Are Lancaster County PA courts open?
All mask mandated will end for all effective June 28, 2021. Pursuant to Judicial Administrative Order dated May 26, 2021, the Lancaster County Courthouse is OPEN to the public pursuant to CDC guidelines. Filings are encouraged to continue via mail or electronic filing but there are no restrictions to filing in person.
What is the difference between a judge and a magistrate?
They can hear different types of cases. Judges generally hear larger, more complex cases while magistrates hear smaller matters such as petty crime and traffic offenses. Magistrates have a smaller area of jurisdiction such as a city or county. There is a difference between the power given to a judge over a magistrate.
How do i find divorce records in Lancaster PA?
Certified copies can be requested in person, by mail, or online from the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Division of Vital Records in New Castle. Marriage and divorce records are unrestricted court records, and requests for these records should be directed to the County Clerk of Court in Lancaster.
Does Lancaster County have Efiling?
Electronic filing for Lancaster County Prothonotary Office is provided by: File & ServeXpress (formally known as LexisNexis).
What does a magistrate district judge do?
District judges (magistrates’ courts) hear criminal cases, youth cases and also some civil proceedings in magistrates’ courts. They can be authorised to hear cases in the Family Court. Some are authorised to deal with extradition proceedings and terrorist cases.
Why is Lancaster called the Red Rose City?
The city is known as the “Red Rose City” due to its link to Lancaster, England. Lancaster became a borough in 1742, a charted city on March 10, 1818, and surrendered its ancient city charter and became a Third Class City under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on May 27, 1924.