Sullivan County Human Services - District Magistrate
245 Muncy Street, Laporte, PA 18626
Eligibility
Residents of Sullivan County.
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm
Application process
Call, or walk-in.
Fees
Fees for court costs.
Service area
Sullivan, PA
Description
Provides magisterial district court services. Magisterial judges conduct non-jury trials in summary traffic, criminal, ordinance cases, landlord/tenant actions, and civil cases involving amounts of $12,000 or less; conduct preliminary arraignments and set bail; preside over preliminary hearings; issue criminal warrants and search warrants; issue Emergency Protection From Abuse Orders; and perform weddings.
Providing organization
Sullivan County Human Services
Provides consolidated, efficient, and cost-effective services to county residents.