection from Abuse (PFA) Orders in Northampton County, including filing instructions, court procedures, and where to go for help.
Northampton County Self-Help Divorce
View information for parties representing themselves in divorce cases in Northampton County Court of Common Pleas, including mutual consent and two-year separation cases.
Northampton County Self-Help Expungement
View information for parties filing for expungement of their criminal records without an attorney in Northampton County Court of Common Pleas.
Northampton County Self-Help Information
View a handbook for self-represented parties in Northampton County courts.
Northampton County Self-Help Name Changes
View information for parties filing for name changes without an attorney in Northampton County Court of Common Pleas.
Northampton County Summary Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition
View information about the Northampton County Summary Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) program, which can lead to dismissal of charges for some first-time offenders charged with minor offenses who complete the program and pay restitution.
Northumberland County - Courts Self Help Resources
Northumberland County Criminal Case Information
The Northumberland County District Attorney's Office offers information about criminal case procedures including help for victims, subpoenas, bail, juveniles, Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition, and protection orders.
Northumberland County Local Court Rules
View the local civil, criminal, custody/visitation, Orphans' Court, and miscellaneous rules of Northumberland County courts.
Perry County - Courts Self Help Resources
Perry County Domestic Relations
View information about the Perry County Domestic Relations Section, which handles establishment of child and spousal support orders, paternity, enforcement of orders, and collection of support.
Philadelphia County - Courts Self Help Resources
Contest City of Philadelphia Parking Tickets
Contest City of Philadelphia parking tickets online, or view instructions for contesting your ticket by mail or in person.
Philadelphia Court Brochures and Guides
View and download brochures on Court of Common Pleas and Municipal Court topics, including procedure, housing, domestic relations, mental health court, juvenile, landlord-tenant, and small claims.
Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Civil Case Information
View information about civil case procedures in Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, including commercial cases, complex litigation (mass tort) cases, arbitration, dispute resolution, discovery motions, and other civil motions.
Philadelphia Criminal Procedure
The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office provides answers to frequently asked questions about general criminal procedure, Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD), hate crimes, private criminal complaints, child abuse, domestic violence, elder abuse, and sexual assault.
Philadelphia Foreclosure Help
The Philadelphia Sheriff's Office offers information about resources and special programs that can help homeowners avoid foreclosure.
Philadelphia Gun Court
View information about Philadelphia Gun Court, a special docket of Court of Common Pleas for offenses involving Violation of Uniform Firearms Act charges that can impose special probation conditions in lieu of incarceration for some offenders.
Philadelphia Law Library
Search the Alex Bonavitacola Law Library online catalog, or view information about its location, hours, and available materials.
Philadelphia Local Court Rules
View the local rules of Philadelphia courts.
Philadelphia Mental Health Court
View information about the First Judicial District Mental Health Court, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some non-violent offenders with mental health and co-occurring disorders.
Philadelphia Municipal Court Veterans Court
Find information on the Veterans Court program, which provides support, resources, and alternatives to veterans who have become involved in Philadelphia Municipal Court criminal cases.
Philadelphia Orphans' Court Division Guardian's Manual
View a manual for court-appointed guardians of incapacitated persons and their estates in Philadelphia Orphans' Court Division.
Philadelphia Register of Wills Information
View information about wills, estates, inheritance tax, filing, and record requests from the Philadelphia Register of Wills. Answers to frequently asked questions, a glossary of terms, and forms are also provided.
Philadelphia Tenant Information
View information for Philadelphia tenants about moving into, living in, moving out of, or being evicted from rental housing.
Pike County - Courts Self Help Resources
Pike County Domestic Relations
View information about the Pike County Domestic Relations Department, which handles establishment of child and spousal support orders, paternity, and modification and enforcement of support orders.
Pike County Domestic Violence, Sexual Assaut, and Crime Victim Assistance
Safe Haven of Pike County provides a 24 hour hotline, emergency shelter, counseling, safety planning information, legal advocacy, facts about abuse, and links to other organizations, for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other types of crime.
Pike County Local Court Rules
View the local civil and criminal rules for Pike County courts.
