Provides information about How the Courts Operate, History of the Pennsylvania Judicial System, and How Judges are Elected.

Consists of the County Council, which is the governing legislative body, and the County Executive, who oversees county operations, including administration/ human resources, economic development, corrections, court services, fiscal affairs, human services, public works, and the offices of the Coroner, Public Defender, Sheriff, and Solicitor.

Various public offices including, York County Treasurer's Office, Recorder of Deeds, York County Commissioner's Office etc. are located within the York County Administration Center.

Supervises and administers Pennsylvania's judicial branch of government.

Operates the Courts of Common Pleas as the trial court, hearing major civil and criminal cases and deciding matters involving adoption, divorce, child custody, abuse, juvenile delinquency, estates, guardianships, charitable organizations, and other issues.

Holds court and various offices located within the courthouse. -Self-help Center (1st floor): Monday, Thursday and Friday, 9:00am to 1:00pm and Tuesday and Wednesday, 1:00pm to 5:00pm, Provides information packets for commonly faced problems limited to civil court matters. Designed to be a step-by-step procedural outline to the legal process. Packets can be downloaded for free from the Court's website. Topics include: How to file for custody ($10) How to modify a custody order ($10) How to file for contempt of a custody order ($10) Custody relocation process ($10) How to file for a no-fault divorce with no property to divide ($10) How to file for support ($5) How to file an in forma pauperis petition ($1) How to file an appeal from a license suspension ($5) How to file an appeal from a vehicle registration suspension ($5) How to file a involuntary transfer of vehicle Title ($5) How to file a summary appeal ($5) How to file for expungement (ARD) ($5) How to file a petition for a name