COVID – 19 Emergency Court Orders
Court Order Extending Judicial Emergency in Lackawanna County Dated December 18, 2020
The Judicial Emergency Declared in the 45th Judicial District of Pennsylvania Shall Continue to Exist Through February 28, 2021 due to the COVID – 19 Crisis.
Court Order Extending Judicial Emergency in Lackawanna County Dated October 21, 2020
The Judicial Emergency Declared in the 45th Judicial District of Pennsylvania Shall Continue to Exist Through December 31, 2020 due to the COVID – 19 Crisis.
Court Order Extending Judicial Emergency in Lackawanna County Dated Septeber 1, 2020
The Judicial Emergency Declared in the 45th Judicial District of Pennsylvania Shall Continue to Exist Through October 31, 2020 due to the COVID – 19 Crisis.
Temporary Motion Practice Updated September 1, 2020
Important change to Motion Practice in Lackawanna County Motion Court, Family Motion Court and Orphan’s Court
Court Order Extending Judicial Emergency in Lackawanna County Dated June 25, 2020
In accord with the Order of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court dated May 27, 2020, the Judicial Emergency in the 45th Judicial District of Pennsylvania, Lackawanna County, is hereby extended through September 4th, 2020
Emergency Judicial Order Dated April 20, 2020
The Judicial Emergency Declared in the 45th Judicial District of Pennsylvania Shall Continue to Exist Through May 31, 2020 due to the COVID – 19 Crisis.
Emergency Judicial Order Dated April 14, 2020
All Domestic Relations Conferences Scheduled between April 14, 2020 through May 31, 2020 are Encouraged to be Held via Teleconference
Emergency Judicial Order Dated April 14, 2020
All Support Hearings in front of Master Kathryn Karam between April 14, 2020 through May 31, 2020 shall be Held via Video Conference
Lackawanna County Public Defenders Office Establishes Free Legal Hotline
Staff attorneys from the Lackawanna County Public Defenders office are providing free legal advice in criminal matters over the phone for an initial consultation only during the COVID-19 pandemic, beginning Wednesday, April 8.
This “round-the-clock” assistance is being staffed by highly experienced staff. This service is being offered regardless of whether the client meets income guidelines, which typically determine eligibility for the office’s legal services.
Emergency Judicial Order Dated April 3, 2020
Important procedural changes for obtaining PFAs in light of the Judicial Emergency declared by this Court and by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania on April 1, 2020, directing the closure of court facilities
Emergency Judicial Order Dated April 1, 2020
in accord with the Order of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court dated April 1, 2020 extending the declaration of the Judicial Emergency through April 30, 2020, it is hereby ordered and decreed that, the Judicial Emergency declared in the 45th Judicial District of Pennsylvania shall continue to exist through April 30, 2020 due to the COVID-19 crisis
Emergency Judicial Order Dated March 16, 2020
in accord with the Order of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania authorizing this Court to declare a Judicial Emergency in the 45th Judicial District of Pennsylvania, I do hereby declare that a Judicial Emergency exists in this Judicial District and shall continue to exist until April 14, 2020 on account of COVID-19
in light of the Judicial Emergency declared by this Court and by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court on April 1, 2020, the COVID-19 Emergency Declaration and Stay at Home Order issude by Governor Tom Wof on March 27, 2020, requiring all Lackawanna County residents to to remain at home or at their place of residence to avoid spreading COVID-19, recognizing, however, that child custody transfers are permitted under the Order
The Court of Common Pleas of Lackawanna County is the 45th of sixty (60) judicial districts in the state of Pennsylvania. The court of common pleas has general jurisdiction over civil and criminal matters. The Lackawanna County Courthouse is located in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
President Judge Michael J. Barrasse handles all administrative duties for the entire court, assigns the judges to various divisions of the court and exercises general supervision and administrative authority over the ten (10) district courts. The judges hear a wide spectrum of cases including adult and juvenile criminal prosecutions, specialty courts (adult drug, juvenile drug court, DUI court, Family drug Court), civil lawsuits involving money or property, appeals for Special Courts, medical or legal malpractice, injunctions, divorce, custody disputes, child support issues, estates, adoptions and termination of parental rights, dependency and truancy cases.
Resources and Links
45th Judicial District, Organizational Court Chart
*General questions should be directed to the Court Administrator’s Office at 570-963-6773
Administrative Contacts
| President Judge Patricia Corbett Phone: 570-963-6531 Fax: 570-496-7706 |
Judge Michael J. Barrasse Phone: 570-963-6452 Fax: 570-963-6831 |
Judge Terrence R. Nealon Phone: 570-963-6889 Fax: 570-496-7796 |
| Judge Vito P. Geroulo Phone: 570-963-6597 Fax: 570-496-7708 |
Judge Thomas Munley Phone: 570-963-6765 Fax: 570-963-2056 |
Judge Margaret Moyle Phone: 570-963-6374 Fax: 570-963-2039 |
| Judge James Gibbons Phone: 570-963-6575 Fax: 570-963-6576 |
Judge Andrew Jarbola Phone: 570-963-6300 Fax: 570-963-6301 |
Judge Julia Munley Phone: 570-963-6601 Fax: 570-963-6602 |
| Senior Judge Carmen D. Minora Phone: 570-963-6345 Fax: 570-496-7709 |
Senior Judge Chester T. Harhut Phone: 570-963-6711 Fax: 570-496-1734 |
Senior Judge Robert A. Mazzoni Phone: 570-963-6512 Fax: 570-496-7707 |
Location
Court Administrator’s Office
Lackawanna County Courthouse
200 N. Washington Avenue
Scranton, PA 18503
Phone: 570-963-6773
Fax: 570-963-6477
Central Court
Lackawanna County Criminal Justice Center
1360 Wyoming Avenue
Scranton, PA 18509
Phone 570-963-6436
Fax 570-963-6376
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