Potter County - Courts Self Help Resources
Potter County Domestic Relations
View information about the Potter County Domestic Relations Office, which handles establishment of child support orders, paternity, and modification and enforcement of support orders.
Schuylkill County - Courts Self Help Resources
Schuylkill County Adult Probation
View information about Schuylkill County Adult Probation programs including electronic monitoring, community service, retail theft remediation, intermediate punishment, DUI, and more.
Schuylkill County District Attorney Programs
View information about Schuylkill County District Attorney programs including Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) and two intermediate punishment programs. Links to forms are provided. Select the "Court Programs & Forms" menu item for links to the programs.
Schuylkill County Domestic Relations
View information about the Schuylkill County Domestic Relations Office, which handles establishment of paternity and child support orders, and modification and enforcement of support orders. A link to relevant forms is included.
Schuylkill County Domestic Violence Help
Schuylkill Women in Crisis provides information about domestic violence and Protection from Abuse (PFA) Orders, a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and safety planning for victims of of domestic violence.
Schuylkill County Local Court Rules
View the local civil, criminal, Magisterial District Court, Orphans' Court, and custody procedure rules of Schuylkill County courts.
Snyder County - Courts Self Help Resources
Snyder County District Attorney Information and Services
The Snyder County District Attorney's Office offers information about its services for crime victims and witnesses including bad check victims, victims' rights, answers to frequently asked questions about criminal procedure, information about Protection From Abuse (PFA) orders, Treatment Court and Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) application forms, and links to additional resources.
Snyder County Register of Wills Information
View information from the Snyder County Register of Wills about payment of probate and filing fees and inheritance taxes, access to estate records, and the initial requirements for opening an estate.
Somerset County - Courts Self Help Resources
Somerset County Adult Probation Programs and Victim Information
View information about Somerset County Adult Probation programs, including intermediate punishment and community service. View information for victims of adult and juvenile crime, including victim impact and restitution forms and instruction letter, and a Victim Assistance Guide. Links are on the lower right side of the page.
Somerset County Domestic Relations
View information about the Somerset County Domestic Relations Section, which handles establishment of child and spousal support orders, paternity, and enforcement of orders.
Somerset County Law Library
View Somerset County Law Library location, hours, and rules.
Somerset County Local Court Rules
Search the local civil, criminal, juvenile, and Orphans' Court rules of Somerset County courts by category, rule name, rule number, and keyword.
Somerset County Mortgage Foreclosure Diversion
View information about the Somerset County Mortgage Foreclosure Diversion Program, which can help homeowners reach an agreement with their lender.
Sullivan County - Courts Self Help Resources
Sullivan County Domestic Relations
View information about the Sullivan County Domestic Relations Department, which handles establishment of spousal and child support orders, paternity, and enforcement of support orders.
Sullivan County Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Help
Sullivan County Victim Services provides a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, counseling, information, and assistance with Protection from Abuse (PFA) Orders for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Links to additional community resources are included.
Susquehanna County - Courts Self Help Resources
Susquehanna County Court of Common Pleas Local Civil Rules
View the local civil rules of Susquehanna County Court of Common Pleas.
Susquehanna County Court of Common Pleas Local Criminal Rules
View the local criminal rules of Susquehanna County Court of Common Pleas.
Susquehanna County Domestic Relations
View information about the Susquehanna County Domestic Relations Department, which handles establishment of spousal and child support orders, paternity, and enforcement of support orders.
Susquehanna County Victim Help
The Susquehanna County District Attorney's Office offers information for crime victims, including victims' rights, domestic violence and Protection from Abuse (PFA) orders, victims' compensation, and additional community resources.
Tioga County - Courts Self Help Resources
Tioga County Domestic Relations
View information about the Tioga County Domestic Relations Section, which handles spousal and child support orders, paternity, and modification and enforcement of support orders. Links to information about support applications, medical support, use of attorneys, enforcement, modification petitions, and payment are provided.
Tioga County Domestic and Sexual Violence Help
HAVEN of Tioga County provides a 24-hour hotline, legal advocacy and advice, emergency shelter, counseling, referrals, and information for victims of domestic and sexual violence.
Tioga County Law Library
View information about the Tioga County Law Library, including location, hours, and available materials.
