Management of the non-judicial operations of the Court system.
Establishment and enforcement of child and spousal support orders.
Provide equal access to justice to all litigants who have limited English proficiency.
Works with juvenile offenders to protect the community, restore victims, reduce risk to reoffend, and assist in providing long-term behavior change.
Provides a comprehensive collection of legal resources to the public.
Issues marriage licenses and maintains marriage records dating back to 1885.
Legal proceedings regarding child custody, divorce, and protection from abuse cases.
Specialized Court that handles cases with minors who are involved in legal matters.
First level of the judicial system dealing primarily with summary offenses, preliminary hearings for more serious criminal cases, civil claims up to $12,000, landlord/tenant disputes, and emergency protection orders.
Documents used in child and spousal support matters.
Miscellaneous documents used in child custody, divorce, and protection from abuse cases.
The Lehigh County Courthouse is on the northeast corner of 5th and Hamilton Streets and may only be entered and exited from either of the Hamilton Street entrances. The Historic Lehigh County Courthouse, which has two courtrooms, is situated on the northwest corner of 5th and Hamilton Streets with the main entrance on Hamilton Street.
Those entering either courthouse will be required to proceed through a metal detector under the supervision of Sheriff's deputies. Contraband items or illegal weapons will be confiscated, and the carrier will be subject to arrest.
Law enforcement officers are required to sign in with the deputies at the entrance and provide identification prior to entering. Citizens with a current license to carry a firearm are encouraged not to bring the firearm to the courthouse. If the firearm is brought along, it will be secured by the deputies at the entrance, stored in the Sheriff's office, and returned to the owner upon leaving the building.
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