County Clerk's office: perfectly on time for my appointment. Helped with all the various paperwork,…read morefriendly staff even pointed out how I could do some things myself and save significant money. A really polite staff made the experience simple and actually took way less time than I expected.

The main courthouse is centrally located in downtown Somerville on 20 North Bridge Street. There…read moreare plenty of places across the street to grab a sandwich, or get a cup of coffee. The court itself has a new wing and an historic wing. . The Old Historic Wing is just off the main corridor. Once inside you can see all the beauty from yesteryear. There are gold columns, and ornate carvings. There is so much history and character. There are several metered lots to park in. I prefer lot # 7 off of High Street. Make sure you bring plenty of quarters. It's 50 cents per hour. If attending court, it could take hours. I would suggest minimum of 4 hrs. Otherwise,you will have to walk back and put in more money to avoid getting a ticket. I would suggest arriving 15-20 minutes before your court time. There is usually some type of sign in and each floor has seating. I've been coming here for 4 years now, Domestic Violence, Divorce, and Child Support/ Alimony non payments I've had quite a bit of ups and downs because each department is run differently and communication is not the best with each other. Always make a copy of everything you submit to the court. Paperwork gets easily lost. If you mail it send it return receipt . The security personnel are very professional and friendly when asked a question and do a great job! They are very strict with cell phone use, and no photos or taping is allowed. Somerset County Courthouse is very over crowded. There aren't enough judges to hear all the cases and it can take months to get a court date with a judge. Seating in the different courtrooms are packed so sometimes plaintiffs and defendants are seated near each other or out in the halls. If you are handicapped or need assistance please call ahead and make special arrangements. There is also a full time interpreter for people who speak Spanish. The court is very good with this. When it comes to domestic violence there needs to be more training. The staff and the court really don't understand what truly goes on, and in my case really did more harm then good. There should be several domestic violence advocates, and counselors on the premises at all times to help battered women. Judges shouldn't allow the victims to be re-victimized and be put on trial and made to relive the nightmares all over again. There truly needs to be stricter enforcement when both parties sign a settlement agreement which supersedes the court order. If one parent doesn't follow it then there should be swift and immediate action. Otherwise, why bother having a settlement agreement. The only way to correct this is to file a $50 motion for each dispute, and wait for another trial.. Motions are costly and take way too long to get results which leave a lot of mom's helpless , homeless, and broken. If you have any problems at the courthouse contact the Ombudsman . ( In the Judiciary, the ombudsman is a neutral staff person who answers questions, addresses concerns from the public and is responsible for enhancing customer service in the courts. The ombudsman provides a bridge between the courts and the community, to enhance public access and improve customer service.)

Excellent service! They are way ahead than other counties. You can apply online as well and just…read morebring pertinent documents in person. Saves a lot of time if you're a busy bee. The staff are very nice and friendly. I'd like to say thank you and you are truly a public servers.

Went here to get my daughters passport the lady that helped us was so nice…read more Wish I took her name she was ver informative and knew how long the process would take I must say I was in at 9 and out by 9:15 Walked away happy thought I was going to spend all day there.

Went on a *SATURDAY* to get passports for my 3 kids. The lady helping us was on fire! Like a…read moremachine! She sped us through the process and it was so easy. You do have to enter via Orange Street on the weekends and walk down a pathway. But it was such a great experience compared to a post office!

How the Mercer County Courthouse (civil) is rated depends on what side of the bar you find…read moreyourself. If you are a plaintiff seeking justice for a wrong done to you, you will likely find a fair level of compensation for pain and suffering or breach of contract, and feel some satisfaction with your experience in the building. However, as a defendant it is more likely you will dread what this institution has done to you. All matters of social interactions that go sideways can find themselves being evaluated and judged here, although those that cross the criminal line will be heard and disposed of at the criminal courthouse a few blocks away. The four story hall of justice was originally designed for both civil and criminal cases and although less than 20 years old, legal conflicts have risen so fast that not only a second new building was needed just for the bad boys, and a third (the currently being renovated old courthouse annex) for the county prosecutor staff. The taxpayers can't be happy about that. There aren't enough judges to hear the cases that don't settle, so the wait for your day in court is often years after the events that began the long course to an uncertain outcome. It is frustrating and unpleasant, yet it is the system chosen to resolve conflicts with confrontations minimized. Oh, and the elevators are as slow as the slog to justice.

We went here to apply for guardianship for our autistic son and parking was available with metered…read moreparking. Security guards at entrance with metal detectors and asked them what floor for guardianship and they had no idea. Went to 4 th floor for civil cases as told by a friend and the officers there had no idea either but we found it in my paperwork application and on yelp on my phone. Thank goodness at least they were nice about everything. I forgot two signatures and raced back a second time before closing time with doors locked upstairs and the lady at the guardianship office let me in. Thank goodness! Hope our application gets approved soon.

If you and your family are looking for a great place to live, educate, pray and commune with…read moreneighbors and nature, Newtown should be very high on your list. One visit to town, the core Newtown Borough, the beautiful Tyler Park, and a look at the Council Rock School District, will convince you that it just doesn't get much better than this. Perhaps the best piece of Newtown is its amazing history. William Penn purchased 5000 acres from the local Indians in 1682, calling his plans to build a village, his "New Town." It was the county seat of Bucks County for 88 years. During the Revolution, General Washington used a building, since destroyed by a greedy developer in the dead of night, as his headquarters after the Battle of Trenton. The original courthouse and many of the taverns that supported the business of government, remain today. Not everyone was a patriot, and Newtown was also the site of the robbery of the public treasury by the infamous Doan Gang, who spied on the Continental Army and also horse thieved from the farmers to sell to the British. Over the centuries, the original farming community and the downtown businesses that evolved were estranged. In 1838, Newtown Borough was chartered by the Commonwealth as an independent entity. It is a tiny island surrounded by the older, larger township. Council Rock Schools are among the best in the state, and Council Rock North High School has been evaluated as one of the best in the United States. No wonder it is a popular locale for raising a family, and is known worldwide by those seeking the best education for their kids. 30 minutes from Center City Philadelphia, 90 minutes from Manhattan, and an hour from the Jersey Shore, it offers great lifestyle opportunities. So glad I made the choice to come here, even without knowing anything more than I loved having a working farm across the street.

