The Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Northampton County are pleased to present you this website on the work of the judicial branch of government. We welcome the opportunity to inform you about the work of this Court, the status of its dockets, and the people who serve in the judicial branch. We appreciate being able to tell you about innovative approaches employed here to deal with expanding case filings and challenging issues facing the court.

The Third Judicial District of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania includes the Court of Common Pleas of Northampton County, and fifteen Magisterial District Justice Courts located in Northampton County. These Courts are part of the judicial branch of government of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This website provides information about the work of the Third Judicial District, the status of its dockets, and those who serve in the judicial branch.

The Constitution of Pennsylvania establishes the Common Pleas Court as the trial court of general jurisdiction in this Commonwealth. It is at the common pleas level that criminal prosecutions are brought ranging from homicides to misdemeanors. Money damage actions are tried here as well. All matters relating to the family- divorce, custody, and support- are presented here. The juvenile court division hears cases involving those under the age of eighteen who are charged with criminal acts or who are alleged to be dependent children. Estate matters, adoptions, property disputes, and equity issue are all heard at the common pleas level. The rights of individuals in these significant matters are adjudicated in this court in thousands of matters annually. Juries are impaneled to decide cases involving life, liberty, and property.

It is important that you know about this Court and how it fulfills its constitutional responsibility. The Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Northampton County are proud of the quantity and quality of work accomplished by the judicial branch. Thank you for taking the time to visit our website.