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The Courthouse and Government Center Complex is located at Front and Orange Streets in Media, Pennsylvania and encompasses a full square block area. Complimented by the American Heritage Plaza to the rear of the main Courthouse, additional buildings include the Fronefield, Curran and nearby Toal and Sweeney Buildings. Visitors will find a friendly, caring and knowledgeable staff offering a wide variety of information and services.

A unique mix of old and modern architecture, the Courthouse is of the Classical Revival style made with Georgia White Marble on the exterior, and was erected in 1913. The Government Center, dedicated in 1985, is a more modern facility which houses various governmental departments.

 

Visitor Links:

MAP of MEDIA and the SURROUNDING AREA 

PARKING IN MEDIA BOROUGH

MAP and LOCATION OF JURY PARKING

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Our Office Hours: 

Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except holidays
 

 

1. All pleadings are filed in the Office of Judicial Support located in the Delaware County Government Center Building, Room 126 at 201 West Front Street in Media. The office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The telephone number is (610) 891-4370
2. Directions to the Office of Judicial Support Government Center Building and Delaware County Courthouse
3. Fees for divorce filings are submitted to the Office of Judicial Support. Fees are published and subject to change.
4. The mailing address is Office of Judicial Support, Government Center Building, Room 126, 201 West Front Street, Media, PA 19063
5. As a self-represented litigant, you are required to follow the procedures pursuant to the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, which are located in the Law Library on the 4th Floor of the Delaware County Courthouse. You must also follow the divorce rules located in the Delaware County Local Rules, Rule 1920.1 through 1920.90.
6. A party seeking a divorce will need to file a complaint (an original and two (2) copies) with the Office of Judicial Support. A party must prepare and file an Entry of Appearance form for self-representing party. A complaint must contain a reference to the section of the Divorce Code under which the divorce is to be granted. The filing party must serve the complaint pursuant to the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. Once filed, the parties are required to follow the state and local rules of procedure. Questions related to scheduling can be answered by calling the District Court Administrator's Office at (610) 891-4550.
7. Once a divorce complaint is filed, the case is randomly assigned to a judge by the District Court Administrator's Office.
8. All petitions submitted after the filing of a divorce complaint must be filed in the Office of Judicial Support. A Petition for Special Relief will be forwarded by the District Court Administrator's Office to the assigned judge who will notify the litigants of a hearing date. A party seeking equitable distribution must refer to Delaware County Local Rule 1920.54.
9. Divorce Handout to Assist Filing Party
10. Glossary of Terms
11. State Divorce Forms
12. It is recommended that litigants be represented by an attorney. If you are not represented and need the services of an attorney you may contact the Delaware County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service at (610) 566-6627.

1. All pleadings are filed in the Office of Judicial Support located in the Delaware County Government Center Building, Room 126, 201 West Front Street, Media, PA. The office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The telephone number is (610) 891-4370.
2. Directions to the Office of Judicial Support Government Center Building and Delaware County Courthouse
3. Fees for filing for Custody, Partial Custody or Visitation are submitted to the Office of Judicial Support.
4. The mailing address is Office of Judicial Support, Government Center Building, Room 126, 201 West Front Street, Media, PA 19063.
5. As a self-represented litigant, you are required to follow the procedures pursuant to the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure which are located in the Law Library on the 4th Floor of the Delaware County Courthouse. You must also follow the custody rules located in the Delaware County Local Rules.
6. A party seeking Custody, Partial Custody and/or Visitation will need to file a Complaint including a proposed Order.  A party will need to file an original and two (2) copies with the Office of Judicial Support. A party must prepare and file an Entry of Appearance form and Criminal Record/Abuse History Verification form with the Complaint. Once filed, the pleadings will be processed by the District Court Administrator's Office, located on the first floor of the Courthouse, for scheduling before a Master. Questions related to scheduling can be answered by calling the District Court Administrator's Office at (610) 891-4552.
7. A local cover sheet - notice form shall be attached to the Complaint to assist with scheduling the matter before a Master.
8. If the Complaint is mailed or personally filed, the District Court Administrator’s Office will call the filing party to pick up a copy of the pleading with a scheduled hearing date. The filing party is required to serve the opposing party. Proof of service is required at the time of the hearing before the Master.
9. An Emergency Petition for Custody, Partial Custody or Visitation must be filed in person at the Office of Judicial Support. The filing party will be required to present the Emergency Petition to the District Court Administrator's Office which will forward it to a judge. An Affidavit of Good Faith Effort form must be attached to the petition. The Court requires that all Emergency Petitions must either be hand-delivered and/or service shall be contemporaneously made by the moving party in conformity with the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.