Tioga County Local Civil Court Rules
View the local Rules of Civil Procedure for Tioga County courts.
Tioga County Will Information
View information about wills from the Tioga County Register of Wills.
Union County - Courts Self Help Resources
Union County Domestic Relations
View information about the Union County Domestic Relations Department, which handles establishment of child and spousal support orders, paternity, and enforcement of support orders. Links to answers to frequently asked questions and additional resources are provided.
Union County Magisterial District Court Information
View information about Union County Magisterial District Court criminal cases including how to file a private criminal complaint, complaints about judges, changing judges, and appeals; and about civil cases including.landlord-tenant and how to file a complaint.
Union County Probate Information
View payment instructions and requirements for opening an estate, from the Union County Register of Wills office.
Venango County - Courts Self Help Resources
Venango County Domestic Relations
View information about the Venango County Domestic Relations Section, which handles establishment, modification, and enforcement of child and spousal support orders
Venango County Local Rules
View the local rules of Venango County courts. Administrative orders and forms are also available.
Venango County Probation Programs and Services
View information about Court Supervision (Probation) adult and juvenile programs and services in Venango County, including house arrest, electronic monitoring, Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD), community service, juvenile restitution, Victim Impact Panel, and more.
Warren County - Courts Self Help Resources
Warren County Domestic Relations
View information about the Warren County Domestic Relations Section, which handles establishment of child and spousal support orders, paternity, and modification and enforcement of support orders.
Warren County Treatment Court
View information about the 37th Judicial District Treatment Court, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders with substance abuse problems.
Washington County - Courts Self Help Resources
Washington County Child and Spousal Support Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about child and spousal support issues in Washington County.
Washington County Court Self-Help Information and Rules
View guides to self-represented parties in custody cases and arbitration in Washington County, and Washington County local court rules and procedures including civil, criminal, Orphans' Court, mortgage foreclosure diversion, custody, divorce, support, depositions and discovery, enforcement of money judgments, and minors as parties.
Washington County Domestic Relations
View information about the Washington County Domestic Relations Section, which handles establishment of child and spousal support orders, paternity, and modification and enforcement of support orders.
Washington County Law Library
View information about the Washington County Law Library, including location, hours, and available materials and resources. Links to online research resources and a guide to Researching a Legal Issue are provided.
Washington County Magisterial District Court Information
View information about Washington County Magisterial District Courts, including types of cases heard and a map of the districts.
Washington County Mental Health Court
View information about Washington County Mental Health Court, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders with mental illness.
Washington County Treatment Court
View information about Washington County Treatment Court, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders with substance abuse problems.
Washington County Veterans Court
View information about Washington County Veterans Court, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders who are veterans with substance abuse or mental health problems. A link to the referral form is included.
Wayne County - Courts Self Help Resources
Wayne County Court of Common Pleas Information
View information about Wayne County Court of Common Pleas policies and procedures, including motions, petitions, filing, transcripts, oral arguments, continuances, status and pre-trial conferences, arbitration, Protection from Abuse (PFA) Orders, the Divorce Master, and guardianships.
Wayne County Domestic Relations
View information about the Wayne County Domestic Relations Office, which handles child support assessment, modification, and enforcement.
Wayne County Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Help
The Victims' Intervention Program provides a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, referrals, information, and a food pantry for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Wayne County.
Wayne County Local Court Rules
View the local rules of Wayne County courts.
Wayne County Register of Wills Information
View information about Wayne County wills, probate, and inheritance taxes, from the Register of Wills office.
Westmoreland County - Courts Self Help Resources
Westmoreland County Court of Common Pleas Civil Arbitration
View information about civil arbitration in Westmoreland County Court of Common Pleas, which is required in cases with an amount in controversy of $30,000 or less, and which can help parties resolve disputes without going to trial.
Westmoreland County Domestic Relations
View information about the Westmoreland County Domestic Relations Section, which handles establishment of child and spousal support orders, paternity, and modification and enforcement of support orders. Information about legal services is also available.
Westmoreland County Drug Court
View information about Westmoreland County Drug Court, which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders with substance abuse problems. Links to the referral form, manual, and participant contract are included.
