The Court of Common Pleas of Chester County is a general jurisdiction trial court located in West Chester, Pennsylvania. The Honorable James P. MacElree II is the President Judge of the Court of Common pLeas of Chester County.There are twelve full time judges and three 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 nineteen magisterial district court offices that comprise the Magisterial District Court system in Chester County.

Schedules	General Information
Judicial Calendar	ChescoPIN - Court Dockets, Marriages/Wills, etc.
Miscellaneous List	Courthouse History
Equitable Distribution Trial List	Supreme Court Policy Non Discrimination & EEO
Legal Calendar	Mission & Goals
	Organizational Chart
	Order for Reestablishment of the 15th Judicial District

 

Where do I go?
Audio Visual Equipment Request	Child Support
Civil Forms / Filing Tips	Family Court Custody Mediation
Courthouse Directions	Protection from Abuse
Courtroom Directions	Fee Schedule (Clerk of Courts)
Local Rules of Court	Fee Schedule (Civil Courts)