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Court Name:
Northampton Conty Court
Court Type:
Magisterial
State:
PA
County:
NORTHAMPTON
Street Address:
669 Washington Street
City:
Easton
Zip Code:
18042
Phone:
(610) 829-6500
Hours:
8:30AM-4:30PM (M-F)
Judge:
Robert A. Hawke
Judge Phone:
(610) 829‑6703
Judge Fax / Email:
(610) 559‑6702
About Additional Info:
The Magisterial District Judges are part of a unified judicial system governed by the rules and regulations promulgated by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. President Judge Michael J. Koury, Jr. exercises general supervision and administrative control over the Magisterial District Judges. Jenelle Crisafulli, Deputy Court Administrator, oversees the operations of the District Courts. Magisterial District Judges have jurisdiction over minor criminal offenses, traffic offenses, landlord/tenant matters and other civil actions where the amount claimed does not exceed $12,000.00. In misdemeanor and felony cases, Magisterial District Judges have jurisdiction to issue arrest and search warrants, hold preliminary arraignments and preliminary hearings and set bail. They also have authority to perform marriages, handle protection from abuse matters and issue subpoenas. They also may impose summary punishments for criminal contempt. A Magisterial District Judge is available 24 hours a day to serve the public with all Magisterial District Judges serving night and weekend duty on a rotating basis.
669 Washington Street, 18042, Easton, Pennsylvania