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York County, Pennsylvania

York County was founded in 1749 in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In 2022, the county's population stood at 457,051. York City serves as the county seat. The court system in York County consists of the Courts of Common Pleas, Orphans' Court, and Magisterial District Courts. These courts oversee the legal proceedings and resolution of various legal matters under their jurisdictions. York County Courts are under the 19th Judicial District of Pennslyvania.

Located in York City, the York County Court of Common Pleas is a general jurisdiction trial court. The court operates some Divisions that handle different cases, including felonies and civil matters. The Family Division of the Court hears and decides cases involving divorces, child custody, child abuse and neglect, juvenile delinquency, estates, trusts, and guardianships. Additionally, this Division has a Domestic Relations Section that offers services such as paternity establishment, enforcement of support orders, and location of absent parents. There are 19 Magisterial District Courts in York County. The Magisterial District Judges preside over small claims cases (up to $12,000), landlord-tenant disputes, traffic cases, and minor criminal matters. Lastly, The Orphans' Court Division of the Court of Common Pleas handles cases concerning incapacitated persons, appointment of guardians, adoptions, and wills.

The Pennsylvania UCR Program showed that the total crime index in York County in 2023 was 7,771. Based on the 2022 Caseload Statistics of the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania, York County's Court of Common Pleas processed 6,198 out of the 9,226 criminal cases on its dockets. Furthermore, of the 2,688 civil cases docketed with the court, 2,378 were resolved through jury/non-jury trials, settlements, default judgments, and other means of disposition. The Domestic Relations Section of the Common Pleas Court handled 1,507 new cases and concluded 1,502 cases for the year. Likewise, the Orphans' Court Division finalized 595 cases concerning adoptions, termination of parental rights, and guardianships. York County's Magisterial District Courts collectively finalized 83,845 cases, including 7,550 criminal, 3,629 civil, 7,028 landlord/tenant, 56,811 traffic, and 7,827 non-traffic cases. The York County Clerk of Courts records court filings and manages the records of all court proceedings. Anyone can look up court records online or request copies from the Clerk's Office. However, confidential files, such as juvenile records, are publicly unavailable.

The administration of York County's government relies on its judiciary system to ensure justice with the adjudication of numerous legal matters brought before the courts. The Court system comprises the Courts of Common Pleas, Orphans' Court, and Magisterial District Courts. Furthermore, the Clerk of Courts guarantees access to public court files and information, ensuring accountability within the judicial system.

York County Common Pleas Court

	Court Type:	Common Pleas
	Street Address:	45 N. George St.
	Website URL:	http://www.pacourts.us/courts/courts-of-common-pleas/individual-county-courts/york-county

	Phone:	717-771-9234
	Hours:	Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM

	Judge:	Hon. Maria Musti Cook
	Judge Phone:	717-771-3856

	Clerk:	Dan Byrnes
	Clerk Phone:	717-771-9612
	Clerk Fax:	717-771-9096

	Parking:	The Judicial Center is located at 45 N. George St. in York City, but no parking is available at the courthouse. Instead, you can park in any of four parking garages. If you park in these garages, you will not be charged.If you park anywhere else, you will be liable for applicable parking costs and will not be reimbursed. Market Street Garage: This is the primary and preferred garage for Jurors, you MUST park on level 8 or above. The levels are clearly marked. Location: 41 East Market St., York, Pa. 17401.King Street Garage: This is the second preferred garage; you MUST park on level 6 or above. The levels are clearly marked. Location: 15 West King St York, Pa. 17401.Philadelphia Street Garage: This is the third preferred garage; you MUST park on level 3 or above. The levels are clearly marked. Location: 25 W. Philadelphia St York Pa. 17401.Philadelphia Street Deck/Garage: This garage is at the corner of Philadelphia and Beaver streets. This is NOT at the garage across the street from the Stand Capital Theater. This garage is across the street from the White Rose restaurant. You MUST park on the upper level. The bottom level is not secure and jurors are not allowed to park on the lower level. The clearly marked entrance to the upper level is off of Gas Alley. Location: 101 W. Philadelphia St York Pa., 17401.
	Restrictions:	No shorts are permitted. All pants must be worn at the waist. No sagging or low-riding. Undershirts and tank tops, if worn, must be worn with another “cover-up “or sweater must be worn. Spaghetti straps alone are not allowed. Shoulders, backs, chests, and midriffs must be covered. No see-through type or suggestive clothing is to be worn.Prohibited items:Cell phones, Pagers, Knives or any type of cutting instrument (scissors), Pepper spray or mace, Cameras: however, cameras may be allowed for adoption hearings and certain ceremonial events. Firearms, ammunition, or black powder, Any type of recording device, Radios and cd players, Electronic games, Tools of any kind, Stun guns, Handcuff keys, No food or drink (food and drinks for infants and Jurors are allowed).

	Forms & Filing:	https://yorkcountypa.gov/courts-criminal-justice/court-of-common-pleas/court-forms-court-admin.html
	Jury Service:	https://yorkcountypa.gov/courts-criminal-justice/online-juror-registration.html
	Languages:	Multiple

	ADA:	Billa Jamison
	ADA Phone:	717-771-4385
	ADA Fax / Email:	brjamison@yorkcountypa.gov

	About / Additional Info:	The 19th Judicial District is composed of the York County Court of Common Pleas and 19 magisterial districts.The Court of Common Pleas, as the trial court, hears major civil and criminal cases. The Court also decides cases involving adoption, divorce, child custody, abuse, juvenile delinquency, estates, guardianships, charitable organizations and many other matters.