Supervises the fiscal affairs of the County, including the books, records and fiscal actions of those who collect, receive, hold or disburse public funds subject to the power and authority of the Board of Commissioners.

Providing a court system to facilitate access to justice.

Provides all county civil proceedings that include civil complaints, mortgage foreclosure actions, state and federal tax liens, district magistrate judgements, protection from abuse, divorce, and custody and support actions.

Procures supplies, equipment, and services for all county departments at the best possible price. Procurements are made through methods such as direct purchases with purchase orders, online purchasing, requests for proposals, sealed bids, and the use of the county procurement card.

Oversees core functions of county government such as fiscal operations, human resources, taxes, voting, emergency services, planning, and information technology. Holds policy-making authority to provide certain local services and facilities on a county-wide basis.

Tax Services is comprised of tax assessment and tax claim functions. Tax Assessment - The Assessment office values all real estate and improvements in the county. We have both counter computers and property record cards where records may be searched and copies of various forms may be purchased. Tax Claim - Tax Claim collects all delinquent real estate taxes that were levied by the county, municipality or school district.

Record keeping office of Washington County. Maintains records pertaining to criminal cases, roads, miscellaneous records; responsible for collections of cash, fines, and restitution.

Offers 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. Information on county services.

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.

Responsible for overseeing the delivery of designated services to the public and managing other county government functions.

Provides assistance to veterans and their families with applying for the benefits they have earned during their service.

Files civil documents with the Prothonotary, criminal documents with the Clerk of Courts.

All civil litigation is filed with the Prothonotary. A few examples include the following:

family court matters such as divorce, child custody and protection from abuse cases.

unpaid debt complaints

malpractice actions

mortgage foreclosures

personal injury cases

equity actions

replevin

district justice civil judgment appeals

license suspension appeals

administrative agency appeals

actions in ejectment

condemnation proceedings

Liens against real estate and personal property are also part of the records.

The office also serves as the passport acceptance agent. Records date back to 1759.

Magisterial district courts are responsible for adjudicating all traffic and non-traffic citations as well as processing criminal and private criminal complaints inclusive of arraignments and preliminary hearings, the handling of civil and landlord tenant complaints up to a jurisdictional limit of $12,000 as well as parking violations. Magisterial district judge’s jurisdiction in criminal cases includes parking violations through other summary and misdemeanor and felony offenses including the initial phases of murder offenses. All misdemeanor and felony violations are more commonly called court cases. These categories of cases are filed in the district courts where they are preliminarily arraigned and afforded a preliminary hearing. At the conclusion of the preliminary hearing the charges are dismissed, waived to court or held for court and referred onto the Court of Common Pleas. Locations of the MDJ's are: Magisterial District Judge 39-2-01: Borough of Chambersburg Glenn K. Manns 630 Norland Avenue Chambersburg, PA 17201 Magisterial District Judge 39-3-02: Borough of Waynesboro and Washington Township Annie Gomez Shockey 22 North Oller Avenue Waynesboro, PA 17268 Magisterial District Judge 39-3-03: Fannett Township, Hamilton Township, Letterkenny Township, Lurgan Township David L. Plum 9724 Cumberland Highway Pleasant Hall, PA 17246 Magisterial District Judge 39-3-04: Borough of Orrstown, Borough of Shippensburg (West End), Greene Township, South Hampton Township Kristin D. Nicklas 1157 Garver Lane Chambersburg, PA 17202 Magisterial District Judge 39-3-05: Antrim Township, Borough of Greencastle Duane K. Cunningham 401 South Washington Street Greencastle, PA 17225 Magisterial District Judge 39-3-06: Borough of Mercersburg, Montgomery Township, Metal Township, Peters Township, St. Thomas Township, Warren Township Jody C. Eyer 20 Veterans Way Mercersburg, PA 17236 Magisterial District Judge 39-3-07: Borough of Mont Alto, Guilford Township, Quincy Township Kelly L. Rock 2038 Lincoln Way East Chambersburg, PA 17202

Provides health services aimed at the prevention of disease, the protection of Bucks County residents from hazards to their health, and the promotion of healthy living. Services range from immunizations to long-term care facilities.

Provides flood protection, reservoir water supplies, water science, and information and planning to the citizens of Chester County in an effort to sustain the natural quality, quantity, and biodiversity of the County's water resources. Programs include flood protection, storm and water quality improvement, sustainable water resources management, and water information and outreach. This service does not supply water.

Provides licensing services for recreational settings in Armstrong County.

Provides government services for Delaware County, including emergency services, aging services, adult and family services, permits, human services, and election services.

To continue to provide cost efficient para-transit service, which addresses the recognized needs of the âtransportation disadvantagedâ population of Lackawanna County at the current level of service.

Monitors criminal offenders living and working in the community. Aids offenders in their rehabilitation into the community and ensures the safety and protection of both victims and residents through probation/parole officers. Provides the following services: Pre-release, Presentence Investigation, DAPP, EM/HA, SCRAM, SCRAMX, and payment division. Also includes: Sexual Offenders, Mental Health Offenders, DRC, DUI, Probation with Restrictive Conditions, and Work Release.

Collects all delinquent property taxes/delinquent real estate taxes on behalf of the school district, local municipalities, and the county.

A county-wide communications system that provides non-emergency contact with police, fire, and medical services personnel.

Issues payrolls and checks. Collecting county taxes, receiving money for the state and federal grants, and issuing licenses are the major responsibilities. Licenses issued by the office include dog, fishing, hunting, fur trapping, and bingo.

Works with local governments, community organizations, and the public to emphasize regional cooperation, foster growth consistent with existing infrastructure, protect regional aesthetic and historic characteristics, and support a high quality of life in Franklin County. Provides staff support for the following Franklin County boards: Planning Commission, Agricultural Land Preservation Board, Metropolitan Planning Organization, and Board of Commissioners.