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A Divorce
Berks County - Divorce Skip to Content Divorce is civil litigation and is a very serious matter. In addition to getting divorced, the divorce process may include many important rights including financial and property rights that you could lose if the divorce is not handled properly. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you hire a Lawyer to represent you in any divorce action. If you would like information about hiring a Lawyer, please call the Berks County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service at 610-375-4591. If you choose not to hire a Lawyer, the court will expect you to follow the state and local rules of procedure the same as though you had a Lawyer representing you. Disclaimer: The information contained in the state forms and instructions is not a substitute for professional legal advice. No one in the Courts, Law Library, Prothonotary's Office or any other Court or County office can give you legal advice, tell you which form(s) you should file or help you fill out/complete the forms. Self Help Custody and Divorce is civil litigation and is a very serious matter. It is highly recommended that you hire a Lawyer to represent you in any custody or divorce action. We have some self help forms available if you choose to represent yourself. Learn More
Court of Common Pleas
Berks County - Court of Common Pleas Skip to Content 23rd Judicial District of Pennsylvania Mission Statement The 23rd Judicial District of Pennsylvania, located in the County of Berks, shall administer justice according to the law equally to all people, while providing independent and accessible forums for the fair and prompt resolution of disputes. Overview The Courts of Common Pleas are the general trial courts of Pennsylvania. They are organized into 60 judicial districts. Most districts follow the geographic boundaries of counties, but seven of the districts are comprised of two counties. Each district has from one to 93 judges and has a president judge and a court administrator. Court Offices Office of Court Administration Provide administrative services and technical assistance to Court of Common Pleas judges and magisterial district judges and more. Learn More Adult Probation & Parole Office Dedicated to providing supervision & services aimed at rehabilitating the offender by utilizing evidence-based practices and data. Learn More Court Reporters Stenographically record all proceedings presided over by the Court of Common Pleas Judges and provide verbatim transcripts of proceedings as requested. Learn More Domestic Relations Establish, modify and enforce orders of support and provide support collection services for children and families in an effective and efficient manner. Learn More Family Court Family Court includes Custody, Divorce and Protection from Abuse cases. Learn More Jury Services Supporting the right of defendants to receive an impartial trial. Learn More Juvenile Probation Office An arm of the Juvenile Court of the 23rd Judicial District of Pennsylvania. Learn More Law Library Serving the Judges, County personnel, and members of the bar and as an informational resource for the public. Learn More Magisterial District Judges Seventeen magisterial district judges and two centralized magisterial district courts are under the supervision and administrative control of the President Judge. Learn More Treatment Courts Drug, DUI, Mental Health, and Veterans Treatment Courts are established to promote public safety, individual responsibility, and reduction of recidivism. Learn More Court Schedules and Information Court Schedules Court Schedule (opens in a new window) 2026 Civil Argument Court Dates (opens in a new window) Civil Arguments (opens in a new window) Mortgage Foreclosure Conference Schedule (opens in a new window) Judge Parisi's Schedule (opens in a new window) Judicial Procedures Judge Barrett Judge Geishauser - coming soon President Judge Johnson Judge Bodor Judge Parisi Waiver Procedures Waiver Arraignment Procedures (opens in a new window) Waiver Arraignment Form (opens in a new window) General Information and Resources Informational Documents 23rd Judicial District of Pennsylvania Local Rules of Court Order Amending Judicial Rules Civil Rules Criminal Rules Orphans Rules Court Notification Program Berks County Court implemented a mandatory electronic notification system designed to send out automatic electronic reminders to defendants of upcoming criminal court dates. Effective July 1, 2019, these reminders will be sent via text message or email as a courtesy and will not be considered official notice of any upcoming court date. The Administrative Order establishing this program can be found here. The Berks County Notification Intake Form is to be completed at the time of arraignment or waiver of arraignment. **Berks County Notification Intake Form** Press Release Text messages are sent from: 844-399-0018 Emails are sent from: [email protected] Featured Links ADA Request / Grievance Procedure The Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania (UJS) complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) which provides that “no qualified individual with a disability shall, by reason of such disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of a public entity, or be subjected to discrimination by any such entity”. Read more on our ADA Request Policy ADA Addendum Policy 2026 ADA FAQs Court Transcripts All transcripts of official court proceedings shall be prepared only upon written authorization or order of Court. No transcript of any official court proceeding may be prepared without the written consent of the Common Pleas Court judge assigned to the respective case. In the event that the assigned judge cannot be contacted by all exhaustive means, the authorization must be made by the respective Administrative Judge or the President Judge of the Court of Common Pleas. Read more on Court Transcripts External Link Resources The mission of the Berks County Bar Association is to support the legal profession by promoting professional excellence, encouraging collegiality and exercising advocacy on its behalf. The Association also strives to support the community by publishing the Berks County Law Journal, providing educational programs for the public, assuring access to justice and protecting the integrity of the legal system in Berks County. Berks Bar Association How To Pay Court Fines Follow the link below to learn more about how to pay your fines and cost in Berks County. Learn More Learn About The Pennsylvania Judicial System Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System How the Courts Operate How Judges Are Elected Legal Glossary FAQS Understanding the Courts Learn how the Pennsylvania Courts operate and the Judicial branch of government from the Minor Courts up to the Supreme Court. Educational Video Read the Guide Public access to criminal dockets The Pennsylvania Judiciary Web Portal provides the public with access to various aspects of court information and calendar events. UJS Portal
