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Bucks County Court Information

The first courthouse in Bucks County was built in 1812. After outgrowing that one, a new one was completed in 1878. That building was demolished to make room for the present Bucks County Courthouse, which was completed in 1962. The Bucks County Justice Center opened in 2015. Most court proceedings happen at either the Bucks County Courthouse or the Bucks County Justice Center.

Locations

Bucks County Justice Center
100 North Main Street
Doylestown, PA 18901
215-348-6000

Bucks County Orphans’ Court
Bucks County Courthouse
55 E Court Street
6th Floor
Doylestown, PA 18901

United States District Court
Eastern District of Pennsylvania
James A. Byrne U.S. Courthouse
601 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 597-7704

Clerk of Courts

The Clerk of Courts handles most things court-related. Motions and petitions are filed through the Clerk’s Office. The Clerk is also responsible for processing bail, issuing and receiving payment of fines and fees, providing licenses for private detectives, and processing appeals to the state appellate courts.

Eileen Hartnett Albillar
Bucks County Clerk of Courts
100 N. Main Street
Doylestown, PA 18901
215-348-6389

Register of Wills

The Register of Wills is responsible for probating wills and maintaining the records of such wills. The Register of Wills also functions as the Clerk of the Orphan’s Court. This office is also responsible for issuing marriage licenses.

Linda Bobrin, Esq.
Bucks County Register of Wills & Clerk of the Orphans’ Court
55 E Court Street
6th Floor
Doylestown, PA 18901
215-348-6265

Prothonotary

The Prothonotary’s main function is the Clerk of the Civil Division of the Court of Common Pleas. The duties are essentially the same as those of the Clerk of Courts, but for civil cases.

Coleen Christian
Bucks County Prothonotary
Bucks County Justice Center
100 North Main Street
Doylestown, PA 18901
215-348-6191

Chief Clerk

The Chief Clerk is an appointed position in the county administration. The Chief Clerk is responsible for record keeping for the Administration Office, administering oaths, and keeping possession of the County Seal.

Gail Humphrey
Bucks County Chief Clerk
55 E Court Street
5th Floor
Doylestown, PA 18901
215-348-6004

United States District Court

Bucks County is part of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania for the United States District Court. The Philadelphia division includes Bucks, Chester, Berks, Delaware, Lehigh, Lancaster, Montgomery, Philadelphia, and Northampton Counties.

Mitchell S. Goldberg is the Chief United States District Judge. George V. Wylesol is the Clerk of Court.

Seventh Judicial District

The Bucks County Courts are part of the 7th Judicial District of Pennsylvania. The Courts of Common Pleas are the general trial courts in Pennsylvania, and there are 60 judicial districts of these courts. Each district has a president judge and a court administrator.

The Courts of Common Pleas include Criminal, Civil, Family, and Orphans’ divisions.

Magisterial Districts

The minor courts, presided over by Magisterial District Judges, are the starting point of all criminal court cases in Pennsylvania. These judges do not have to be lawyers, but they must pass a qualifying exam. Magisterial District Judges are elected.

Preliminary and summary hearings for both misdemeanors and felonies are heard in these courts. These judges can perform marriage ceremonies, and they hear civil suits where the financial amount in dispute is not more than $12,000.

Civil Court

Civil cases are those that are not criminal in nature and usually involve a financial or property dispute between two people.

Magisterial District Judges hear cases that involve a financial amount of $12,000 or less. Civil cases involving higher amounts are part of the Civil Division of the 7th Judicial District..

Criminal Court

Criminal court judges hear cases involving criminal offenses. Magisterial District judges hold the initial hearings for criminal cases, but those are transferred to district court.

Family Court

Family court judges hear cases involving domestic relations, including divorce, custody, and separation. Juvenile dependency and delinquency cases are also heard in the Family Division, as are domestic violence cases.

Orphans’ Court

Known in other states as Probate Court, this court is responsible for probating estates, guardianships, trusts, and marriage licenses. The Clerk of Orphans’ Court is the records custodian for cases heard in this division of the Common Pleas Court.

Veterans Court

Veterans Court is a treatment court designed to help veterans with mental health and/or substance abuse issues related to their military service. The program offers long-term drug treatment and mental health counseling and lasts a minimum of 15 months. Upon completion of the program, the record may be expunged.

Drug Court

Drug Court is a specialized program for offenders who admit they have substance abuse problems. Long-term substance abuse treatment, random drug and alcohol testing, and court appearances are all mandatory.

The program is a minimum of 12 months, and participants must obtain a high school diploma or GED if they don’t have it and work full-time or do some other approved activity. Participants must remain drug- and alcohol-free and arrest-free for the 6 months prior to graduation.