Pennsylvania district courts handle certain kinds of cases. These cases involve traffic offenses, summary criminal offenses, landlord tenant disputes, small civil claims of under $12,000 in value, and municipal code violations. Because these are some of the most common offenses dealt with in the Pennsylvania court system, there are several district courts in each county, […]

The Pennsylvania district court system is where you will be expected to appear if you have been arrested for a summary criminal offense or have received a citation for a traffic violation in Pennsylvania. District courts handle these types of cases, as well as municipal code violations, small civil claims under $12,000, and landlord tenant […]

The administration is introducing recent safety regulations for truckers that will limit the average working hours of a truck driver from 82 hours downward 70 hours. This federal regulation stated that by lowering the hours-of-service, it will be instrumental to prevent accidents caused by truck drivers who are exhausted by long-hours behind the wheels. According […]

Have you received a citation for a traffic violation or for a summary offense, or have you been arrested for a minor criminal offense? If so, the next step is usually to appear in your local Pennsylvania district court for a proceeding, such as a hearing, an arraignment, or a non-jury trial. These proceedings will […]

District courts can be found throughout the state of Pennsylvania, with multiple district courts in each county. In fact, sometimes entire townships or boroughs are served by several district courts, depending on the size of the township or borough. District courts, sometimes called magisterial courts, hear only specific types of cases, including summary criminal offenses, […]