39th Judicial District Court of Common Pleas (Franklin and Fulton Counties)
The Courts of Common Pleas are the trial courts of Pennsylvania. Major civil and criminal cases are heard in these courts. Judges also decide cases involving adoption, divorce, child custody, abuse, juvenile delinquency, estates, guardianships, charitable organizations and many other matters. Judges of the Common Pleas courts are elected to 10-year terms. A president judge and a court administrator serve in each judicial district.
39th Judicial District Court Administrator
Phone: 717-261-3848
Admin Assistant II
Deputy Court Administrator
Admin Assistant I
Deputy Court Administrator
Our Services
Court Calendaring and Caseflow Management
Control of the Daily Court Schedule
Supervise Certain Court Programs
Budget and Personnel Management for the Courts
Jury Management
Supervision of District Judges
Central Criminal Court
Court's Closure and Delay Statement
Unless otherwise stated or instructed… in the event of inclement weather or other emergency situations, the 39th Judicial District Court of Common Pleas (Franklin and Fulton Counties), the Court and all Court Departments will follow the County’s decision regarding closure, delayed start time, or early dismissal. In the event of a delayed start, all Court proceedings will begin promptly at the time of the buildings being reopened. Also, in the event of a delayed start, the Court will begin by calling the first case that had been scheduled for that day, followed by adjusted start times for all other proceedings
Public Parking for the Courthouse
For information on parking, click here. Parking lots located furthest away from the Franklin County Courthouse, as shown on the Public Parking Map, are an estimated 8-10 minute walk.
Cell Phone/Electronic Devices
Fax (717) 261-3854
Business Hours:
M - F, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Excluding county holidays
Find answers to frequently asked questions about Jury Duty.
