County of Lancaster - Lancaster County Magisterial District Judges

50 North Duke Street, Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster, PA 17602

Eligibility

No limitations or restrictions

Hours

Hours vary per office

(717) 299-8041

Voice

Website

https://court.lancastercountypa.gov/149/Magisterial-District-Courts

Application process

Call or email individuals offices

Fees

Call for more details

Service area

Lancaster, PA

Handle all traffic cases, other minor criminal cases and civil cases involving amounts up to $12,000. Also set bail and conduct preliminary hearings in misdemeanor and felony criminal cases to determine if the cases should be dismissed or transferred to the Court of Common Pleas for further proceedings.

What's Here

Housing Courts Small Claims Courts Community Courts

Providing organization

County of Lancaster

The County acts as an agent of the Commonwealth for those functions which are specified by State law. To carry out those functions, three County Commissioners are elected every four years. The Commissioners serve as the managers and administrators of County government, name citizens to boards, commissions and authorities and award contracts. Lancaster County Commissioners: Joshua Parsons, Chairman Ray D'Agostino, Vice Alice Yoder