Westmoreland County Juvenile Probation Information
View information about juvenile probation in Westmoreland County, including programs and services; resources for parents, offenders, and victims; a glossary of terms; and an expungement form.
Westmoreland County Law Library
View information about the Westmoreland County Law Library, including location, contacts, and available materials and services.
Westmoreland County Local Court Rules
View the local civil, criminal, Orphans' Court, Magisterial District Court, and juvenile rules of Westmoreland County courts.
Westmoreland County Magisterial District Court Night Court
View information about Westmoreland County Night Court, including types of cases, available services, and a judge schedule.
Westmoreland County Orphans' Court Information
View information about Westmoreland County Orphans' Court, including terminations and adoptions, guardianship cases, guardians' duties, estates, and post-adoption agreements.
Westmoreland County Protection From Abuse Orders
View information about Protection from Abuse (PFA) Orders in Westmoreland County, including filing instructions and answers to frequently asked questions.
Wyoming County - Courts Self Help Resources
Wyoming County Criminal Procedure
The Wyoming County District Attorney offers information about the criminal case process, Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD), Drug Treatment Court, and instructions for victims and witnesses.
Wyoming County Domestic Relations
View information about the Wyoming County Domestic Relations Office, which handles establishment of child and spousal support orders, paternity, and enforcement of support orders.
Wyoming County Juvenile Probation and Victim Information
View information about Wyoming County Juvenile Probation including programs and services such as counseling and community service, definitions, expungement of juvenile records, help for victims, and links to additional community resources.
Wyoming County Law Library
View contact information for the Wyoming County Law Library.
Wyoming County Probate Information
View a list of documents required to probate an estate in Wyoming County, with contact information for the Register of Wills office.
York County - Courts Self Help Resources
York County Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition
The York County District Attorney's Office offers information about its Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) program for DUI and non-DUI offenses, which can allow some first-time offenders to avoid a trial and conviction.
York County Court of Common Pleas Civil Case Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about civil cases in York County Court of Common Pleas, including divorce, name changes, and filing Magisterial District Court judgments and appeals in the Prothontary's Office.
York County Court of Common Pleas Civil Self Help
The York County Court Self-Help Center provides information for parties representing themselves in civil matters. Links to additional online resources and custody, divorce, and miscellaneous forms are in the left column.
York County Court of Common Pleas Local Rules
View York County Court of Common Pleas local civil, criminal, juvenile, Orphans' Court, and judicial administration rules.
York County Criminal Appeals
View instructions for appealing a Magisterial District Court summary offense conviction to the Court of Common Pleas, or appealing a Court of Common Pleas criminal conviction to the Superior Court. Links to forms are provided.
York County Criminal Record Expungement and Limited Access
View instructions for petitions to expunge or limit public access to criminal records or in York County.
York County Divorce Information
The York County Divorce Masters Office provides information about Divorce Masters hearings, general information about divorce procedures, answers to frequently asked questions, and links to forms and schedules.
York County Domestic Relations
View information about the York County Domestic Relations Section, which handles establishment of child and spousal support orders, paternity, and modification and enforcement of support orders. Links to forms and payment instructions are included.
York County Law Library
View information about the York County Law Library, which is open to the general public for legal research.
York County Magisterial District Court 19-3-01 Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about York County Magisterial District Court 19-3-01, including how to respond to citations and civil complaints, use of attorneys, continuances, and how to present a case.
York County Private Criminal Complaints
The York County District Attorney's Office offers information about private criminal complaints filed by citizens without police involvement.
York County Probation and Treatment Courts
View information about York County adult and juvenile probation, including available services and programs, DUI information, treatment courts, forms, and answers to frequently asked questions. Treatment courts, including Drug Court, DUI Court, Adult Mental Health Court, and Veterans Treatment Court, can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders.
York County Protection from Abuse Information
View information about Protection from Abuse (PFA) Orders in York County, including who can file, where to file, what protection is available, consequences of violation of the order, answers to frequently asked questions, and links to application forms and instructions for various types of orders.
York County Wills and Estate Information
View answers to frequently asked questions about wills, estates, and inheritance taxes in York County, from the York County Register of Wills.
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