It is the mission of the Lackawanna County District Judge System to seek justice, to foster public trust and confidence in an independent judiciary, and to provide high quality, courteous service to all users of the district judge courts by processing cases and resolving disputes in a manner that reflects the Systemâs commitment to open access to the courts, fairness, impartiality, administrative efficiency, fiscal responsibility and public accountability. City of Carbondale, Borough of Vandling, and Townships of Fell, Scott & Benton.

Administers County Courts, including both criminal and civil divisions.

Handles all traffic cases, other minor criminal cases and civil cases involving amounts up to $12,000. Also, sets 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.

It is the mission of the Lackawanna County District Judge System to seek justice, to foster public trust and confidence in an independent judiciary, and to provide high quality, courteous service to all users of the district judge courts by processing cases and resolving disputes in a manner that reflects the Systemâs commitment to open access to the courts, fairness, impartiality, administrative efficiency, fiscal responsibility and public accountability. (Dickson City, Olyphant, Throop)

Magisterial district judges are nominated by the Governor and confirmed by the state Senate. This Magisterial District covers the boroughs of Alba, Canton, Sylvania and Troy as well as the townships of Armenia, Canton, Granville, Leroy, Ridgebury, Smithfield, South Creek, Springfield, Troy, Wells and West Burlington.

Handles all traffic cases, other minor criminal cases and civil cases involving amounts up to $12,000. Also, sets 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.

Handles all traffic cases, other minor criminal cases and civil cases involving amounts up to $12,000. Also, sets 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.

Offers Lehigh County Magisterial District Judges.

Handles matters such as landlord-tenant disputes, small claims, summary offenses, and violations of municipal ordinances and some Magisterial District Courts also handle traffic violations.

Serves as a small claim court.

Oversees Northampton 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.

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.

It is the mission of the Lackawanna County District Judge System to seek justice, to foster public trust and confidence in an independent judiciary, and to provide high quality, courteous service to all users of the district judge courts by processing cases and resolving disputes in a manner that reflects the Systemâs commitment to open access to the courts, fairness, impartiality, administrative efficiency, fiscal responsibility and public accountability. Wards 1, 2, 3, 7, 13, 23 (N. Scranton and Greenridge) and Borough of Dunmore.

It is the mission of the Lackawanna County District Judge System to seek justice, to foster public trust and confidence in an independent judiciary, and to provide high quality, courteous service to all users of the district judge courts by processing cases and resolving disputes in a manner that reflects the Systemâs commitment to open access to the courts, fairness, impartiality, administrative efficiency, fiscal responsibility and public accountability.

It is the mission of the Lackawanna County District Judge System to seek justice, to foster public trust and confidence in an independent judiciary, and to provide high quality, courteous service to all users of the district judge courts by processing cases and resolving disputes in a manner that reflects the Systemâs commitment to open access to the courts, fairness, impartiality, administrative efficiency, fiscal responsibility and public accountability. Boroughs of Archbald, Jermyn, Mayfield, Blakely & Jessup.

Magisterial district judges are nominated by the Governor and confirmed by the state Senate. This Magisterial District covers the boroughs of Alba, Canton, Sylvania and Troy as well as the townships of Armenia, Canton, Granville, Leroy, Ridgebury, Smithfield, South Creek, Springfield, Troy, Wells and West Burlington.

Responsible for adjudicating or processing the following: A) Summary criminal cases, traffic citations, and non-traffic citations B) Civil matters including contracts, torts, and landlord/tenant disputes not exceeding $12,000 C) Criminal matters including preliminary arraignments and hearings, setting of bail, issuance of arrest warrants in misdemeanor and felony cases, and issuing search warrants D) Emergency Relief from Abuse petitions under the Protection from Abuse Act E) Marriage ceremonies

Handles a variety of legal matters, including traffic violations, minor criminal cases, landlord-tenant disputes, and civil cases with limited monetary claims.

It is the mission of the Lackawanna County District Judge System to seek justice, to foster public trust and confidence in an independent judiciary, and to provide high quality, courteous service to all users of the district judge courts by processing cases and resolving disputes in a manner that reflects the Systemâs commitment to open access to the courts, fairness, impartiality, administrative efficiency, fiscal responsibility and public accountability. Borough of Moscow and Townships of Jefferson, Roaring Brook, Elmhurst, Madison, Spring Brook, Covington, Clifton & Thornhurst.

Serves as the governing legislative body for Carbon County. Oversees county operations, including administration/ human resources, economic development, corrections, court services, emergency services, fiscal affairs, human services, public works, and the offices of the Coroner, Public Defender, Sheriff, and Solicitor.

Magisterial district judges are nominated by the Governor and confirmed by the state Senate. This Magisterial District covers the boroughs of Alba, Canton, Sylvania and Troy as well as the townships of Armenia, Canton, Granville, Leroy, Ridgebury, Smithfield, South Creek, Springfield, Troy, Wells and West Burlington.

It is the mission of the Berks County Magisterial District Judge System to seek justice, to foster public trust and confidence in an independent judiciary, and to provide high quality courteous service to all users of the magisterial district courts by processing cases and resolving disputes in a manner that reflects the system's commitment to open access to the courts, fairness, impartiality, administrative efficiency, fiscal responsibility and public accountability. The seventeen magisterial district judges and two centralized magisterial district courts in Berks County are under the supervision and administrative control of the President Judge. Each magisterial district judge is elected to serve within his/her magisterial district for a six-year term. The Berks County Central Arraignment Court and Reading Central Court are the two centralized courts established within the minor judiciary system. The Berks County Central Arraignment Court, located on the 1st floor of the Berks County Courthouse,

It is the mission of the Lackawanna County District Judge System to seek justice, to foster public trust and confidence in an independent judiciary, and to provide high quality, courteous service to all users of the district judge courts by processing cases and resolving disputes in a manner that reflects the Systemâs commitment to open access to the courts, fairness, impartiality, administrative efficiency, fiscal responsibility and public accountability. City of Scranton Wards 11, 12, 19, 20, 24 (South Scranton).

It is the mission of the Lackawanna County District Judge System to seek justice, to foster public trust and confidence in an independent judiciary, and to provide high quality, courteous service to all users of the district judge courts by processing cases and resolving disputes in a manner that reflects the Systemâs commitment to open access to the courts, fairness, impartiality, administrative efficiency, fiscal responsibility and public accountability. City of Scranton Wards 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 18, 21, 22 (West Scranton).

It is the mission of the Lackawanna County District Judge System to seek justice, to foster public trust and confidence in an independent judiciary, and to provide high quality, courteous service to all users of the district judge courts by processing cases and resolving disputes in a manner that reflects the Systemâs commitment to open access to the courts, fairness, impartiality, administrative efficiency, fiscal responsibility and public accountability. Boroughs of Dalton, Clarks Summit, Clarks Green, LaPlume, North, South & West Abington, Glenburn, Waverly, Newton and Ransom.