Policies and Procedures

To file a case within a magisterial district court, you must visit the office in person. Forms can be retrieved from the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Court’s website or by visiting the magisterial district court office.

Civil matters are filed at the magisterial district court where: 

1. the individual may be served, or
2. the cause of action arose, or
3. a transaction or occurrence took place out of which the cause of action arose.