District Attorney
Mifflin County - District Attorney Skip to Content District Attorney District Attorney About Our Office The Mifflin County Office of the District Attorney is dedicated to achieving justice and protecting the safety of our own community. We are committed to enforcing the law by investigating and aggressively prosecuting criminal activity throughout Mifflin County. We seek justice in our courts, recommend appropriate punishment for those who commit crimes, and provide competent assistance to victims of crime. In doing so, we ensure that justice is done in a fair, effective and efficient manner. We maintain positive partnerships with law enforcement and community organizations so that we can achieve our goal of making Mifflin County a safe and secure place to live and work, and in doing so, earn the trust and respect of those citizens we are privileged and honored to serve. Contact Information Mifflin County Courthouse 20 North Wayne Street Lewistown, PA 17044 Phone 717-248-9800 Fax (Secure) 717-248-7780 D.A. Christopher Torquato First Ass't Mark Remy Second Ass't County Detectives Bruce Mann Isaac SuydamMifflin County Drug Task Force Phone 717-248-4803 Crime Victim ServicesPhone 717-242-3372 Fax 717-248-7780 Our Links About Us (opens in a new window) Right to Know (opens in a new window) Precious Metals (opens in a new window) Magisterial District Judges (opens in a new window) External Links Unified Judicial System Website (opens in a new window) Megan's Law Website (opens in a new window) PA Office of Attorney General (opens in a new window) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (opens in a new window) U.S. Attorney (Harrisburg) (opens in a new window) United States Constitution (opens in a new window)
Welcome To Domestic Relations
Welcome To Domestic Relations In addition to this site, you may also visit the Pennsylvania state website at www.humanservices.dhs.pa.gov/csws for even more information. Located on the first floor of the Courthouse, Domestic Relations is the branch of the Court of Common Pleas designated to handle the establishment and enforcement of Court orders relating to spousal and child support. These services are controlled by local, state and federal rules and regulations which are strictly applied in all cases. When calling our office, please be informed that a professional and courteous Client Service Representative will assist you with all of your questions regarding your case. In the event that further discussion is necessary with your Conference Enforcement Officer (CEO) if a question cannot be answered, you will be transferred to that person if available, or the CEO will return your call. Click here to learn more about our Client Services Unit ATTENTION Effective Monday, August 3, 2020 Beaver County Domestic Relations will no longer be accepting over the counter payments. Pursuant to a new mandate from the state, all cash, credit, and debit card payments are to be made via the Kiosk located outside of the Domestic Relations Office. Service/Convenience Fees apply. Money orders and/or Personal Checks are to be made payable to PA SCDU and mailed directly to: PA SCDU, P.O. Box 69110, Harrisburg, PA 17106-9110. Additional payment options are available online via the PA Child Support website: www.humanservices.dhs.pa.gov/csws Beaver County Domestic Relations Beaver County Courthouse 810 Third Street Beaver, PA 15009 724-773-8500 724-728-7863 (Fax) Joseph Chesnut, Director Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Phone Support Hours: 8:30am - 12:00pm 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Clerk of Courts
Welcome To The Office Of The Clerk Of Courts Judy R. Enslen Clerk Of Courts The Office of Clerk of Courts is located on the second floor of Building B of the Beaver County Courthouse. The public is welcome to visit us at any time, as the Courthouse is "your house". You can view public web docket sheets at Pennsylvania's Judicial System Web Portal. We are now offering online payment for fines and costs. Just visit the ePay page at Pennsylvania's Judicial System Web Portal. Services All matters of a criminal nature are maintained by the Clerk of Courts. Therefore, all motions or petitions having a direct affect on a particular case are filed with the Clerk of Courts Office. The Clerk of Courts Office has the responsibility to notify the defendant and his or her attorney whenever any matter is filed in a case. Additionally more than 5,000 collection statements are mailed each month to criminal defendants who are required to pay fines and costs. Other services include: Processing of expungements. Bail bonds Microfilming and archiving all records. Collection of all court imposed fines, costs and restitution and distributing those collections to Beaver County, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Municipalities, and restitution to crime victims processing fingerprint cards for individuals who are applying for a Private Detective License or a Private Detective who wishes to hire individuals to work for their agency. Completing record searches for the municipal police departments, the Pennsylvania State Police, outside government agencies and for the Department of Public Welfare. A sampling of the reports this office must complete are as follows: Notify the Department of Transportation of every conviction or acquittal related to a Motor Vehicle Offense and certain Drug Offenses. Complete a detailed report to the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts on each case disposition. Prepare County Jail commitments and all commitments to the various State Correctional Institutions. Prepare and distribute Bench Warrants, process Orders for Transfer Of Prisoner and Bail Bonds. Prepare and compile all appeals to Superior Court, Supreme Court and Commonwealth Court. Request suspension of operating privilege for nonpayment of court-imposed fines. Costs and restitution. Conduct arraignments, and assist the Court of Common Pleas in any manner possible.
