The Court of Common Pleas of Chester County is a general jurisdiction trial court located in West Chester, Pennsylvania. The Honorable Jacqueline C. Cody is the President Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Chester County.There are
11
full time judges and 2 senior judges. The judges hear a wide spectrum of cases, including adult and juvenile criminal prosecutions, lawsuits involving money or property, divorce, custody disputes, child support issues, adoptions, and estates.
In addition to court staff and
Court Administration, the court supervises
Adult Probation,
Juvenile Probation,
Domestic Relations,
Bail Agency,
Court Reporters, and the
Law Library. The Court oversees and provides administrative services to the 17 magisterial district court offices that comprise the
Magisterial District Court system in Chester County.