10. In the event any custodial parent intends to move or change residence that will significantly impair the ability of the non-relocating party to easily exercise periods of custody, the relocating parent shall first comply with all of the applicable provisions of 23 Pa. C.S.A. 5337 Relocation. Please refer to the "Requirements Regarding Relocaton of Residence" as to what steps must be taken and seek the advice of an attorney.
    
    A party intending to move or relocate must prepare and serve on the non-custodial parent a "Notice of Proposed Relocation" and a "Counter-Affidavit".
    
    A party objecting to relocation must timely file a "Counter-Affidavit" with the Office of Judicial Support. The forms and instructions on the Office of Judicial Support website and the "Self Help-Custody" website are intended to provide assistance and not to replace the advice and representation of counsel.

    Documents
    Custody - Petition for Modification of a Custody Order
    Custody Order - Contempt
    Custody Order - Modification
    Custody Order - New Complaint
    Custody - Relocation Requirements
    Custody - Notice of Relocation
    Custody - Counter Affidavit for Relocation
    Petition for Civil Contempt for Disobedience of Custody Order
    Complaint for Custody
    Petition for Emergency Custody

11. Custody Handout to Assist Filing Party
12. Glossary of Terms
13. State Custody Forms
14. It is recommended that litigants be represented by an attorney. If you are not represented and need the services of an attorney, you may contact the Delaware County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service at (610) 566-6627.

•  Notice of Language Rights
•  UJS Language Access Brochure
•  Delaware County Language Access Plan in PDF
•  Pennsylvania Courts Language Services Complaint
•  Interpreter Request and Waiver Forms

Interpreter Requests for the 32nd Judicial District:

Please click the link below to access the appropriate Interpreter Request Form from The Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania webpage.  Request forms are available in “fillable” format and can be completed by typing in the appropriate information then saving to your computer.  Forms can also be downloaded, printed, and completed in blue or black pen. 

 Interpreter Request Forms:http://www.pacourts.us/judicial-administration/court-programs/interpreter-program

It is recommended that you please forward your completed Interpreter Request Form by email to the Language Access Coordinator inbox: LanguageAccessCoordinator@co.delaware.pa.us .  If you do not have access to email, please mail your completed Interpreter Request form to the appropriate area based on the reason for your court appearance. 

Area	Mailing Address	Phone #
Children & Youth Services	CYS Legal Services Government Center Room G20 Attn: Interpreter Request 201 West Front Street Media, PA 19063	610-891-5104
Common Pleas Court (Criminal/Civil)	Delaware County Courthouse Attn: Interpreter Request 201 West Front Street Media, PA 19063	610-891-4550
Domestic Relations	Domestic Relations Attn: Interpreter Request P.O. Box 543 Media, PA 19063	610-891-5083
Juvenile Court	Delaware County Juvenile Court Attn: Interpreter Request 201 West Front Street Media, PA 19063	610-891-4039
Magisterial District Court	Administrative Office for Magisterial District Judges Attn: Interpreter Request 100 West Front Street Media, PA 19063-3504	610-565-6990

Once your Interpreter Request Form is received, it will be forwarded to an Interpreter Scheduler.

32nd Judicial District Language Access Plan 

The attached Language Access Plan provides a framework for the timely and effective language assistance to Limited English Proficiency (LEP) persons and deaf and hard of hearing persons who come in contact with the 32nd Judicial District. 

Delaware County Language Access Plan

Any LEP, deaf or hard of hearing individual has the right to file a complaint against the 32nd Judicial District when he or she believed that the 32nd Judicial District did not provide the necessary LEP or sign language services.  Please follow the link below for more information regarding the Pennsylvania Courts Language Services Complaint Procedure.

Pennsylvania Courts Language Services Complaint