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
  • Local Rule 4009 - Court Reporting and Transcripts - Fees and Procedures (PDF) 
    • Request for Transcript Form (PDF)
  • LOCAL RULE 205.4 – ELECTRONIC FILING (PDF)
  • Centre County Local Civil Rules [PDF]
  • Pennsylvania’s Unified Judicial System Local Rules Selection [AOPC Website]
• 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
• Rules and Procedures for Parties Representing Themselves
  • Rules and Procedures for Parties Representing Themselves [PDF]
• Centre County Court of Comon Pleas Annual Reports
  • View Most Recent Report
  • View All Reports
• Americans With Disabilities Act (Title II) Policy
  • ADA Policy [PDF]
• 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)