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Court Administration
⚠ FOURTH AMENDED ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER – Issued by President Judge Pamela A. Ruest on June 25, 2020. (PDF)
⚠ THIRD AMENDED ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER – Issued by President Judge Pamela A. Ruest on May 29, 2020. (PDF)
⚠ Declaration of Judicial Emergency Order issued by President Judge Pamela A. Ruest – March 18, 2020 (PDF)
⚠ Press Release – March 17, 2020 (PDF)
At the direction of President Judge Pamela A. Ruest, the Centre County Courthouse will continue to be CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC for all non-essential matters through SEPTEMBER 7, 2020.
Members of the public, including the media, are permitted to observe court proceedings unless otherwise prohibited by law. Any person wishing to observe a court proceeding must contact the Centre County Court Administrator’s Office at (814) 355-6727, one (1) business day prior to the proceeding in order for arrangements to be made.
49th Judicial District
The 49th Judicial District comprises the geographical boundaries of Centre County. The Centre County Court of Common Pleas consists of four judges, who serve ten-year terms and are state employees.
Centre County Court Administration
The Court Administrator’s Office is the administrative arm of the Court and is responsible for all support functions necessary to maintain the efficient and effective operation of both the Common Pleas Court and the Minor Judiciary. Responsibilities of this Office include, but are not limited to, juror usage, budget and fiscal, personnel, planning, data processing, caseflow management, and public information. The Centre County Court Administrator’s office administers and supervises the Centre County Offices of the District Judges, Probation and Parole, and Domestic Relations Section.
Links
- Civil Rules
- Rule 509
- Rule 509 Information [PDF]
- Rule 509 Request Form [PDF]
- Contact:
- Court Records Manager:
Kendra J. Miknis, Court Administrator
ATTN: Court Records Manager
102 South Allegheny Street
Centre County Courthouse (Room 103) Bellefonte, PA 16823
Phone: (814)355-6727
Fax: (814)355-6707
Email: kjmiknis@centrecountypa.gov - Court Appeals Officer:
Judge Craig Miller (or his designee) ATTN: Court Appeals Officer
102 South Allegheny Street
Centre County Courthouse (Room 103) Bellefonte, PA 16823
Phone: (814)355-6727
Fax: (814)355-6707
- Court Records Manager:
- Rules and Procedures for Parties Representing Themselves
- Centre County Court of Comon Pleas Annual Reports
- Americans With Disabilities Act (Title II) Policy
- Low Cost Attorney Listing
- Language Access Plan
- Language Access Plan [PDF]
- Declaración de Culpabilidad [PDF]
- Nolo Contendere [PDF]
- Zayavleniye o Priznanii Viny[PDF]
- LAP Grievance Complaint Procedure ENGLISH (PDF)
- LAP Grievance Complaint Procedure SPANISH (PDF)
- Pennsylvania Courts Language Services Complaint (PDF)
- Interpreter Waiver Form (PDF)
- Interpreter Request Form Civil (PDF)
- Interpreter Waiver Court of Common Pleas (PDF)
- Interpreter Request Form Criminal (PDF)
- Interpreter Request Form MDJ (PDF)
- Notice of Language Rights (PDF)
Judge Pamela A. Ruest
President Judge
Judge Jonathan D. Grine
Judge Katherine V. Oliver
Judge Brian K. Marshall
Judge David E. Grine
Senior Judge
Judge Thomas King Kistler
Senior Judge