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Washington County Courthouse 1 S. Main Street Washington, PA 15301
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Washington County Court Information
There is one main location for court cases in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
Washington County Courthouse
1 S Main Street
Washington, PA 15301
724-228-6999
Clerk of Courts
The Clerk of Courts handles most things court-related to criminal charges. Motions and petitions are filed through the Clerk’s Office. The Clerk also manages petitions for election districts and keeps records for appointed election officials, bonds, and other documents.
Ray Phillips
Clerk of Courts
100 W Beau Street
Suite 206
Washington, PA 15301
724-228-6787
Register of Wills
The Register of Wills is responsible for probating wills and maintaining the records of such wills. The Register of Wills also functions as the Clerk of the Orphan’s Court.
James Roman
Register of Wills
100 W Beau Street
Suite 102
Washington, PA 15301
724-228-6775
Duties of the Prothonotary
The Prothonotary is the Civil Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, and this is an elected position. The Prothonotary is responsible for keeping records of all civil cases heard before the court.
Laura Hough
Prothonotary
100 West Beau Street
Suite 205
Washington, PA 15301
724-228-6770
District Court
The Washington County Court is part of the 27th Judicial District of Pennsylvania. The Courts of Common Pleas are the general trial courts in Pennsylvania, and there are 60 judicial districts of these courts. Each district has a president judge and a court administrator.
The Washington County Court of Common Pleas is made up of 7 judges, each of whom are elected to 10-year terms.
Magisterial Districts
The minor courts, presided over by Magisterial District Judges, are the starting point of all criminal court cases in Pennsylvania. These judges do not have to be lawyers, but they must pass a qualifying exam. Magisterial District Judges are elected.
Preliminary and summary hearings for both misdemeanors and felonies are heard in these courts. These judges can perform marriage ceremonies, and they hear civil suits where the financial amount in dispute is not more than $12,000.
Civil Court
Civil cases are those that are not criminal in nature and usually involve a financial or property dispute between two people.
Magisterial District Judges hear cases that involve a financial amount of $12,000 or less. Civil cases involving higher amounts are part of the Civil Division.
Veterans Court
The intent of Veterans Court is to identify, treat, and supervise veterans who have entered the judicial system. Using a combination of court supervision and Veterans Affairs resources, a team attempts to address the underlying issues of an arrest. Most cases are resolved within 6-23 months.
Treatment Court
Treatment Court is a specialized program for offenders who have issues with substance abuse. This program offers long-term treatment, along with assistance with education, jobs, and housing. Random drug and alcohol testing are used, and the program is designed to be less adversarial than the traditional judicial process.
Criminal Court
Criminal court judges hear cases involving criminal offenses. Magisterial District judges hold the initial hearings for criminal cases, but those are transferred to district court.
Family Court
Family court judges hear cases involving domestic relations, including divorce, custody, and separation. Juvenile probation cases are also heard in the Family Division, as are domestic violence cases.
Orphans’ Court
Known in other states as Probate Court, this court is responsible for probating estates, guardianships, trusts, and marriage licenses. The Clerk of Orphans’ Court is the records custodian for cases heard in this division of the Common Pleas Court.
Perform a free Washingtoncountycourt court records search, including marriage, divorce, criminal, arrests, mugshots persons and more. DISCLAIMER: Washingtoncountycourt is not operated by, affiliated or associated with any local, state, or federal government or agency. Washingtoncountycourt works with a aggregation site called PeopleConnect that collects government-generated records from public sources and provides fast, easy, and inexpensive access to those records. Because those records are subject to change by the original sources, we cannot guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of the content offered on this website. Washingtoncountycourt is not a consumer reporting company as defined by The Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 USC § 1681 et seq, and cannot be used for the purposes of establishing credit worthiness, employment background checks, tenant screenings, or evaluation of risk related to business transactions. Avoid using Washingtoncountycourt for criminal purposes such as stalking or identity theft, as such utilizations are subject to civil or criminal charges and penalties. Users must agree with the PeopleConnect terms of service before making use of the website.
Washington County Court Information
There is one main location for court cases in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
Washington County Courthouse
1 S Main Street
Washington, PA 15301
724-228-6999
Clerk of Courts
The Clerk of Courts handles most things court-related to criminal charges. Motions and petitions are filed through the Clerk’s Office. The Clerk also manages petitions for election districts and keeps records for appointed election officials, bonds, and other documents.
Ray Phillips
Clerk of Courts
100 W Beau Street
Suite 206
Washington, PA 15301
724-228-6787
Register of Wills
The Register of Wills is responsible for probating wills and maintaining the records of such wills. The Register of Wills also functions as the Clerk of the Orphan’s Court.
James Roman
Register of Wills
100 W Beau Street
Suite 102
Washington, PA 15301
724-228-6775
Duties of the Prothonotary
The Prothonotary is the Civil Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, and this is an elected position. The Prothonotary is responsible for keeping records of all civil cases heard before the court.
Laura Hough
Prothonotary
100 West Beau Street
Suite 205
Washington, PA 15301
724-228-6770
District Court
The Washington County Court is part of the 27th Judicial District of Pennsylvania. The Courts of Common Pleas are the general trial courts in Pennsylvania, and there are 60 judicial districts of these courts. Each district has a president judge and a court administrator.
The Washington County Court of Common Pleas is made up of 7 judges, each of whom are elected to 10-year terms.
Magisterial Districts
The minor courts, presided over by Magisterial District Judges, are the starting point of all criminal court cases in Pennsylvania. These judges do not have to be lawyers, but they must pass a qualifying exam. Magisterial District Judges are elected.
Preliminary and summary hearings for both misdemeanors and felonies are heard in these courts. These judges can perform marriage ceremonies, and they hear civil suits where the financial amount in dispute is not more than $12,000.
Civil Court
Civil cases are those that are not criminal in nature and usually involve a financial or property dispute between two people.
Magisterial District Judges hear cases that involve a financial amount of $12,000 or less. Civil cases involving higher amounts are part of the Civil Division.
Veterans Court
The intent of Veterans Court is to identify, treat, and supervise veterans who have entered the judicial system. Using a combination of court supervision and Veterans Affairs resources, a team attempts to address the underlying issues of an arrest. Most cases are resolved within 6-23 months.
Treatment Court
Treatment Court is a specialized program for offenders who have issues with substance abuse. This program offers long-term treatment, along with assistance with education, jobs, and housing. Random drug and alcohol testing are used, and the program is designed to be less adversarial than the traditional judicial process.
Criminal Court
Criminal court judges hear cases involving criminal offenses. Magisterial District judges hold the initial hearings for criminal cases, but those are transferred to district court.
Family Court
Family court judges hear cases involving domestic relations, including divorce, custody, and separation. Juvenile probation cases are also heard in the Family Division, as are domestic violence cases.
Orphans’ Court
Known in other states as Probate Court, this court is responsible for probating estates, guardianships, trusts, and marriage licenses. The Clerk of Orphans’ Court is the records custodian for cases heard in this division of the Common Pleas Court.