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Delaware County Court Information

The first county courthouse was actually part of Chester County from 1724 until 1789. At that point, it became part of Delaware County and was used for that county from 1789 to 1851. A new county courthouse was completed in 1851 in Media, PA. The courthouse was enlarged three times and a major remodel was finished in 1920. That is still the current Delaware County Courthouse.

Locations

Delaware County Courthouse
201 W Front St
Media, PA 19063
(610) 891-4000

District Court 32-1-20
529 Penn Street
Chester, PA 19013-6033
610-876-2151

District Court 32-1-21
529 Penn Street
Chester, PA 19013-6033
610-874-7180

District Court 32-1-22
529 Penn Street
Chester, PA 19013-6033
610-874-1790

District Court 32-1-23
100 Clifton Avenue
Collingdale, PA 19023-3828
610-534-3443

District Court 32-1-27
796 Parkway Boulevard
Broomall, PA 19008
610-356-7430

District Court 32-1-28
349 West Baltimore Avenue
Media, PA 19063-2609
610-566-0872

District Court 32-1-30
Ridley Township Municipal Building
100 Macdade Boulevard
Folsom, PA 19033-2594
610-532-0320

District Court 32-1-32
56 Powell Road
Springfield, PA 19064-2446
610-543-2366

District Court 32-1-33
Barclay Square Building
1550 Garrett Road
Upper Darby, PA 19082-4505
610-626-6900

District Court 32-1-34
Barclay Square Building
1550 Garrett Road
Upper Darby, PA 19082-4505 6
10-626-6900

District Court 32-1-36
526 W. Ridge Road
Linwood, PA 19061-4219
610-859-9748

District Court 32-2-37
150 S. Macdade Blvd.
Suite E
Darby, PA 19023-2202
610-534-3504

District Court 32-2-38
2901 Dutton Mill Road, Suite 120
Aston, PA 19014-1032
610-558-3520

District Court 32-2-39
2 Cambridge Road, Suite 300
Brookhaven, PA 19015-1708
610-874-8178

District Court 32-2-40
11 Bartram Avenue
Glenolden, PA 19036-1802
610-583-6646

District Court 32-2-42
11 Bartram Avenue
Glenolden, PA 19036-1802
610-583-6647

District Court 32-2-43
4655 West Chester Pike
Newtown Square, PA 19073
610-356-2997

District Court 32-2-44
1028 Lincoln Avenue
Prospect Park, PA 19076-1414
610-534-5627

District Court 32-2-46
939 N. Providence Road
Media, PA 19063-1403
610-566-3495

District Court 32-2-47
60 W. Marshall Road
Lansdowne, PA 19050
610-259-8848

District Court 32-2-48
27 S. Pennell Road
Lima, PA 19037-0093
610-565-4110

District Court 32-2-49
485 Baltimore Pike
Glen Mills, PA 19342-1161
610-558-3605

District Court 32-2-51
Barclay Square Building
1550 Garrett Road
Upper Darby, PA 19082-4505
610-626-6900

District Court 32-2-52
409 Ashland Avenue, Suite 1
Secane, PA 19018-2705
610-622-8102

District Court 32-2-53
525 West Chester Pike, Suites 103 And 105
Havertown, PA 19083-4539
610-449-5189

District Court 32-2-54
56 Powell Road
Springfield, PA 19064-2446
610-690-7668

United States District Court
Eastern District of Pennsylvania
James A. Byrne U.S. Courthouse
601 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106

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.

Mary J. Walk
Office of Judicial Support
Government Center Building
Delaware County Courthouse
201 West Front Street
Media, PA 19063

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.

Vincent A. Rongione, Esq.
Register of Wills &
Clerk of Orphans’ Court
Government Center
201 W. Front St.
Media, PA 19063
610-891-4400

County Clerk

The County Clerk has a number of important duties, with one of the most important duties being to maintain the records of county government. The County Clerk records all actions of the County Council, gives public notice of all Council meetings, and processes Council appointments to boards and commissions.

Sharon A. Scattolino
County Clerk
Government Center
Room 206
201 W. Front Street
Media, PA 19063
610-891-4260

United States District Court

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

Mitchell S. Goldberg is the Chief Judge, and George V. Wylesol is the Clerk of Court.

32nd Judicial District

The Delaware County District Court is part of the 32nd 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 5th 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.

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. Upon completion of the program, charges may be reduced or even dismissed completely. Those facing felony sex offenses or felony crimes of violence are not eligible.

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.

For lesser drug offenses, a treatment program may be offered instead of a short jail sentences. For more serious offenses, a 30-day jail sentence is served, and then the treatment program lasts up to 24 months.