Jury Services
Beaver County - Jury Services Skip to Content Notice of Data Security Incident: For more information please view the BCBH Notice Of Cyber Incident page. × Jury Services The primary duty and responsibility of the Jury Services is to oversee and maintain the integrity of the process by which jurors are selected. The Jury Management system utilizes a two-step process to qualify and summon jurors. First, from a Master List, generated by the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts, individuals are randomly selected and then mailed a juror questionnaire. This master list is compiled from information from a variety of government entities, including the Department of State and PennDOT. Second, eligible citizens are then placed in the Pool of Qualified Jurors. As the needs of the court require, qualified jurors are selected at random and mailed a Summons to Appear for a specific service date. The number of names drawn for each term of Court is set by Court Order from the President Judge. Services Provide a supply of Jurors to the Beaver County Court of Common Pleas. Supply as needed Jurors to the Beaver County Coroner’s Office. Assist Jurors in filling out questionnaire’s and letters of excusal. Complete explanation of concerns or questions pertaining to jury duty experience. Adequate amount of jurors for arrival for jury duty on a given day. Update and implement jurors selected at random from a representative cross-section of the eligible population of the county. We believe in an open door policy. By helping to solve problems, Jury Services benefit by gaining valuable insight into possible problems with existing methods, procedures and approaches. While there may not always be an easy answer or solution to every concern, as a prospective juror you have the opportunity at all times, through the open door policy, to be heard. Jury Services Welcome to the I-JUROR System i-JUROR Jury Services Related Links Entering the Courthouse Juror's Guide Jury Duty Scam Alert Medical Infirmity Certificate Sample Questionnaire Sample Summons Special Instructions for Summoned Jurors State Jury Service Pamphlet Frequently Asked Questions Contact Information Beaver County Court House810 Third StreetBeaver, PA 15009(724) 770-4620 Tamara L. GollettiEmail: [email protected](724) 770-4620Fax (724) 770-4758
District Attorney's Office
Welcome To The District Attorney's Office The mission of the District Attorney's Office is to affirmatively promote, preserve, and provide as much as is practicable and given existing resources, a feeling of security and safety among all persons within our agency's jurisdiction. All our accomplishments are a direct result of the dedicated effort of the District Attorney's, the County Detectives, and a host of support staff. Feel free to contact our office if you need us. Additional DA Offices District Attorneys Detectives Victim/Witness Anti-Drug Task Force Emergency Service Unit Missing Child Task Force District Attorney's Office Related Links Staff Frequently Asked Questions Monthly Watch Police Services Beaver County Crime Solvers Crime Solvers of Beaver County - Facebook Open Records Open Records Fee Schedule for Open Records Form for Requesting Open Records Open Record Laws Act 3 of 2009 Private Prosecution Private Prosecution Summary Private Prosecution Procedure Private Prosecution Rule 506 - Approval of Private Complaints Policies Policy on Requesting Open Records Veterans Court Veterans Treatment Court Summary Veterans Treatment Court Rules Drug Take Back Boxes Prescription Drug Take Back Boxes Contact Information Beaver County Court House 810 Third Street Beaver, PA 15009 Phone: 724-773-8550 Fax: 724-728-0710 Email:@beavercountypa.gov