What do I do if I have a complaint about a Magisterial District Judge?

The Court Administrator's Office receives complaints against Magisterial District Judges, in written form. Please include your name, address, and telephone number in the letter, and forward same to:
Patrick R. Grimm, Esq.
District Court Administrator
1 S Main Street
Suite 2004
Washington, Pa 15301

Note About the Appeal Process

Please note that the Court Administrator cannot change the decision of the Magisterial District Judge, and that a letter of complaint to the Court Administrator does not stop the appeal process of your case.

In addition, you may submit your complaint to the Judicial Conduct Board of Pennsylvania. For more information on that process, please visit Judicial Conduct Board of Pennsylvania.

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1. What if I want my hearing before a different Magisterial District Judge?
2. What do I do if I have a complaint about a Magisterial District Judge?
3. I have legal questions regarding my case and/or appeal, and no one in the Magisterial District Court will help me. What do I do?
4. How do I file a private criminal complaint?
5. How do I find a Constable?