It was a good and quick experience…read more Went inside, officer saw my CCL application before I said anything and directed me to the Sheriff's office. Was greeted by an officer at the sheriff's desk asked if I was here to submit my CCL application. Helped me through the process took less than 10 min. It was quick and simple. Most efficient thing I've ever seen any government body do. 4/5 Don't Tread on Me Party like its 1776 up in here

Everything posted on here is true. Nicole forzato and bret binder are abusive to people who have no…read morelawyer. meanwhile, they allow multiple lawyers to repeatedly lie. you are denied any hearing and all discovery if you are poor. I commend anyone who stands up to them and sues them in federal court. there is multiple lawsuits and complaints filed against this court for abusing poor and disabled people. they violate all pa and us constitutions. I read sue michelle entire cases. It is horrible how this court has abused a disabled woman fighting for justice for her little dog. shame on you chester county courthouse for allowing lawyers to lie and for allowing forzato and binder to abuse someone to the point you caused her to suffer a stroke.

This place is beautiful! Worth taking a little walk through of history. The details in the ceilings…read moreand fixtures are amazing.

Monroe County Courthouse is a historic county courthouse located at Stroudsburg, Monroe County,…read morePennsylvania. The original section was built in 1890, and is a three-story, ashlar sandstone and limestone building measuring 65 feet wide and 180 feet long. It is in the Romanesque Revival style. They just got approval to have an extension and upgrade to the courthouse. Do to the pandemic, I would recommend calling Courthouse before going, they are not allowing people to come into courthouse for normal reasons. For civil/criminal cases (most) are being done virtual. Making payments, you must mail them in, no in person payments. They are following all guild lines as directed by CDC.

Imagine one of the most useless and corrupted offices in PA. Monroe's Public Defenders office is…read moreatrocious. Total incompetence and apathy. . One of the two counts have been sealed since it was a lie. Never mind the fact that I never "stalked the person". I was not near them five times in a week like he claimed in the report. But again. No one even let things get to discovery. One of the most disappointing experiences I have ever had with a public defender's office. My experience was marked by poor communication, a lack of transparency, and what felt like an unwillingness to meaningfully review information that could have affected my case. I was repeatedly left feeling like my concerns were being dismissed rather than investigated. I also had serious concerns about being kept uninformed about discovery and about being encouraged toward a plea before I fully understood what information was actually available to me. What makes this especially frustrating is that I later learned that important aspects of the allegations were not as straightforward as they had been presented to me. One count was ultimately sealed, which only reinforced my concerns about how little opportunity I felt I had to challenge the allegations before making an extremely consequential decision. I understand that public defenders handle enormous caseloads and difficult cases. That does not excuse a client being left confused, uninformed, or feeling as though their side of the situation simply did not matter. Being low-income and dependent on appointed counsel should not mean receiving less diligence, less communication, or less advocacy. I am still angry about how this was handled because the consequences of a criminal case are enormous, and I believe I deserved to understand my options and have my concerns taken seriously before being pushed toward a decision I could not undo.

Before breaking camp in late May, Washington wanted to secure Morristown as a supply base. On May…read more14, 1777 he ordered the construction of a fortification with a redoubt on a hill bordering Morristown so "...that it may serve as a retreat in case of necessity." Originally referred to as "the Hill" or "Kinney's Hill," it commanded the town. The main function of the Fort was as a place of retreat for guards stationed in the town. The British never made an attack on Morristown, however, and the fortified hilltop was never used. It was common for a small fortification such as Fort Nonsense to be built for the protection of military encampments and strategic military depots. Washington's men dug trenches, raised embankments, built a guardhouse for 30 men, and fortified the crown of the hill with an earthwork redoubt (retreat or stronghold). As early as the 1790s the hill was called Fort Nonsense. A legend had grown that Washington had set his men to fortify the hill simply as a way of keeping troops busy. This explanation is very unlikely. In addition to the earthworks, it is believed that the Morris County Militia was instructed to build a beacon of between 18 and 20 feet high. It was to be constructed of a loose frame of logs with smaller combustibles filling the center. Such beacons were in fact found extending from the Hudson Highlands and all through northern New Jersey. The beacon system was used on June 7, 1780 and again on June 23 when the British crossed into New Jersey. Records tell of area militia responding to the alarms in June and engaging the British at Springfield NJ. Today only a large stone sits on Fort Nonsense, but when you look across the town, you can see the river and Manhattan, a vantage point that explains the forts location. It's a quiet spot with a picnic table under a tree. Great place to rest, relax, read, or enjoy nature.

We went here as part of our visit to Morristown National Historical Park. The fort, which sits on…read moretop of a hill, is easily accessible from downtown Morristown. I liked the view from the top. It was good, but not great, as there's a lot of trees limiting what you can see. But I have to give them credit, the view is in the direction of New York City and you can see some of the taller buildings in the distance. As for the fort, there's a canon, and a short path which follows where a wall used to be. The whole area is wooded, which was nice but there's simply not much to see or do here. I probably wouldn't go back again.