John F. DiSalle, President Judge

Motions Court Practice

Until further order, all motions, including Criminal & Orphans’ Court, shall be handled remotely via email, fax, or mail to chambers.
The filing party must notify all necessary parties that a motion is being filed and if motion is contested.
Contested motions shall include a scheduling order.
Motions for Modification of Bail or Release from Probation must be circulated first to Probation/Pretrial Services & DA’s Office for acknowledgement of objection or consent.
An advance copy of any Orphan’s Court motion shall be sent to the Audit Attorney or Guardianship Clerk, where applicable.

President Judge DiSalle presides over the following:

Problem-Solving Courts, including:
- Veterans Court
- Mental Health Treatment Court
- Drug Treatment Court
- DUI Treatment Court
Orphans' Court (excluding Private Termination of Parental Rights cases and Private Adoptions).
Criminal – DUI cases (Felony-grade)
Capital Cases, as assigned
Administrative Duties