Adams County Common Pleas Court cases in Adams County, Gettysburg, PA
The Adams County Court of Common Pleas in Gettysburg is Pennsylvania's county-level general-jurisdiction trial court within the Unified Judicial System. It serves as the primary forum for significant cases in the county, conducting jury and nonjury trials and handling: major criminal matters (felonies and misdemeanors); civil and equity actions (tort, contract, real property, foreclosure); family and domestic relations (divorce, custody, child and spousal support, Protection From Abuse orders); juvenile delinquency and dependency; and Orphans' Court matters (estates, guardianships, adoptions). It also hears appeals from magisterial district courts, including summary and traffic matters, as well as certain administrative and driver's license suspension appeals. This court functions as the central trial and appellate-review venue for cases beyond the jurisdiction of the county's minor courts.
Adams County Common Pleas Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Common Pleas |
| County: | Adams |
| Street Address: | 117 Baltimore St. |
| City: | Gettysburg |
| Zip Code: | 17325 |
| Phone: | 717-337-9846 |
| Fax: | 717-334-8817 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM |
| Website URL: | http://www.pacourts.us/courts/courts-of-common-pleas/individual-county-courts/adams-county |
| Parking: | Free parking is provided for jurors at the Race Horse Alley Parking Plaza located at 30 North Stratton Street in specified spaces only. When entering the garage proceed to the top level, you must park in any space 125 through 229. |
| Directions: | Coming south on Rte. 34: approaching the Square in Gettysburg you will cross the railroad tracks near Subway. Engage your turn signal and turn left into Race Horse Alley located between the Majestic Theatre and The Gettysburg Hotel. The parking plaza is on the left behind the theatre.Coming west on the York Road (Rte. 30) or Hanover Road (Rte. 116): you will pass through a traffic light at York and Hanover Streets. At the next traffic light make a right turn onto Stratton Street. Immediately engage your turn signal and turn left into Race Horse Alley. The parking plaza is straight ahead and to the right a short distance after you enter the alley. Coming north on Business Rte. 15 and the Baltimore Pike: you will pass through a traffic light at the 1863 Inn. After proceeding through two more traffic lights you will reach the Square. Proceed around the Square half way and follow Carlisle Street. Upon entering Carlisle Street immediately engage your turn signal and turn right onto Race Horse Alley located between the Majestic Theatre and The Gettysburg Hotel. The parking plaza is on the left behind the theatre. Coming east on the Chambersburg Road (Rte. 30): you will proceed to the Square, go three-quarters of the way around the Square and follow Carlisle Street. Immediately engage your turn signal and turn right onto Race Horse Alley located between the Majestic Theatre and The Gettysburg Hotel. The parking plaza is on the left behind the theatre. |
| Restrictions: | Shorts, tank tops and tee shirts would not be considered appropriate attire. |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | http://www.adamscounty.us/Dept/CourtofCommonPleas/Pages/CourtofCommonPleasCalender.aspx |
| Jury Service: | http://www.adamscounty.us/Dept/CourtofCommonPleas/CourtAdministration/Pages/JurorServices.aspx |
| Languages: | Multiple |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/adamsclerkofcourt/ |
| Twitter: | https://twitter.com/clerk_adams |
| Linkedin: | https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-lawver-bab333aa/ |
| ADA: | Donna Cassatt |
| ADA Phone: | 717-337-9846 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | dcassatt@adamscounty.us |
| About / Additional Info: | The Courts of Common Pleas are organized into 60 judicial districts and are the trial courts of Pennsylvania. Adams county is 51st Judicial District. |
| Wikipedia: | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adams_County_Courthouse_(Pennsylvania) |
Services and Case Types Handled in Adams County Common Pleas
Adams County Court of Common Pleas (Pennsylvania) serves as the county's general trial court. It accepts and processes case filings in:
- Criminal matters (felonies and misdemeanors)
- Civil disputes (contracts, torts, liens, appeals from Magisterial District Courts)
- Family/domestic relations (divorce, custody, child/spousal support)
- Juvenile delinquency and dependency
- Orphans' Court matters (estates, guardianships, adoptions)
The court issues and enforces protective orders, including Protection From Abuse orders. It schedules and conducts hearings, conferences, trials, sentencings, and certain appeals. Court offices maintain official records and dockets (Prothonotary for civil; Clerk of Courts for criminal; Orphans' Court for estates/adoptions). Jury Services manages juror summons, qualification, reporting, orientation, and deferrals/excusals. Public services include access to calendars, forms, filing and payment procedures, interpreters, and ADA accommodations under applicable rules.