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.)

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.

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.

Came here this weekend for a 'courthouse wedding'. You can pay for something more private or you…read morecan choose to pay the basic ($100) and have a small ceremony in the rotunda, which is open to foot traffic. Depends on your preference. But this courthouse is absolutely gorgeous! Great photo ops here, both indoor and outdoor. Ample visitor parking. Woman who helped us with the event was such a sweetheart and so helpful.

The office that I needed to do business with had moved to a building across the street…read more But...my visit was not totally in vain because the county courthouse is a beautiful structure, inside and out.

Judge Ware is an incredibly kind and deliberately fair man. He is worthy of his post; and careful…read morenot to abuse his authority. I have only had a few encounters with him and his office staff, but each time he was human, exact, and quick. I would never do anything to get on his wrong side - if he has one.

10/10 Very pleasant experience while using the bathroom. Very clean and tidy, would definitely…read moreurinate here again.

A wonderful experience with all the staff. Enjoyed the professionalism the local attorneys held…read morethemselves with.

The courthouse was built in 1873, and is a 2 1/2-story, eight bay by six bay, brick building in the…read moreSecond Empire style. It features a projecting front section with pediment and a square cupola. It replaced the original courthouse that was constructed in 1815. From the marker in front, "Pike County. Formed March 26, 1814 from Wayne County and named for Zebulon M. Pike. Its bluestone and lumber, carried by D & H Canal and by Erie R.R., helped build our nation. Famed for its natural beauty. Near Milford, the county seat, is Gov. Pinchot's Grey Towers." Zebulon Montgomery Pike is the discoverer of Pike's Peak and was a general who was killed in the war of 1812. [Review 1718 of 2024 - 671 in Pennsylvania - 22741 overall]

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

I found myself here for Jury duty a few months ago. All in all, jury duty is not really much fun…read more regardless of where. But this place made it at least semi-entertaining. They have this whole preamble where the clerk gives you his "chat" first, and this guy has been doing it for a long time and he's made it pretty entertain. And since they want you to listen to the hole thing, being entertaining is one way to make that happen. Then the judge came in and more or less repeated what the clerk had said. Not sure that was needed, but whatever. I was called into the box, but released from the actual jury, which is good. Not a case I would have been good for. You have to get here early to get a parking spot, That's annoying, because there is not a lot of other parking around. So if you ever get called, Id be at least 30 min early to park.

I have been to dozens of courthouses in NY and this one is by far the best! It's clean and the…read morestaff are very friendly! I also felt very safe because the court officers had everything under control and maintained order inside and out of the courtrooms. All of the court officers were terrific, but one was the most knowledgeable and caring. He was slightly shorter than the rest of them, but tall in character! Kudos!

I voted today. Easy, peasy. And the staff in the Clerk's office are all so very helpful and sweet.read more

How about looking into " THE BUREAU FOR THE AGING "? The one woman who works for them told me that…read moreI should move to Jim Thorpe because it is not going to be good for me where I live, because her sonny boy, who works or manages a bar/ lounge in Albrightsville, said that I talked behind his back, which is a lie. So, when I needed the services of the agency, I was told I should move, A THREAT. I called and talked to a supervisor and told her about the comment from her employee and that I felt the statement was a threat. She said it was not. The woman who told me to move is being protected by an agency, and her supervisor. I HAVE AND AM GOING TO CALL THE STATE AGENCY AGAIN. THE GOOD OLD BOYS ARE ALIVE AND WELL AT THE AGENCY AND HERE.

Magisterial District Judges have jurisdiction over civil claims where the disputed amount is less…read morethan $12,000, landlord / tenant disputes, Summary Offenses, and minor criminal matters. All Misdemeanor and Felony criminal cases are initially filed in the Magisterial District Courts. In such cases, the Magisterial District Judge is responsible for arraigning the accused, setting bail, and presiding over a Preliminary Hearing in the matter. At the Preliminary Hearing, these cases are either waived to the Court of Common Pleas by the defendant; or, after the hearing, the charges are either dismissed or bound over to court by the Magisterial District Judge. Magisterial District Judges also grant emergency relief under the Protection From Abuse Act and the Older Adult Protective Service Act. Additionally, Magisterial District Judges issue arrest warrants and search warrants. As officers of the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System, Magisterial District Judges may administer oaths and affirmations and take acknowledgments. Magisterial District Judges also have the authority to perform marriages. Responsible for: Honorable Colleen Mancuso Jurisdiction Chestnuthill Township Eldred Township Polk Township Ross Township